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(06/23/25 12:00pm)
1970sJanuary 20, 1978“Council adopts resolution opposing discrimination against homosexuals” By Anne BridgmanIn 1978, the Student Council passed a non-discrimination resolution supporting equal rights for gay students in areas like housing, academics and campus activities. Although former University President Frank L. Hereford Jr. said current laws do not require the school to act, the Council’s efforts showed growing awareness and concern for fair treatment. 1980sApril 3, 1980“Gay groups foster unity, offer social activities” By Vince BrotskiPhotos by Ken Bronfin The Gay Student Union and Charlottesville Lesbian Feminists were formed to support gay students who felt isolated at the University. These groups provide safe spaces, social events and educational programs that help members feel seen and like they belong. Despite early challenges with recognition and funding, both groups played a key role in creating a vital support network for gay students.April 3, 1984“Merrill gets Law petition” By Amy Lemley and Marie JoyceIn 1984, the Gay and Lesbian Law Students Association presented a petition during Gay Awareness Week, signed by 450 Law students, urging the School of Law to adopt a clear non-discrimination policy on sexual orientation and publicize it in its admissions materials, where it had been noticeably absent compared to other law schools at the time. Former Dean Richard Merrill expressed support and planned to propose the change to faculty, expecting no objections. The group hoped the policy would help ease concerns among future LGBTQ+ students.1990s October 28, 1997“Events foster student awareness”By Carolyn MalcomPhotos by Christine TollefsonThe University’s LGBTQ+ community gained visibility through “Proud to be Out Week” sponsored by the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Affairs Committee in 1997, which featured workshops, discussions and events aimed at raising awareness, building confidence and encouraging inclusivity. By hosting co-sponsored events with various groups, the organizers hoped to attract a more diverse and broad audience, encouraging greater understanding and helping to reduce the homophobia experienced by many LGBTQ+ students.April 7, 1999“Day of Silence” By Sarah TorreyPhotos by Tengku BaharThe Day of Silence Project, founded in 1996, encouraged students to remain silent for a day to protest the silence surrounding LGBTQ+ issues and to raise awareness about homophobia. What started with only 100 students had expanded nationally by 1997, with participation from 100 schools. Organizers hoped the project would inspire reflection, promote inclusivity and eventually eliminate the need for such demonstrations.2000sOctober 13, 2000“New LGBT center opens for students” By Maria TorAfter two years of advocacy, the University opened its first LGBT resource center in 2000 to provide support, information and a safe space for LGBTQ+ students. Staffed by a graduate intern and undergraduate volunteers, the center offered books, pamphlets and programming funded by the University and alumni donors.
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1950sMay 26, 1953“Graduates To Be Sent Two Tickets For Finals” By Dutch KuykThe Final Exercises for the class of 1953 are laid out in this article. University President Colgate Darden was slated to host a reception and Virginia Governor John S. Battle was asked to give the graduation speech.1960sMay 17, 1966“Before We Go…”By CD Managing BoardThe Cavalier Daily’s 1966 Managing Board imparts a series of loose, disconnected, unwritten stories on their readers, with hopes that their ideas will not be lost to time. They pay special thanks to secretary Ruthie Roberts, congratulate University Union on some stellar concerts and bemoan the confusion about parking on Grounds. Some things never change.1970sMay 19, 1978“Honor: you can take it with you” By Paul DeFuriaIllustration by Lisa Vines Honor Committee Chairman Paul DeFuria urges students to carry the values of the honor system with them into their professional careers. He critiques the modern view of honor as “unimportant” and asks graduating students to consider the impact that living in a community of trust had on their lives. DeFuria argues that upstanding individuals can help shift the ethical standards of their communities, even if it’s a small change at first.1980sMay 17, 1986“Graduation stirs bittersweet emotions”By Robert HardiePhotos by Nancy AndrewsRobert Hardie reviews the Class of 1986’s time at the University, incident by incident. From The Purple Shadows breaking into the Dean of Students’s office to multiple student athletes accused of honor code violations, the graduating class’s four years were a wild ride. The Cavalier Daily even came under fire for publishing the results of an honor hearing, which led to sanctions against them from the Honor Committee and Student Council, including asking businesses not to publish ads with the newspaper and refusing to grant them interviews.1990sMay 20, 1995“Class of 1995 experiences years of controversy, change” By Sarah LindenfeldPhotos by Matt LaneSarah Lindenfeld reviews the major events that defined the Class of 1995. She discusses how allegations of hazing and underage drinking rocked fraternities and debating societies alike, but notes that the death of Greg Batipps, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity pledge and second-year College student, was found to be unrelated to hazing. A group called “Concerned Black Students” organized to protest the lack of minority voices on the Board of Visitors, then again to protest the treatment of Black students at the University. She ends by recounting the financial scandals plaguing Student Council, from their denial of funding requests to the former Council president being arrested for embezzlement.2010sMay 12, 2014“114 things NOT to do before you graduate”By Cece Conner and Sarah SalinasCece Conner and Sarah Salinas write their own recommendations for the incoming Class of 2018. While the list is nominally “don'ts,” they list some “dos” as well, including trying the chili at Littlejohn’s and dancing at the Rotunda. They remind the future students that they’ll always be a part of the University community, regardless of what clubs they join or how they spend their weekends. Maybe the Class of 2029 could take notes!
