Despite claims to the contrary, a war between North Korea and U.S. interests would only result in the utter destruction of the former, economic damage to the latter and the mass loss of human life in South Korea.
The point of healthcare reform is to try to help people, and the only way to do that is through bipartisan reform that will eventually lead us to universal and affordable coverage.
In a movement for racial justice, we do not want “allies”. An ally is only useful insofar as they help you achieve your goals — an ally is a tool, something to be used.
The contention surrounding Confederate memorialization distracts us from more pressing issues facing our nation, including its black community.
Students have the potential to play a pivotal role in solving those problems by turning the words spoken at the concert into action.
The identities with which we live remain important influences on our social and political lives.
The sabre points system prioritizes men's sports by unequally allocating rewards.
Although they are absolutely correct in saying that racial inequality in education is an urgent problem, this doesn’t mean that the rural gap should be overlooked in this conversation about inequity.
Teachers should focus time on improving student learning skills, in addition to teaching basic content.
By mandating the vaccination of all individuals — regardless of religious or personal beliefs — the United States would take an important step in protecting public health and safety.
Thomas Jefferson was a product of his time and should not be faulted for historic societal problems.
While a test-optional policy does not necessarily guarantee an immediate increase in the University’s racial diversity, it is nevertheless a good start.
Gentrification is a form of institutional racism that pervades deep into our society, furthering the agenda of whites while simultaneously setting back minority residents in low-income communities.
In many cases, public housing projects are physically fenced-off from the surrounding urban fabric — residents engage little in the greater community and create unnecessary barriers.
If students are willing to wait a little bit longer to sign a lease, there is a better chance that they will end up with closer friends to live with.
It is paramount for the University to remain open to diverse viewpoints in order to better serve its students and reaffirm the importance of free and open discourse.
The blatant irony of the protest is impossible to avoid. Student demonstrators freely violated the statue by virtue of Jefferson’s relentless endeavor for a Bill of Rights.
Ed Gillespie is facing off against the current Lt. Governor Ralph Northam in this year’s race for Governor of Virginia.
There are strong constitutional arguments in favor of immigration policies like DACA, which were also implemented via executive action by other U.S. Presidents like Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush.
The University seems to be in a perpetual state of controversy, and with both students and Charlottesville residents taking greater initiatives to advance our community, it is important to address every issue thoroughly.
