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(04/13/24 4:00am)
A slap, a push and a spat. This is not the start to some rhythmic nursery rhyme. Rather, it is the experience of one Jewish first-year student who no longer feels comfortable on Grounds because of the prevalent antisemitism that has only been exacerbated since the horrific Oct. 7 attack on Israel. Though the civilian casualties in Gaza are heart-breaking, they are no justification for antisemitism at the University. Despite this simple fact, the reaction to antisemitism on the part of University administration and leadership has been woefully inadequate — it has both failed to offer effective solutions to help protect its Jewish community and has also neglected to discuss the issue in an open and approachable manner that involves the wider University community. The University must better protect and support Jewish students.
(02/28/24 4:15am)
After three years of construction, Alderman Library opened this January and has quickly become a prominent marker of the University landscape. Arguably more important than its architectural allure, however, is the name behind the building which commemorates Edwin Alderman, the first and longest-serving president of the University. The Board of Visitors will soon consider whether to rename this newly reopened place of learning. Some argue that Alderman’s support of eugenics and his undoubtedly racist beliefs mean that he is an unsuitable namesake for a campus building. But such criticisms ignore the important economic and educational contributions Alderman imparted on the University. Moreover, in order for us to truly reckon with and preserve our history, both good and bad, the Board should refrain from erasing Alderman’s name and instead work to critically communicate the complex person Alderman was.
(02/08/24 9:05pm)
There is a new mayor in town. If that statement sounded like a very important piece of news, don’t worry — it’s not. Here in Charlottesville, the mayor has no outsize influence on who gets hired and fired, which projects continue and how plans are implemented. The mayor is merely the member of the elected City Council who is chosen to lead it. Instead, the crucial responsibilities of city governance fall to the City Manager, a post that is both unelected and has been historically ineffective in meeting the needs of Charlottesville residents. In order to ensure that the chief Executive personifies accountable and productive leadership in Charlottesville, reform of our local political system is needed — we should replace our nonrepresentative City Manager with an elected and empowered mayor.
(02/01/24 4:18am)
One Friday this past semester, Charlottesville High School classes were canceled for the day. The reason for this break was not a national holiday, nor a rather early and fortuitous snow day. Instead, the teachers, who have dedicated their lives to educating the future generation, did not feel comfortable showing up to school. Since the pandemic, and particularly this school year, there has been a rise in rule-breaking and violence among students at CHS. It was this trend of violence and a lack of support in addressing behavioral issues which prompted the superintendent to close the high school which constitutes an unprecedented step. When a rising lack of discipline in CHS becomes so evident, many see a form of stricter punishment as necessary to inculcate discipline back into the minds of students.
(12/01/23 11:00am)
Follow the money — or so goes the saying popularized by the Watergate-inspired film “All the President’s Men.” The reelection of State Senator Creigh Deeds is certainly not the tale of political corruption like Nixon — this politician realized the previous error in his ways and mended it to mirror the interests of his voters. For much of his 22-year career in the Virginia State Senate, Deeds aligned himself with several corporate donors, taking advantage of a broken system — Virginia is one of only five states without corporate contributions limits to candidates’ campaigns.
(10/06/23 1:00pm)
As the Charlottesville City Council elections approach, Council member Michael Payne and City Council candidate Natalie Oschrin have endorsed a PILOT Program for the University. The PILOT Program –– which stands for Payment in Lieu of Taxes — calls for the University to pay at least $10 million annually to the City of Charlottesville in funds that would be directed towards affordable housing and public school projects. The University’s Student Council voted 22-1-1 in favor of the PILOT program last February, which Payne initially proposed. With city support apparent, with student action evident and with a proposal in place — the University should act now to initiate a PILOT program.