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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.

Professor expresses worry over symptomatic students

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Professors worry about symptomatic students in class, stress importance of masking up

By Zach Rosenthal and Elise Johnston | September 19, 2021

Though more than 90 percent of faculty are vaccinated, many have children who cannot be as vaccines have not yet been approved for those under the age of 12.

Elliott writes that Lawson and other members of the UPD entered the Multicultural Student Center and the Latinx Center requesting to speak to her.

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Student’s open letter says unwelcome members of UPD repeatedly approach student organizers

By Stratton Marsh | September 18, 2021

Elliott encouraged students, workers and community members “serious about dismantling racial capitalism” to read abolitionist works and join organizations like YDSA.

A CDC study published in May looked at transmission prevention strategies in schools and found barriers between students proved to be the least effective method tested.

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Amid indoor mask mandate, U.Va. allows professors to lecture without masks behind plexiglass

By Sydney Herzog | September 15, 2021

A CDC study looking at transmission prevention strategies in schools concluded that masks and increased ventilation were the most effective at minimizing the spread of COVID-19, while barriers between students proved to be the least effective method tested.

On Aug. 31, members of the First-Generation Graduation Student Coalition attended a welcome reception on Grounds where Robyn Hadley, the University's vice president and chief student affairs officer, spoke about her experience as a first-generation college student.

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Coalition seeks to empower, support first generation graduate students

By Sierra Martin | September 14, 2021

The coalition plans to host social events, lunches with first generation graduate faculty members, a forum to build confidence among students and mentorship for first generation undergraduates.

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Minority Rights Coalition project memorializes student activism at the University

By Vivian Mok | September 9, 2021

Memory Mondays serve to maintain a collective institutional memory of the University’s minority organizations’ histories, which are oftentimes forgotten due to the four-year turnover of students.

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Getting involved in activism on Grounds and in Charlottesville

By Stratton Marsh | September 5, 2021

Beyond Grounds, there are many organizations in Charlottesville building campaigns that work with students — these organizations work to spur change and bring issues to the forefront.

Buses continue to hold a reduced capacity of 30 people and require all passengers to abide by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s mask requirement for public transportation.

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Students and faculty express frustration with U.Va. transportation modifications

By Kiki McLaughlin and Elise Johnston | September 5, 2021

Buses have rear door loading, allowing the driver to maintain a 6 feet distance from passengers at all times.

McAuliffe served as the 72nd Governor of Virginia from 2014 to 2018 and is currently in the process of running for his second term.

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Former Gov. McAuliffe urges COVID-19 vaccination requirements at U.Va. event

By Lexi Baker | August 26, 2021

McAuliffe served as the 72nd Governor of Virginia from 2014 to 2018 and is running for re-election.

In response to rising cases across the Commonwealth, the University reinstated a mask mandate for all individuals inside University properties beginning Aug. 9.

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Class of 2025 arrives on Grounds amid mask mandates and Delta variant concerns

By Ava MacBlane and Lauren O'Neil | August 19, 2021

This year will mark the first full “normal” year for members of the Class of 2023 and 2024 — not to mention the 4,631 members of Class of 2025 and transfer students.

Early Friday morning, the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine reached a ceasefire agreement brokered by Egypt, but students plan to continue their activism.

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Students donate, protest in response to conflict between Israel and Palestine

By Lauren O'Neil | June 1, 2021

University student organizations have been rallying support for both groups involved in the conflict.

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

Professors worry about symptomatic students in class, stress importance of masking up

Student’s open letter says unwelcome members of UPD repeatedly approach student organizers

Amid indoor mask mandate, U.Va. allows professors to lecture without masks behind plexiglass

Coalition seeks to empower, support first generation graduate students

Minority Rights Coalition project memorializes student activism at the University

Getting involved in activism on Grounds and in Charlottesville

Students and faculty express frustration with U.Va. transportation modifications

Former Gov. McAuliffe urges COVID-19 vaccination requirements at U.Va. event

Class of 2025 arrives on Grounds amid mask mandates and Delta variant concerns

Students donate, protest in response to conflict between Israel and Palestine

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