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(01/26/24 5:16am)
Coming off of their first road win of the season in Atlanta against Georgia Tech, the Cavaliers (14-5, 5-3 ACC) looked to continue their dominance at home in a much-awaited rematch against NC State (13-6, 5-3 ACC), who tallied a 16-point victory over Virginia in Raleigh, N.C. mere weeks ago. Coach Tony Bennett returned to what has been working as of late, keeping graduate forward Jordan Minor in the starting lineup to offer some much-needed power in the post while relying on junior guard Taine Murray to add some firepower off the bench. The adjustments continued to work, as Virginia came away with a 59-53 overtime win.
(01/25/24 8:36pm)
As the excitement of the spring semester emanates over our snow-covered Grounds, the sweet vacation memories of the holiday season still linger. This cold winter may have some thinking back to the more tropical — or at least more temperate — times of winter break. For all of you marinating on trips abroad this spring or summer, here are a few ways to soak up all you can in your next vacation outside of the United States.
(01/25/24 9:20pm)
“Don’t be yourself. Be OK.” It sounds like a cynical run at a motivational mantra, but it’s actually the slogan for the University’s newest start-up company — OK Energy. The brainchild of Evan Nied, Jefferson Scholar and second-year College student, the energy drink business officially launched on Grounds and in nearby locations Wednesday. Nied’s product enters a competitive market, up against popular drinks like Celsius and Monster. Nevertheless, the team behind OK Energy believes that their comedic, outside-of-the-box branding will attract the everyday people they envision as customers.
(01/25/24 10:27pm)
At last — Alderman Library is open. The library has garnered a positive response to its Jan. 8 unveiling, praised for its generous seating space and reading rooms bathed in natural light. As students flock to its steps in the early days of the spring semester, Alderman promises to be an unparalleled study spot that will be beloved for years to come.
(01/27/24 12:12am)
A resolution proposing that pepper spray be deemed permissible at University-sanctioned events was tabled once again at Student Council’s first general body meeting of the semester Tuesday. The representatives unanimously passed a motion to postpone a vote until members of the University policy office speak with the Council further about student safety.
(01/25/24 7:49am)
Over a year since first sharing their grievances with the University’s administration, graduate student workers continue to report late payments. The University chapter of the United Campus Workers of Virginia, a union representing employees at universities around the state, posted on social media that payments for several graduate student workers, which should have arrived mid-December, came late.
(01/26/24 7:00pm)
Kenyon Bonner, the newly appointed University vice president and chief student affairs officer, spoke with The Cavalier Daily about his leadership values, plans and inspirations. With a passion for engaging with students and fostering dialogue, Bonner’s experience and background revolve around a dedication to student success.
(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.
(01/29/24 5:38pm)
(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.
(01/26/24 1:00am)
In case you have not heard it enough from professors and friends — welcome back. Back to school brings more than just snowball fights on the lawn and syllabus week. For many, the return to class coincides with the return to dining halls. Whether you’re an O-Hill fan or a Runk die-hard, the dining halls are an essential part of the University experience. However, outside of the sufficient food selection within the dining halls, the University dining system, which is managed by Aramark, fails to provide students with adequate flexibility. Specifically, the rigidity of meal plans has disempowers students to make choices based on their own circumstances. The meal plan system must be restructured to permit more flexibility for students and to accommodate a diverse student body.
(01/23/24 8:54pm)
The No. 1 Virginia men’s tennis team hosted No. 5 South Carolina at the Boar’s Head Resort in Charlottesville Sunday afternoon — its second match against a top-five opponent. Unfortunately, the Cavaliers (3-1, 0-0 ACC) suffered a 4-3 loss to the talented Gamecocks (1-0, 0-0 SEC).
(01/23/24 4:18am)
Virginia women’s basketball went on the road Sunday to face off against Florida State — its fourth ranked opponent in the last six games — in another ACC matchup. The Cavaliers (9-9, 1-6 ACC) picked up their first conference victory of the season with a 91-87 defeat of the No. 15 Seminoles (14-6, 5-3 ACC), shooting over 53 percent from the field and ending their six-game losing skid. The player that led Virginia to the win was freshman guard Kymora Johnson, who posted a career-high 35 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
(01/26/24 10:10pm)
In their first meeting of the spring semester, the Honor Committee met Sunday to review results from a survey that was distributed Dec.19 to assess the University community's perception of the Committee and recent changes to the Honor system, particularly the shift to the multi-sanction system. Though the survey will remain open until Feb. 9, the Committee discussed responses that were submitted prior to Jan. 16.
(01/25/24 7:53am)
While winter has brought a chill to Grounds, not even the cold can cool down the University Salsa Club. Referred to by its members as the “spiciest” Contracted Independent Organization on Grounds, the Salsa Club is a completely student-run organization that celebrates and shares Latin dance with the University community. Offering everything from weekly lessons to lively performances, the club gives everyone the opportunity to learn and grow through the collaborative art of social dancing.
(01/23/24 4:38am)
Virginia swimming and diving was back in action at the Aquatic & Fitness Center Friday and Saturday, kicking off its first meet of the calendar year in hugely impressive fashion. The Cavaliers set facility records, marked nation-leading times and — in the case of junior Gretchen Walsh — swam the fastest times in history over two events. From this team, it would be remiss to expect anything less.
(01/23/24 4:52am)
After a strong showing at the Virginia Tech Invitational the previous weekend, the Cavaliers returned to Blacksburg Friday and Saturday, keeping the momentum going with event wins, personal bests and marks that secured places on Virginia top-10 all-time performers lists.
(01/31/24 4:45pm)
Editor’s Note: This article is a humor column
(01/26/24 9:00pm)
The University's most bejeweled student organization started with a Yik Yak message.
(01/21/24 11:11pm)
After losing their first four road games by an average of 20 points, Virginia managed to pick up their first true away win of the season against Georgia Tech, 75-66. The Cavaliers (13-5, 4-3 ACC) rode a combined 39 points from their star guards, sophomore Isaac McKneely and senior Reece Beekman, to victory over the Yellow Jackets (9-9, 2-5 ACC) that had knocked off previously-ranked Clemson in their previous game.