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Ali Sullivan was a news editor during the 131st term and a senior associate editor during the 130th term

PARTING SHOT: A love letter to student journalism

By Ali Sullivan | May 22, 2021

I am forever thankful that this student paper and the people within it reignited my love for journalism.

A man abducted at gunpoint a woman walking on the 700 block of Madison Avenue at approximately 10:15 p.m. Thursday, near several apartment complexes popular among University students.

Charlottesville police investigating abduction, rape at gunpoint on Madison Avenue

By Ali Sullivan | December 18, 2020

A woman walking on the 700 block of Madison Avenue — near several apartment complexes popular among University students — was abducted at gunpoint at approximately 10:15 p.m. Thursday, according to a CPD release. The assailant then took the victim behind a nearby apartment complex and raped her at gunpoint.

The Cavalier Daily staff elected its incoming managing and junior boards for the 132nd term Saturday.

The Cavalier Daily elects editors for the 132nd term

By Ali Sullivan | December 16, 2020

Jenn Brice is succeeding Nik Popli, the current Editor-in-Chief of The Cavalier Daily's 131st term.

Ahead of the spring semester, Groves said that he is “very concerned” that students may stop complying with the University’s health and safety regulations in the spring due to a combination of fatigue and traveling home for winter break to places where students may not be required to follow the same rules as in Charlottesville.

Dean Groves cites largely positive impression of student compliance with public health guidelines this semester, despite ‘recent slippage’

By Ali Sullivan and Eva Surovell | November 23, 2020

Generally, Groves said that he thinks students have observed the University’s health and safety guidelines — including mask-wearing, limiting travel and adhering to gathering restrictions — this semester.

Although there have been 1,056 total student cases, no University students have been hospitalized for COVID-19.

U.Va. leadership considers fall semester a success, looks ahead to spring

By Nik Popli , Ali Sullivan , Jenn Brice and Eva Surovell | November 19, 2020

Although there have been 1,056 total student cases, no University students have been hospitalized for COVID-19. Prevalence testing, symptomatic testing and wastewater testing will continue throughout the spring semester.

While cases across the state tick up, the Thomas Jefferson Health District has seen a decline in cases with a seven-day positivity rate of 2.1 percent

Northam limits gatherings to 25, bans on-site alcohol sales after 10:00 p.m.

By Ali Sullivan | November 13, 2020

The executive order, which goes into effect Sunday, expands the current mask mandate, prohibits on-site alcohol sales after 10:00 p.m., strengthens enforcement within essential retail businesses and limits gatherings to 25 people — down from the current maximum of 250

Dr. Cameron Webb's campaign conceded late Tuesday night after it became apparent that the number of outstanding ballots were unable to make up the difference between Webb and Republican candidate Bob Good.

A pivotal election: Charlottesville and Albemarle voters cast ballots on Election Day

By Ali Sullivan and Eva Surovell | November 4, 2020

Dr. Cameron Webb conceded the race to Republican candidate Bob Good early Wednesday morning. The Webb campaign conceded when the number of outstanding ballots was unable to make up the difference between Webb and Republican candidate Bob Good.

Classes were initially scheduled to begin Jan. 20 and conclude May 4.

U.Va. to begin spring semester Feb. 1, replace Spring Break with shorter breaks throughout semester

By Ali Sullivan | October 22, 2020

The instructional format of the Spring semester will “largely mirror” the current semester, the University stated in its weekly Return to Grounds update. All courses — with the exception of a few labs and practicums — will include an online component.

The daily average of new cases of COVID-19 was last below 20 from the week of Aug. 30 to Sept. 5, when an average of 15 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded per day in the University community

Daily average number of new COVID-19 cases among U.Va. community dips to 14

By Ali Sullivan | October 9, 2020

The decreasing daily average comes on the heels of the University’s Sept. 23 implementation of strict COVID-19 guidelines which mandate mask-wearing, restrict travel to and from Charlottesville and prohibit gatherings larger than five.

While non-athlete students report being forced to exaggerate symptoms or exposure in order to receive a test from Student Health and Wellness, some student athletes are tested three times weekly in accordance with ACC Medical Advisory Group requirements.

Some athletes receive COVID-19 tests three times per week as other students report challenges receiving tests

By Ali Sullivan and Eva Surovell | October 4, 2020

Last week, 1,168 COVID-19 tests were performed on student-athletes between Sept. 21 and Sept. 27, comprising 26 percent of the 4,488 tests performed in the Thomas Jefferson Health District in the same time period.

Ali Sullivan

PARTING SHOT: A love letter to student journalism

Charlottesville police investigating abduction, rape at gunpoint on Madison Avenue

The Cavalier Daily elects editors for the 132nd term

Dean Groves cites largely positive impression of student compliance with public health guidelines this semester, despite ‘recent slippage’

U.Va. leadership considers fall semester a success, looks ahead to spring

Northam limits gatherings to 25, bans on-site alcohol sales after 10:00 p.m.

A pivotal election: Charlottesville and Albemarle voters cast ballots on Election Day

U.Va. to begin spring semester Feb. 1, replace Spring Break with shorter breaks throughout semester

Daily average number of new COVID-19 cases among U.Va. community dips to 14

Some athletes receive COVID-19 tests three times per week as other students report challenges receiving tests

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