It is very easy to agree with one of the two underlying premises in Matt Cameron's column "Cyber Cents," which appeared in the Cavalier Daily on April 22.
On April 24, Arizona's governor signed a highly controversial immigration bill into law. The law requires police officers to check the immigration status of anyone who may seem to be illegal citizens.
Early last Thursday morning, April 15, two women students walking on the Corner were victims of verbal abuse by one of three male students who were walking behind them.
Today marks the last Friday the print edition of The Cavalier Daily will not appear on newsstands as part of a cost-savings plan put in place by the previous Managing Board.
In writing a letter advising Virginia public colleges and universities to strip references of sexual orientation from their non-discrimination policies, state Attorney General and University alumnus Ken Cuccinelli penned the platform student activists needed to convince their schools otherwise.
Philosophia is the Greek word for philosophy, which means "love of knowledge." Indeed, very few things on earth can be more virtuous than the pursuit of knowledge.
Throughout America's recent economic crisis, state political leaders from across the nation have struggled to maintain sufficient funding for core services while balancing their state budgets.
I plan to make a modest proposal. The motivation for this stems from literacy in America - or should I say the lack thereof.
College campuses across the nation may be becoming more dangerous. The Secret Service, FBI and the U.S.
Since international recognition of the violence in Sudan in 2004, little has been done to remedy the situation.
Humor is no laughing matter. Yes, there are the obvious benefits of humor - laughing releases helpful endorphins and a good joke allows us to "lighten up" and relieve stress.
The Foxfield Races is certainly one of the University's most popular traditions. Who doesn't love a sea of pastel, Lilly Pulitzer dresses, floppy hats, food, drinks and, oh yeah, horses.
BENJAMIN Franklin said, "If you'd be wealthy, think of saving, more than of getting: The Indies have not made Spain rich, because her outgoes equal her incomes." In 1580, Spain was the wealthiest country in the world; its treasury filled with gold and jewels from the conquest of the New World, and its Empire spanned four continents.
Coming from an area that has very severe water shortages, where the law restricts days and times when residents and businesses can use water outside to do things like water plants or wash cars, it has shocked and angered me in recent weeks to see the University watering plants and lawns in full daylight.
The Honor Committee convened for its second official meeting of the new administration Sunday evening.
April 19, the Supreme Court heard arguments for the case Christian Legal Society v Martinez. In short, University of California's Hastings College of the Law is refusing the Christian Legal Society (CLS), a student organization, school financing and benefits because they will not agree to accept any and all students regardless of sexual orientation or religious belief.
Oddly enough, the 2008 Democratic primary provides an excellent backdrop for 2010 midterms. As surprising as it may be, the party that can benefit most from such an analysis is not the Democrats.
In light of the recent news revolving around Rep. Tom Periello (D-Virginia) and the attack on his brother's home, common sense dictates that measures should be taken to minimize the chance of reoccurrence.
Student Council's Diversity Initiative hosted a forum April 5 titled, "The Slave Experience at U.Va: Uncovering the Truth," which discussed the lives of black people in Charlottesville before the Civil War.
Matt Cameron's recent column, "Stained banner," is filled with factual inaccuracies and paradoxical statements.
