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Abby Clukey was the Managing Editor for the 130th term of The Cavalier Daily. Prior to this, she served as the Focus Editor for the 129th term.

PARTING SHOT: The moments that define me

By Abby Clukey | May 14, 2020

Being on this paper gave me opportunities I never would have dreamed of as a first year sitting in a crowded info session, debating if I should even apply.

Estes wished that she had been able to read a story about what the reporting process was actually like before she started it. That's why she's telling hers now.

Title IX found the student responsible. He still received his degree.

By Abby Clukey | December 19, 2019

“I just wanted an answer,” Estes said. “I just wanted it to be over.”

University President Jim Ryan said that offering a living wage to both contracted and non-contracted employees is one of the most important initiatives the University can pursue to improve its relationship with the broader community.

University expands living wage plan to include contracted employees

By Abby Clukey | October 24, 2019

The minimum wage for more than 800 University-contracted, full-time employees will be raised to $15 an hour starting Jan.1.

The gift comes from David and Jane Walentas of New York. David Walentas is a graduate of the College and Darden school in the class of 1961 and 1964 respectively.

U.Va. announces scholarship for first-generation students with $100 million donation

By Gracie Kreth and Abby Clukey | October 12, 2019

The gift comes from David and Jane Walentas of New York. David Walentas is a graduate of the College and Darden school in the class of 1961 and 1964 respectively.

“We are at a critical moment for higher education,” Ryan said. The public is surprisingly skeptical about the value of a college degree, and the contributions of higher education to human progress.”

University President Jim Ryan announces U.Va. has raised $2.75 billion of its $5 billion fundraising goal

By Gracie Kreth and Abby Clukey | October 12, 2019

The fundraising campaign publicly launched this weekend with a schedule of events open to the public.

According to 2019 admission statistics provided by Hester, 13 percent of applications from the total pool were waitlisted, while 43 percent of applicants from the watch list were waitlisted.

Emails reveal admissions, development and administrative personnel discuss ‘high-priority’ applicants linked to donors

By Gracie Kreth and Abby Clukey | September 28, 2019

"This process is better than outside recommendation letters," according to an email Jenkins sent. "I can ask the student for an interview, but more importantly we should put her on our watch list," he said in another.

The robbery reportedly took place near the parking garage in the 1300 block of Wertland Street.

Reported robbery on Wertland Street

By Abby Clukey | September 21, 2019

This is the second reported robbery in the span of a week, as a student was assaulted and robbed near Nau Hall on September 14.

A male student said he was followed by an unknown male on his way home from the Corner at 3 a.m., and was assaulted at the area of Jefferson Park Avenue and Brandon Ave.

Reported robbery near Nau Hall

By Gracie Kreth and Abby Clukey | September 14, 2019

A male student said he was followed by an unknown male on his way home from the Corner at 3 a.m., and was assaulted at the area of Jefferson Park Avenue and Brandon Ave.

The announcement also stated that pedestal scanners would be added at the stadium’s gates to streamline the process of scanning tickets.

Virginia Athletics announces sale of alcohol, fireworks display at football games

By Gracie Kreth and Abby Clukey | August 29, 2019

The changes will go into effect with the start of the 2019 season as Virginia plays William and Mary at home Sept. 6.

The event began with a brief discussion between Brennan and Larry Sabato, Center for Politics director and professor of politics, followed by an opening of the floor to questions from the audience.

Batten School and Center for Politics host Margaret Brennan

By Abby Clukey | April 12, 2019

Brennan talked about her career as a journalist and her experiences prominently covering the White House and hosting a broadcast news program during the Trump administration.

Abby Clukey

PARTING SHOT: The moments that define me

Title IX found the student responsible. He still received his degree.

University expands living wage plan to include contracted employees

U.Va. announces scholarship for first-generation students with $100 million donation

University President Jim Ryan announces U.Va. has raised $2.75 billion of its $5 billion fundraising goal

Emails reveal admissions, development and administrative personnel discuss ‘high-priority’ applicants linked to donors

Reported robbery on Wertland Street

Reported robbery near Nau Hall

Virginia Athletics announces sale of alcohol, fireworks display at football games

Batten School and Center for Politics host Margaret Brennan

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