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(04/12/24 6:53am)
The University’s Office of Sustainability celebrated five students, one professor and four staff members with Sustainability Leadership Awards for their efforts to advance President Jim Ryan’s U.Va. 2030 Sustainability Plan, which has the goal of making the University carbon neutral by 2030 and free of fossil fuels by 2050. The Community Climate Collaborative and the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry also received Sustainability Leadership Awards for their commitment to environmental sustainability by providing clean energy and combating food insecurity in the Charlottesville area.
(04/11/24 6:37am)
Art might be the last thing on the minds of busy students rushing through the McIntire School of Commerce’s hallways. Yet if anyone is in search of a world-class respite from their studies, they need to look no further than the John P. and Stephanie F. Connaughton Gallery on the third floor of Robertson Hall. The gallery currently features the paintings and prints of contemporary visual artist Uzo Njoku in “Virginia is for Artists,” an exhibit on display until June 14.
(04/08/24 5:17am)
At a quarter to seven Friday, University students and Charlottesville locals alike settled down in folding chairs snugly nestled between the tall wooden bookshelves that line the walls of New Dominion Bookshop. Pleasantly chatting amongst themselves, they awaited the introduction of the evening’s first speaker. With the arrival of the hour, Hodges Adams, New Dominion event host and University lecturer of English Writing and Poetry, moved to the microphone placed at the foot of the staircase in the center of the shop with a Magic 8 Ball in hand.
(04/09/24 4:03am)
Conference play arrived Saturday at Klöckner Stadium, and Virginia simply treated it like an early-season game against a non-conference opponent. The No. 2 Cavaliers (10-1, 1-0 ACC) blasted North Carolina (6-5, 0-1 ACC) from the first whistle, building a commanding lead and cruising to a 14-6 win.
(04/09/24 5:05am)
From minimalist styles to statement pieces, fashion offers everyone the chance to get out of their comfort zone. Here on Grounds, the Future in Fashion Association holds onto this belief, encouraging students to weave styles both old and new into their studies. Originally established to help students navigate careers in the fashion industry, FFA now serves as a creative outlet for anyone interested in expressing themselves through clothes.
(04/15/24 1:14am)
It’s okay — the people and things we love often have a few red flags, and the University is no different. Some red flags crop up among the student body, while others are inextricably linked to the University itself. From hyperactive LinkedIn users to questionable statistics in the Stall Seat Journal, here are the most glaring red flags on Grounds.
(04/08/24 4:35am)
Although no solutions to recurring payment problems were reached at Thursday’s meeting between University President Jim Ryan and graduate student leaders, Ryan and other University administrators committed to holding another meeting, with the intent to find a permanent solution to their concerns. Graduate students at the meeting said they were updated on current initiatives to resolve the late and incorrect stipend payment issues and that they hope the next meeting will be where they can discuss staffing levels, which many graduate students see as the root of these ongoing payment problems.
(04/11/24 6:18am)
Spectrum Theatre, one of the University’s student-run theater organizations, launched their spring 2024 production of Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson’s musical, “Alice by Heart” in the Student Activities Building Thursday. Xander Tilock, the show’s director and second-year College student, introduced the show by characterizing it as “a question not an answer.” An exploration of grief and trauma, the production perfectly embodies Spectrum's mission to “challenge and engage audiences” by representing the blurry boundaries between reality and illusion.
(04/12/24 7:07am)
Though trailers and reviews might suggest that they are cut from the same cloth, going into “Monkey Man” and expecting another “John Wick” clone would be a mistake. The movie is written and directed by its star, Dev Patel, and is a bloodthirsty action-thriller set in Mumbai that draws on elements of Hindu mythology and present Indian political divides to create a fairly new type of action movie. Visually exhilarating with a confusing, yet incredible, soundtrack, the film was built for its theatrical release. However, its attempt at a meaningful take on social and economic divides felt vague and limited, resulting in a confusing blend of monkey business and lackluster profundity.
