Students proudly put up flags on tables around the amphitheater representing a variety of Latin American countries, such as the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, El Salvador, Haiti and many more.
Charlottesville's annual Latin American festival of music, Cville Sabroso, celebrated Latinx Heritage month in grand fashion on September 17th.
Unfortunately for some students, not all excitement around major application decisions is met with good news, leaving some left to frantically research back-up majors that they might not have originally considered.
Transferring to the University poses the unique challenge of acclimating to a new college culture after having already been at another institution.
Beyond being a financial burden, a lack of adequate options can have a tangential impact on time spent with peers on a daily basis.
Despite the potential value for students in getting to better know their teachers, student-professor relations have always been tough to facilitate from the faculty’s perspective — not just as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Whether it’s spending more time outdoors or studying abroad, summer allows students to take a step back and enjoy some of life’s simple pleasures.
The Eco-Fair provided numerous examples and resources to start working towards sustainable habits that will hopefully persist in the long run.
The evening represented eight weeks of dedicated research and preparation of the fifth Latinx Leadership Institute cohort at the University.
The warm weather has opened the curtains on Grounds as orange and blue balloons accompany blooming trees. Tour groups of enthusiastic prospective students accompanied by equally eager parents attempt to catch a small glimpse into student life on Grounds.
Beyond good music, breaking culture also takes pride in its origins, history and expanding worldwide popularity.
The event was not only a celebration of Filipino culture, but it was also a commemoration of all the hard work that members have put into the organization.
With the past and present in mind, students are excited to see the future of the QSU and LGBTQ+ activism at the University in their efforts to create a more equitable and safe environment.
Vinegar Hill is hoping to become a historical document that records Black lives in the Charlottesville area. It serves as a reminder that only we can tell our own stories and to reclaim voices that were lost.
This year, all celebrations centered on the theme of African Futurism.
With a lack of Brown representation in the field of comedy, Maqbool looks to be the change he wants to see and encourage others to follow their passions in comedy.
Throughout the event, Aragón used stories to paint a picture of the cultural norms that contribute to the devaluation of women in Latin America.
The vigil was planned by members of Second Year Council.
McDonald kicked off his long list of wisdom by urging students to develop interpersonal skills, emphasizing the primacy of human connection over productivity.
However, despite being a source of pride for the University as well as a talking point on University Guides' tours, many students appear to be apathetic toward the student-self governance system.