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1950sApril 24, 1953“Speech and Hearing Center Open To Public Saturday”The University’s Speech and Drama Department unveiled their new addition to Cabell Hall, bringing together services from four different buildings into one. Believed to be some of the best facilities in the South, the department offered guided tours which were expected to attract several thousand visitors to the University. 1960sApril 14, 1961“Addition To Hospital Will Be Dedicated Today” By Tucker Fitz-HughA ceremony celebrating the new $6.5 million addition to the University hospital was led by former University President Colgate Darden, who presented the dedication speech. The hospital addition added an emergency entrance, x-ray technology and 15 operating rooms, prioritizing patient comfort and privacy. 1970sApril 17, 1974“1st Year Students, Counselors Convert Kent Ping-Pong Room Into Lounge”By Joann BartonRecognizing the need for a lounge in which students could socialize, first-year students and Resident Staff members began to renovate a former ping-pong room. The largest issue they faced was a lack of money, so the First-Year Council and the Office of Student Affairs donated to the project, hoping to provide pinball machines. 1980sApril 14, 1987“Construction proposed”By Bill DefinePhotos by Lauren Adler
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1950sApril 6, 1951“‘Ugly Man’ To Have Last Laugh; Patti Paige Will Make Him Happy” By Julian KoplenAn “Ugly Man” contest, announced in this article, decided the “University’s most left-handed honor,” and rewarded the winner with a trophy, key and kiss from singer Patti Page. Page, erroneously referred to as “Paige,” later became a Grammy-winning, best-selling artist and dedicated her time at the University for a 1-cent voting fee. Fraternities chose to nominate various men for the honor, with Charlie Hewitt being nominated by two. 1960sApril 1, 1964“Shannon Nabbed By Runk At Weekend Party”By Ben DoverIn this article, Dean of Students Benjamin F.D. Runk announced that Edgar F. Shannon, Jr., President of the University from 1959-1974, had been placed on “social probation for at least two semesters” after the Carr’s Hill Easter Eve Faculty Tea left the President’s Mansion in a “state of semi-shambles.” The event was said to have been broken up by University police after complaints from multiple nearby fraternity houses. 1970sApril 2, 1974“Poo-Pile”No AuthorThis selection of important University happenings tells of an orgy in the Webb Lounge, presented by the Counselor’s Committee on Human Sexuality, as well as a reassignment of lawn residents to the McKim Nursing Dormitory after condemning the lawn for inadequate facilities and pestilence. The Education Building’s overpass was also slated to be demolished, inevitably forcing students to cross Emmett Street with a Police Cadet escort. 1980sApril 1, 1981“Crimefighters to shape up”By Kent FeliceThis article describes a successful initiative by the University Police Department to have its officers “concentrate on pushups as much as on holdups.” The program, which began three weeks prior to the article’s publication, influenced the Charlottesville Police Department to follow suit, only to be met with disappointment. City Patrolman, Ronald Stayments, said that no one was willing to pay for it and didn’t expect for the program to “get off the ground.”1990sMarch 31, 1994“Cartoonists draw to make sense of sketchy existence” By Amy Nagle and Smita TeotiaThe fraught history of the comic book and strip is examined in this article, especially in relation to contemporary University students. Interviewees, including the owner of Fantasia Comics, Steven Miller, and Third-Year engineering student and creator of the Cavalier Daily’s “Dystopia,” Timmon Ark, said that comic books were likely to be scapegoated as soft pornography in future congressional hearings. 2000sApril 1, 2004“Boy prodigy Greg Smith joins frat, drops out”By Got Malati (Cavalier Daily Typo Guru)In a depressing turn of events, 14-year old child prodigy and Topology Ph.D. student, Gregory R. Smith made the decision to drop out of the University after joining the Sigma Pi fraternity. Smith was said to have amended his initial aspirations from “curing cancer, becoming president and manning a mission to Mars” to “pleasing my ho’s.” The genius, who graduated from high school at the age of seven and completed his undergraduate education at Randolph-Macon College by 13, set a two-minute 17-second keg stand record and was fond of Gatorade-related pickup lines.