(04/07/24 5:04am)
Balloons and banners adorned Shannon Library Thursday afternoon as members of the University and Charlottesville communities celebrated the library’s grand opening. While the building initially opened Jan. 8, the grand opening formally recognized the building’s three-year long renovation and honored more recent changes, particularly the library’s new name.
(04/14/24 4:00am)
Virginia men’s basketball lost by 25 points March 19 against Colorado State in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament. The Cavaliers bowed out to No. 13 seed Furman in the opening round a season prior, missed the tournament entirely in 2022 and and fell to No. 13 seed Ohio in the first round in 2021. The program hasn’t won a game in the “Big Dance” since its national title run in 2019, leaving questions surrounding Coach Tony Bennett’s future in Charlottesville.
(04/12/24 2:20am)
Virginia Athletics emcee Jamar Hicks has become a staple at sporting events in Charlottesville over the past few years. Hicks is easily recognized at Scott Stadium and John Paul Jones Arena by his enthusiastic announcer’s voice and bright orange pants, and thanks to him, students and fans alike can expect to be thoroughly entertained throughout their gameday experience. While every Virginia men’s basketball and football game is played alongside Hicks’ booming voice, sometimes the most difficult moments on the court or the field are when Hicks shines brightest.
(04/10/24 3:22am)
Tiramisù is my favorite dessert — a weighty claim for a food writer, I know. But I stand by my words. Delicate yet rich, tiramisù is a beautifully refined dish that delights the palate with just a few ingredients.
(04/07/24 4:47am)
After a controversy regarding editorial oversight of the paper caused The Cavalier Daily to disaffiliate from the University, newspaper alumni continue to stress the importance of the paper’s independent reporting 45 years after the split. The disaffiliation was sparked by the newspaper’s long-term refusal to acknowledge the authority of the University’s Media Board of Directors, which was tasked with overseeing student publications, and codified The Cavalier Daily’s financial and editorial independence.
(04/06/24 4:30am)
Virginia faced off against VCU in an in-state, non-conference matchup Wednesday at Klöckner Stadium. Behind nine combined goals from graduate attacker Katia Carnevale and senior midfielder Mackenzie Hoeg — as well as an eye-popping 11 draw controls from freshman midfielder Kate Galica — the No. 11 Cavaliers (10-3, 3-3 ACC) took down the Rams (4-9, 3-2 Atlantic 10) 16-8 for their 10th win of the season.
(04/16/24 3:41am)
Exploring Grounds in August as a wide-eyed, apprehensive 18-year-old, I noticed many of the same buzzwords floating around — “the Corner,” “the Lawn” and, most prominently among many of my peers, the “Freshman 15.” The term is thrown around in a jokingly self-deprecating manner, but it is shadowed by the premonition of weight gain in the midst of our new college lifestyles.
(04/09/24 2:58am)
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(04/13/24 5:25am)
The University’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is facing scrutiny from two online news publications after OpenTheBooks — a nonprofit organization dedicated to government transparency — reported that the University currently has 235 DEI-related employees, totalling $20 million in University spending. The University contests this report, claiming that these numbers are highly inflated.
(04/05/24 7:13am)
Virginia men’s tennis traveled to Blacksburg Wednesday to face off against Virginia Tech in the Commonwealth Clash. The No. 2 Cavaliers (17-4, 9-0 ACC) had no problem remaining undefeated in conference play in their match with the Hokies (9-8, 2-7 ACC), earning a 6-1 victory and extending their winning streak to nine matches.
(04/06/24 6:01am)
The story of men’s lacrosse offensive coordinator Kevin Cassese and Coach Lars Tiffany began two decades ago, at an off-the-beaten-track lacrosse program in New York. Their coaching relationship began in 2004 — the two young coaches met at Stony Brook, spending one season together before a 19-year interlude where they forged decorated but separate head coaching careers.