Opinion

History is meant to be objective, and as we all contemplate its good, bad and ugly, we must not simplify its nuances.

Opinion

HELLER: We need to re-examine historical legacies

By Matt Heller | September 4, 2020

As we reckon with controversial and racist figures, we cannot ignore either the good or the bad parts of their history.

Protesters shrouded the bronze Jefferson in black fabric — a response to the Unite the Right rally of Aug. 11-12, 2017.

Opinion

GRIM: Take down Jefferson statues

By Adam Grim | September 4, 2020

Maybe the University can acknowledge Jefferson on Grounds without glorifying him, but statues made to glorify Jefferson perpetuate a false history.

With already 115 COVID-19 cases reported, the University should not be gambling on more lives by starting in-person instruction next week.

Opinion

EDITORIAL: This feels like the start of a horror movie

By Editorial Board | August 31, 2020

The University has a moral obligation to do everything in its power to keep these outbreaks from spreading to the greater Charlottesville community.

I’ve witnessed other students struggle to get medical withdrawal or accommodations for physical and mental health events, sometimes unsuccessfully.

Opinion

WYNN: When it came to protecting my health, U.Va. was inept

By Brendan Wynn | August 31, 2020

When it comes to health, the University has proven it is disgracefully incompetent.

The University will make a final decision about the fall semester Aug. 28.

Opinion

ADOREMOS: Move all classes online this fall

By Ian Adoremos | August 27, 2020

Many universities with similar plans and initiatives have proven to be woefully unprepared for containing the dissemination of COVID-19.

The University’s Young Democratic-Socialists of America chapter has created a petition that, among many necessary and fair demands of administration, calls for a tuition freeze.

Opinion

WYLES: The University’s pandemic and financial burdens shouldn’t fall on students or employees

By Bryce Wyles | August 24, 2020

Many student fees were already superfluous entering the new year, they now gain a newly resounding reminder of the University’s disregard for student interests.

Due to numerous unknowns about the future and opportunities certainly being unequatible, the pandemic grading policy should remain the same as the previous semester.

Opinion

COOMBES: The University should continue its pandemic grading policy

By Devan Coombes | August 24, 2020

We are still in the midst of a global pandemic, and there is no denying that this will have an effect on the academic performance and lives of students at the University.

We are in the midst of a cultural awakening and one of the largest civil rights movements in the history of our country.

Opinion

WHITE: Breaking white silence

By Aliyah D. White | August 11, 2020

Throughout American history, it has always been Black individuals fighting against the systems of oppression put into place by the white population — it is way past time for white Americans to join the fight.

The Black Lives Matter movement has seen many triumphs as America’s institutions and public are now expressing anti-racist sentiments.

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MATTINGLY: There is no conflict between protest and patriotism

By Sam Mattingly | August 11, 2020

Loving America is a question of caring about how our nation lives up to its ideals — something which is most apparent in how it treats its citizens.

Students will now move-in “several days” before September 8th, citing concerns related to increased cases in Charlottesville and Central Virginia.

Opinion

KOTHARI: The University’s two-week delay reflects poor leadership

By Neil Kothari | August 10, 2020

With just under three weeks before classes start, the University must come to terms with the reality of the pandemic — it is either safe to proceed with a socially-distanced reopening or it is not.

The recent protests have shined a spotlight on the disproportionate burden that the Black community bears as a result of police brutality.

Opinion

EBRAHEM: For greater police accountability, end qualified immunity

By Andrew Ebrahem | July 25, 2020

If qualified immunity continues to protect police officers, not only will victims not be compensated, but the violations will continue to occur.

Much has been done to reveal the vastly inequitable ways in which single sanction affects U.Va. students.

Opinion

CAMP: The single sanction is morally corrupt

By Emma Camp | July 25, 2020

Single sanction is a fundamentally morally corrupt policy that is flawed in both its underlying philosophy and tangible application.

Dr. Webb gave the keynote address to graduates of the College during Final Exercises in 2019.

Opinion

PATEL: Not enough cooks in the kitchen — a lack of physician engagement in politics

By Maitri Patel | July 21, 2020

As physicians continue to engage these inequities on a daily basis, the importance and necessity of their legal engagement becomes all the clearer.

Nearly every state adopted some form of a stay-at-home order, bringing the country into an economic standstill.

Opinion

KOTHARI: Prolonging the lockdown will exacerbate the impact of COVID-19

By Neil Kothari | June 18, 2020

While stay-at-home orders were originally adopted to slow the spread of the virus, these orders overlook their original purpose, and will ultimately cause more death and hardship than the virus itself.

I recently initiated a collaboration with colleagues, to attempt to say what needs to be said.

Opinion

WILLIAMS: On finding our own words

By Keith Williams | June 17, 2020

Our community needs for us to search for our own words, and choose our own actions, here and now … and not merely apply historical prose, like balm, to a current wound.

We, as students of the University, hold our meetings in buildings erected by enslaved laborers or on top of razed Black neighborhoods.

Opinion

STRIKE: The role of student self-governance in the fight for racial justice

By Noah Strike | June 11, 2020

Despite having some of the strongest alumni groups and endowments, and some of the most inequitable practices, the Honor Committee and University Judiciary Committee have yet to announce any meaningful action.

Voter ID laws aim to disenfranchise voters, particularly minorities.

Opinion

SIEGEL: The slaughter of democracy

By Jeremy Siegel | June 11, 2020

For years, the Republican Party has worked on a plot to undermine American democracy.

Nearly all pride events have police presence in some capacity — either for security and surveillance or for active participation.

Opinion

STRIKE: No cops at pride

By Noah Strike | June 10, 2020

The presence of police at pride events, in any capacity, runs directly opposed to the very ethos of pride.

"We recognize the power of journalism and the privilege we have to be able to use our platform to uplift Black voices and narratives."

Opinion

Letter from the Editor-in-Chief: In solidarity with the Black community

By Nik Popli | June 3, 2020

During this historic time, we recognize the power of journalism and the privilege we have to be able to use our platform to uplift Black voices and narratives.

The Cavalier Daily Editorial Board stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

Opinion

Resources for our readers: Take action and support the Black Lives Matter movement

By Editorial Board | June 3, 2020

Resources for our readers: Take action and support the Black Lives Matter movement

HELLER: We need to re-examine historical legacies

GRIM: Take down Jefferson statues

EDITORIAL: This feels like the start of a horror movie

WYNN: When it came to protecting my health, U.Va. was inept

ADOREMOS: Move all classes online this fall

WYLES: The University’s pandemic and financial burdens shouldn’t fall on students or employees

COOMBES: The University should continue its pandemic grading policy

WHITE: Breaking white silence

MATTINGLY: There is no conflict between protest and patriotism

KOTHARI: The University’s two-week delay reflects poor leadership

EBRAHEM: For greater police accountability, end qualified immunity

CAMP: The single sanction is morally corrupt

PATEL: Not enough cooks in the kitchen — a lack of physician engagement in politics

KOTHARI: Prolonging the lockdown will exacerbate the impact of COVID-19

WILLIAMS: On finding our own words

STRIKE: The role of student self-governance in the fight for racial justice

SIEGEL: The slaughter of democracy

STRIKE: No cops at pride

Letter from the Editor-in-Chief: In solidarity with the Black community

Resources for our readers: Take action and support the Black Lives Matter movement

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