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State police have not commented on the motive behind the shooting.

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Virginia State Police investigation remains ongoing, confirms details of Sunday

By Ava MacBlane and Emma Gallagher | November 17, 2022

The investigation confirmed that Jones, along with a professor and 22 other students, traveled to the Atlas Performing Arts Center in Washington, D.C. Sunday to attend a theater performance.

Jones was reported to the University’s threat assessment team in fall 2022 for alleged possession of a gun.

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U.Va. requests independent external review of Sunday’s events

By Eva Surovell and Ava MacBlane | November 17, 2022

University leadership expect for the review to provide a deeper understanding about what led to Sunday’s tragedy.

The memorial will be open to the public as well as live streamed, and more details are to come.

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Memorial service scheduled for Saturday, two injured students identified

By Ava MacBlane , Merrill Hart and Avery Donmoyer | November 17, 2022

The memorial will be held Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena — the University announced today that the football game against Coastal Carolina which was scheduled for Saturday had been canceled.

Jones’ status hearing is scheduled for Dec. 8.

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Suspect Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. faces charges at Albemarle General District Court

By Ava MacBlane | November 16, 2022

Prosecutors told the judge that witnesses saw Jones targeting specific people on the bus.

While the University has not officially confirmed the identities of the two individuals, sources have reported third-year student Mike Hollins, a running back on the football team, underwent a second surgery Tuesday morning.

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One patient to be discharged from U.Va. Health, another in serious condition following Sunday’s shooting

By Eva Surovell and Ava MacBlane | November 15, 2022

One patient had been in stable condition while another was in “critical” condition Monday.

Plans are underway for a more formal, community-wide event to mourn the lives of Devin Chandler, D’Sean Perry and Lavel Davis Jr.

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Classes and normal operations to resume Wednesday

By Eva Surovell and Ava MacBlane | November 15, 2022

Ryan said the University recognizes “unique needs” for graduate and professional students, and advised faculty in those schools to look to leadership for further instruction.

Police obtained and subsequently served a search warrant for an address associated with Silva at approximately 4 p.m.

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Bryan Silva arrested by Charlottesville Police Department following social media threats against U.Va.

By Eva Surovell and Ava MacBlane | November 15, 2022

At this time, police have found no connection between Sunday’s incident and Silva’s threats.

Attendees wore orange ribbons and carried candles.

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Students hold informal vigil on South Lawn in wake of shooting

By Eva Surovell and Ava MacBlane | November 15, 2022

Tuesday is a Day of Remembrance for the University.

The shooting occurred at the Culbreth Garage on a charter bus of students who had been returning from a field trip to see a play in Washington, D.C. for a class, per the press conference.

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Suspect in Sunday’s shooting taken into custody

By Ava MacBlane | November 14, 2022

Three students — second-year student Devin Chandler, third-year student Lavel Davis and fourth-year student D'Sean Perry — were fatally shot.

Police say Jones is armed and dangerous.

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Three fatalities, two injuries reported following active shooter at Culbreth

By Eva Surovell | November 14, 2022

Police say Jones is armed and dangerous.

Council members will participate in discussions with Ryan “on issues related to the student experience” and to serve as “open lines of communication.”

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New members of University President Jim Ryan’s Student Advisory Council share goals for program’s first year

By Mimi Lamarre and Grace Thrush | November 13, 2022

Ryan’s idea for the Council has been in the works “for some time,” according to Bowen, mirroring many of the student-outreach initiatives which Ryan has undertaken during his time at the University.

“The 411 on 303: Previewing 303 Creative” event will take place Nov. 15th and feature University Law Professor Frederick Schauer and Alliance Defending Freedom senior counsel Erin Hawley.

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Law students express concerns over pending Federalist Society event with Alliance Defending Freedom

By Julianne Saunders | November 13, 2022

The event will preview 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, a pending Supreme Court case. ADF is defending a Colarado business refusing to provide services to same-sex couples based on First Amendment rights in the lawsuit.

UPD received several calls at 6:08 p.m. of  a person firing shots with a BB-like projectile from a passing gray or silver sedan.

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Aggravated Assault reported in 100 Block of Rugby Road

By Lexi Baker | November 13, 2022

No injuries have been reported at this time and no description of the suspect was provided.

Acampora hopes to improve advising at the University by looking at the whole student experience and removing any bureaucratic roadblocks.

