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(02/11/24 7:53pm)
Students and faculty gathered Tuesday for the grand opening of Saxbys, an entirely student-run cafe providing food and refreshments on the second floor of Alderman Library. Attendees had the chance to explore the all-day breakfast menu and hear Saxbys chief executive officer Nick Bayer speak on the company’s core values and experiential learning model. As a regional chain, Saxbys locations across universities are entirely student-run, encouraging hands-on learning outside of the classroom.
(02/09/24 12:00am)
This is the second review in the Life desk’s 2024 Charlottesville Restaurant Week series. Food writers also dined at Tonic, Belle and The Melting Pot.
(02/08/24 11:04pm)
This is the first review in the Life desk’s 2024 Charlottesville Restaurant Week series. Food writers also dined at Birch & Bloom, Belle and The Melting Pot.
(02/10/24 5:00pm)
In the 2021-2022 school year, the University ranked 21st in the nation for students studying abroad among doctoral-granting institutions of higher education. This is a ranking in which the University should undoubtedly take pride. Nevertheless, inaccessibility remains an issue. White students make up a disproportionately large percentage of the student population studying abroad — in 2022-23, 64 percent of University undergraduate students abroad were white despite making up only 52 percent of the undergraduate student population. The rankings are proof that the larger systems that the University has put in place are sound and even nationally prestigious, but the demographics remind us that these systems are not perfect. Thus, to advance the study abroad programs and partnerships, the International Studies Office must look at smaller details which inhibit growth and accessibility.
(02/09/24 5:00pm)
Kudos to our Virginia Legislature. They have finally taken an important step to address a persistent inequity in the college admissions processes — the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate unanimously voted to end preferential treatment for legacy applicants. In doing so, legislators from both sides of the aisle recognized the intrinsic unfairness of a system in which the often-privileged children of alumni are given preference in the college admissions process simply because of their connections. For Virginia, this bill is a necessary step towards greater accessibility in higher education, one that builds upon precedents set by other states. It is a step which we, as students, and the University, as an institution, should commend for its insistence on more equitable admissions processes.
(02/08/24 6:25am)
While most University students sought familiar comforts over winter break, returning to their beds, pets and home-cooked meals, two students explored new terrain by climbing the tallest free-standing mountain in the world — Mount Kilimanjaro.
(02/08/24 9:18pm)
Ah, February. The time of year when the bitter cold is either blanketed by the warm love of Valentine's Day, or perhaps more realistically, fiercely amplified without one to call your valentine. For my fellow single pringles — no moping. It's time to pursue self-love, give yourself grace and indulge in all of the things that celebrate you. Here are a few ways to treat yourself when the holiday rolls around next week.
(02/10/24 12:36am)
The chefs at Belle — the beloved brunch locale — show promise with their new French-American “Brasserie” dinner. I dined at Belle during Charlottesville Restaurant Week, where I ate an appetizer, an entrée and a dessert for $35. Though this deal has passed, it’s still worth a visit to Belle to taste their dynamic menu in their cozy, refurbished dining room.
(02/10/24 12:32am)
Student-run activist organization Students for Justice in Palestine announced the creation of the U.Va. Apartheid Divest coalition at a teach-in event Tuesday, which also included presentations on history and current events related to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. SJP hosted the event, titled “Palestine: It’s Not Complicated,” in collaboration with the University chapters of Faculty for Justice in Palestine, Jewish Voice for Peace, Law Students for Palestine and Medical Students for Palestine.
(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.
(02/07/24 4:11am)
More than one hundred visitors gathered in Newcomb Hall Saturday evening to attend “Spotlight on Gaza,” an immersive exhibit brought to the University by the Virginia-based dawah organization, The G3nerations. Open to the public, the exhibit presented attendees with tactile, visual and auditory displays meant to illuminate the current living conditions in Gaza.
(02/09/24 1:01am)
The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy hosted alumni Bill Howell and David Toscano Monday, both former members of the Virginia House of Delegates, to speak about the legislative process and challenges facing Virginia during the weekly “Batten Hour” series. The event was jointly sponsored with the Center for Effective Lawmaking.Craig Volden, public policy and politics professor, moderated the event.
(02/07/24 4:49am)
Virginia’s trademark packline defense and turnover-free offense led the way Monday night as the Cavaliers (18-5, 9-3 ACC) obliterated Miami 60-38. The Hurricanes (15-8, 6-6 ACC) came into the game shooting 38 percent on three-pointers as a team but made only two of their 20 attempts from beyond the arc for the night. Virginia, meanwhile, made five out of 11 attempts. The Cavaliers also generated 20 assists on 26 made field goals, while turning the ball over just three times compared to Miami’s 11 giveaways.
(02/08/24 9:27pm)
The Virginia House of Delegates voted unanimously to end consideration of applicants’ legacy status in applications to the Commonwealth’s state schools Jan. 30, following another unanimous vote on an identical bill in the Virginia Senate the week prior. The legislation, which would end the longstanding practice of favoring applicants who are related to one or more alumni of state universities, is expected to be signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
(02/08/24 7:08am)
In a closed-media event at the University School of Law Jan. 26, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., 2024 presidential candidate and class of 1982 Law alumnus, spoke to students in what many saw as an attempt to gain the support of young voters. The candidate, known for his controversial statements and history of environmental activism and litigation, spoke about his vaccine skepticism and conspiracies surrounding President Joe Biden and the war in Ukraine.
(02/09/24 1:16am)
No. 3 Virginia men’s tennis had two games on the road over the weekend, facing No. 1 Ohio State Friday and No. 16 Kentucky Sunday. The Cavaliers (5-3, 0-0 ACC) failed to topple the Buckeyes (8-0, 0-0 Big Ten) and lost 7-0, then consequently struggled to recover from the hard loss, failing to clinch the winning point against the Wildcats (6-1, 0-0 SEC) and losing 4-3.
(02/13/24 8:09pm)
Editor’s Note: This article is a humor column
(02/22/24 10:29pm)
Editor’s Note: This article is a humor column.
(02/08/24 9:32pm)
Editor’s Note: This article is a humor column
(02/06/24 4:26am)
Virginia women’s basketball returned home to John Paul Jones Arena Sunday afternoon to take on Clemson. The Cavaliers (10-12, 2-9 ACC) were hoping to rebound after a tough loss to Virginia Tech in the Commonwealth Clash, but the Tigers (11-12, 4-7 ACC) held off the hosts’ late comeback push and handed Virginia a 75-69 loss.