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Mar. 13
March — the first official month of spring, with temperatures that can remind of winter — lands in the middle of the University’s spring semester, often serving as an awkward transitory period. The word “march,” though, can also take on other forms — like a family name, a long procession, an infamous warning and part of a small English town. Connected by the many uses of “march,” this list of literature blends the ancient world with modern writers, stories of innocence with war and tyrants and weddings with funerals to dive into this month’s etymological diversity.
In a record-setting day for junior midfielder Kate Galica, No. 20 Virginia (4-4, 3-1, ACC) came away with a decisive 15-7 win against Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla. Galica broke Aubrey William’s career draw control record of 332, with her 11 draw controls putting her at 339 for her career total midway through the season and further cementing her spot as No. 3 in the ACC for draws per game with 7.43.
Four years after his last record, the rockstar turned disco diva has returned to the dance floor with his fourth studio album. The precisely punctuated title hints at Styles’ main muse for the album — nightclubs in Berlin — and the simultaneous community and anonymity found on a European dance floor.
编者注：本文由Lauren Seeliger于2026年2月21日发表。本文不表达译者的观点和立场，具体信息请参考原文：
It began so calmly.
Last Women’s History Month provoked discussion of Drew Hancock’s “Companion,” a lens through which to view men’s wrongdoings in the female exploitation subgenre of horror. Such dialogue felt, briefly, like the start of a broader commitment to women in cinema — one that might even survive into April — but what followed instead was a year remarkably unified in its focus, because 2025 was a year for the man.
College baseball is a volatile sport. Just this Wednesday, Virginia got mercy ruled by a mid-major team in a midweek contest. Fast forward to this weekend, and the Cavaliers (13-3, 2-1 ACC) just won two of three games against No. 8 North Carolina in their house.
As last year’s season came to a grinding halt after a second-round ACC Tournament exit, the Cavaliers were worn thin and riddled with short rotations that exposed their limits in and out of transition.
On the same day that No. 13 Virginia celebrated its seniors, it also hosted Virginia Tech with a chance to avenge a triple-overtime loss. Thanks to a blistering offensive start and poor shooting by the Hokies (19-12, 8-10 ACC) down the stretch, the Cavaliers (27-4, 15-3 ACC) earned a 76-72 victory to put the finishing touch on the regular season.
Across just two days down in Chapel Hill, N.C., the Cavaliers experienced a devastating loss to rival their 17-1 defeat to Arkansas and completed a shocking comeback, which made their Party at Palmer heroics pale in comparison. No. 20 Virginia (22-2, 2-1 ACC) won its ACC opening series over North Carolina, two games to one — throughout it all, the Cavaliers were led by outstanding performances from their stars, junior infielders Bella Cabral and Macee Eaton and senior infielder Jade Hylton.
An analysis from the University’s Office of Institutional Research and Analytics shows a steady increase in undergraduate cumulative grade point averages over the past 15 years at the University. This reflects a broader pattern known as grade inflation — where students are awarded higher grades on average without a corresponding increase in academic performance. The University’s spring term data from 2010-25 show the overall mean GPA climbing from roughly 3.24 to approximately 3.61, with a notable jump between 2019 and 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, the undergraduate GPA average at the University has stabilized at approximately 3.60.
The University entered into a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice Oct. 22, agreeing to comply with federal guidance after receiving accusations of unlawful discrimination in admissions and hiring. The deal involves no monetary penalties, but it does require the University to submit quarterly compliance reports through 2028 to demonstrate adherence to federal civil rights law.
There is no denying that Virginia received a punch in the mouth when it suffered a shutout, mercy-rule loss to Charlotte Tuesday. Similarly, there is no doubt that the team responded effectively with an 8-1 win Wednesday.
Nearly a year and a half after the release of season three, Executive Producer Shonda Rhimes has returned with perhaps the most eventful installment of “Bridgerton” yet. Creator of Grey's Anatomy, Scandal and Private Practice, Rhimes has established a reputation for creating dramatic, promiscuous and captivating television shows — and “Bridgerton” is no exception.
The last time Virginia and Virginia Tech shared a basketball court, it took three overtimes to settle things — and not in the Cavaliers’ favor. This time, No. 13 Virginia would prefer not to give the Hokies that chance.
The full Board of Visitors met Thursday afternoon for the first time since the appointment of Rector Carlos Brown, Vice Rector Victoria Harker and eight other new Board members by Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D). After an over two-hour long closed session, the Board passed a resolution charging the Audit Committee with a review of the five-month presidential search process for the 10th president of the University, which culminated in University President Scott Beardsley’s appointment Dec. 19.
Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly named the University’s National Security Policy Center as the National Security Center. The article has been updated to reflect the correct title.
In this year’s Spring General Election, the most salient factor was the unprecedented amount of student engagement with turnout in the election for Student Council president more than doubling from 2025. The energy of candidates, campaigners, organizations and voters permeated the discourse on Grounds, leading to an election season marked by a genuine enthusiasm for the future of student self-governance at the University. Though not perfect in all respects, this year’s elections should be lauded as a stepping stone to achieving greater student engagement in the future.
The breakneck pace of the streaming era means new TV shows often have little breathing room before getting put on the chopping block. Luckily, for British show creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, this was not the case for their financial drama “Industry.” The show, which focuses on people of various racial and class backgrounds navigating the cutthroat world of finance in London, has only gotten better with each season. Its fourth season premiered on HBO Jan. 11 and recently concluded Sunday — delivering the series’ highest stakes to date.