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(04/01/24 6:08am)
Last weekend, I was paired with my big, Ella, within my sorority. She raved to me about Oakhart Social and suggested that we go there for a family-style dinner with another big-little pair. Ella had been to the restaurant before and described it to me as American cuisine with a twist and was particularly fond of its shareable menu items and rustic ambiance. Comparable to tapas, Oakhart Social’s small plates are almost all priced under $30, which enables diners to taste-test numerous items.
(04/01/24 5:41am)
Things looked frequently frustrating and gloomy for No. 2 Virginia (9-1, 0-0 ACC) Saturday, as if the northeastern chill had frozen its typically free-flowing style. But after sputtering offensively all day, the Cavaliers scored the game’s final seven goals, all in the fourth quarter, to win. Before a record crowd at Jordan Field, Virginia dispelled defeat and charged back to grab a 13-10 victory over No. 16 Harvard (6-3, 0-2 Ivy). The win came on the back of a stellar performance by junior goalie Matt Nunes, who recorded multiple impressive saves and even registered the game-winning goal in the fourth quarter.
(03/31/24 2:26am)
After a similar incident March 23, the University Police Department has asked the community for any information they might have on a burglary that took place Saturday morning on the 100 block of Culbreth Road at approximately 8 a.m. Timothy Longo, chief of the University Police Department and vice president for security and safety, said in a community alert that the University Police Department responded to the crime at 1:33 in the afternoon and that it was initially reported as larceny before video footage determined it to be a burglary.
(04/01/24 3:04pm)
In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into the history and future of OK Energy as well as how its founder juggles his beverage-creation endeavors with being a full-time University student. Tune in to hear how Evan Nied made his entrepreneurial dream a reality.
(04/03/24 3:03pm)
As the spring semester enters its final few weeks, several Virginia sports teams look poised to bring conference and national glory back to Charlottesville. With so much for Cavaliers fans to be excited about and postseason play right around the corner, three sports staff writers break down the teams, players and games to keep an eye on.
(03/31/24 1:48am)
Continental Divide has been a fixture of the Charlottesville dining scene since 1994 with their southwestern cuisine and quirky charm. The restaurant offers a loud, bustling atmosphere and food that makes you never want to leave. With big portions, reasonable prices and its accessible location — less than a mile away from central Grounds — the casual eatery is the perfect place for dinner with friends.
(03/29/24 4:47pm)
The Charlottesville Police Department responded to an aggravated assault incident Thursday at approximately 10:04 p.m. near the intersection of 14th Street and Grady Avenue, per a community alert sent by Timothy Longo, chief of the University Police Department and vice president for security and safety.
(03/30/24 5:39am)
Comedy lovers at the University showed up in droves to Crozet Pizza Buddhist Biker Bar Tuesday night for the return of UVA Stepmom’s fun-filled “Step Comedy Jam,” with musical guest Loose Champagne. The lineup of nine acts — which included both standup and improv comedy — made for an entertaining set filled with clever jokes, questionable stories and hilarious improvisation.
(03/29/24 7:38pm)
These are the answers to the March 28 crossword puzzle which appeared in the print edition.
(03/29/24 7:37pm)
Panagram — Inkpot
(03/29/24 4:56am)
Whether students are enjoying a night out on the Corner or wrapping up a late-night study session at Shannon Library, they often ask themselves the same question — how do I get home safely?
(03/30/24 8:00pm)
As a demographic group, international students constitute about 5 percent of each admitted class at the University, but the variety of their individual contributions to the student body cannot be summed up in a statistic. International students hail from all over the world and face unique challenges, from securing visas to learning on which side of a car the driver sits. Far from homogeneous, their voices highlight how no single set of experiences defines what it means to be an international student on Grounds.
(04/07/24 4:08am)
Editor’s note: A different version of this piece was published in our March 27 print issue before Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed the relevant bill. The piece has been updated in light of the Governor's veto.
(04/03/24 5:52am)
Having spent her twenties living in her van as a busker before settling in Nashville, the 35-year-old country singer Sierra Ferrell — known for her powerhouse voice and eclectic live performances — returns to her nomadic roots in “Trail of Flowers.” Filled with galloping rhythms and permeated with nostalgia, Ferrell’s follow-up to her 2021 studio album “Long Time Coming” reflects on her early time on the road and the diverse musical influences she gained along the way. A heartwarming exploration of love and loneliness steeped in the rich country tradition, the record is a timeless addition to the roots music canon.
(03/29/24 7:25pm)
It is a warm afternoon in late March, and students are congregating around the freshly trimmed lawns of the McCormick Quad. As they engage in riveting conversations and playful games, the band no composure takes center stage. Eyes are drawn to the scene as the band produces a captivating tune — a combination of bass, guitar, drums and vocals that echoes through the hearts of homesick first-year students seeking comfort and connection.
(03/29/24 6:33am)
Student Council voted to pass a resolution requesting additional Islamic prayer spaces on Grounds during their last meeting with the 2023-24 executive board Tuesday. Student Council also tabled resolution SR24-11, which requested the creation of additional University Transit Service OnDemand Hubs to improve student safety at night.
(03/29/24 6:11am)
Every year, students within the University’s International Relations Organization organize a collegiate Model United Nations crisis conference platform where students from across the country meet to engage in crisis management scenarios inspired by various topics, regions and historical periods. Virginia International Crisis Simulation XXVIII, this year’s conference, was held last weekend.
(03/26/24 9:46pm)
This morning, a small truck with LED screens on all sides calling for the resignation of Robert Hardie, rector for the Board of Visitors, parked in front of Gilmer Hall near the first-year dormitories on McCormick Road. The truck was outside of Gilmer Hall at 9:30 a.m., but was gone by 10:20 a.m. It was later seen on McCormick road around 12:30 p.m. and on the street outside the University Chapel around 2:40 p.m. One of the truck’s screens read “Rector Robert Hardie won’t confront antisemitism” while another said Hardie is “unfit to lead U.Va.”
(03/30/24 1:01am)
No. 4 Virginia men’s tennis continued their weekend rhythm with another pair of conference matches — facing Miami Friday and Florida State Sunday. The Cavaliers’ (16-4, 8-0 ACC) schedule was initially thrown off when their match against the Hurricanes (10-8, 2-5 ACC) had to be moved to Monday due to inclement weather, facing the Seminoles (14-5, 4-3 ACC) first instead. However, Virginia stayed calm and easily recovered, defeating both Florida State and Miami 4-1.
(03/28/24 9:05pm)
The University's Office of African American Affairs is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Peer Advisor Program, which matches Black first-year and transfer students with upperclassmen peers for mentoring. Founded in 1984, the OAAA created the program to address the University’s comparatively lower retention rate for Black students, and this advising system has since been commended by students, alumni and administrators alike.