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ALJASSAR: The name game

Cultural representations of American Indians through caricatured mascots — or, worse, ethnophaulisms such as “redskin” — are inimical to American Indian identity construction, particularly because there are few alternative, more positive characterizations of American Indians.


Opinion

HARRINGTON: In defense of doctor reviews

Anonymous reviews can be useful to patients. They can offer more information on the patient perspective than another physician could and can cover a wider range of specialties and geographical areas than one’s personal network could.


Opinion

WHISNANT: Looking underneath Underwood

Like the best tubs of ice cream, “House of Cards” is compulsively consumable. Once you make the decision to give in to its temptations, you find yourself indulging in progressively higher doses until you’re left wondering after whether the empty calories were worth it.

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Latest Podcast

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.