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(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.
(03/28/24 7:02am)
After hosting Georgetown for a 15-6 midweek rout, No. 9 Virginia baseball headed north for a three-game weekend set against Pittsburgh at Charles L. Cost Field. The Panthers (11-11, 1-8 ACC) reside in the basement of the ACC Coastal standings, and the Cavaliers (21-4, 6-3 ACC) handled them with ease, outscoring them 36-8 on the weekend.
(03/27/24 4:11am)
Virginia women’s tennis returned home over the weekend, defeating ACC rivals Syracuse and Boston College to remain undefeated in conference play. The matches were the Cavaliers’ (15-2, 7-0 ACC) first at home since January, and it seemed that playing at home made them even more dominant as they soundly beat both the Orange (9-7, 3-6 ACC) and the Eagles (6-10, 1-8 ACC).
(03/26/24 2:37am)
At their annual retreat at Graves Mountain Lodge, the Honor Committee elected its new executive committee. The new committee will take over April 1, per the Committee’s constitution, and will hold their positions until April 7, 2025.
(03/26/24 3:46am)
Palmer Park was rocking Sunday afternoon in Charlottesville as Virginia defeated Clemson to take the three-game weekend series. Prior to the first game of the series Friday afternoon, the Cavaliers (20-10, 7-5 ACC) were winless against the No. 11 Tigers (22-9, 6-3 ACC) in ten previous meetings — a win Friday and another victory Sunday sealed Virginia’s first game and series victories against Clemson in school history.
(04/01/24 8:27pm)
The words of musician Adrianne Lenker are nostalgic and bittersweet, shining through her indie-folk music that only improves with time. For decades she has blown fans away with her wise, careful storytelling — a talent that is evident in her brand new album, “Bright Future.”
(03/31/24 3:00pm)
As many theater lovers on Grounds may know, First Year Players has remained one of the University’s most prominent drama organizations for decades. This year, the entirely student-run Contracted Independent Organization will put on the beloved musical “Legally Blonde,” continuing its tradition of giving first years and new transfer students the chance to perform.
(03/29/24 6:43pm)
The 2024 season for Virginia women’s lacrosse can be described as one of excitement, opportunity and progress. The Cavaliers are looking to rewrite last season’s woes, which saw them lose in the ACC quarterfinals and the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
(03/31/24 3:00pm)
Madison House — a center for connecting students to volunteer positions around Charlottesville — is experiencing an increase in student volunteer applicants, though many interested students say the application process is disorganized and confusing.
(03/26/24 3:40am)
Virginia women’s basketball traveled to Villanova, Pa. Sunday afternoon to take on Villanova at Finneran Pavilion. The Cavaliers (16-16, 7-11 ACC) were coming in off an impressive performance in the first round of the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament, beating High Point by 22 points, while the Wildcats (20-12, 11-7 Big East) were led by junior guard Lucy Olsen’s 29 points in their own first-round victory over Virginia Commonwealth. Both teams were hoping to advance to the quarterfinals of the tournament, but Olsen led Villanova to another win, beating Virginia 73-55.
(03/26/24 3:56am)
Virginia women’s lacrosse had their six-game winning streak snapped by Syracuse at Klöckner Stadium Saturday. In a contest that pitted two evenly-matched teams and came down to the wire, the No. 9 Cavaliers (9-2, 3-2 ACC) couldn’t finish the game out strong against the No. 7 Orange (7-3, 5-0 ACC), falling by a 15-14 margin.
(03/25/24 1:48am)
With course enrollment for the fall semester quickly approaching, here are 10 ways to minimize the stress of enrollment by making sure you are as prepared as possible. Here’s to hoping that the Student Information System is on your side.