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1950sMarch 4, 1958“Cavaliers End Season With Victory Over SC” By Henry DrakePhotos by Behlen The men’s basketball team closed off the 1957-58 season with a 77-70 win against South Carolina on Friday, March 28. Though South Carolina never got ahead in the game, it was closely fought until the last minute. This game left the Cavaliers fifth in the ACC standings in preparation for their game with Maryland the following Thursday. 1960sMarch 4, 1965“Cagers To Oppose Wolfpack” By Dick DyasPhotos by Llewellyn The University’s men's basketball was slated to compete against the NC State Wolfpack Thursday in the first contest of the ACC tournament. A win would ensure one of the teams a spot in the semi-final rounds Friday. Cavaliers would be entering the game with a two-game winning streak, and if they were to advance, they would likely compete against Maryland or UNC next. 1970sMarch 16, 1976“‘Hoos complete tourney sweep”By Kip Coons“DePaul writes finish to Virginia’s NCAA hopes”By Tom HaudricourtPhotos by Dan GroganVirginia’s drive for the national NCAA championship came to an end in 1976 when the DePaul Blue Demons beat the ACC champions 69-60. This was the first round of NCAA basketball playoffs. It was an unusually weak performance by the Cavaliers. 1980sMarch 18, 1986“DePaul defeats Virginia to end men’s season, 72-68” By Steve Wills“Top-seeded Cavs stomped by JMU to end title hopes”By Chris Payne and Steve WillsPhotos by Scott ManningThe DePaul Blue Demons upended the fifth-seed Cavaliers and ended Virginia’s season in a 72-68 game. This was a missed opportunity for the University’s team to avenge its 1976 loss to the Blue Demons. Cavalier forward Drew Kennedy accredited the win to the size and speed of DePaul’s offense. 1990sMarch 21, 1995“Gators, Big Green go down fighting in University Hall”By Alan MorrisPhotos by Steve FinnieThe women’s basketball team secured their spot in the Sweet 16 after a 72-67 win against the Florida Gators and a 71-68 win against the Dartmouth Big Green. Though they did have the home advantage, the Cavaliers had to fight to stay ahead, particularly with Dartmouth getting very close throughout the second half. The next tournament game for the team would be against Louisiana Tech.
