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University Transit Service makes efforts to enhance transit safety

The University Transit Service has made recent efforts to improve bus safety and enhance accessibility for UTS OnDemand, a free van service that shuttles University community members between locations after bus hours end. Goals for this initiative include increasing the accuracy of wait times and increasing the number of buses running throughout the day. Currently, students still report some concerns with the transit system.

Uncovering the unknown depth behind the celebrity look-alike contest boom

From the St. Patrick's Day Ginger Run on Mad Bowl to the dorm-wide scream before quiet hours go into effect for finals season, Grounds has seen its fair share of unique, student-led events. In true University fashion, students will have another opportunity to partake in a similar type of unconventional school spirit, and to share a laugh, when South Lawn becomes the site of another offbeat affair — a Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan look-alike contest.

Three ways to freak your roommate out of the apartment

Editor’s Note: This article is a humor column.

Refined simplicity at Café Frank

Tucked inside a small storefront on the Downtown Mall is Café Frank, a Franco-Italian restaurant founded by local chef José de Brito. My date and I had the pleasure of dining there during Charlottesville Restaurant Week, taking advantage of their $45 three-course meal deal. The restaurant serves dishes that have been meticulously conceived and prepared, leaving patrons to enjoy delicious food that is purposeful in its simplicity. Café Frank is well worth a visit, but the steep price of their menu makes the restaurant best suited for special occasions.

University squirrels form fraternity, increase engagement on Grounds

Editor’s note: This article is a humor column.

EDITORIAL: Upholding medical amnesty is a collective effort

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated since its original publication Feb. 7.

Honor Committee proposes procedural improvements and discusses Honor Week events

The Honor Committee convened Sunday to discuss several key initiatives such as adding a preponderance standard which adjusts the burden of proof for evidence in Honor investigations. They also discussed using DocuSign for students to submit signatures on official forms. Additionally, members provided updates on ongoing investigations, upcoming sanction hearings and Honor Week events.

Behind Ames’s big night, men’s basketball dominates Pittsburgh for upset win

After a soul-crushing, last-second loss Saturday against hated rival Virginia Tech, Virginia Interim Coach Ron Sanchez noted sophomore guard Dai Dai Ames’s ability to energize the team’s offense. 

University organizations to host a series of events celebrating Black History Month

To celebrate Black History Month this February, the Office of African American Affairs and several Black student organizations have partnered to offer a series of 13 events throughout the month, which include musical and dance performances, group discussions and community outreach initiatives. 

Memorial Gymnasium renovations cause increased demand at other gyms

Memorial Gymnasium closed Dec. 6 for renovations, and during the first month of the semester, students have reported frustrations with wait times and difficulty reserving athletic spaces. The current renovations are targeted at improving comfort and accessibility and making necessary maintenance upgrades. Despite these renovations, outdoor recreation spaces around Memorial Gymnasium that are used for intramural sports and soccer — like the outdoor courts and Carr’s Hill Field — will remain open. 

Crossword — February 13

Pineapples Thai Kitchen serves unique and exciting flavors

Nestled into a small hub of restaurants on Preston Avenue, Pineapples Thai Kitchen serves unique flavors accompanied by a welcoming ambiance. From classic Thai dishes like drunken noodles to unique desserts like Green Tea Cheesecake, this unassuming, but inviting spot is sure to be a hit for your tastebuds. 

The Weeknd’s “Hurry Up Tomorrow” is a near-perfect R&B album

Abel Tesfaye, more commonly known as The Weeknd, released his sixth studio album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” Friday. Following his well-received 2022 album “Dawn FM” and two tantalizing singles released toward the end of last year, “São Paulo” and “Timeless,” this album was highly anticipated by The Weeknd fans and R&B fans in general. What they got is an undoubtedly smooth, groovy and honest experience — even if the movie-length runtime bogs down the experience.

Wrestling enters John Paul Jones Arena hoping for a turnaround

Virginia wrestling typically competes at Memorial Gymnasium, a cozy gym with seating for a few hundred fans. This season, with Memorial Gym under construction, the schedule includes meets in makeshift setups at the Aquatic & Fitness Center and North Grounds Recreation Center, on the courts where students head after class to play pick-up basketball games.

McCabe Millon ‘is ready for’ the pressure

The lacrosse net sat in the driveway. That driveway was sloped, a little tilted, so it took some configuring to get the net to rest flat. But after some tinkering it worked fine, and it became the spot where sophomore attackman McCabe Millon and his brother, Brendan, ripped shots as children.

Vision BBQ is barbecue bliss

Good barbecue smells good and tastes even better. That was the litmus test I deployed on my trip to Vision BBQ, and they passed with flying colors. I dined at Vision BBQ for Charlottesville Restaurant Week, where I received an appetizer, an entrée and a dessert for just $25. This was real, good southern barbecue, with beautifully rich and balanced flavors, all at an attractive price. But fair warning — your food might take longer than you anticipate to arrive at your table. 

Crossword — February 3

A&E Book Club: Three books that explore the beauty of ordinary life

The value of human connection is deeply ingrained in the University, from the history of student self-governance to the annual Lighting of the Lawn. During February, that value can sometimes get overshadowed by Valentine’s Day festivities, but celebrations of love and connection need not be strictly romantic. Every relationship we build shapes who we become— often in ways we might never have imagined. Reading is magical in the way it allows you to live in other people’s lives, if only for a brief moment, making it the perfect medium to explore themes of interconnection. These three novels, although their plots differ widely, offer a lens into the intricate complexities and beauty of everyday life, reminding us that we are never as alone as we may think we are.

No. 5 men’s tennis comes from behind to stun No. 1 Texas

Freshman Rafael Jódar fired his second serve, the game tied at 40. There was some spin on it — just enough to pull the opponent, the No. 3-ranked singles player in the nation, off his spot and give Jódar the advantage he needed. A quick rally ensued before Jódar put the ball away, pumped his fist and celebrated his win with a triumphant shout.

Student tattoo artist Sophia Indebetouw brings new exposure to the medium of body art

The work of one of the University’s most notorious artists is not found on a canvas, in a gallery or hung on a wall. Instead, the tattoo art of fourth-year College student Sophia Indebetouw can be seen around Grounds and across Charlottesville if one knows where, and on whom, to look. Indebetouw has established herself as a prolific, innovative, creative body artist who has redefined common conceptions of the medium and its expectations.