PERKES: The humanities let us be fully human
By Gabriella Perkes | March 3, 2016Why are the artistically minded, philosophical souls looked upon as frivolous?
Why are the artistically minded, philosophical souls looked upon as frivolous?
It appears the University cares more about the “University student experience” than the communities to which you venture when you learn in action.
We must recognize that our unwavering dedication to “tolerance” may be enabling exactly the opposite.
The next time you see a GoFundMe page, I certainly hope you ask yourself whether that person truly needs your help.
We can’t handle the idea that when a young woman finds the courage to accuse someone of abuse, she might actually be telling the truth.
If UVA Dining makes changes, more students would be willing to sign on to get a meal plan which will result in better quality overall for everyone.
The University Board of Elections, or UBE, should consider making voting mandatory for students.
I believe the public fascination with the "Formation" video is a bit unwarranted.
It would in fact be a good idea for the University to assign a core list of required reading assignments for all students before they graduate.
The Honor Committee should feel obliged to respond to the student body endorsement of a multiple sanction system.
We should take Russia as a serious threat and as a strong state, but not a nation that we need to fear.
The University could easily correct its advising problems by hiring a team of professional academic advisors.
One’s worth should not be predicated on the opinion of a group that is mostly white and male.
If The Cavalier Daily can expand the number of outside voices, then issues can be examined from a wider spectrum.
A university is a place where students and thinkers should be able to freely exchange ideas.
Trump has been a sensation because he has provided a silenced majority with a voice.
I would encourage students who need to fulfill the College requirement to do so outside the United States
The Washington Redskins’ trademark is such a divisive issue because it is such a racist term.
The University should consider implementing an oral communication requirement.
As Law students, we would like to dispel misinformation about honor and due process.