Paywalls widen the gap between what people are able to access based on their income.
The barriers that exist on Grounds make our University exclusive and designed for only certain students.
The University has a particularly engaged student body when it comes to political action, but unfortunately most of the engagement comes from the presidential elections.
When we criticize Thomas Jefferson, his eugenics, his use of enslaved laborers or his abuse of Sally Hemings and many others, we are contextualizing history, not erasing it.
Instead of the University shrugging their shoulders and offering CAPS for the hundredth time, it must make decisions that prioritize mental support for students, faculty and staff.
It is in the hands of University leaders who have the power to take influential administrative or legal action to allow the University to be welcoming for all.
It is our responsibility as University students, as Charlottesville community members and as Americans to take a stance against the threats of white supremacy and domestic terrorism.
The first year of college should be about exploration and adjusting to college, yet scores of students have to worry about planning for future applications, back-up plans and which prerequisite courses to commit to.
There is no problem with lawmakers expressing their religion privately, but expressing it in their official capacities through preferential laws and treatment is dangerous for our nation.
My experiences mentoring students this fall revealed a school system that struggled to support their most vulnerable students due to the inherent challenges in remote learning.
