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FREED: Learn to teach with ChatGPT

By Dan Freed | February 12, 2023

Instead of running from it, why not use it? When used correctly, ChatGPT has the capability to be a revolutionary tool in the classroom.

At the end of the day, these are just proposals, drafted by students who were ill-prepared and short on time.

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EDITORIAL: Honor — you can do better

By Editorial Board | February 9, 2023

While we recognize the necessity of a multi-sanction system, these proposals — much like the process that produced them — are deeply problematic

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LANFORD: Historical preservation should not hold back green energy

By Ryan Lanford | February 4, 2023

Letting the current architectural regulations get in the way of a plan for modernization with respect to the historic nature of the building is a serious mistake.

In an unsurprising turn of events, Youngkin has used the moment to weaponize the attorney general’s office for his own political gain.

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ONIBUDO: There may be a war, but it is not on merit

By Nathan Onibudo | January 29, 2023

For years, conservative activists have been trying to paint the picture that Thomas Jefferson High School’s focus on equity means its leadership is actively trying to destroy the concepts of hard work and merit.

Student and faculty leaders — such as the Student Council Executive Board, Student Council representative body, University Democrats and Faculty Senate — have remained consistent in their opposition to Ellis’ appointment.

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EDITORIAL: We deserve better than Bert

By Editorial Board | January 28, 2023

We should not have to say time and time again that we do not want a person on the University’s highest governing body who has tried to tear down a sign from a student’s door

The University must move beyond the performative aspects of land acknowledgement and start taking further action towards making amends with the Monacan nation.

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CANO-SANTIAGO: U.Va.’s use of land acknowledgement is performative

By Yssis Cano-Santiago | December 30, 2022

The University must move beyond the performative aspects of land acknowledgement and start taking further action towards making amends with the Monacan nation.

The interior — hospital-white lighting illuminating the pale, chipped walls, dust-soaked chairs and corners inhabited by mold — is repugnant to residents and visitors alike.

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VOROBYEVA: Renovate the motels

By Alex Vorobyeva | December 3, 2022

The inside setting — hospital-white lighting illuminating the pale chipped walls, dust-soaked chairs and corners inhabited by mold — is repugnant to residents and visitors alike.

Given the current failures of the Kitty Foster Memorial to justly recognize and memorialize the Venable Lane Community, the Board should establish an inclusive committee with relevant stakeholders to further investigate and make recommendations to address the memorial’s shortcomings

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RIZZIO: The Kitty Foster Memorial deserves better contextualization

By Jacob Rizzio | December 1, 2022

Foster was a free Black woman who owned over two acres and a house just south of the University in the 1800s.

So, it is no surprise with this track record that Youngkin orchestrated a poorly-organized and ineffective witch hunt against Virginia public schools and their teachers through his tip line.

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TOLLIVER: Here’s a tip — divisive concepts are not what’s threatening Virginia’s schools

By Shaleah Tolliver | November 13, 2022

The idea of creating a tip line specifically to report teachers based on the imaginary CRT curriculum in our public schools or to further derail queer representation is not just unhelpful, though — it’s harmful to our progress.

While the students serving on this Editorial Board may not be permanent residents of Charlottesville, we express solidarity with SIP.

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EDITORIAL: Let community members be heard — support Swords into Plowshares

By Editorial Board | November 12, 2022

We are not fooled by these foundations’ attempts at misconstruing community reclamation into destruction as a means of preserving Confederate ideology.

First years have four more years of working and strengthening this community — it is vital that this work is built on a solid foundation of understanding and respect.

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GADIYARAM: U.Va. leaders should rethink the Engagements Pathway

By Laasya Gadiyaram | November 9, 2022

The Engagements Program is simultaneously necessary and flawed. Much of the most valuable content is lost in its delivery, and students frequently question the importance of taking these classes.

Police unions have a long history of corruption and protecting the interest of the police against the interest of those they are to serve and protect.

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LANFORD: Police collective bargaining is a mistake

By Ryan Lanford | November 7, 2022

If Charlottesville is to achieve a more secure and safe environment for all its citizens, then oversight of the police should be of the utmost importance.

