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Students and community members gather to mourn lives lost in recent Atlanta shooting and anti-Asian violence

By Annabel Jones | March 22, 2021

An organizer of the event, who wished to remain anonymous, addressed the crowd denouncing the structures of white supremacy that led to the shootings and read the names of the eight victims.

The Constitution lists three new impeachable offenses — inciting violence, threatening violence and violating the Council’s Code of Ethics.

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Student Council amends constitution for the first time since 2008

By Lilly Whitner and Emma Gallagher | March 21, 2021

The Presidential Cabinet of Student Council reported on of areas academic affairs, diversity engagement, financial accessibility and sustainability.

Hadley will lead a team of over 200 student affairs professionals and work with the Office of the Dean of Students, Student Health and Wellness, the Office of African-American Affairs, the University Career Center and student-led organizations, among other areas.

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Robyn Hadley named next Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer

By Maryann Xue | March 20, 2021

Hadley currently serves as the associate vice chancellor for Student Affairs and dean of the Office of Scholar Programs at the Washington University in St. Louis.

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Student elections see record turnout, Liu wins 80% of vote in presidential race

By Ava MacBlane | March 19, 2021

41.6 percent of students voted — an increase of over 20 percentage points from last year's rate of 10.03 percent.

A candlelight vigil will be held in honor of the victims of the Atlanta shooting starting Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in McIntire Amphitheater to give community members the opportunity to reflect on the recent acts of violence directed at members of the Asian American community.

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Asian student leaders, U.Va. community respond to increase in anti-Asian violence nationwide

By Eva Surovell and Sierra Martin | March 19, 2021

Attacks towards Asian Americans have also occurred locally. In March 2020, one Chinese international student at the University reported that eggs were thrown at her and a friend while walking passed the Aquatic and Fitness Center.

HRL noted that if this or a similar sign were to be posted on the student’s door in the future, she will be subject to further disciplinary action, including removal from University housing.

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University removes sign on Lawn room door, claims it “advocates violence”

By Erin Rafferty | March 19, 2021

FIRE’s Individual Rights Defense Program wrote that the University’s response violates the First Amendment because “the display does not amount to unprotected incitement.”

Dean of Students Allen Groves sent an email to the University community Wednesday afternoon acknowledging that St. Patricks Day is “ a day frequently marked by over-celebrating” and asking students to continue adhering to University guidelines regarding gatherings.

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COVID-19 cases increase slightly from the weekend, with seven cases reported Monday through Wednesday

By Lauren O'Neil | March 18, 2021

The University continued to record low cases over the weekend, with no cases reported Saturday or Sunday. Cases then increased, however, with three new cases Monday and eight Tuesday.

The failed resolution cited that “individuals have been ‘cancelled’ for expressing their political opinion on Grounds” and said that Student Council recently blocked, and then unblocked, YAF on Twitter.

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Student Council legislation officially creates FGLI Advocacy Board, debates ‘cancel culture’ resolution

By Emma Gallagher | March 18, 2021

Three representatives voted in favor of a bill condemning "cancel culture," while 19 representatives voted against it and one abstained.

The letter invited community members to participate in various events that will be held by Jewish student groups on Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, from sunset April 7 to nightfall April 8 in order to educate themselves about “ongoing efforts to fight antisemitism.”

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Jewish students denounce Student Council candidate comments that "perpetuate antisemitism" in comparing abortion to Holocaust

By Maryann Xue and Ava MacBlane | March 17, 2021

The letter was written by individuals representing organizations including the Jewish Leadership Council, the Jewish Law Students Association, J Street U, CavPAC, Challah for Hunger and Hoos for Israel.

Voting for student government elections will be live from Wednesday at 10 a.m. to Friday at 4 p.m. Once voting begins, students can access the ballot by clicking on the orange “VOTE” button at the top of the Student Elections page.

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What's on the ballot in the 2021 University-wide student elections?

By Zach Rosenthal and Kiki McLaughlin | March 17, 2021

Candidates’ positions on Student Council, the Honor Committee, the University Judiciary Committee, School Councils and Class Councils are up for election. Four referenda from Student Council and UJC are also awaiting student votes.

Third-year College students Abel Liu and Gavin Oxley discussed their platforms and fielded questions that were prepared by The Cavalier Daily and submitted by students in advance of the debate.

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Liu, Oxley discuss campaign visions at Student Council presidential candidate forum

By Maryann Xue , William Mann and Emily Gaw | March 17, 2021

Liu and Oxley addressed their leadership priorities, dynamics within Student Council and the role of student self-governance in promoting inclusion and supporting students during the pandemic.

The voting period opens Wednesday at 10 a.m. and closes Friday at 4 p.m.

