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Sarita Mehta is a fourth year in the College and the student member of the University of Virginia Board of Visitors.

MEHTA: Looking forward, together

June 1, 2021

There is a balance to strike in appreciating our community as a whole and celebrating the wealth of diversity that constitutes it.

COX: The case for confirming the Supreme Court nominee

By Cameron Cox | October 21, 2020

I was recently involved in several debates and controversy over a sign on my Lawn room door.

AZHER: Moving beyond free speech — why I say F—k U.Va.

By Hira Azher | October 13, 2020

I was forced to withdraw from the University, uncertain of whether I would be admitted into another school, and if I did, whether I’d ever be able to return to a college campus again. Meanwhile, the Respondent was given a degree.

Lifting the veil of silence: Rape persists at U.Va.

By Anonymous | September 28, 2020

SMITH: Positive for COVID, negative for assistance from U.Va.

By Megan Smith | September 7, 2020

I’ve witnessed other students struggle to get medical withdrawal or accommodations for physical and mental health events, sometimes unsuccessfully.

WYNN: When it came to protecting my health, U.Va. was inept

By Brendan Wynn | August 31, 2020

More stories

The University will make a final decision about the fall semester Aug. 28.

Opinion

ADOREMOS: Move all classes online this fall

By Ian Adoremos | August 27, 2020

Many universities with similar plans and initiatives have proven to be woefully unprepared for containing the dissemination of COVID-19.

The recent protests have shined a spotlight on the disproportionate burden that the Black community bears as a result of police brutality.

Opinion

EBRAHEM: For greater police accountability, end qualified immunity

By Andrew Ebrahem | July 25, 2020

If qualified immunity continues to protect police officers, not only will victims not be compensated, but the violations will continue to occur.

Dr. Webb gave the keynote address to graduates of the College during Final Exercises in 2019.

Opinion

PATEL: Not enough cooks in the kitchen — a lack of physician engagement in politics

By Maitri Patel | July 21, 2020

As physicians continue to engage these inequities on a daily basis, the importance and necessity of their legal engagement becomes all the clearer.

There is so much work to be done for us at the Batten School and U.Va., in Charlottesville, and across this country and the world.

Opinion

SOLOMON: Today, again, I am overwhelmed with grief and rage

By Ian Solomon | June 2, 2020

The dehumanization of black and brown people happens again and again and again and again and again and again … How many more unjust deaths must there be?

Abolishing legacy admissions will send a clear message that the University is truly committed to cultivating a more diverse student body

Opinion

BRASACCHIO: Abolish legacy admissions at U.Va.

By Ellie Brasacchio | February 4, 2020

If the University seeks to have fair and equitable admissions processes — which it should, as a public institution — it should stop considering legacy status.

It goes against democratic values to exclude people from having a say in the national security concerns that affect us all.

Opinion

SHRESTHA: Avoid the Chickenhawk argument

By Apurva Shrestha | January 17, 2020

Ultimately, arguments for military action should be judged on their own merits, not on who makes them.

Timothy B. Wheeler served as Editor-in-Chief for The Cavalier Daily in 1973-74.

Opinion

WHEELER: Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose!

By Timothy B. Wheeler | November 6, 2019

The Cavalier Daily has continued to shine a light in dark corners and to ask tough questions.

The structure of McIntire and the application process for commerce clubs only widens the disadvantage that less fortunate already students have.

Opinion

O’FARRELL: How McIntire can create more equal opportunities

By Thomas O'Farrell | September 18, 2019

The structure of McIntire and the application process for commerce clubs only widens the disadvantage that less fortunate students have.

Opinion

BOGDEWIC AND SPRINGER: Give third parties a chance

By Cameron Springer and Eva Bogdewic | September 16, 2016

The most wasteful vote is spent on a candidate with whom you do not agree