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1960sMarch 3, 1964“Women Have Better Chances For Dates” By Andrew MerkelThis article from 1964 gives a brief overview of the demographics of the women of the University, especially in regards to their interest in men. As most women were not permitted to matriculate in the College at this time, it notes that there’s not much of an incentive for women to attend the University, so men should look outside Charlottesville in order to get a date.1970sMarch 10, 1972“Coeds Invade Male Stronghold As Two Win Rooms On Lawn”By Sam BarnesThe first two women to live on the Lawn were among 51 third-year students selected for this honor. Other Lawn residents are also listed, along with concerns about bathing arrangements for the women.1980sMarch 6, 1981“Female faculty recruited, tenured slowly but steadily”By Sheryl StolbergPhotos by Vicky WagnerIn 1981, the percentage of female faculty was much smaller than the percentage of female students, but Stolberg noted that this could be a difficult statistic to change. Low turnover rates, Ph.D. lengths and family-focused career paths all make it difficult for women to achieve tenure, so the change could take 20 to 30 years.1980sMarch 9, 1983“Female police captain: ‘not afraid to use force’” By Gary GuggolzPhotos by Niko LalaisThe University Police’s first female captain, Sylvia Bailey, discussed the impact of her gender on her ability to do police work. While she and University Police Director Frank Johnstone said that her gender had caused some difficulties in the department, both also stated how qualified she was for the position, and clarified that her success was not in spite of her gender, but because of it.1990sMarch 2, 1995“‘For Colored Girls’ celebrates black women”By Georgia MenidesPhotos by Paul Robeson Players A review of the play “For Colored Girls Who have Considered Suicide when the Rainbow is Enuf,” directed by LaKendra P. Hardware. Hardware discussed blocking, music and the play’s history.2000sMarch 4, 2002“Panel discusses women in law, politics” By Chris WilsonPhotos by Süleyman ÖzbeyA panel of female alumnae, faculty and students convened to discuss the unique obstacles faced by women in law and politics, including remarks from Delegate Jeannemarie Devolites (R-Vienna). They discussed external and internal pressures and the struggle to succeed in a male-dominated field, but noted that having to work harder often makes women better politicians and lawyers.
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1950sFebruary 10, 1954“Valentine Greetings Change From Traditional Sweetness” By Karl B. Knust, Jr.In 1954, The Cavalier Daily reported on a new trend — students were shifting from traditional, romantic Valentine’s Day cards to more comical options to give out to your friends. These cards would include anything from cheesy and insulting rhymes to an ape with movable thumbs-down arms.1960sFebruary 13, 1962“Valentine’s Day Tradition Expands Over The Years” This retrospective piece explores the history of Valentine’s Day and how it grew into an international phenomenon. The author outlines each milestone in the development of the holiday, including a letter sent by a martyred Roman priest in 271 A.D. and the first known English-language Valentine’s Day message in 1684. 1970sFebruary 14, 1979“V-Day volume valued” By Mark HuffordIn this article from 1979, local shops discuss the business that Valentine’s Day brings, with the intensity of the Valentine’s Day rush steadily increasing over the years. Overall, thousands of roses and floral bouquets had been sold that year, as well as countless baked treats and conversation hearts. One student even purchased $70 worth of flowers which equates to about $300 today.1980sFeb. 14, 1986“HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY” In a one-and-a-half page spread, The Cavalier Daily compiled Valentine’s Day notes sent in by readers. The messages, which convey romantic and platonic well-wishes alike, are addressed to significant others, friends, roommates and siblings. 1990sFebruary 12, 1999“Singles find alternatives to Valentine’s Day” By Mandy LockePhotos by Tengku BaharTired of the constant stigma around being single on Valentine’s Day, single students decided to rebrand Valentine’s Day as Single’s Pride Day or Single’s Awareness Day. Instead of falling into the stereotype of moping around all day, students made plans to celebrate singleness by focusing on other important types of love in their lives, especially friendship. The Women’s Center also put on the first annual Alternative Valentine’s Day which included two contests: “Top Ten Reasons Why It’s Great to be Single” and “Worst Date Ever,” as well as a showing of the movie Heathers.2000sFeb. 16, 2004“Conversation hearts” By Meghan Moran, Michelle Jamrisko and Hannah WoolfStudents shared their Valentine’s Day experiences in a series of interviews. While some partook in romantic dinners, others made the most of their holidays by going out with friends, watching movies and enjoying live music.
