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(01/31/24 7:24pm)
I’m 22 years old. I can vote, drink, sign contracts and drive — although the driving part is debatable. In all legal and literal aspects, I’m an adult. However, I can’t help but want to act like a child again. As I roam the puddle-ridden Grounds after winter break and admire the ice-crusted branches, I find myself mourning the times when I used to climb trees. Sometimes, I think life would be a lot brighter if I allowed myself to tackle my days the way I would as a child.
(01/27/24 11:45pm)
The School of Education and Human Development created a new Education Specialist degree program that will lead graduates into careers as certified school psychologists. The graduate degree is designed to address a national and statewide shortage of individuals who are qualified to work in this capacity. The program is currently reviewing applications for an initial Fall 2024 cohort of five students.
(01/26/24 5:00pm)
Fourth-year College student Tichara Robertson serves as the University’s esteemed President of Student Council — but even when she is not directly engaging with students through the council, the experiences of her fellow students are at the forefront of her mind. This semester, Robertson will not only represent the student body, but also lead and educate them in a class of her own design.
(01/31/24 4:45pm)
Editor’s Note: This article is a humor column
(01/07/24 12:25am)
Welcome to 2024. With another year gone, you may find yourself reflecting on the past 365 days and asking yourself “Where did the time go?” Though the days may speed by year after year, history is always in the making. As we hurl into a new year, let us not forget to recall history to gain perspective and learn lessons for our futures. To start your 2024 off, consider peering into the past with these three historical fiction books that will shape your outlook on the year ahead.
(12/31/23 11:25pm)
For all of the University’s proclaimed progressivism, an antiquated ball and chain remain in plain sight for those who look carefully. Virginia law requires that all public universities buy many items, notably furniture, from Virginia Correctional Enterprises, a company that exploits prison labor to manufacture its products. While prison labor can provide important skills and training for prisoners, the current prison labor system is in dire need of reform to prevent the exploitation of prisoners. Changing how prison work is defined in Virginia law is needed to ensure basic human rights for incarcerated people — the University cannot truly embody its own progressivism until the law is changed.
(12/08/23 2:09am)
‘Twas the season of finals, and all throughout Grounds, students were stressing and drinking caffeine by the pound. In just a few short days though, that will all change. The students will return home, and there they will remain. Here are three books to get you through the cold, because warming your spirit with a book never gets old.
(12/16/23 1:46am)
In the wake of the Intelligence Revolution, societies around the world are beginning to witness and acclimate to the substantial rise of artificial intelligence technologies. Standing on the precipice of great controversy, AI can and has been used to mimic the disciplines that compose the very fabrics of living within a larger society. From writing to music and visual art, AI has succeeded in raising questions about plagiarism, privacy, autonomy and the overall legitimacy of AI-generated artistic media amidst its rise.
(12/05/23 1:07am)
You’d think that after nearly four years of college, I'd consider myself knowledgeable on how to be a student, at the very least. Just like me, you’d be wrong. As I approach the end of my term as an editor at The Cavalier Daily after three consecutive terms and especially the end of my college career, I’ve realized that I haven’t figured out as much as I thought I would. On the contrary, I’m left with more questions than ever before. Even though I've arrived so far and done so much more than I could have ever imagined, I cannot come to convince myself that I know how to do tasks. And maybe that’s okay.
(11/29/23 1:13am)
The Kluge-Ruhe stands apart from all other art collections at the University — it is the only museum outside of Australia dedicated to showcasing Indigenous Australian art. The collection encompasses a wide variety of identities under the umbrella of Indigenous Australian art, from Aboriginal to Torres Strait Islander to Tiwi Islander. The exhibit “Performing Country” displays a wide variety of mediums including body paintings, woodcut prints and canvas paintings that explore the performance of country and culture.
(11/23/23 4:24am)
The University has developed several integral traditions over the years that every fourth-year student is obligated to participate in. In fact, these traditions are secret graduation requirements, so if you do not complete them, you won’t even be allowed to graduate. Believe me, if you walk across that stage without completing all the traditions, there will be consequences — to be revealed at the end of this lovely article. If you aren’t a fourth-year, you can stop reading now. But if you are a fourth-year, firstly I apologize, and secondly please keep reading for your own health and safety.
