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This semester, there was finally a hint of normalcy and an inspiring dose of history in the air — and maybe a little pollen too.

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EDITORIAL: A note of congratulations

By Editorial Board | April 28, 2022

But today, we want to make one thing clear — we are proud of students for making it to the end of this semester.

In sum, proffer collection and use in Albemarle and Virginia has much potential to better serve the constituents for which the system was designed to operate.

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DAWSON: Albemarle should expand proffers and be responsible with its spending

By Rylan Dawson | April 26, 2022

In sum, proffer collection and use in Albemarle and Virginia has much potential to better serve the constituents for which the system was designed to operate

As it stands, the Climate Action Tracker has rated the U.S. insufficient in its climate change response.

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EDITORIAL: The planet needs institutional action

By Editorial Board | April 23, 2022

While individuals should still engage in sustainable practices, at the end of the day, it is large institutions that are capable of making the changes we desperately need to see.

Students — when you enter the workplace after you graduate, join or form a union.

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ELLIOTT: What students can learn from the Amazon Union victory

By Sarandon C.R. Elliott | April 21, 2022

While Staten Island may be hundreds of miles away, this proves that engaging in class struggles anywhere and everywhere — while difficult — can result in success.

Bullying and intimidation, pain and humiliation — that is the indefensible price to pay to become a brother.

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MITCHELL: Hazing encourages brutality, not brotherhood

By Klarke Mitchell | April 19, 2022

If fraternities truly believe in building men capable of reaching their highest potential, they would not beat members into submission.

Yet despite all of this, the Republican Party is actively working to undermine gay rights over asinine fears that children are being “groomed” to become gay.

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HELLER: The Republicans’ grooming panic is a lie

By Matt Heller | April 19, 2022

The rights of gay Americans are coming under fire, and Republicans are levying false attacks on gay people that bring about real danger to their lives.

In a world where TikTok dictates the latest fashion trends and Instagram is the new “Vogue,” our consumerist culture has become increasingly predicated on the rapid buying of clothing pieces.

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ROBBINS: Fast fashion and micro-trends aren’t worth it

By Hailey Robbins | April 19, 2022

The fast fashion industry cannot survive without its consumers — so I urge you to take a step back and reconsider your clothing choices.

The University administration needs to follow through on this commitment to change in earnest — and that means renaming Cabell Hall.

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FREED: It’s time to rename Cabell Hall

By Dan Freed | April 17, 2022

The University administration needs to follow through on this commitment to change in earnest — and that means renaming Cabell Hall.

The humanities and liberal arts provide general knowledge and intellectual skills like reason and judgment — they typically include literature, philosophy, languages, history, politics and the arts.

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ROBBINS: The humanities and liberal arts have value as fields of study

By Hailey Robbins | April 17, 2022

Our world quite literally functions based on the diversity of perspectives and approaches of people with different skill sets.

There is a tendency for both Black and non-Black people to set us up against standards that were not created for us in the first place.

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WHITE: Preserve solidarity in Black culture

By Aliyah D. White | April 15, 2022

There are many facets of Black culture that are sacred — and that comes from the wealth of common experiences we share and traditions that have been passed down through generations of Black families.

While the rest of us might be jealous of all the things the Class of 2026 will get to experience that we did not, their bright future offers a glimpse of hope for the rest of us.

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LORGUS: Let’s ensure the Class of 2026 has a normal school year

By Riley Lorgus | April 13, 2022

While the rest of us might be jealous of all the things the Class of 2026 will get to experience that we did not, their bright future offers a glimpse of hope for the rest of us.

On this day, the 279th birthday of Thomas Jefferson, we hope for this visual to serve as a stark reminder of who he truly was — a virulent eugenicist and racist who was a constant threat to the lives and wellbeing of Black people throughout his lifetime.

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SABLE SOCIETY: 15 Notes on the State of U.Va.

By SABLE Society | April 13, 2022

We seek to move away from these attempts at rehabilitation and, instead, would like to honor the legacies of the true founders of this University — the enslaved laborers who built the Grounds on which we walk.

