In the spirit of the revolutionary character of this country?s foundation, Thomas Jefferson once told a friend that ?the tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.? Whether Jefferson would have actually wanted revolutionary upheaval is doubtful considering the fact the man was often a detached idealist.
The violent bias motivated attack committed against two University students due to their perceived sexual orientation has led to a gathering of support and discussion.
We are writing as faculty members in
The University prides itself on the fact that it is rated one of the most affordable public universities in the country.
The most critical lesson a person can learn as a young adult is to take responsibility for his actions.
There is an elephant in America?s room, and no one wants to talk about it.
The following statement reflects the views of the student initiated movement known as ?Justice for Jason Smith.? Before reading, know that we are not Jason Smith?s friends.
As an out-of-state student, I take a lot of airplane flights. Last summer alone, I took no fewer than six international flights, each one seemingly longer and more uncomfortable than the last.
President Obama has been been impressing me with his courage lately.
Let's get one thing straight: the ?bias incident? last week was an anti-gay hate crime.
Since successful student activism is so rare at this University, I get stirred by even the slightest rumblings of discontent, no matter how ineffectual or inchoate they may be.
Who wants to be a millionaire? I would say all of you reading. The millionaire status is something many hope, strive, and work for until they get there and wonder what to do next.
THE 2009 election stands a decent at once again turning Virginia red.
Imagine you have been invested with the power to choose a major university?s next commencement speaker.
After a recent open honor trial, some members of the University community have questioned the fundamental fairness of Honor Committee?s trial procedures.
Twitter. Tweep. @reply. Lately, it seems that I?ve been hearing these strange words all over the place.
FILLED with youthful enthusiasm and altruistic idealism, young education school graduates are embarking on lifelong careers as teachers.
THE WORLD is a fashion show. If the Obamas? recent trip to Europe this past week is any indication, the only thing that matters at major international policy conferences is what Michelle is wearing.
WHAT DOES ?diversity? mean on Grounds today? Student reaction to the University?s announcement of Judge J.
