Student Life

Applying into majors and sustaining a social life are among the many obstacles students have faced this year, but many feel more comfortable a year in.

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A year into virtual learning, second years have spent most of their time at U.Va. online

By Lauren O'Neil , Vivian Mok and Lexi Baker | March 24, 2021

With third year looming on the horizon, second-year students are starting to look toward the second half of their time at the University with hopes for a more typical college experience.

Voting for student government elections will be live from Wednesday at 10 a.m. to Friday at 4 p.m. Once voting begins, students can access the ballot by clicking on the orange “VOTE” button at the top of the Student Elections page.

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What's on the ballot in the 2021 University-wide student elections?

By Zach Rosenthal and Kiki McLaughlin | March 17, 2021

Candidates’ positions on Student Council, the Honor Committee, the University Judiciary Committee, School Councils and Class Councils are up for election. Four referenda from Student Council and UJC are also awaiting student votes.

Third-year College students Abel Liu and Gavin Oxley discussed their platforms and fielded questions that were prepared by The Cavalier Daily and submitted by students in advance of the debate.

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Liu, Oxley discuss campaign visions at Student Council presidential candidate forum

By Maryann Xue , William Mann and Emily Gaw | March 17, 2021

Liu and Oxley addressed their leadership priorities, dynamics within Student Council and the role of student self-governance in promoting inclusion and supporting students during the pandemic.

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Inter-Sorority Council announces plans to resume in-person activities

By Annabel Jones | March 14, 2021

The decision comes after the Inter-Sorority Council banned in-person gatherings Feb. 26.

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Jayla Hart and Mj Smith selected as Housing and Residence Life Co-Chairs for 2021-22

By Lauren O'Neil | March 10, 2021

Hart and Smith said that the coming year will require training 240 new staffers virtually over the summer and increasing the diversity and inclusion of the HRL program.

With such a wide array of lecturers — ranging from Guy Lopez of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, a group which has roots originating in South Dakota, speaking on Indigenous history to Monticello Guide Brandon Dillard offering insight into Jefferson’s life — students report finding themselves constantly reinventing their conceptions of the history of the University.

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‘It’s been a long time coming’: Student-led class aims to reframe U.Va.’s history, highlight student agency in efforts to demand change

By Lauren O'Neil | March 8, 2021

Students are encouraged to use the class as a starting point for involvement with issue areas around the University they’re interested in.

Campaigning for Student Council Elections will start March 12 and voting will begin March 17.

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Student Council legislation supports Asian American community and student workers, prompts debate among members

By Emma Gallagher | March 4, 2021

SR21-10 condemns “xenophobia, racism and violence against the Asian-American community” and calls on the University to do the same.

The revision comes after signs posted on Lawn room doors last fall containing profanity such as “F—ck UVA,” as well as criticism of the University’s history of enslavement and inaccessibility, prompted calls for removal by some alumni and community members.

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U.Va. revises Lawn room policy to restrict signage permitted on doors

By Eva Surovell | March 2, 2021

Housing and Residence Life will affix two message boards to each Lawn room door, which residents are permitted to attach messages or paper materials to.

The NPHC was founded in 1930 at Howard University and consists of nine historically Black fraternities and sororities referred to as the Divine Nine. Eight chapters of the Divine Nine organizations have been established at the University.

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NPHC Week celebrates Black History Month, historically Black Greek organizations at the University

By Jee-Ho Kim | February 25, 2021

Today, around 60 students are pledged with the eight chapters at the University. Several NPHC-affiliated organizations start membership intake later in the Spring semester.

According to the report, the greatest number of Asians and Asian Americans at the University are East Asian, followed by South Asian — the largest groups of APIDA students are Chinese Americans followed by Indian Americans. This is consistent with national Asian demographics. Korean Americans, Vietnamese Americans and Filipino Americans are the next largest groups at the University.

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ASU releases first report on demographics based on results from survey of APIDA students

By Maryann Xue | February 23, 2021

The survey, which launched in February 2020 and was open for a month, was divided into sections covering demographics, University services, student involvement, student climate and identity.

Consistent with a downward trend in applications the past few years, Lawn room applications decreased this year to 189 — down from 221 during last year’s application cycle. Of the 47 offers made, 25 were to women and 22 were to men, meaning the acceptance rate was 24.9 percent.

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Demographic data shows increase in diversity of Lawn acceptances for 2021-2022

By Eva Surovell | February 22, 2021

Lawn room decisions are made by the Lawn Selection Committee, which is chaired by Moriah Hendrick, fourth-year College student and current senior resident of the Lawn.

In photographic evidence received by The Cavalier Daily, members of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority can be seen violating the University's universal mask mandate, social distancing guidelines and six-person gathering limits that were in place when the events took place Feb. 12 and 14, respectively.

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U.Va. confirms COVID-19 violations are being brought against five fraternities

By CD News Staff | February 20, 2021

In the Friday town hall, President Ryan said that there is “no doubt” that recruitment contributed to the rise in cases and willful violations of public health guidelines — as did “innocent mistakes.”

