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I do not deny that advancements have been made, but it is also clear that so much more must be done on Grounds to change a history of institutional discrimination.

MOORE: Now is not the time for political complacency

By Jessica Moore | August 25, 2021

The past year has resulted in increased awareness of race-based discrimination and the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed other varieties of institutional discrimination.

Homophobia and the difficulties of the closet are also both addressed in this song.

MOORE: Stop simplifying the storyline of 'Montero'

By Jessica Moore | April 29, 2021

Montero (Call Me By Your Name) is a beautiful and complex song that reveals the difficulties about being a closeted gay person, addresses internalized homophobia and pleads for a more accepting narrative.

Planning a fully in-person semester this Fall is irresponsible

MOORE: U.Va. should offer hybrid class options this fall

By Jessica Moore | April 18, 2021

Those universities who have already released information attempting to commit to a specific plan are recklessly ignoring the many variables that have potential to evolve this summer.

Based on my experience, I am content with the University’s resources for quarantined students.

MOORE: U.Va. fulfilled their responsibilities during my time in quarantine

By Jessica Moore | March 7, 2021

Not long after I officially entered the quarantine, I was emailed by a member of the University’s Isolation and Quarantine Care Team who offered their personal support during my quarantine period.

Although students should use their rest days to spend time with friends, they have a responsibility to not behave recklessly.

MOORE: Respect the intentions of the spring break schedule change

By Jessica Moore | February 12, 2021

Students must avoid activities that would potentially spread COVID-19 and professors should organize their courses in a manner that genuinely allows students to have a break.

MOORE: Widen the scope of your coronavirus vaccine arguments

By Jessica Moore | January 28, 2021

In order to encourage increased acceptance of the vaccine, we must respond to the many nuanced concerns by respectfully sharing facts.

Biracial people in America occupy complex and dynamic roles that often result in struggles with their racial identity.

MOORE: To my fellow Black biracial students at U.Va.

By Jessica Moore | December 8, 2020

In addition to racism, biracial individuals experience emotional isolation from both racial groups — thus struggle to define their identity.

Traditionally, before the pandemic, RAs were provided “a furnished room rent-free during the appointed term” and a “Resident Staff Meal Plan."

MOORE: RAs should be better compensated in light of the COVID-19 pandemic

By Jessica Moore | November 11, 2020

RAs at the University are traditionally undercompensated, but the coronavirus pandemic has drastically increased the precarity of their circumstances.

I am concerned over the abrupt discrepancy between Black people in low-paying positions compared to high-paying positions.

MOORE: U.Va. has a concerning ratio of Black dining hall staff to Black professors

By Jessica Moore | November 9, 2020

The abundance of low-paying Black positions exists in concurrence with a lack of Black held professor positions.

Jessica Moore

MOORE: Now is not the time for political complacency

MOORE: Stop simplifying the storyline of 'Montero'

MOORE: U.Va. should offer hybrid class options this fall

MOORE: U.Va. fulfilled their responsibilities during my time in quarantine

MOORE: Respect the intentions of the spring break schedule change

MOORE: Widen the scope of your coronavirus vaccine arguments

MOORE: To my fellow Black biracial students at U.Va.

MOORE: RAs should be better compensated in light of the COVID-19 pandemic

MOORE: U.Va. has a concerning ratio of Black dining hall staff to Black professors

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