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UBE investigating allegations of campaign violations by Student Council presidential candidate

By Jenn Brice , Carolyn Lane and Eva Surovell | March 16, 2021

A statement from UBE acknowledged that Oxley's supporters misgendered Liu and circulated factually inaccurate information about Liu's campaign.

6 new cases were recorded Thursday and 4 Friday.

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University community continues to record low COVID-19 cases

By Greta Timmins | March 16, 2021

The positivity rate for tests has continued to trend down and is currently at 0.19 percent over a seven-day average.

Oxley is campaigning as a solo candidate while Liu is on the same ticket as uncontested candidates third-year College Cecilia Cain, who is running for vice president for administrations and second-year College student Ryan Cieslukowski, who is running for vice president for organizations.

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A look at Student Council presidential candidate platforms

By Jee-Ho Kim | March 15, 2021

Voting for all student elections — which includes candidates for Student Council, Honor Council, University Judiciary Committee and Class Council — opens Wednesday.

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine — unlike the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines — is administered via a single dose rather than two doses and is classified as a viral vector vaccine rather than a mRNA vaccine.

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Johnson & Johnson vaccine rollout underway across Blue Ridge Health District

By Rachel Zentmayer | March 14, 2021

Overall, the Commonwealth ranks fourth in terms of percentage of total vaccines administered — 2,685,399 out of 3,190,155 as of March 12.

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Inter-Sorority Council announces plans to resume in-person activities

By Annabel Jones | March 14, 2021

The decision comes after the Inter-Sorority Council banned in-person gatherings Feb. 26.

The high demand for majoring in media studies and limited faculty are the main reasons why it is an application-based major.

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Media Studies Department accepts 77 percent of 175 applicants

By Riya Jain | March 12, 2021

The February application is normally restricted to second-year students in the College — however, an exception to the process was made this year to allow current third-year students to apply.

Thursday marked the one-year anniversary of the University sending students home due to the spread of the virus, and March 16 will mark the anniversary of the first University community member to test positive.

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18 cases of COVID-19 reported Monday through Wednesday, bringing the total number of active cases to 54

By Lauren O'Neil | March 11, 2021

The current 54 active cases bring the total number of active cases to 1,658 this semester, in comparison to 1,548 total cases last semester.

Despite the relaxed restrictions, University leadership warned that it is still just as important for University community members to continue following masking requirements, social distancing guidelines, gathering limitations and travel restrictions — even if one has been vaccinated for the virus.

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U.Va. increases outdoor gathering limit to 10, indoor gathering limit will remain at six

By Eva Surovell and Ava MacBlane | March 11, 2021

The University began the semester with a six-person gathering limit, but after a sharp increase in cases during the third week of classes, it banned all in-person gatherings for a 10-day period starting Feb. 16.

When spring break first began the weekend of March 7, 2020, students left Charlottesville for destinations nationwide, many of them unaware that it would be the last time they stepped foot on Grounds for more than five months.

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U.Va. and COVID-19: A year of cancelations, cases and continuous adjustments

By Eva Surovell | March 11, 2021

As we approach the one year mark of students’ departures on March 11, 2020, the University community is just recovering from its largest spike in COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began after over 700 cases were reported the week of Feb. 15.

Students and community members gather to mourn lives lost in recent Atlanta shooting and anti-Asian violence

Student Council amends constitution for the first time since 2008

Robyn Hadley named next Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer

Student elections see record turnout, Liu wins 80% of vote in presidential race

Asian student leaders, U.Va. community respond to increase in anti-Asian violence nationwide

University removes sign on Lawn room door, claims it “advocates violence”

COVID-19 cases increase slightly from the weekend, with seven cases reported Monday through Wednesday

Student Council legislation officially creates FGLI Advocacy Board, debates ‘cancel culture’ resolution

Jewish students denounce Student Council candidate comments that "perpetuate antisemitism" in comparing abortion to Holocaust

What's on the ballot in the 2021 University-wide student elections?

Liu, Oxley discuss campaign visions at Student Council presidential candidate forum

UBE investigating allegations of campaign violations by Student Council presidential candidate

University community continues to record low COVID-19 cases

A look at Student Council presidential candidate platforms

Johnson & Johnson vaccine rollout underway across Blue Ridge Health District

Inter-Sorority Council announces plans to resume in-person activities

Media Studies Department accepts 77 percent of 175 applicants

18 cases of COVID-19 reported Monday through Wednesday, bringing the total number of active cases to 54

U.Va. increases outdoor gathering limit to 10, indoor gathering limit will remain at six

U.Va. and COVID-19: A year of cancelations, cases and continuous adjustments

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