Resources like the Community Food Pantry, Counseling and Psychological Services, Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center, U.Va. Mutual Aid, the Student Disability Access Center and Student Legal Services are just some of the resources available to individuals affiliated with the University for advice, funding and accommodations.

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Community services continue to provide aid during the pandemic

By Sierra Martin | February 18, 2021

This list includes just some of the resources available to individuals affiliated with the University for advice, funding and accommodations.

Last September, the Board voted to remove or rededicate the memorial, and the newly created Naming and Memorials Committee will ultimately decide the fate of the wall.

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Minority Rights Coalition calls for removal of Frank Hume Memorial Fountain

By Jee-Ho Kim | February 17, 2021

Frank Hume, who was born in Culpeper County in 1843, fought for the Confederate Army during the Civil War and served in the Virginia House of Delegates.

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Students, faculty continue decades-long struggle to uplift Asian American Studies

By Jee-Ho Kim | February 16, 2021

The Asian Pacific American Studies minor was first approved in 2004 — 10 years after Asian Student Union efforts began in 1994 with the publication of their Five Year Plan.

Chinese international students at Fudan University are able to take courses and live on-campus while maintaining their status as University students.

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Chinese international students take courses in China through the University’s Go Local program

By Harry Farley | February 15, 2021

The Go Local program was made for Chinese international students who couldn’t or didn’t want to travel to Grounds during this period of uncertainty surrounding the pandemic.

Resident advisors have played a large role in helping new residents adjust to living on-Grounds for the first time.

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Students new to Grounds this semester adjust to college life

By Ava Seccuro | February 11, 2021

Compared to the fall, 600 more students are planning to live on-Grounds this semester, as resident staff and organizations like Hoos Connected work to help these students adjust.

The University has continued prevalence testing over the break, and required that students staying in Charlottesville be tested once a week at the Central Grounds garage.

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Some students stay in Charlottesville for Thanksgiving, final exams instead of traveling home

By Ava MacBlane | December 16, 2020

Some students, wary of the distractions taking final exams from home would pose or simply unable to return home, decided to remain in Charlottesville for exams and Thanksgiving.

This fall, first-year students were able to choose to either move into an on-Grounds residence hall or take classes from home.

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First years develop close relationships but recall limited opportunities over fall semester

By Emma Gallagher | December 10, 2020

Though the fall semester officially began Aug. 25, first-year students and other on-Grounds residents completed the first two weeks of classes from home.

The University recorded 1,346 positive COVID-19 cases among students, faculty, staff and contracted employees since Aug. 17.

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Semester in review: COVID-19 testing and caseloads this fall

By Zach Rosenthal | December 8, 2020

“Despite some challenging moments, the progress this semester has been encouraging for our ability to work together to provide students an experience that is challenging and rewarding, academically and socially,” University Spokesperson Wes Hester told The Cavalier Daily.

A year into virtual learning, second years have spent most of their time at U.Va. online

What's on the ballot in the 2021 University-wide student elections?

Liu, Oxley discuss campaign visions at Student Council presidential candidate forum

Inter-Sorority Council announces plans to resume in-person activities

Jayla Hart and Mj Smith selected as Housing and Residence Life Co-Chairs for 2021-22

‘It’s been a long time coming’: Student-led class aims to reframe U.Va.’s history, highlight student agency in efforts to demand change

Student Council legislation supports Asian American community and student workers, prompts debate among members

U.Va. revises Lawn room policy to restrict signage permitted on doors

NPHC Week celebrates Black History Month, historically Black Greek organizations at the University

ASU releases first report on demographics based on results from survey of APIDA students

Demographic data shows increase in diversity of Lawn acceptances for 2021-2022

U.Va. confirms COVID-19 violations are being brought against five fraternities

Community services continue to provide aid during the pandemic

Minority Rights Coalition calls for removal of Frank Hume Memorial Fountain

Students, faculty continue decades-long struggle to uplift Asian American Studies

Chinese international students take courses in China through the University’s Go Local program

Students new to Grounds this semester adjust to college life

Some students stay in Charlottesville for Thanksgiving, final exams instead of traveling home

First years develop close relationships but recall limited opportunities over fall semester

Semester in review: COVID-19 testing and caseloads this fall

MCCRACKEN: U.Va. must end its dining contract with Aramark

Shots fired reported on Elliewood avenue

Archivist Report on the arrest of Martese Johnson

Honor Committee approves new co-sponsorship for The Jefferson Society, discusses a newly proposed bylaw

CANO-SANTIAGO: Abolish Act 60 and recognize Puerto Rican sovereignty

Reflecting on what graduation means to me after picking up my cap and gown

LETTER: Happy Halloween 2022

Top 10 things to do before leaving Grounds this semester

No. 12 Virginia women’s lacrosse loses in close matchup against No. 5 James Madison

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

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