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Stephanie Germosen Salazar brings imaginative leadership to the Ruffin Gallery

Stepping into an integral role within the University’s arts scene April 6, the artistic journey of Stephanie Germosen Salazar — the new Ruffin Gallery and Visiting Artist Program coordinator — has led her to Charlottesville. Her new position entails bringing entirely fresh art to the University — researching, inviting and coordinating exhibits with artists from across the country to house their works in the Ruffin Gallery for weeks at a time. Germosen Salazar has been immersed in artistic academia for over a decade, receiving her bachelor of fine arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2018 and her master’s of fine arts from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2024. 

Rocky Horror at U.Va. builds community through raucous, immersive performance

Only one club at the University is brave enough to parade into the Newcomb Hall Theatre and the Paramount Theater in fishnets and corsets, and that would be Rocky Horror at U.Va. Performing a live shadowcast rendition of the 1975 cult classic film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” each semester, Rocky Horror at U.Va. promises a night of sexy and bizarre fun. This liberating tradition also creates a sense of unwavering community and camaraderie, driven by the significance of audience participation and relevance of the film in queer spaces.

Honor Committee discusses upcoming events for final exams and goals for new term

Correction: A previous version of this article misspelled the name of Sahasra Molleti, co-chair for the Faculty Advisory Committee, Batten representative and second-year College student. The article has been updated with the correct spelling.

The redistricting amendment passed — here’s a play-by-play of Election Day

Tuesday was Election Day in Virginia — voters across the Commonwealth had been voting for weeks on whether to approve a Democrat-led plan to redraw the state's congressional maps before the midterm elections in November. If enacted by a Virginia Supreme Court decision validating Tuesday's results, Democrats could expand their advantage in the state's congressional delegation from a six to five majority to a 10 to one majority.

Josh Johnson’s understated wit shines in a thought-provoking comedy set

From writing for late-night staples like “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” to his current role as a rotating host for “The Daily Show,” Josh Johnson has established himself as a prominent voice in observational comedy. After opening for Trevor Noah on tour, Johnson brought his narrative-driven stand-up to Old Cabell Hall Tuesday for the University Programs Council’s SpringFest Comedy Show. The free performance provided the University community with a full evening of laughter and comedic social commentary. 

A preseason talk with Tiffany unlocked Hudson Hausmann

The words started coming and they started sounding new.

Hoos in Treble’s semester in song

With a dual album release and concert Saturday, Hoos in Treble made their mark on the University a cappella scene this spring. The all-female singing group shared months of dedication and talent in their collection of cover songs entitled “SNAPs” — an acronym for “something nice about a person” — and culminated their success with a riveting and powerful performance.

Crossword — April 23

Late collapse extends Virginia losing streak to six

The Virginia softball team entered Tuesday evening's matchup against JMU riding a five-game losing streak — one that began with a series loss to Virginia Tech and a sweep at Clemson. But the struggles ran deeper than that. Dating back to their series against Duke, the Cavaliers had gone just 2-10, making a win against the Dukes feel less like a goal and more like a lifeline.

Tom Tom Festival to promote unity in the Charlottesville community through art

From Wednesday through Sunday, the Charlottesville community can expect the arrival of the Tom Tom Festival, one of the largest arts-related events in the city. According to the festival’s website, the Tom Tom Festival aims to “facilitate connections, build trust and inspire action” through several events, summits and performances.

U.Va. Wise committee hears 2035 Master Plan updates amid rising enrollment trends

The Board of Visitors’ Committee on the College at Wise convened Monday in the David J. Prior Convocation Center in Wise, Va. following a series of Board meetings Thursday in Charlottesville. The Committee heard a report on the College’s increased projected enrollment for the Fall 2026 semester and heard updates on the College at Wise’s 2035 Master Plan to increase its enrollment capacity with new dorms and academic buildings.

«Estamos hartos de esto»: los vecinos de la ciudad se sienten ignorados

Nota de la editora: Este artículo fue escrito originalmente por Luca Bailey el  9 de abril de 2026. Trabajamos para preservar el significado original en la traducción, pero no lo podemos garantizar.

Cavalier Clusters — April 22

No. 2 Virginia enters the ACC Tournament as the team to beat

Last year, the Cavaliers made program history by claiming their first-ever ACC Championship, which they followed with a runner-up finish at the NCAA Championship. The 2025-26 season has shown continued dominance, starting hot and finishing strong. 

‘The Vagina Monologues’ unabashedly celebrates women’s sexuality

“The Vagina Monologues,” a recent production by the Virginia Players Lab Series explored female health, sexuality, violence and empowerment. Directed by third-year College student Hank Hawkins, the production is based on a political play of the same name written by feminist playwright V, formerly known as Eve Ensler, in 1996. The performance consisted of 13 different monologues, each performed by different University students, taken from interviews V conducted with a variety of women on their experiences with relationships, sex and gender.

University Museums Internship shapes the next generation of curators

Each fall, the University’s art history department — in collaboration with the Fralin Museum of Art — enrolls select students in a year-long, hands-on program called the University Museums Internship. Ranging from 10 to 13 students per year, the program provides pre-professional experience to undergraduate students deeply interested in the world of art. 

First Year Players was on ‘Top of the World’ in performances of ‘Tuck Everlasting’

Thursday through Sunday, First Year Players performed the 2015 musical “Tuck Everlasting” in the Student Activities Building for their final show of the academic year. The five performances took audiences on an emotional rollercoaster touching on themes of mortality, grief and childhood innocence. First Year Players has been committed to bringing musical theater to the University community since its official establishment in 1981, comprising their casts exclusively of new students — first-years and transfers.

Spanberger signs legislation raising Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2028

Virginia’s minimum wage is slated to rise to $15 per hour by January 2028 after Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1 into law April 9. The legislation is set to incrementally raise Virginia’s minimum wage from its current amount of $12.77 per hour to $13.75 per hour on Jan. 1, 2027 and to $15 per hour on Jan. 1, 2028. Spanberger also signed House Bill 20 and Senate Bill 121, which extended the state’s minimum wage to farmworkers by eliminating a previously held exemption.  

SB 727 to tighten assault firearm usage if Spanberger’s amendment reaches approval

Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s (D) deadline for action on legislation passed by the General Assembly was 11:59 p.m. April 13, and among the bills she signed or amended included over two dozen pieces of legislation on gun violence prevention. Senate Bill 727, amended by Spanberger April 11, amends and reenacts §18.2-287.4 in the Virginia Code, prohibiting the carrying of guns “operable as an assault firearm” in public places. 

No. 4 Virginia’s ACC run ends in familiar fashion with finals loss to No. 7 Wake Forest

For the third consecutive year, Virginia’s run at the ACC Championship ended in the final. The No. 4 Cavaliers (22-4, 12-1 ACC) fell 4-2 to No. 7 Wake Forest Sunday morning at the Cary Tennis Park, with the top-seeded Demon Deacons (30-3, 12-1 ACC) once again proving to be the one ACC opponent Virginia could not find an answer for this season.