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The Good Old Song, which is usually played by the band after every field goal and touchdown, was played over the stadium’s speakers.

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Few masks seen at football games, except on members of the Cavalier Marching Band

By Zach Rosenthal | September 15, 2021

Masks were mandated for unvaccinated spectators, but as the University did not check vaccination status at any entry gates, it is unclear if all unvaccinated individuals followed the University’s guidelines.

YDSA is also asking the University to come up with a plan to accommodate students who do become sick. The plan should include modifying class attendance policies, posting notes, recording lectures and offering flexible due dates, according to the letter.

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Campaign demands change in U.Va.’s COVID-19 policies

By Emma Gallagher | September 15, 2021

YDSA also demands that the University mandate biweekly prevalence testing for all students, regardless of vaccination status, in response to frustration with the lack of testing slots available.

A CDC study published in May looked at transmission prevention strategies in schools and found barriers between students proved to be the least effective method tested.

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Amid indoor mask mandate, U.Va. allows professors to lecture without masks behind plexiglass

By Sydney Herzog | September 15, 2021

A CDC study looking at transmission prevention strategies in schools concluded that masks and increased ventilation were the most effective at minimizing the spread of COVID-19, while barriers between students proved to be the least effective method tested.

In the week leading up to the meeting, five potential constitutional changes were submitted to Chambers by committee members from both graduate and undergraduate programs.

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Honor Committee begins considering overhauls to constitution

By Lexi Baker | September 15, 2021

Chambers said he feels these modifications will address problems the student body has with the current system.

On Aug. 31, members of the First-Generation Graduation Student Coalition attended a welcome reception on Grounds where Robyn Hadley, the University's vice president and chief student affairs officer, spoke about her experience as a first-generation college student.

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Coalition seeks to empower, support first generation graduate students

By Sierra Martin | September 14, 2021

The coalition plans to host social events, lunches with first generation graduate faculty members, a forum to build confidence among students and mentorship for first generation undergraduates.

Huguely has made several previous attempts at appeal — his case even went before the U.S. Supreme Court in 2015, where his petition to overturn his conviction was denied.

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George Huguely appeal denied in 4th Circuit

By Lexi Baker | September 14, 2021

Huguely was first found guilty of second-degree murder and grand larceny in February 2012 and was sentenced to 23 years in prison later that year.

The West Range rooms, located adjacent to the Lawn residences and Pavilions. The Range rooms are home to graduate students at the University.

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Woman awoken by male suspect at window on West Range

By Ava MacBlane | September 14, 2021

According to the alert, the resident was awoken by a light at her window as the suspect pressed on her window screen. The resident called out and the subject fled in an unknown direction.

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Miller Center webinar panelists analyze the impacts of 9/11 — 20 years later

By Sierra Martin | September 12, 2021

One panelist was at an appointment and was able to see smoke rising from the Pentagon, and said he immediately thought about his children's safety.

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Woman chased by male suspect from Rugby Road to Virginia Avenue residence

By Lauren O'Neil | September 12, 2021

According to the alert, a young woman was walking on a path south of Westminster Presbyterian Church on Rugby Road when a man emerged from the bushes near Beta Bridge.

The center is catered towards providing a space for student veterans and active-duty ROTC students.

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Veteran Student Center opens in Newcomb Hall basement

By Amanda Pallas | September 12, 2021

University President James Ryan also gave his remarks at the reception, highlighting the importance of having a veterans center at the University.

The seven-day average positivity rate decreased from 3.49 percent Sunday to 3.05 percent on Thursday.

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Weekly average of new cases per day of COVID-19 drops from 21 to 18 in the last week

By Lauren O'Neil | September 11, 2021

There are currently 225 active cases of COVID-19 within the University community.

Some students expressed frustration with a lack of available testing slots and long lines at testing sites. In response to an increased demand for slots, the University increased the number of tests marked for students relative to the number marked for employees Wednesday.

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U.Va. students face frustration, confusion with COVID-19 protocols, testing capacity

By Amanda Pallas , Kristin O’Donoghue and Margaret Glass | September 10, 2021

As of Wednesday, the University’s COVID-19 tracker reports 165 active cases within the University community, 120 of which are among students and 45 of which are among faculty and staff.

