EDITORIAL: Youngkin, this was the wrong call
By Editorial Board | July 26, 2022Youngkin’s appointment of Ellis only confirms what he has already demonstrated so far through his governorship — a blatant disregard for the University’s core values.
Youngkin’s appointment of Ellis only confirms what he has already demonstrated so far through his governorship — a blatant disregard for the University’s core values.
Let us be clear — abortion should be kept legal in Virginia.
As the institutional body with time, means and resources, the responsibility for reaching out is in UJC’s hands.
But today, we want to make one thing clear — we are proud of students for making it to the end of this semester.
While individuals should still engage in sustainable practices, at the end of the day, it is large institutions that are capable of making the changes we desperately need to see.
In the meantime, students — take initiative yourselves to better understand the Grounds you live on.
Those of you reading this article have lived through the pandemic — we cannot forget that many have not — at the very least we should learn something from the past two years.
For better or worse, this is a new start.
Simply put, there is a blatant dichotomy between the values that Pence and the University hold.
The Editorial Board adamantly believes that each of these three candidates will dedicate themselves to ensuring that Student Council is accessible, accountable and serves the needs of all students on Grounds.
The Editorial Board firmly believes that these candidates, if elected, will dedicate themselves towards creating a diverse and rehabilitative UJC for the betterment of all students on Grounds.
However, this voting period is especially important — the spring 2022 ballot addresses a multitude of pertinent issues for students.
Miyare's newfound political power should not give him justification to ignore the voices of those who have long since attended and served at the University.
Considering reluctance to take action this year, combined with an overt lack of action during last year, we call on IFC and ISC leadership to enforce their guidelines.
Between the omicron variant's transmissibility and last year's precedent for Greek life's negligence, one thing is for certain — in-person recruitment will harm our community.
As it stands, the current Honor system hinders effective student self-governance.
It is time the University showed some semblance of care for those in the community who are not young and able-bodied.
As an Editorial Board, we have gathered key figures that define the past year.
Thus far, the University has failed to educate its students on its history of white supremacy and abuse of Black enslaved laborers.
These restrictions were defensively adopted in response to a series of highly publicized incidents and are a direct threat to students’ right to free speech and free expression.