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Investing in mental health must be a priority for the University if students’ wellbeing is to be prioritized.

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CHEBILI: The University fails to prioritize mental health

By Nicole Chebili | September 13, 2021

Instead of the University shrugging their shoulders and offering CAPS for the hundredth time, it must make decisions that prioritize mental support for students, faculty and staff.

The unfortunate part is that companies cater to the problematic beauty standard normalized in society.

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DUREGGER: Don’t normalize diet culture

By Grace Duregger | September 10, 2021

Participating in diet culture, or even allowing it to perpetuate in society is destructive to not only your physical well-being but your mental one.

While beer and wine can be sold at any licensed business in Virginia, liquor is required to be sold at state-owned and operated Virginia Alcohol and Beverage Control stores.

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BRESTICKER: End the Commonwealth's liquor monopoly

By Max Bresticker | September 8, 2021

All in all, the Va. ABC is a vestige of the social conservatism of the 1930s.

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McCOY: U.Va.’s imaginary “culture of left-wing intolerance”

By Robert McCoy | September 7, 2021

The YAF banner episode, meant to portray the University as complicit as leftist students "cancel" conservative views, seems more like evidence to the contrary.

The University must — among numerous things — require students to take a course in race and gender equality.

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CANO-SANTIAGO: U.Va. should require cultural sensitivity and gender equality classes

By Yssis Cano-Santiago | September 6, 2021

Strides in increasing cultural awareness and gender inequality have been made in all areas of education — however, more work must be done to create an inclusive and just society.

If we fix Albemarle's land regulation ratio, more land will be available to develop, causing the price to deflate.

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DAWSON: Land regulation in Albemarle County wages war on low-income living

By Rylan Dawson | September 6, 2021

The dependence on building multi-family units within existing communities to protect rural areas from development has had a disparate impact on marginalized communities.

Few of the original businesses on the Corner still exist — while some have been replaced by other local businesses, many are now large chains.

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EDITORIAL: Keep the Corner local

By Editorial Board | September 6, 2021

As we return to Grounds and begin to venture out of our homes more often, we should be sure to do what we can to support local businesses in Charlottesville.

Historically, the government response to Native demands and relief efforts have been inefficient and too often the government has outright failed the Native community.

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CANO-SANTIAGO: As a nation we must confront the loss of culture resulting from COVID-19

By Yssis Cano-Santiago | August 29, 2021

As a collective citizenry and occupiers of Native land, we must rally behind these communities in support.

Hundreds of people visited the site of a mass shooting at a Boulder, Colo. King Soopers to leave flowers, cards and candles on March 23, 2021.

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DUREGGER: Gun control legislation is necessary, now more than ever

By Grace Duregger | August 26, 2021

This is quite literally a matter of life or death, and it is the responsibility of the President of the United States to spearhead this effort and take executive action if needed.

I do not deny that advancements have been made, but it is also clear that so much more must be done on Grounds to change a history of institutional discrimination.

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MOORE: Now is not the time for political complacency

By Jessica Moore | August 25, 2021

The past year has resulted in increased awareness of race-based discrimination and the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed other varieties of institutional discrimination.

We will all be readjusting to a new academic, social and work environment this semester — let’s not abandon pandemic precaution in the process.

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EDITORIAL: Let’s not let returning to Grounds distract from reality

By Editorial Board | August 19, 2021

Let this serve as a reminder to students and administration alike that we are still fighting through this pandemic.

While the environment of being in a classroom and in-person instruction is unmatched, the University should step into the future.

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DUROSS: Incorporate aspects of hybrid classes into fall 2021

By Evelyn Duross | August 19, 2021

All of the lessons learned from online classes during the pandemic should not be forgotten — instead there should be synthesis from what classes looked like before and after COVID-19.

Kids in schools that choose not to offer comprehensive sex education miss out on its benefits, and suffer worse health outcomes as a direct consequence.

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HELLER: Virginia must mandate LGBTQ+ inclusive sex education in schools

By Matt Heller | August 17, 2021

Now is the time for Virginia to mandate comprehensive, LGBTQ+ inclusive sex education in public schools to finally rectify significant health disparities.

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TOLLIVER: Education is the first step to equity

By Shaleah Tolliver | August 17, 2021

Racial equity cannot just be met with diplomacy and speeches — rather it requires a change in ideology.

The employees of the Career Center truly value their work and always keep the best interests of students in mind.

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HESS: Utilize the Career Center

By Hunter Hess | August 10, 2021

Going through college and navigating our futures can be difficult, but the Career Center is here to make it all a little easier.

To put it plainly — eliminating the Honor Committee would promote equity in our community.

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STRIKE: Dismantle the Honor Committee

By Noah Strike | August 9, 2021

The “community of trust” is fundamentally the wrong paradigm for responding to dishonesty at the University.

I want to recognize a need for more cohesive and comprehensive feedback on major student assignments, particularly those at the end of the semester.

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WYLES: Instructor feedback needs revamping

By Bryce Wyles | August 9, 2021

When grading is subjective — as it most often is — our instructors should explain to us where we’re falling short.

COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed the University’s first-year experience, but on the grand scale of things, that only means that it makes first years more unique and more prepared.

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TOLLIVER: The Class of 2024 is at a disadvantage

By Shaleah Tolliver | August 1, 2021

One of the academic groups that got the shortest end of the stick was first years.

Every member of Congress should want to be on the right side of history by voting for this bill.

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DUROSS: Voting rights or filibuster? Congress should focus on For the People

By Evelyn Duross | June 21, 2021

The For The People Act would be one of the most impactful bills of our generation and of this decade.

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TOLLIVER: Counter-stereotypes can become stereotypes

By Shaleah Tolliver | June 17, 2021

To threaten an entire group of people with the notion of being less than human so that they feel as though they must maintain the face of a superhuman is not helping to create equality.

CHEBILI: The University fails to prioritize mental health

DUREGGER: Don’t normalize diet culture

BRESTICKER: End the Commonwealth's liquor monopoly

McCOY: U.Va.’s imaginary “culture of left-wing intolerance”

CANO-SANTIAGO: U.Va. should require cultural sensitivity and gender equality classes

DAWSON: Land regulation in Albemarle County wages war on low-income living

EDITORIAL: Keep the Corner local

CANO-SANTIAGO: As a nation we must confront the loss of culture resulting from COVID-19

DUREGGER: Gun control legislation is necessary, now more than ever

MOORE: Now is not the time for political complacency

EDITORIAL: Let’s not let returning to Grounds distract from reality

DUROSS: Incorporate aspects of hybrid classes into fall 2021

HELLER: Virginia must mandate LGBTQ+ inclusive sex education in schools

TOLLIVER: Education is the first step to equity

HESS: Utilize the Career Center

STRIKE: Dismantle the Honor Committee

WYLES: Instructor feedback needs revamping

TOLLIVER: The Class of 2024 is at a disadvantage

DUROSS: Voting rights or filibuster? Congress should focus on For the People

TOLLIVER: Counter-stereotypes can become stereotypes

MCCRACKEN: U.Va. must end its dining contract with Aramark

Construction worker dies at U.Va. Contemplative Commons project site

Shots fired reported on Elliewood avenue

Midseason transfer and sideline staple Dante Harris is up next for Virginia basketball

Fire confirmed at Kappa Sigma Fraternity house

Men’s golf loses their stamina and finishes tied for eight in the Linger Longer Invitational

Significant increase in election campaigning expenditures from previous year, reports show

“Inside” offers actor Willem Dafoe a chance to command the screen all on his own

Students launch MoveUVA initiative to improve transportation safety

City Council approves appeal for First United Methodist Church solar panel project

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