BROOM: Progress past print
By Christopher Broom | September 22, 2014The digital push has to succeed. The Cavalier Daily, though, hasn’t yet found its footing in the digital space
The digital push has to succeed. The Cavalier Daily, though, hasn’t yet found its footing in the digital space
Living with the memory of a sexual assault is unimaginable to me. And as a male, it’s less likely to be something I’ll ever have to deal with. But I know that many of you live with this memory every day. Some of you do so silently, feeling you can never report your assailant to the University or to the police. You might think that no one will believe you. You might think that it’s somehow your fault. You might think that no one has your back.
The managing board highlights notable figures from the start of the fall semester
Rushing the field or court is an old tradition and a rare opportunity for college fans to truly feel part of the game.
But we must also remember that there is a human element to this issue which is even more important than the financial element.
This relative dearth of activism can be partially explained by this university’s general resistance to change and the power of traditional institutions.
The very thing that people claim is killing journalism is actually giving it new life.
Regardless of our political views, students are eager for opportunities to learn about our candidates’ respective policy positions.
What is most remarkable about Hannah’s case is that even students who do not know her personally have made a concerted effort to disseminate information about her disappearance, and have expressed hope that she returns safely.
We sometimes forget that meaningful policy change should be the fundamental goal.
If police departments had good records of consistently investigating rape cases and bringing them to trial, perhaps more student survivors would choose that option.
When the Court hears arguments on issues affecting many Americans, however, many people are interested and deserve to see how the argument transpires.
Ideas like these can encourage debate which enriches a student’s academic experience, but any valuable theories Salaita offers are tainted by the incendiary remarks he has made.
If the prevalence of students residing on the Corner can be attributed to the lack of satisfactory on-Grounds housing, then the use of the train tracks can be attributed to the poor layout of this area.
It is of the utmost importance that we all recognize the danger of sending personal messages and pictures through our phones or computers.
At their best, comments sections in news publications offer a forum for interaction and conversation informed by a shared knowledge of the topic of the article or op-ed being commented upon.
The state can take more effective action than the NCAA can in this situation, because the state has the authority to mandate a university change its policies and redirect its funds.
If someone’s heartbeat stops in dorms, having an AED at hand could significantly improve his chances of survival.
So the best solution is a nationwide day off. This day off can take the form of a restored Labor Day.
A six-year term would promote continuity and harmony in executive leadership while retaining democratic accountability and legitimacy.