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HUMOR: You’ve got nothing to fear

You’ve probably been afraid at some point. I don’t claim to know you, but going on statistics, you probably have the part of the human brain that experiences fear, and it’s probably been active before.


Opinion

KNAYSI: The comforts of home

Transgender students — who often face discrimination and harassment over their personal appearance, behaviors, or other forms of self-expression — might have a more difficult time expressing their identity in same-sex housing.


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KELLY: Save the schools

Given the gravity of the state’s obligation to produce an educated citizenry, it should seek to preserve its vision for higher education in times of hardship.


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FOGEL: Learn a language

By revising the foreign language requirements, namely through the creation of a universal foreign language requirement, the University would be able to foster a more globally educated student body.


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WHISNANT: The camera’s rolling

The rationale behind the cameras is simple: both Charlottesville police and community members are better protected from violence, intimidation and harassment because video recording ensures a verifiable record of all interactions.


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KELLY: Mind the gap

Despite efforts to explain the gender pay gap by citing demographic characteristics, disciplinary affiliations, or institutional attributes, a significant portion of the pay gap remains unexplained.


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KNAYSI: Silence no longer

This was the first ever mention of sexual violence in a University president’s Convocation Welcome address, and such a break from tradition underscores recent attention to the issue.


Opinion

KNAYSI: Silence no longer

This was the first ever mention of sexual violence in a University president’s Convocation Welcome address, and such a break from tradition underscores recent attention to the issue.


Opinion

BROOM: Welcome back

My role in the paper’s structure is similar to the paper’s role in the University community — an independent voice to take stock of what’s going on, look at what may be missing and highlight what can be improved upon.


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