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Surovell said the ideas shared by the various individuals who ran for positions during elections left her feeling inspired and energized for the upcoming year.

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The Cavalier Daily elects editors for the 133rd term

By Maryann Xue | December 19, 2021

Surovell’s goals for the term include streamlining production processes, prioritizing community-building and professional development opportunities for staff and rebuilding relationships with groups across Grounds.

The Brody Jewish Center has organized a variety of opportunities for Jewish students and their friends to partake in Hanukkah festivities.

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Hanukkah celebrations lighten up Grounds

By Tanner Kissler and QingYang Wang | December 10, 2021

The celebration of Hanukkah presents a unique opportunity for a variety of student organizations dedicated to empowering, connecting and incorporating Jewish students into the University to collaborate in festivities.

DivestUVA leaders and rally attendees marched from the steps of the Rotunda to Madison Hall, where a list of demands centering around fossil fuel divestment was affixed to the main entrance.

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DivestUVA holds rally demanding fossil fuel investment transparency from University

By Merrill Hart | December 10, 2021

DivestUVA organized the rally as the December 1 deadline requested in an online petition by the organization eclipsed.

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Student-led courses now available for enrollment on SIS

By Alexa Kamm | December 9, 2021

Run by the Academic Affairs Agency of Student Council, the CavEd program offers up to eight student-initiated courses each semester.

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U.Va. psychologists share how to manage seasonal affective disorder

By Katie Treene | December 2, 2021

U.Va. students are increasingly affected by SAD in the winter months. However, there are ways to alleviate the blues.

The University announced Oct. 27 that vaccinated individuals will be allowed to remove their masks while using cardio equipment, swimming and in group fitness classes when participants can still socially distance.

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Students and gym employees note changes under relaxed masking rules

By Margaret Glass | November 28, 2021

Vaccinated individuals are allowed to remove their masks now while using cardio equipment, swimming and in group fitness classes when participants can still socially distance.

First-gen Celebration Week aims to place the spotlight on this resilient group of students, encouraging community, mentorship and pride — Fisseha said that being a first-generation student has equipped him with resilience to get through many parts of college life.

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First-generation students reflect on experiences, struggles following First Generation Celebration Week

By Julianne Saunders | November 21, 2021

Struggles that first-generation students say they face often relate to a lack of knowledge about college — including the application process, advising support and financial aid.

The O365 package includes collaborative resources comparable to the ones Google currently offers — PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook Email are all available online and students will have full access to the rest of the O365 apps.

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U.Va. moving students from Google workspace to Office 365, facing opposition from students

By Ava MacBlane | November 2, 2021

Emails, contacts, calendars and documents will be migrated — importantly, German said, students will maintain their same email addresses and access to old emails and files.

Due to Jefferson’s controversial history, many students are criticizing YAF for shining a positive light on the former president at the event.

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Upcoming YAF at U.Va. event defends Thomas Jefferson’s legacy, draws criticism

By Elise Johnston | October 26, 2021

YAF will host Rich Lowry, editor of National Review, and Congressman Chip Roy, a Republican representative for Texas’ 21st congressional district.

The Class of 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 were invited to the event, which was held at the Ting Pavilion on the Downtown Mall from 9:00 p.m. to midnight.

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Young Alumni Reunion returns after last year’s cancellation

By Margaret Glass | October 19, 2021

The Class of 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 were invited to the event, which was held at the Ting Pavilion on the Downtown Mall from 9:00 p.m. to midnight.

A group of students from the School of Law called on the University Friday to disband the Community-Oriented Policing Squad and instead reinvest in the Charlottesville community.

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New Community-Oriented Policing Squad faces criticism from Law students

By Lexi Baker and Eileen Powell | October 18, 2021

The letter contains the signatures of over 110 students and is undersigned by 12 organizations including the Black Law Students Association, the National Lawyers Guild at U.Va. Law and Student Council’s executive board.

The decision will be revised by Nov. 1, the same day the University plans to provide an update on its masking policy.

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U.Va. Library revises hours of operations for Clemons Library due to mask non-compliance

By Nolan Deja | October 16, 2021

Clemons Library had to change their operating hours due to the behavior of some students towards library staff.

The Office for Sustainability works alongside Virginia Athletics as part of its Single Use Plastic Reduction strategy to increase sustainability efforts at all athletic events.

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U.Va. aims divert 70 percent of waste at Saturday’s annual Green Game against Duke

By Elise Johnston | October 16, 2021

In 2019, the waste diversion rate for the Green Game was 64 percent.