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New Dean Christa Acampora names student success as top priority

By Lexi Baker and Merrill Hart | November 10, 2022

Acampora succeeds Provost Ian Baucom, who spent eight years in the role.

Students living on and around Grounds voted at a variety of locations, including Slaughter Recreation Center, Alumni Hall and Venable Elementary.

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Incumbent Bob Good defeats Josh Throneburg in re-election bid for VA-5

By Avery Donmoyer and Caroline Yu | November 9, 2022

Polls opened at 6 a.m. and closed at 7 p.m. across the state. Students living on and around Grounds voted at a variety of locations, including Slaughter Recreation Center, Alumni Hall and Venable Elementary.

During the Honor Constitutional Convention the Committee along with 30 delegates from Contracted Independent Organizations will make recommendations for changes to the Honor constitution and participate in drafting a multi-sanction referendum.

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Honor Committee sets date for next Constutional Convention meeting, discusses lack of engineering representation

By Ashley Mosby | November 8, 2022

Later in the meeting, Rep. Kevin Lin, third-year graduate Engineering student, discussed the need for more representation on the Committee from the School of Engineering.

Because of key races, including the battle between Republican nominee Bob Good and Democratic nominee Josh Throneburg for the fifth district Congressional seat, voting proves particularly significant in this midterm election.

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Out-of-state students discuss registration, voting complications nearing Election Day

By Emily Horn | November 7, 2022

Out-of-state students face the choice of traveling home to vote, requesting an absentee ballot in their home state or switching their registration to Virginia.

Before the event on Saturday, the organizers had been connecting with local businesses and families for sponsorships.

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Organizers of 19th Annual Pancakes for Parkinson’s aim to raise $75,000 for Michael J. Fox Foundation

By Diem Trinh | November 6, 2022

The event’s organizers hope to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease and build a student community that values charity and cooperation.

Elli McGovern, PPGA President and fourth-year Batten student, welcomed students and introduced the three speakers —- Laufer, Hudson and Han Jones, director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia.

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Planned Parenthood Generation Action at U.Va. organizes pro-choice election rally

By Merrill Hart | November 6, 2022

Rally participants gathered and began by creating signs reading “Autonomy is on the line” and “reproductive justice now.”

By bringing a small, locally-owned business to the Corner, Gray hopes to offer an alternative to chain brands.

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Locally owned cheese, wine and gift store opens on the Corner

By Emmett O'Brien | November 6, 2022

Gray’s family formerly owned a printing shop at the same location, but difficulties associated with COVID-19 led them to transition to a new venture.

Virginia State Police investigation remains ongoing, confirms details of Sunday

U.Va. requests independent external review of Sunday’s events

Memorial service scheduled for Saturday, two injured students identified

Suspect Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. faces charges at Albemarle General District Court

One patient to be discharged from U.Va. Health, another in serious condition following Sunday’s shooting

Classes and normal operations to resume Wednesday

Bryan Silva arrested by Charlottesville Police Department following social media threats against U.Va.

Students hold informal vigil on South Lawn in wake of shooting

Suspect in Sunday’s shooting taken into custody

Three fatalities, two injuries reported following active shooter at Culbreth

New members of University President Jim Ryan’s Student Advisory Council share goals for program’s first year

Law students express concerns over pending Federalist Society event with Alliance Defending Freedom

Aggravated Assault reported in 100 Block of Rugby Road

New Dean Christa Acampora names student success as top priority

Incumbent Bob Good defeats Josh Throneburg in re-election bid for VA-5

Honor Committee sets date for next Constutional Convention meeting, discusses lack of engineering representation

Out-of-state students discuss registration, voting complications nearing Election Day

Organizers of 19th Annual Pancakes for Parkinson’s aim to raise $75,000 for Michael J. Fox Foundation

Planned Parenthood Generation Action at U.Va. organizes pro-choice election rally

Locally owned cheese, wine and gift store opens on the Corner

Attempted robbery reported on Jefferson Park Avenue

U.Va. to build $300 million biotechnology institute

Charlottesville and Albemarle County schools pursue name changes

Honor Committee discusses case implications of generative AI software

Rojas elected chair of Student Council representative body

University Judiciary Committee sanctions two organizations for hazing

Reviewing Tony Elliott’s first season with Virginia football

Experiencing cultural empowerment with Yuca Mofongo

New members are welcomed into sororities as Inter-Sorority Council concludes first fully in-person recruitment since 2020

Indieheads promotes student connection and collaboration through music

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