The University’s lack of interest in the dwindling and poorer communities of Charlottesville suggests that we only care about how urban planning can benefit us, regardless of its effects on the entire city.
Though Christie has continued to deny allegations that he has engaged in political retribution, the chain of incidents during his time in office has certainly left the impression that revenge politics is the norm in his administration.
I am convinced that many of the most serious issues facing our University community and society, like sexual assault and race relations, could be better addressed if we stop stifling honest dialogue with taboos and concerns for political correctness.
Presumably, rape occurs so frequently either because college students live in a social atmosphere that is especially conducive to sexual assault, or because universities are especially negligent in addressing the issue, allowing perpetrators to avoid punishment for their offenses.
People who are popular, smart, talented or who appear happy may be fine on the outside, but internally you never know what is going on.
Opinion writers especially seem to be refining their own voices and the writers cast a wide net for their topics. They should also try to make their columns more relevant to their audience, which is, almost entirely, the University community.
Balanced reporting and diverse commentary, while they remain in distinctly separate spheres, together form two halves of a whole in the realm of the newspaper.
The 124th staff, and in particular the managing board which is now leaving office, have not done things the way things have always been done.
The 124th managing board, for the last time, recounts some notable numerals
Although there appear to be thousands of perfectly willing volunteers that will offer their lives on Earth for the chance to possibly live and die on Mars, this does not mean it is the right thing to do to send them there.
I’ve found it difficult to talk to my friends about feminism.
In the next 14 years, there will be a whopping 39 percent increase in Virginian Hispanic students reaching college age.
When we were elected a year ago to The Cavalier Daily’s managing board — the five-person team that runs the paper — we found ourselves faced with two, maybe three, questions.
Republicans are often seen as backwards in terms of women’s rights, but Comstock is not blindly following a Republican platform. Instead, she allows her gender to contribute to her political views.
Those who care deeply about the educational offerings of this University should enthusiastically support the proposed global studies major.
The Depression-induced panic that inspired Social Security is understandable, but it’s high time to replace Roosevelt-era ideologies with ones more suited to our political tradition of individualism and responsibility.
From Greek life, to wardrobe, to student activities, many things have been racialized to either black or white.
What’s alarming about the McDonnell team’s motion is that its central argument holds that the former governor’s behavior is nothing out of the ordinary. McDonnell’s actions are “routine political conduct,” the attorneys assert.
Individually suing Ross makes sense, but it is not necessary to blame Barry’s death on all 86 members of his fraternity.
Tuesday, The Cavalier Daily kicks off a five-week campaign to raise money for new distribution boxes. We hope to raise $8,000 to purchase 75 distribution boxes to place around Grounds and Charlottesville.