Last year, students and faculty were given no days off during the fall semester and four break days in the spring.

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Students and faculty enjoyed a longer, more relaxing fall break period

By Zach Rosenthal and Julianne Saunders | October 12, 2021

Last year, students and faculty were given no days off during the fall and four break days in the spring, which were spread out over the course of the spring semester and rotated across the days of the week.

Johnson, a first-generation Ghanaian-American, has been involved with OAS since her first year at the University.

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Memory Mondays discussion highlights Organization of African Students

By Stratton Marsh and Alexa Kamm | October 6, 2021

In response to a question from Johnson about how OAS has impacted members’ time at the University, many students reflected that the organization has provided mentorship, community and a sense of home.

The brothers of Theta Chi described the painting as a 3-foot-by-3-foot paneled collage of geometric shapes.

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Theta Chi Fraternity calls for return of artwork honoring deceased brother Otto Warmbier

By Sydney Herzog | October 6, 2021

Warmbier was a brother of Theta Chi and an Echols Scholar at the University who planned to graduate May of 2017.

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Students translate passions into impactful clubs during pandemic

By Emma Gallagher | September 29, 2021

Each CIO has given members a community and space to engage with peers during the pandemic.

The student-led event included collaborative efforts from Political Latinxs United for Movement and Action in Society, Young Democratic Socialists of America at U.Va., undocUVA, Asians Revolutionizing Together and Student Council.

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U.Va. students gather for the sixth annual Disorientation session, shedding light on the history of the University

By Elise Johnston | September 27, 2021

Disorientation was created as a juxtaposition to new student orientation and recognizes and educates students on the history of racism and inequality at the University.

While she is the first Lawn resident to directly protest the policy, Camp is not the first to critique the policy — residents previously called the restrictions “very hypocritical” and said they served “no real good purpose.”

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U.Va. removes Lawn resident signs posted in protest of new HRL signage policy

By Ava MacBlane | September 23, 2021

In an interview with The Cavalier Daily, Camp said her main goal in posting the sign is to get the policy changed.

The IRC has voiced concern over the implications of Taliban-rule on Afghan women and girls.

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How the local community is supporting Afghan evacuees in Charlottesville

By Kristin O’Donoghue | September 21, 2021

Of the 4,652 immigrants the Charlottesville branch of the International Rescue Committee has helped, 1,444 have been from Afghanistan — constituting the largest group served by the IRC.

The Cavalier Daily elects editors for the 133rd term

Hanukkah celebrations lighten up Grounds

DivestUVA holds rally demanding fossil fuel investment transparency from University

Student-led courses now available for enrollment on SIS

U.Va. psychologists share how to manage seasonal affective disorder

Students and gym employees note changes under relaxed masking rules

First-generation students reflect on experiences, struggles following First Generation Celebration Week

U.Va. moving students from Google workspace to Office 365, facing opposition from students

Upcoming YAF at U.Va. event defends Thomas Jefferson’s legacy, draws criticism

Young Alumni Reunion returns after last year’s cancellation

New Community-Oriented Policing Squad faces criticism from Law students

U.Va. Library revises hours of operations for Clemons Library due to mask non-compliance

U.Va. aims divert 70 percent of waste at Saturday’s annual Green Game against Duke

Students and faculty enjoyed a longer, more relaxing fall break period

Memory Mondays discussion highlights Organization of African Students

Theta Chi Fraternity calls for return of artwork honoring deceased brother Otto Warmbier

Students translate passions into impactful clubs during pandemic

U.Va. students gather for the sixth annual Disorientation session, shedding light on the history of the University

U.Va. removes Lawn resident signs posted in protest of new HRL signage policy

How the local community is supporting Afghan evacuees in Charlottesville

Regular decision brings overall U.Va. acceptance rate to 16 percent

Top 10 things to do before leaving Grounds this semester

Student Council General Body looks to support family of Elliewood Avenue shooting victim

Students launch MoveUVA initiative to improve transportation safety

Significant increase in election campaigning expenditures from previous year, reports show

Back on Grounds — HooHacks 2023 is not just a hackathon

Generative AI in Teaching and Learning Task Force hosts town hall with the College of Arts and Sciences

No. 5 Virginia baseball sweeps Florida State out of Charlottesville, stands at impressive 22-2 record

Virginia softball sweeps Pitt to build a five-game winning streak

Newly elected coalition for student council champions inclusivity and equality for all of U.Va.

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