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.
The provided a chance to re-engage community members with the services and safe spaces provided at these locations.
The event series covered a variety of subjects, including affordable housing, identity in injustice, healthcare justice, data activism and LGBTQ+ policy issues.
The fundraiser was organized by the chairs of two committees within OYFA.
Students’ various traditions are characterized by exciting festivities and family union.
I was given the opportunity to collaborate with Emanda Seifu, an Assistant Lifestyles Editor of Virginia Tech’s Collegiate Times. In preparation for the upcoming Commonwealth Cup, we sat down and came up with some of the key traditions and places that make us love our universities.
On the morning of the event, students and community members alike met up with their pre-coordinated drivers, and dispersed across the Charlottesville area to a total of 113 lawns throughout the four hour window.
The smell of warm Thai food diffused in the air as Thai alphabet guides littered the tables of the Multicultural Student Center. A mass of brightly colored traditional clothing awaited wear.
Even after over half of a semester, and even in small, 15-person classes, many professors are still finding it incredibly difficult to place names and faces.
Sam Rochester, co-owner of Sammy’s On The Corner, has used his years of culinary expertise and Philadelphia upbringing to establish what he believes will be the next Corner staple.
University students showed off their awe-inspiring silks skills at the Aerial Dance Club's fall showcase at 2 p.m. on the South Lawn.
Reading in Hues’ mission adheres to the Women’s Center’s goal of ensuring the celebration of and respect for women’s voices with an emphasis on racial diversity and inclusion.
The organization provides its members green bandanas to wear on their backpacks around Grounds, which serve as a symbol to other students to show that they can be approached by anyone who needs mental health support.
This year's event marks the 35th annual Culture Fest since its inception in 1986 and a return to in-person Culture Fest.
No matter what stress might look like for any individual in the Charlottesville community, it is important to remember what resources are available throughout the year.
The sense of community support was truly present at Pancakes for Parkinson's, not everyone volunteering and attending had a personal connection to Parkinson's, but many who did were especially touched by the advocacy of so many hardworking University students.
LMSA functions in many different capacities — it connects its members with mentors in the medical community, helps build resumes, does research, and hosts professional development events for their members.