Previously, Lawn and Range residents were permitted to have one 1.5 ft by 2 ft pin board outside of their room for displaying paper materials.

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Current Lawn residents express concern about the University’s sign restrictions

By Amanda Pallas | September 10, 2021

One Lawn resident said it is understandable that the University would not want some displays, such as misinformation, in a public space, but censoring Lawn students is not the correct approach.

A residence in the 900 block of Page St. was struck, but no injuries were reported.

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Shots fired incident reported at 8th St. NW and Page St.

By Ava MacBlane | September 9, 2021

This is the fifth shots fired report in the last three weeks.

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Minority Rights Coalition project memorializes student activism at the University

By Vivian Mok | September 9, 2021

Memory Mondays serve to maintain a collective institutional memory of the University’s minority organizations’ histories, which are oftentimes forgotten due to the four-year turnover of students.

University spokesperson Wes Hester said the fence will be painted dark green soon — the fence is meant to surround the memorial only temporarily while the University reviews options for a replacement stone.

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Whispering Wall fenced in following BOV decision to rededicate memorial

By Diana Revilla | September 7, 2021

The wall was vandalized twice in the same week last April with words including “You can’t silence us” and “BLM.”

The results of a survey conducted by the Virginia Police Benevolent Association showed that a majority of the Charlottesville Police Department thought the department lacked leadership.

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Charlottesville City Manager fires Police Chief RaShall Brackney

By Stratton Marsh | September 5, 2021

No official explanation was given for Brackney's termination.

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Getting involved in activism on Grounds and in Charlottesville

By Stratton Marsh | September 5, 2021

Beyond Grounds, there are many organizations in Charlottesville building campaigns that work with students — these organizations work to spur change and bring issues to the forefront.

Each organization, in its own way, aims to uphold certain standards of conduct and accountability.

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An introduction to student self governance at U.Va.

By Lilly Whitner | September 5, 2021

Each of these institutions serves a unique purpose in facilitating self-governance on Grounds.

Buses continue to hold a reduced capacity of 30 people and require all passengers to abide by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s mask requirement for public transportation.

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Students and faculty express frustration with U.Va. transportation modifications

By Kiki McLaughlin and Elise Johnston | September 5, 2021

Buses have rear door loading, allowing the driver to maintain a 6 feet distance from passengers at all times.

Few masks seen at football games, except on members of the Cavalier Marching Band

Campaign demands change in U.Va.’s COVID-19 policies

Amid indoor mask mandate, U.Va. allows professors to lecture without masks behind plexiglass

Honor Committee begins considering overhauls to constitution

Coalition seeks to empower, support first generation graduate students

George Huguely appeal denied in 4th Circuit

Woman awoken by male suspect at window on West Range

Miller Center webinar panelists analyze the impacts of 9/11 — 20 years later

Woman chased by male suspect from Rugby Road to Virginia Avenue residence

Veteran Student Center opens in Newcomb Hall basement

Weekly average of new cases per day of COVID-19 drops from 21 to 18 in the last week

U.Va. students face frustration, confusion with COVID-19 protocols, testing capacity

Current Lawn residents express concern about the University’s sign restrictions

Shots fired incident reported at 8th St. NW and Page St.

Minority Rights Coalition project memorializes student activism at the University

Whispering Wall fenced in following BOV decision to rededicate memorial

Charlottesville City Manager fires Police Chief RaShall Brackney

Getting involved in activism on Grounds and in Charlottesville

An introduction to student self governance at U.Va.

Students and faculty express frustration with U.Va. transportation modifications

Dune delivers on style but lacks on substance

U.Va endowment reaches record high of $14.5 billion in 2020-2021 fiscal year

Masking announcement follows Cavalier Marching Band petition to play wind instruments during football games

McCOY: Charlottesville’s public square remains in want of public seating

Charlottesville tech startup provides U.Va. students, alumni experience in creator economy space

WYLES: Celebrate banned books

LESHER: Making the jump to U.Va. from community college

The Whethermen give a crowd-pleasing performance for Family Weekend

35th annual Culture Fest showcases U.Va.’s diversity

Top 10 things to not do during an in-person class

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