THE SOCIETY supports the University’s mission to empower students to become informed, engaged and ethical citizens.

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PURPLE SHADOWS: founders day, 2022

By The Society of the Purple Shadows | April 13, 2022

we affirm, unequivocally, the reform made to the single sanction of Honor.

While some celebrate Jefferson on Founder’s Day, there are many who demand a more nuanced approach.

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EDITORIAL: This Founder’s Day, embrace U.Va.’s complex history

By Editorial Board | April 12, 2022

In the meantime, students — take initiative yourselves to better understand the Grounds you live on.

The point is not a comparison, but compassion — compassion for universal human rights, equal treatment and free will.

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TOLLIVER: There’s a color line for sympathy

By Shaleah Tolliver | April 11, 2022

The point is not a comparison, but compassion for universal human rights, equal treatment and free will.

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LETTER: Hail the Hero of Tolerance!

By Supportive Faculty | April 11, 2022

What’s more outrageous — that students stand up for vulnerable members of the University community, or that faculty attack them in print for doing so?

This growing cancel culture is disastrous because it disrupts the natural flow of the marketplace of ideas.

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CLAWES: “Cancel culture” undermines the marketplace of ideas

By Rob Clawes | April 10, 2022

The free exchange of thoughts is crucial to the University because, as Jefferson states, such is its purpose — “to follow truth wherever it may lead, nor to tolerate any error so long as reason is left free to combat it.”

Reducing hospital visits has also been tackled by insurance companies promoting nutrition and exercise.

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DAWSON: Let nutrition and exercise reduce hospital visits and healthcare inflation

By Rylan Dawson | April 5, 2022

Solutions to the modern lack of access and ability to nutrition equity should be addressed immediately.

The free speech argument is a curtain that people often hide behind, so much so that free speech has lost any semblance of meaning.

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WYLES: Free speech arguments are becoming more and more meaningless

By Bryce Wyles | April 5, 2022

The free speech argument is a curtain that people often hide behind, so much so that free speech has lost any semblance of meaning.

Establishing this fund for survivors of sexual assault is one action item we must demand of the University.

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YOWELL: U.Va. must financially support student survivors of sexual assault

By Hailey Yowell | April 5, 2022

Financially covering survivor’s treament is one avenue that the University can begin to end its cycle of ignoring or enabling sexual violence.

EDITORIAL: A note of congratulations

DAWSON: Albemarle should expand proffers and be responsible with its spending

EDITORIAL: The planet needs institutional action

ELLIOTT: What students can learn from the Amazon Union victory

MITCHELL: Hazing encourages brutality, not brotherhood

HELLER: The Republicans’ grooming panic is a lie

ROBBINS: Fast fashion and micro-trends aren’t worth it

FREED: It’s time to rename Cabell Hall

ROBBINS: The humanities and liberal arts have value as fields of study

WHITE: Preserve solidarity in Black culture

LORGUS: Let’s ensure the Class of 2026 has a normal school year

SABLE SOCIETY: 15 Notes on the State of U.Va.

PURPLE SHADOWS: founders day, 2022

EDITORIAL: This Founder’s Day, embrace U.Va.’s complex history

TOLLIVER: There’s a color line for sympathy

LETTER: Hail the Hero of Tolerance!

CLAWES: “Cancel culture” undermines the marketplace of ideas

DAWSON: Let nutrition and exercise reduce hospital visits and healthcare inflation

WYLES: Free speech arguments are becoming more and more meaningless

YOWELL: U.Va. must financially support student survivors of sexual assault

Governor Youngkin appoints four new members to the Board of Visitors

EDITORIAL: Virginia cannot move backwards — keep abortion legal

Robyn Hadley to serve as both Dean of Students and Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer

Food-related CIOs plan to form food union

Burglary reported to the CPD in 1400 block of Virginia Avenue

Heart-to-Heart: Volume II

An easy kulfi recipe to satisfy your summer sweet tooth

A Very Important Reminder

Food-related CIOs plan to form food union

Governor Youngkin appoints four new members to the Board of Visitors

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