(02/03/25 1:00pm)
1950sFebruary 7, 1958“University Student Is Overseas Date Bureau”By Buzz RingleBill Bartsch, a third year graduate student, put a notice for penpals in a Swedish magazine while studying in University of Stockholm as a Fullbright scholar. Having forgotten about it, he was surprised to find hundreds of letters from interested women when he returned to the University. Overwhelmed by the response, he sought the help of his fellow students to take some of the women off of his hands.1960sFeb. 3, 1965“Gravitation calculation attempted” Professors of physics and aerospace engineering began work on a project examining gravitational phenomena, backed by a $100,000 grant from NASA. The professors, who aimed to measure gravitational attraction over time, hoped to measure the gravitational constant on Earth with new levels of precision.1970s February 6, 1976 “University – 1914” No Author
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1940sJanuary 30, 1942“‘Cavalier Ladies’ Form Social Organization at University”No AuthorUntil 1970, the University was an all-male college. During this period, the wives of students took it upon themselves to create a social organization called the “Cavalier Ladies.” Wanting to become more acquainted with one another, they planned many activities such as gymnastic classes, dances, and bridge parties.1960sFebruary 1, 1961“Madison Hall Renovations to House Extension, YMCA”By Bill MoffettPhotos by HallMadison Hall was undergoing renovations in Feb. 1961 to create office space for the Young Men’s Christian Association and the University’s Division of Extension and General Studies. The DEGS offices had previously been located on the first floor of New Cabell Hall, and the move was expected to free up enough space to create roughly 15 new classrooms in the building.1970sFebruary 1, 1979“Dance marathon has much to offer”By Andrew KingstonThe first annual dance marathon held by Phi Epsilon Pi fraternity and the Inter-Sorority Council occurred in 1978 and was a huge success with 44 couple participants and raised almost $17,000 for Madison House and Jeff Beaton. For two days straight the couples had to remain in Memorial Gym, dancing until they dropped. For the second annual marathon, the hope was to raise $25,000 for Madison House and the Central Virginia Child Development Association.1980sJanuary 29, 1988“Students relate Soviet Union experiences” By Louis GoodsonStudents who participated in a University-sponsored study abroad program in the Soviet Union over winter break recounted their experiences, which included visits to Moscow and St. Petersburg, which was known at that time as Leningrad. They reflected on the ways in which life in the USSR — including shopping, festival celebrations and television broadcasts — were similar and dissimilar to their own experiences in the United States.1990sFebruary 2, 1998“New Bodo’s to open … soon”By Nikolai SawyerNot wanting to rush success, Bodo’s Bagels former owner Brian Fox adhered to his original schedule for building the new location on the Corner, despite students eagerly anticipating easier access to their bagels. Although the restaurant was originally planned to open in 1998 after two years of construction, it ultimately opened its doors in 2005, taking nearly a decade to complete. The mural inside depicting the University and town was painted by his daughter. 2000sJanuary 31, 2002“Concerto for One”By Acacia GaskiUniversity students and Charlottesville community members, whether musically-inclined or not, loved to play a grand piano in Newcomb Hall. The main lounge where the piano was housed served as a place of respite for students, with some coming to practice their skills as pianists and others visiting just to appreciate the music.
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1940sJanuary 25, 1943“Cavaliers Trounce Carolina 4½ To 3½”No AuthorThe University’s boxing team triumphed over the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill after a series of bouts, with a final score of 4 ½ to 3 ½. While the score was tight, two decisive technical knockouts from Virginia boxers Milt Parlow and Willie Barnett ensured a Cavalier victory.
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1950sNovember 24, 1954“Writer Reviews College Student’s Military Service Problem”By Frank BrandtAfter 1952, all men who were drafted or enlisted in the military had to complete a total of eight years of service. While many students at the time did not take this possible obligation seriously, joining a Reserve unit while still in school was a practical way to fulfill part of the requirement early. Other benefits included earning promotions or rank before active duty, having more control over military assignments and receiving pay.
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October 28, 1953
“University Museum Houses Variety of Exhibits”
By Herbert O. Funsten
The University Museum of Fine Arts, now known as The Fralin, opened in 1935 and has been a valuable part of our community ever since. In 1953, the museum displayed famous portraits of President Washington and our founder, Thomas Jefferson, as well as architecture and sculpture exhibits.
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1950sOctober 8, 1955“Local Negroes Request Integration For Charlottesville School Children”By Tom MartinAfter the Supreme Court had made a decision that segregating public schools was unconstitutional in the spring of 1954, local black Charlottesville residents petitioned that their children should be able to attend non-segregated schools over a year later. At the time there were a total of about 1,000 black students and 3,500 white students enrolled in Charlottesville public schools.
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September 18, 1959
“A New Environment”
No Author (Editorial)
Starting off the fall semester in 1959, The Cavalier Daily wanted to greet both the University’s new and returning students by introducing all the University had to offer, its traditions at the time, and wise words of advice. As the University only accepted men back then, the students were referred to as the “Virginia Gentlemen." The dress code was also pretty strict, requiring suits and ties.
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