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(03/20/15 4:10am)
A recent editorial by the Managing Board argues that in order to respond to the “systemic racism” on Grounds, the University should take action, namely to implement a diversity requirement which is expected to inform and educate students on racial issues and to diminish the tolerance of racism. The argument is based on the claim that individual acts reflect systemic racism, which need to be addressed via proactive actions. An opinion article by my fellow columnist Nazar Aljassar in 2013 expressed similar points, explaining systemic racism as racism which “manifests itself in social systems and extant inequalities. It exists both by its inertia and by elite efforts to preserve power structures.”
(02/27/15 6:35am)
Amid popular opinion, polo is usually associated with wealth, and playing polo is conceived as a symbol of privileged status. Tom Buchanan from “The Great Gatsby” — himself dubbed “the polo player” — represents the most typical popular perception of polo player: white, muscular, upper-class and usually arrogant. Furthermore, commercial brands — in particular Ralph Lauren — strengthen the stereotypical association between polo and elitism by utilizing polo imagery and associating it with expensive consumer goods. However, the experience of members of the Virginia Polo Team depicts quite a different picture.
(01/30/15 6:05am)
A decent GPA is necessary for many college students’ achievements. A higher GPA gives students looking to apply for competitive interdisciplinary majors or graduate programs an advantage, and it also plays an important role in the pre-screening process in job recruitment. It is also crucial to gaining admission to the Commerce School. One way to earn a higher GPA is to sign up for courses on a credit/no credit basis. However, the deadline for changing grading options in the College of Arts and Sciences is the same as the add/drop deadline, which is usually around two weeks after the semester begins.
(01/16/15 5:51am)
Over winter break I discovered the Netflix series “Marco Polo.” A bit surprised by the Chinese and Mongolian setting, which is uncommon in American popular dramas, I finished all the episodes within two days. Initially I assumed the show would end up being just another expensive demonstration of the Orientalism rooted in American media. Therefore, I was not surprised to see unnecessary scenes of Asian female nudity and the typical plot of a “white savior” who used his intelligence to help the Kublai secure victory in the decisive battle with the Song Dynasty and eventually won the heart of an Asian beauty. To add more exoticism, there was even a blind, Taoist monk who was an expert in martial arts. Moreover, as if one character were not enough, important battles depicted in the show are fought using Kung Fu.
(12/05/14 5:07am)
Each of us belong to certain communities, bound together by shared experiences and values. Living in the bubble of the University, we are proud of the University. We honor our traditions and culture. We love Grounds, where we meet amazing peers and create unforgettable memories. We cherish the Good Ol’ Song, which we always sing loud and proud. Likewise, in the bubbles of Greek organizations, clubs and other communities, the pride of the community unites its members, fosters mutual support and cultivates lifelong friendship.
(11/14/14 3:09am)
My friend, an international student, took an English/Writing (ENWR) class in Fall 2013. Due to the overwhelmingly difficult process of adapting to life at the University and in America, she didn’t do well on her first paper. Alarmed by the grade, she spent much more time writing and proofreading her second paper. She was very proud of her work, before her instructor accused her of plagiarism because of the sudden improvement in her work. After some argument, the instructor began to actually check the citations in the paper. Despite not finding any evidence of actual plagiarism, because of a minor mistake made in the citation style, the instructor gave her a very low grade, claiming that the paper was badly-written.
(11/03/14 6:04am)
Two recent Opinion articles in The Cavalier Daily have debated about the anonymous nature of Yik Yak in terms of its influence on Community of Trust, the freedom of expression of students and the impact it can make on students in general. These two articles, while both being well-written and thought-provoking, fail to address Yik Yak’s impact on victims of stereotyping.
(10/20/14 4:01am)
Article 45 of Hong Kong Basic Law explicitly guarantees Universal suffrage, but this right is in jeopardy because of other legislative barriers. The clause in Article 45 leaves leeway regarding the selection of the chief executive “through consultations held locally.” The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, by a decision in 2007, explicitly promised universal suffrage in the 2017 election of the chief executive. However, the decision didn’t specify the composition of the nomination committee, which would nominate a group of eligible candidates. The decision also stated that the Standing Committee would have a final say in approving any alteration in election rules. Therefore, if the plan submitted by the current Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying does not get approval from more than two-thirds of the Legislative Council members, the original election rule would be applied, making universal suffrage null and void, and the selection committee alone would elect the chief executive.
(10/03/14 4:47am)
I still remember the moment I got off the plane at Dulles Airport. I was totally exhausted. After walking through customs with two huge bags of luggage, I was finally able to take a rest on the UVaExpress. Being 7000 miles from home, and surrounded by many other international students who seemed to be just as tired as I was, I suddenly felt a sense of unity with them, while simultaneously feeling a sense of loneliness.