HRL should alert first years sooner about the current competitive off-Grounds housing situation and make clear that on-Ground housing is an alternative that provides more options and time.

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PANG: First-years should not have to scramble for housing

By Songhan Pang | November 6, 2022

For first years, having to find housing for next year has disrupted our adjustment to college life.

Sackett has the potential to greatly narrow the Clean Water Act to just navigable bodies of water and risk excluding 51 percent or more of existing U.S. wetlands from the protections outlined in the Clear Water Act.

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UPADHYAYA: Why Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency matters

By Apal Upadhyaya | November 6, 2022

Sackett has the potential to set back climate protection initiatives and their efficacy on a state and federal level.

We are The 43 Society, a secret society on Grounds dedicated to supporting and uplifting students and staff of color who work tirelessly for equity and fellowship at the University.

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LETTER: An open letter to students of color at U.Va.

By 43 Society | November 5, 2022

The 43 Society will always be here supporting you, whether you see us or not.

Hung Cao and candidates like him have weaponized their status as a minority — and, more importantly, an immigrant or descendant of immigrants — to represent the American Dream.

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CYNN: Hung Cao is a bad pick for Virginia

By Samantha Cynn | November 4, 2022

Candidates like Hung Cao, if they win this November, may end up doing more harm than good to the very groups they claim to represent.

Limiting or eliminating safe abortion services is indeed harmful, resulting in an increase in pregnancy-related complications, maternal deaths and the untoward effects of unwanted pregnancy.

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HEALTH PROFESSORS: “First Do No Harm” and reproductive women’s health

By Health Professors | November 4, 2022

Quality and equitable healthcare can only continue to exist with the unobstructed access to legal and safe abortion.

Failing to recognize the situation is failing to stand up for the Jewish community.

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FREED: U.Va. has failed Jewish students

By Dan Freed | November 3, 2022

While these actions are a necessary step given the circumstances, I was beyond disappointed by the lack of communication to the student body about this incident.

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ONIBUDO: Honor, the silence is deafening

By Nathan Onibudo | November 2, 2022

The Committee has proven it is comfortable allowing alumni to define Honor for us — the current student body that the system is supposed to support.

Minimal and delayed access to prescriptions has potential to impact student health.

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HAVISON: Make U.Va. pharmacies more accessible to students

By Mikayla Havison | November 2, 2022

A major issue of both the SHW pharmacy and CVS locations in the Charlottesville area is that they do not seem to be designed with students in mind.

FREED: Learn to teach with ChatGPT

EDITORIAL: Honor — you can do better

LANFORD: Historical preservation should not hold back green energy

ONIBUDO: There may be a war, but it is not on merit

EDITORIAL: We deserve better than Bert

CANO-SANTIAGO: U.Va.’s use of land acknowledgement is performative

VOROBYEVA: Renovate the motels

RIZZIO: The Kitty Foster Memorial deserves better contextualization

TOLLIVER: Here’s a tip — divisive concepts are not what’s threatening Virginia’s schools

EDITORIAL: Let community members be heard — support Swords into Plowshares

GADIYARAM: U.Va. leaders should rethink the Engagements Pathway

LANFORD: Police collective bargaining is a mistake

PANG: First-years should not have to scramble for housing

UPADHYAYA: Why Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency matters

LETTER: An open letter to students of color at U.Va.

CYNN: Hung Cao is a bad pick for Virginia

HEALTH PROFESSORS: “First Do No Harm” and reproductive women’s health

FREED: U.Va. has failed Jewish students

ONIBUDO: Honor, the silence is deafening

HAVISON: Make U.Va. pharmacies more accessible to students

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

Regular decision brings overall U.Va. acceptance rate to 16 percent

Archivist Report on the arrest of Martese Johnson

Student Council General Body looks to support family of Elliewood Avenue shooting victim

Top 10 things to do before leaving Grounds this semester

Reflecting on what graduation means to me after picking up my cap and gown

LETTER: Happy Halloween 2022

Top 10 things to do before leaving Grounds this semester

No. 12 Virginia women’s lacrosse loses in close matchup against No. 5 James Madison

Regular decision brings overall U.Va. acceptance rate to 16 percent

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