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Community events celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary

July 4 will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The University’s founder, Thomas Jefferson, served as a primary author for the Declaration of Independence. In light of this anniversary, both University and Charlottesville groups will hold celebrations throughout the year. Activities and projects — including the reenactment of the declaration and the introduction of digital platforms for curated historical information — will be held by organizations such as Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, the Center for Digital Editing and several student groups on Grounds. 

Crossword — January 15

EDITORIAL: A letter of counsel to our new U.Va. President

Dear University President Scott Beardsley, congratulations on your ascension to the role of University President, and thank you for your eagerness to support our storied institution. 

Student Health and Wellness’s tips for spring semester

Editor's note: This article is a humor column. 

TAYLOR: What U.S. downtowns can learn from Charlottesville

Strolling through Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall, you are bound to spot a variety of sights, but one thing you will not find is any cars. On July 3, 1976, with the help of architect Lawrence Halprin, Charlottesville converted its East Main Street into the Downtown Mall we know of today. Crucially, Halprin took the drastic and uncommon step to block the district off from cars and create a pedestrian-only space. In doing so, he constructed a downtown that not only economically saved businesses by establishing a walkable space for customers, but also revitalized the city culturally — in a move many other U.S. cities can learn from. 

Miles on the mat: The grind of a brutal road schedule

The bus, its tires worn thin from nonstop hours of motion. The bus, previously basking in the natural rays of sunshine, now catches fleeting glances of moonlight, dimmed by drifting clouds in the sky. The bus, crammed with a mass of bodies at full capacity, slows and groans to a halt at John Paul Jones Arena. And from it lumbers the Virginia wrestling team.

On Repeat: Modern film scores to romanticize the start of your semester

As friends reunite and the Corner sees life again, it is easy to see Grounds, in its picturesque beauty, as the idealistic setting of an early 2000s rom-com film. The ensuing months will bring on a whirlwind of different emotions and prompt corresponding types of music — but to romanticize your semester to its fullest extent, choose a soundtrack with notes from these striking film scores.

Report on U.Va. Health details alleged misconduct under Kent and Kibbe’s leadership

In a release Jan. 7, The Jefferson Council — a group of conservative University alumni — shared a 239-page document which included a report on U.Va. Health, detailing misconduct under the leadership of Craig Kent, former chief executive officer of U.Va. Health, and Melina Kibbe, former dean of the School of Medicine. A spokesperson for Kent and Kibbe provided The Cavalier Daily with a Motion to Dismiss document filed in court Jan. 9 which denied similar allegations against Kent, Kibbe, Wendy Horton, former CEO of the Medical Center, and Allan Tsung, chair of the department of surgery, in a lawsuit filed in October. 

Virginia swimming dominates Penn State on record-breaking Senior Day

As the University’s winter break came to a close, 1,156 dedicated Virginia fans packed the bleachers at the Aquatic and Fitness Center — setting an attendance record — to watch the Cavaliers race the Nittany Lions.

“BEFORE I FORGET”: A nostalgic journey by The Kid LAROI to start the new year

Early January is a time of upheaval, where people vow to make changes in the new year to improve their livelihoods and become better versions of themselves. Fittingly, The Kid LAROI’s sophomore album, released Jan. 9, is a collection of narratives on change, depicting the swirling emotions of breakups and young love. “BEFORE I FORGET” bottles all of these feelings into songs about blame, longing and regret before they can settle and dissipate from his mind. While not the flashiest of his catalog, and lacking some of the rap elements in his previous works, “BEFORE I FORGET” is an album with a clear story to tell.

Virginia women’s basketball implodes against Syracuse at JPJ

Virginia women’s basketball had not lost since Dec. 3, 2025 — a streak highlighted by an undefeated start to ACC play, the first of Coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton’s tenure. 

How No. 1 Virginia uses collegiate golf’s mid-season break to rest, reset and refine

As a program coming off its first ACC title and NCAA runner-up finish, the Cavaliers’ approach to their mid-season break matters. The No. 1-ranked team has not skipped a beat this fall, finishing 10-0-1 in ACC matchups and placing no lower than second in its first three tournaments. 

CROSBIE: Virginia’s historic success is a double-edged sword

In his first few years with Virginia swimming, Coach Todd DeSorbo’s message to blue-chip women’s recruits was simple — come to Virginia and make history. Prior to their first national championship in 2021, phone calls were being made in a trophyless office, promising banners that didn’t yet exist.

Mini Crosswords: Week of Jan. 12

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Faculty and student groups continue to question legal legitimacy of Board

Since the Board of Visitors’ appointment of Scott Beardsley Dec. 19 as the University’s 10th president, debate among University community members about the legal legitimacy of the Board has persisted. Various groups, such as the University’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors, have claimed that the Board is out of compliance with the statutory membership requirement outlined in the Code of Virginia. The University, however, remained confident in the Board’s consistency with the Code of Virginia through a statement to The Cavalier Daily in September.  

Charlottesville ends use of Flock surveillance cameras after privacy concerns

The Charlottesville City Council decided in a meeting Dec. 15 to discontinue its contract with Flock Safety — a company which provides Automatic License Plate Reader surveillance cameras to localities — after a one-year pilot program expired and concerns arose around data protection and camera misuse. 10 different cameras were installed across Charlottesville in late 2024, including one on the Corner at the intersection of University Avenue and 14th Street. 

Crossword — January 12

Respect, safety and freedom — 70 years with the University Judiciary Committee

In this episode of On Record, Allison McVey, University Judiciary Committee Chair and fourth-year College student, discusses the Committee’s 70th anniversary, an unusually heavy caseload this past Fall semester and the responsibilities that come with student-led adjudication. From navigating serious health and safety cases to training new members and launching a new endowment, McVey explains how the UJC continues to adapt while remaining grounded in the University's core values of respect, safety and freedom.

Black comedy ‘No Other Choice’ offers a fresh take on the effects of unemployment

After a limited theatrical release, including a premiere at the Virginia Arts Film Festival Oct. 22, Park Chan-wook’s “No Other Choice” is now set to have a wide release later this month. The film blends absurdist humor with dark undertones to comment on the disruption and instability unemployment can cause to one’s psyche and family life. 

Netflix’s film adaptation of ‘People We Meet on Vacation’ keeps the heat but loses some depth

As winter tightens its hold, Netflix’s Jan. 9 launch of “People We Meet on Vacation” directed by Brett Haley brings some much needed sunshine to the screen. A movie adaption of Emily Henry’s 2021 novel with the same name, this release proves the first of many films based on the Henry romance universe, with others such as “Beach Read” and “Book Lovers” in various stages of scriptwriting and filming.