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Jacob, a fourth-year lawn student, enjoys leaving his door open during a sunny day to study in his room.

The silver lining of Lawn living around the gray cloud of a global pandemic

By Anna Heyse and Bella Coulter | May 7, 2021

Despite all the changes during the pandemic, the appeals of living on the Lawn stand firm in the minds of its residents and applicants.

For “Software Development Methods,” the class utilizes the virtual messaging platform Discord for students to ask questions and meet with their TAs in either office hours or in their cohorts.

TAs cultivate connection with students, persevere through disconnection of online classes

By Anna Heyse | March 11, 2021

For TAs, a large part of adapting is continually putting students first and continuing to foster student engagement.

The virtual tour in particular highlights four Charlottesville Confederate markers and monuments, some of which have been physically removed since the tour’s inception.

Marked by These Monuments tour continues to contextualize Charlottesville’s Confederate statues

By Elise Kim , Anna Heyse and Nayeon Kim | February 16, 2021

Created in 2018 and adapted virtually in 2019, the tour continues to educate the public and inform change on the City's evolving historic landscape.

Founded by University alumnus John Crafaik Jr. in 1976, the sandwich shop has long been beloved by students, Charlottesville residents and visitors alike for its New York-style sandwiches and welcoming environment.

Littlejohn’s — a Charlottesville Corner staple in crisis

By Charlie Teague and Anna Heyse | September 3, 2020

Often described as a staple of the University’s Corner, Littlejohn’s Delicatessen on University Avenue has a base of dedicated, long-time patrons who are rallying behind the efforts to keep it alive.

Receiving coffee courtesy Coffee for Healthcare Heroes can change the dynamic of the day, giving frontline healthcare workers a little energy and excitement.

University alumna gives back to NYC healthcare workers with Coffee for Healthcare Heroes

By Anna Heyse | May 20, 2020

Partnerships with Newell brands, WeWork and local cafes have helped the initiative deliver 6,000 cups of coffee and 2,000 coffeemakers to over 30 hospitals.

The GoFundMe closed for donations Monday after the University announced the creation of a $2 million emergency assistance fund for furloughed contracted workers.

U.Va. professor raises $34,768 to support laid-off contract workers

By Anna Heyse | April 8, 2020

Vaidhyanathan started the fund after responding to a Twitter post from first-year College student Zyahna Bryant, in which she pledged to give part of her housing and dining refund from the University to support contracted workers.

Ann Mazur running during mile 26 of the Olympic Trials.

Ann Mazur: Doctoral student, fitness instructor, entrepreneur and Olympic Trials qualifier

By Anna Heyse and Maryann Xue | April 6, 2020

Mazur qualified for the Olympic Marathon Trials Dec. 8 — a feat that seems almost improbable considering all her commitments.

As a part of their second goal, PPGA aims to have wellness vending machines placed in various semi-private places around Grounds, which would allow students to access contraceptives while Student Health is closed on the weekends.

Planned Parenthood Generation Action petitions Student Health for reproductive healthcare needs

By Anna Heyse | March 12, 2020

The petition aims to lobby Student Health to provide emergency contraceptive access during weekends and a regular supply of both hormonal and non-hormonal intrauterine devices.

Brown-Long opened her talk with a personal recount of her religious childhood and family life in Tennessee.

Cyntoia Brown-Long discusses her upbringing, time in prison and religious faith

By Anna Heyse | February 9, 2020

While in prison, Brown-Long’s case gained attention through the news and social media, shedding light on the injustices she and others similar to her experienced.

Presented as a giant colorful shoe, the experience allowed participants to step into the life of an unidentified second year University student who identifies as black, female, and queer.

'The Walk in My Shoes Experience' comes to U.Va.

By Anna Heyse | January 25, 2020

As part of the Community MLK celebration, the Walk in My Shoes Experience presented the chance for students, faculty, and administration to participate in an immersive experience aimed at helping the community “take a stand."

Anna Heyse

The silver lining of Lawn living around the gray cloud of a global pandemic

TAs cultivate connection with students, persevere through disconnection of online classes

Marked by These Monuments tour continues to contextualize Charlottesville’s Confederate statues

Littlejohn’s — a Charlottesville Corner staple in crisis

University alumna gives back to NYC healthcare workers with Coffee for Healthcare Heroes

U.Va. professor raises $34,768 to support laid-off contract workers

Ann Mazur: Doctoral student, fitness instructor, entrepreneur and Olympic Trials qualifier

Planned Parenthood Generation Action petitions Student Health for reproductive healthcare needs

Cyntoia Brown-Long discusses her upbringing, time in prison and religious faith

'The Walk in My Shoes Experience' comes to U.Va.

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