(11/20/23 2:59am)
Café 88 is a Taiwanese restaurant that brings a slice of the East to Virginia. This culinary haven is owned by a Taiwanese couple who, after years running a restaurant in bustling Flushing, N.Y., chose Charlottesville as their new home, largely for their sons’ education. The couple, who single-handedly run the restaurant, bring an intimate, home-cooked essence to each dish served. The menu offers a range of delectable choices from dim sum and snacks to the classic single serve bento box, showcasing the couple's culinary expertise and deep-rooted love for Taiwanese cuisine. Café 88 offers a delightful opportunity to experience the culinary heritage of Taiwan right here in Charlottesville.
(11/16/23 3:37pm)
With one of the University’s favorite traditions upon us — the football game against Virginia Tech — here is a list of other unique traditions and aspects of life at the University. Virginia Tech could only dream of being a part of these University traditions.
(11/16/23 3:35pm)
What’s cooler than being cool? Being Brie Handford. The fourth-year College student just signed to a modeling agency, adding another cool-girl credential to her long list of accomplishments.
(11/06/23 8:02pm)
The Charlottesville City Council is at the center of a tug-of-war, pulled by demands to increase housing availability for students on one side and a desire to curb gentrification on the other. In this struggle, they have produced an innovative solution to the housing problem — allowing pockets of high-density growth closer to Grounds targeted for students, like the new student-centered housing complex on Jefferson Park Avenue. However, their new draft of a zoning ordinance threatens to negate the positive effects of this progressive solution by allowing high-density buildings — which house multiple families in a unit — to permeate single family neighborhoods. Charlottesville has an affordable housing problem, and the proposed zoning allocations and rent controls are not the solution. Rather, doubling down on efforts to concentrate student housing near the University will prove beneficial to everyone in the Charlottesville housing market.
(11/08/23 12:12am)
When the clocks turn back on Sunday, I celebrate the extra hour of sleep — until the sun goes down at what feels like the middle of the afternoon. It is easy to fall into a slump during this time of year, so here are a few ways to find some extra happiness in the midst of the darkest days of the year.
(11/06/23 2:23am)
On South Lawn, attendees stood in line at griddles manned by student volunteers and eagerly awaited fresh pancakes at Pancakes for Parkinson’s annual pancake breakfast fundraiser. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, the grassy area was transformed into a vibrant space with a large white tent, complete with chairs and tables underneath. After obtaining their plain, blueberry or chocolate chip pancakes of choice, attendees could go inside the tent and top their pancakes with butter or maple syrup.
(11/02/23 11:52pm)
Hilma af Klint’s 1915 oil painting “The Swan, No.1” captures imagery of two swans on two separate sides of the same canvas. Few would mention, let alone accept the idea of math being applicable to something as renowned as this work of art. However, Dr. Jiajun Yan — professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University — argues that Klint’s entire piece is executed on the principle of mathematics.
(10/26/23 3:00am)
In the heart of downtown Charlottesville, Quirk Café is a fantastic place for coffee and brunch enthusiasts alike. Located at 501 W Main St, close to the Quirk Hotel, this café offers a selection of locally roasted coffee, delectable treats and a contemporary atmosphere. Rooted in Virginia's historic charm, and inspired by the original Quirk Gallery in Richmond, this café is more than a place to eat — it’s an opportunity to indulge in cultural richness and an artistic atmosphere.
(01/12/24 12:59pm)
Three months ago, the 118th Congress became seemingly enthralled with the plot of Mean Girls, so much so that they started reenacting its characters inside the U.S. Capitol. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) was the attention-loving Regina George, former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy was the exiled Cady Heron and the ever-neglected school principal was the U.S. economy. However, the reality is far from a comedy — the potential for a government shutdown continues to loom over the head of every American. The impact is particularly potent for Virginia residents because the state relies on a stable federal government to maintain its gross domestic product. The University also requires a strong federal government in order to function. As such, we as students must not become normed to the stagnance and dysfunction that have characterized budget talks. We must, instead, remain cognizant of the threat of a government shutdown that could endanger our education.