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CONNOLLY: Carbon clarity

The movement tends to label certain events or trends as products of man-made global warming, when in fact there is no evidence to suggest this is so.


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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.


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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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As the fall semester is underway across Grounds, Special Olympics at the University is kicking off its new season. Beyond training for the upcoming Shenandoah Super Games, the student-led volunteer organization plays a vital role in connecting University students with local Charlottesville residents through sports. On this episode of On Record, Grant Supancich, Special Olympics president-in-training and third-year Commerce student, discusses team goals, community impact and how to build a lasting relationship with the organization.