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Kate Bellows was the Senior Associate News Editor for the 128th and 129th terms of The Cavalier Daily and a Senior News Writer from the 127th term through the 130th term.

PARTING SHOT: Keep your 'why' in your line of vision

By Kate Bellows | May 14, 2020

As I enter the journalism workforce during a perilous time for both humanity at large and the field in particular, I am reminded of how important it is to remember why I do journalism.

The member of the University community who tested positive for COVID-19 remains unidentified.

First Charlottesville resident, a U.Va. Women’s Center employee, tests positive for COVID-19

By Kate Bellows | March 16, 2020

A resident of Charlottesville and member of the University community has tested positive for COVID-19, the University announced Monday.

The initial mural had been painted by the secret SABLE Society Dec. 3 as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the difficulties faced by Black transgender women.

Pro-gun messages repeatedly written over “PROTECT BLACK TRANS WOMEN” painting on Beta Bridge

By Kate Bellows | December 16, 2019

The message was painted over a second time Sunday.

Messages including “DIVEST UVA,” “PEOPLE + PLANET over PROFIT,” “UVA PROFITS OFF DESTRUCTION OF OUR ENVIRONMENT,” “F—k UVA SAVE THE PLANET” and “DIVEST UVA from fossil fuel companies” were found graffitied in chalk across Central Grounds Dec. 7, following Board of Visitors meetings. (Kate Bellows, Patrick Roney // CD Photo)

Graffiti calling for U.Va. to divest from fossil fuel companies found chalked around Central Grounds

By Kate Bellows | December 7, 2019

The incidents come just after the Board of Visitors approved the University’s sustainability plan Friday.

The University offered admission to 749 students, or 35 percent of the 2,157 early decision applicants.

U.Va. admits 35 percent of applicants for the Class of 2024 in first early decision cycle since 2006

By Kate Bellows | December 6, 2019

The early decision policies requires the 749 accepted students to attend the University and rescind all other college applications.

The statue was tagged with spray paint on both sides of its base.

Lee statue vandalized with “this is racist,” “IMPEACH TRUMP”

By Kate Bellows | December 2, 2019

The graffiti was covered with tarps, and the City will begin removing the spray paint Monday.

The Committee met in front of about 60 attendees, who were openly invited as part of Honor's Popular Assembly weekend.

Honor Committee discusses amendments to investigative panel policies at open-invite meeting

By Kate Bellows | November 12, 2019

The Committee discussed amending its bylaws to allow both counsel in a case to make a motion to amend the disposition in front of a pre-hearing panel prior to the trial.

Members of UDems registered students to vote outside of Newcomb Tuesday.

Student groups, U.Va. institutions collaborate to register voters as registration deadline nears

By Kate Bellows | October 2, 2019

Student-run organizations and University programs have been promoting voter registration in anticipation of the Oct. 15 deadline.

The new Athletics Master Plan complex will provide facilities for more than 70 percent of Virginia’s sport programs.

Alums make $7 million gift towards Athletics Master Plan, new Student Health Center

By Kate Bellows | September 29, 2019

The gift will benefit construction of athletics facilities and the new Student Health Center on Brandon Ave.

Maurie McInnis, provost and executive vice president at the University of Texas at Austin and an editor of the book, reflected broadly on the history of slavery and the University and how universities today are reckoning with their past.

At launch event, President Ryan applauds publication of new book about U.Va.’s history of slavery

By Kate Bellows | September 23, 2019

The University of Virginia Press hosted a ceremony Thursday afternoon to commemorate its publication of “Educated in Tyranny: Slavery at Thomas Jefferson’s University” — a book about the history of slavery at the University and founder Thomas Jefferson’s involvement in bolstering pro-slavery, racist ideals.

Kate Bellows

PARTING SHOT: Keep your 'why' in your line of vision

First Charlottesville resident, a U.Va. Women’s Center employee, tests positive for COVID-19

Pro-gun messages repeatedly written over “PROTECT BLACK TRANS WOMEN” painting on Beta Bridge

Graffiti calling for U.Va. to divest from fossil fuel companies found chalked around Central Grounds

U.Va. admits 35 percent of applicants for the Class of 2024 in first early decision cycle since 2006

Lee statue vandalized with “this is racist,” “IMPEACH TRUMP”

Honor Committee discusses amendments to investigative panel policies at open-invite meeting

Student groups, U.Va. institutions collaborate to register voters as registration deadline nears

Alums make $7 million gift towards Athletics Master Plan, new Student Health Center

At launch event, President Ryan applauds publication of new book about U.Va.’s history of slavery

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