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Completed in 1909, the house is a veritable mansion, boasting 13,700 square feet, seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms.

Opinion

GRIM: President Ryan shouldn’t live in a mansion

By Adam Grim | October 30, 2020

The first in his family to attend college, Ryan has used his personal biography to reaffirm his commitment to college accessibility — this commitment apparently ends at his personal finances.

The University must cancel classes on Election Day to make it easier — and fully encourage — student, faculty and staff electoral engagement.

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EDITORIAL: We are once again asking — cancel class on Election Day

By Editorial Board | October 30, 2020

We can't afford to sit this election out. And the University shouldn’t make us.

Ultimately, if pro-life advocates truly want the maximum number of pregnancies to be carried to term, Democratic policies have shown to achieve that goal most successfully.

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CAMP: To limit abortions, vote Democrat

By Emma Camp | October 29, 2020

Ultimately, if pro-life individuals truly want the maximum number of pregnancies to be carried to term, Democratic policies have been shown to achieve that goal most successfully.

This election is less about which candidate proposes better policies and more about who demonstrates better leadership.

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GALLAGHER: Why I’m a Republican voter against Donald Trump

By Martha Gallagher | October 28, 2020

Vote for the leader who will set a good example for America, at home and abroad, because the future of our health, country, and planet depends on it. Vote for Joe Biden.

For some, participating in Greek life can be a defining factor.

Opinion

LETTER: In response to 'Abolish Greek Life'

By Stuart A. Smith III | October 27, 2020

The University’s ultimate mission is preparing students for life by fostering an environment that offers a glimpse into the opportunities and challenges of an imperfect world beyond the Grounds.

The protests have been important in showing that Nigerians demand better from their police force and expect them not to become criminals themselves.

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OBI: SARS — the need to defederalize the Nigeria police force

By Chudi Obi | October 26, 2020

The defederalization of the police would be a major first step in solving many of the problems of policing in Nigeria.

Historically, both Democrats and Republicans have used gerrymandering to cement their power in Virginia politics.

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COOMBES: Vote ‘Yes’ on Amendment One Nov. 3

By Devan Coombes | October 22, 2020

It is time to end gerrymandering and create election maps where everyone — no matter their race, gender, socioeconomic status or political affiliation — is represented.

The University has not cancelled classes or instituted a no-exam policy.

Opinion

STRIKE: U.Va. is suppressing student votes

By Noah Strike | October 21, 2020

Holding classes and exams on Election Day might not seem like voter suppression in the same way that closing polling locations or adding unnecessary registration requirements may, but professors have, for decades in some cases, weaponized their positions as educators to make it more difficult for students to vote.

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COX: The case for confirming the Supreme Court nominee

By Cameron Cox | October 21, 2020

Justifying the blocking of a nominee on the basis of precedent established by Senate Republicans in 2016 is insufficient.

To ensure we receive the basic necessities for life and to make sure we enter a healthy world, we need to vote — and vote like our lives depend on it.

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SIEGEL: When it comes to the economy, we’re screwed

By Jeremy Siegel | October 21, 2020

To ensure we receive the basic necessities for life and to make sure we enter a healthy world, we need to vote — and vote like our lives depend on it.

We must begin to see technology as a tool to learning rather than a hindrance.

Opinion

SHRESTHA: Exams should be open book

By Apurva Shrestha | October 16, 2020

If we gradually make open book exams the norm, we can optimize our finite time and energy to focusing on higher concepts rather than rote memorization.

Every winter, hundreds of University students register and take part in either sorority or fraternity rush.

Opinion

BRESTICKER: The need for demographic reporting and increased transparency in the Greek rush process

By Max Bresticker | October 16, 2020

While not a definite fix to these issues, demographic reporting on the part of the Inter-Fraternity Council, the Inter-Sorority Council and individual houses can help draw needed attention towards any racial disparities that may exist.

Students are encouraged by videos of our leaders and our peers that urge us toward the path of individual responsibility.

Opinion

STOKES: Stop condoning irresponsibility under the guise of self-governance

By Maddie Stokes | October 16, 2020

In a community that relies upon personal accountability for its survival, students have been critically deprived of their ability to self-govern.

Working a minimum wage job to pay for higher education is no longer feasible for most students.

Opinion

HASZARD: Federal work-study students should be guaranteed a job

By Allison Haszard | October 15, 2020

With the rising tuition rates and economic instability of the nation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, work-study students are more pressed than ever to find jobs to help make their way through college