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Mamadou Dia enriches filmmaking on grounds with his remarkable journey into the arts

Born thousands of miles away from Virginia in the north of Senegal, Mamadou Dia, assistant media studies and French professor, had an unlikely and inspiring journey to teaching at the University. Since joining the University in 2021, Dia has taught filmmaking in the media studies and French departments. His unique background — both in culture and in the trajectory of his career — has informed his approach to the film industry as a whole, including directing, writing and cinematography.

Boscobel is not your traditional student band

Released March 7, University student band Boscobel’s self-titled eight-track album is a collection of traditional country music distinguished by a youthful edge. For over a year now, the band has been assembling Southern-rooted sounds, with their first jams sparking in May of 2023. Consequently, “Boscobel” is a true reflection of the harmony that their time together has brought them and is sure to be a hit among University students. 

U.Va. community hosts variety of events to celebrate Women’s History during March

When the first University class was taught 200 years ago, women were not allowed to enroll. The University first allowed summer instruction for women in 1880, but did not admit women until 1970, and was not fully coeducational until 1972. Since then, there have been many notable female alumni, including Dawn Staley, head coach of the women’s basketball team at the University of South Carolina, Meredith Kopit Levien, chief executive officer and president of the New York Times, Tina Fey, film and television actress, writer and producer and Katie Couric, broadcast journalist for CBS and NBC News. 

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Crushing loss to Georgia Tech sends men’s basketball out of ACC Tournament

Virginia headed to Charlotte, N.C., for its game against Georgia Tech in round two of the ACC Tournament. A date with No. 1 Duke — and, most likely, a thorough thrashing — was on the line. As was so often the case this season, junior guard Isaac McKneely single-handedly kept the Cavaliers (15-17, 8-12 ACC) alive throughout the game. McKneely made three after three to power the offense en route to a 27-point showing.

ReMix revolutionizes a cappella by showcasing diversity and individuality

Musical enthusiasts often find themselves enthralled in the diversity of a cappella on Grounds, with 17 organizations embodying the holistic nature of the art form. Within this amalgamation of styles, backgrounds and genres, one group reimagines what a cappella can be — ReMix.

Virginia men’s basketball moving on from Ron Sanchez

Athletic Director Carla Williams announced Wednesday that Virginia men’s basketball Interim Coach Ron Sanchez will not be returning as head coach next season. 

U.Va. abre campus en Fairfax y amplía oportunidades para profesionales del norte de Virginia

Este artículo fue escrito originalmente por Vyshnavi Tatta el 27 de febrero de 2025. Trabajamos para preservar el significado original en la traducción, pero no podemos garantizarlo.

No. 23 Virginia baseball takes down the Terrapins in Fredericksburg

The game had been a back-and-forth affair. No. 23 Virginia and Maryland, locked in a close battle. Old rivals going run for run. 

No. 9 men’s golf falters in final round, finishes fifth at The Hayt

Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. saw some excellent weather this past weekend, and Sawgrass Country Club, located less than a mile from the eastern coast of the Sunshine State, saw some solid golf during The Hayt tournament from some of the nation’s top teams, including No. 4 Texas, No. 8 North Carolina, and No. 9 Virginia. The Cavaliers, against tough competition, finished fifth in the tournament and scored even par. 

To walk or not to walk — the final word on the best transportation on Grounds

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

EDITORIAL: DEI belongs at U.Va.

200 years ago to this month, the University held its first classes. The classrooms and Grounds were built and maintained by enslaved laborers. The students were white and male. Much has changed since then, albeit slowly. Slavery was abolished in 1865. The University’s first Black student was admitted in 1950, and the first female students were admitted in 1970. In recent years, the University has become more accessible and equitable than ever, but it has still grappled with contextualizing and counteracting the lingering effects of its oppressive history. This effort suffered a setback last Friday, when the Board of Visitors decided that the University must dissolve its Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Partnerships. The Editorial Board condemns this decision.

Men’s and women’s squash end season among college squash’s elite

Virginia men’s and women’s squash played in the CSA National Collegiate Team Championships this weekend, competing in the highest-level tournaments available — the Potter Cup and Howe Cup. The No. 5 men’s team (11-6, 4-2 MASC) finished within the top eight in the Potter Cup, while the No. 6 women’s team (12-6, 5-1 MASC) ended their tournament run in fifth. 

Dylan Cedeno wins at 141 lbs, Virginia wrestling places three others at ACC Championships

With the dust settling on the regular season, Virginia wrestling shifted its attention toward trying to achieve postseason success. The ACC Tournament, the first step in the road to national competition, is the route wrestlers can take to qualify for the NCAA Championships. After a long day of battling, the Cavaliers (6-6, 1-5 ACC) finished in sixth but sent four individual wrestlers to the NCAA Championships and claimed one individual ACC title. 

No. 2 women’s tennis falls to No. 12 NC State for first ACC loss

The No. 2 Virginia women’s tennis team suffered its first loss in ACC play this season, falling 4-2 to No. 12 NC State on the road Sunday in Raleigh, N.C. The Cavaliers (12-3, 4-1 ACC) secured the doubles point but were unable to hold off the Wolfpack (9-3, 4-0 ACC) in singles, breaking a seven-match ACC regular-season win streak dating back to last season.

No. 5 men’s tennis suffers third ACC defeat with 4-1 loss to No. 1 Wake Forest

Facing the top team in both the ACC and the nation, No. 1 Wake Forest, Virginia struggled to gain momentum in a 4-1 loss, dropping to 1-3 in conference play. The Cavaliers (9-5, 1-3 ACC) continued to play its new doubles pairings — freshman Rafael Jodar with graduate student James Hopper and junior Ty Switzer with freshman Jangjun Kim — in an effort to shake things up. But despite a strong effort, the Cavaliers could not overcome the Demon Deacons’ (21-0, 4-0 ACC) depth in singles, with Jodar securing Virginia’s only point. 

No. 11 women’s golf nearly overcomes skittish start, finishes second in Florida

The No. 11 Virginia women’s golf team entered the swamps of Gainesville, Fla. Friday, competing in the Gators Invitational. The tournament took place at Mark Bostick Golf Course, a par 70 that played at just over 6,000 yards during the weekend. The tournament consisted of two days and three rounds and saw the Cavaliers face off against 13 other squads. Among them was the host, No. 29 Florida, along with No. 15 Ole Miss and No. 31 Central Florida. 

Espacios en Grounds reconocen la historia negra en U.Va.

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