As a student at the University, it is rare to be so closely confronted by Charlottesville’s homeless population.
As a man, Fortgang likely does not fear catcalls or violence when walking down the street alone, or being called a “slut” because of sexual promiscuity. And privileges do not only stem from race and gender but also able-bodiedness, sexuality, religion and class as well.
Now I will seek, thanks to Mr. Jefferson’s Academical Village, the beginning of a new path of graduate work and employment in Student Affairs. The man I have become desires to help younger and older students in their search for what they wish to become.
Two Fourth Year Trustees offer advice to incoming first-years: what NOT to do at the University.
Supreme Court justices should not utilize their personal biases to justify decisions
Medical professionals should focus on improving their ability to socialize with patients
One of the reasons I don’t think bias is a problem in the news writing at The Cavalier Daily is that there is quite a lot of effective reporting across a huge range of topics.
Something essential will be lost when Stephen Colbert leaves “The Colbert Report” to host the “Late Show”
If cumulative final exams are something universities simply cannot get rid of, then I propose changing the schedule and perhaps staggering the ends of classes and the final exams, so that students can dedicate a sufficient amount of time to each and not feel as if their minds are forced to focus on too many topics at once.
I would hope that from my example, that there would be a thorough investigation on the University’s part to look at the facts before jumping to a decision that could potentially impact a student’s life in negative ways.
Students should attempt to recognize and appreciate the differing perspectives of their teachers
The Cavalier Education program is a valuable and worthwhile experience for both students and student-teachers
The Boston Marathon would have run just as smoothly without the overly strict regulations implemented this year
Mental health issues also affect college students who are comfortable with who they are, who cope well with stress and who manage the new social and intellectual challenges of campus life.
The most worthy part of ADAPT’s mission, in my eyes, is one of social norms. We have the ability to present our peers with data and show them how the majority of the people around them are behaving.
Part of what PHEs do is spread awareness and understanding to the student body — we are trying to start a dialogue, one that can help students feel empowered to make their own health decisions.
Universities should engage with those who hold bigoted or offensive views, rather than protect students from them
The University should make a greater effort to help disabled students find employment after graduation
Fundamental changes should be made to the Board of Visitors selection process
Because preferences of elites and average voters sometimes line up, the bias of the political process towards the rich is often masked, but given a divergence in opinion across the income distribution, elites win the debate with precious few exceptions.
