In order to drive legitimate institutional change we first need to hold ourselves accountable; we need to be the forces who change the dominant conversation among the student body.
Though The Cavalier Daily has followed this story with steady coverage, I’m left wanting something more.
Every single college student, regardless of his financial situation or career interests, should have the opportunity to study abroad.
When hate rears its ugly head, it is not enough simply to condemn it; we need to back up that condemnation by showing up.
To the members of the institution we think of as the best organization at the University and in the world: Thank you for the immeasurable work you do for this University.
I could’ve been written off as something unspectacular, but I wasn’t. Many domino falls later, I was able to help do the same for a wider community obsessed with pop culture.
A comprehensive spring music, food and arts festival should be a staple of the University every year.
Transparency and accountability are essential. These virtues are incompatible with secret societies.
If state governments do not provide adequate funding for their higher education institutions, the failure is on their part, not that of the institutions themselves.
A suspicion of business is inherent in French culture and society; it is not just an idea of the left.
Such an increase would allow students more autonomy and flexibility in deciding their schedules.
In policymaking, it is important to start with institutions that hold power; at the collegiate level, these are social institutions like final clubs.
Obama’s response to the Brussels attack was exactly what one should want from a head of state — calm and collected.
Lawn space that is available to all students needs to be a priority
The University has the potential to harness the historic nature of the Lawn in a positive way to make it more accessible.
Failures from local law enforcement agencies to handle sexual assault cases should not be detrimental to survivors.
So as I move on in life, I’ll look back on The Cavalier Daily as the brightest spot in a very bright five years spent here at Virginia. Thanks to everyone who made that the case.
Remember that this is college, and you shouldn’t take yourself or this job too seriously. It is merely a stepping stone to bigger and better things.
We should find, ideally, a middle ground that will truly bring into question the image of Mr. Jefferson that we choose to maintain — for ourselves, and for the University as a whole.
Technology should not be a substitute for tactile and verbal face-to-face communication.
