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Seven Society hangs banners, leaves letters soliciting proposals

By Grayson Kemper | December 1, 2014

The Seven Society raised banners around Grounds Sunday calling for unity and collective action from within the University community to respond to recent events. Each banner bears the same inscription and is accompanied by a letter laid below it. The banners, which can be seen hanging from spots including the Fralin Art Museum, Runk Dining Hall, Thornton Hall and Peabody Hall, are inscribed with John Donne’s 17th century poem “No Man is an Island,” which lies below the the Seven Society’s insignia.

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President Sullivan addresses Rolling Stone article, University response plan

By Anna Higgins | December 1, 2014

University President Teresa Sullivan addressed the University community Monday afternoon about how the administration plans to respond to rape, alcohol abuse, danger at fraternity parties and other key issues brought to light following the publication of a Rolling Stone article Nov. 19 which documented several rape allegations by University students. The conference was closed to media, but live-streamed on the University website.

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Students praise Obama immigration act

By Yash Shevde and Mitch Wellman | November 30, 2014

President Barack Obama issued an executive order Nov. 20 which will allow nearly 5 million undocumented immigrants to temporarily remain in the U.S. without fear of deportation.

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Black Student Alliance reacts to Ferguson decision

By Sara Rourke | November 30, 2014

A grand jury in St. Louis decided Nov. 24 not to indict former Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson with criminal charges for the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown.

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Deans respond to Rolling Stone article

By Meg Gardner | November 30, 2014

Several University deans are seeking student advice on how to address sexual assault at the University and how to turn this feedback into a course of action.

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BOV holds special meeting to address sexual assault

By Kelly Kaler | November 25, 2014

The Board of Visitors met Tuesday in a special session to address ramifications of the Rolling Stone article and resulting protests against sexual assault on Grounds. Student leaders played a key role in the meeting, offering promises for change and suggestions for University policies.

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Herring appoints new counsel to advise Board of Visitors on issues of sexual violence

By Julia Horowitz | November 25, 2014

Law firm O’Melveny & Myers will be tasked with examining University policy following the removal of attorney Mark Filip.

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McAuliffe issues executive order to improve state nutrition

By Carson Creasy | November 25, 2014

Gov. Terry McAuliffe issued an executive order Thursday to help improve access to nutritious food in Virginia.

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University faculty respond to Rolling Stone article released Wednesday

By Anna Higgins , Madeline Nagy and Lee Williams | November 25, 2014

Amid a sea of protests, University faculty have been active participants in the dialogue permeating Grounds which critically analyzes the University's culture and policies surrounding sexual assault. In addition to organizing a rally Saturday night on Beta Bridge, faculty from a swath of departments have issued statements and held discussions to help promote constructive change on Grounds, after a Rolling Stone article published last week thrust the University community into the national spotlight over the administration's handling of sexual assault cases.

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Sexual Assault Resource Agency holds annual award celebration

By Nicholas Western | November 25, 2014

The Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA), a Charlottesville-based nonprofit that aims to support survivors of sexual assault, held its sixth annual Annette DeGregoria Grimm Award Celebration last Friday at the Darden School of Business. This year’s award went to Ron and Lorelei Pulliam of the Gallastar Equine Center in Afton.

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Student group starts petition to combat higher education funding cuts

By Kathleen Smith | November 25, 2014

Virginia21 — a non-partisan, student-led political action committee which advocates on behalf of Virginia college students — is spearheading a petition to reduce state budget cuts on college funding.

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Student Council launches website to provide resources, discussion forum

By Caitlyn Seed | November 25, 2014

Student Council launched a website Friday in conjunction with advocacy groups One Less and One in Four titled “Rolling Stone Must Unite Us, Not Divide Us.”

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Student organizations host student-only discussion "What Can We Do"

By Sara Rourke | November 25, 2014

Student organizations One Less and One in Four hosted a round-table discussion entitled “What Can We Do: Advocating Against Sexual Assault and Standing with Survivors” in Newcomb Hall on Monday evening.

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Student leaders hold press conference for national, local media

By Chloe Heskett | November 24, 2014

Student leaders held a press conference Monday morning to address local and national media about advocacy efforts on Grounds regarding sexual assault prevention.

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Residents call for removal of West Main ABC store

By Samantha Josey-Borden | November 24, 2014

Various local neighborhood associations, businesses and local representatives have initiated a petition to deny the renewal of the lease for the Alcoholic Beverage Control store on West Main Street, located between the University and the Downtown Mall.

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​President Sullivan warns of Rolling Stone article’s impact on student self-governance

By Owen Robinson | November 24, 2014

University President Teresa Sullivan and the Honor Committee discussed Sunday the implications of the recent Rolling Stone article on the University’s system of student self governance, addressing potential future attacks on such a system.

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Supporting the U.Va. Community with 'Support Our Survivors,' 'What Can We Do?'

By Reade Pickert | November 24, 2014

In a semester that has included multiple student deaths and graphic rape allegations, some students are working to find ways to support their peers through the turmoil.

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Lawn residents bring community together for 'dry' pregame event

By Tim Petraco | November 24, 2014

Lawn residents joined community members for a “dry” gathering before the final home football game of the season Saturday afternoon, hoping to bring the community together in response to the University’s difficult week and semester.

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The Rolling Stone article: charting what came next

By The Cavalier Daily staff | November 24, 2014

The release of the Rolling Stone article "A Rape on Campus: A Brutal Assault and Struggle for Justice at UVA" Wednesday morning ignited emotionally-charged responses from across Grounds, as the University exploded with statements, protests and even crime in quick succession.

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Flowers discusses racial tensions, University implications

By Yujian Li and Alison Phanthavong | November 24, 2014

Omega Psi Phi hosted alumni speaker Gary Flowers for a forum titled “From Ferguson to 4th Year: Tools for Building a Better Community” in Nau Hall this past Thursday.