OPINION: Is Freedom Ringing Loud Enough?
Amongst the events of UVa’s Bicentennial Commemoration was the reiterated announcement of a new monument coming to Grounds: the "Memorial to Enslaved Laborers."
The memorial will be comprised of a granite "Freedom Ring," a large...
Prof Talk: Why You Shouldn’t Have Meme-ified “This Is America”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLuwqR2uG8g
In this episode of "Prof Talk," Media Studies professor William Little tackles what's wrong with co-opting racial messages in music videos and films.
OPINION: The Aadhaar Card is India’s Next Big Thing
In the United States, your identity can be proven with a passport or a driver’s license -- most importantly, your social security number. This nine-digit code identifies you; you need it to be able...
OPINION: The Hall–Maybe Insensitive, Definitely Stupid
There's no doubt that the Hoos have become a bit too familiar with controversy over the past few years, and there is an overwhelming consensus among students and administration alike to avoid it. So...
Prof Talk: Is Facebook a Global Threat?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aQ4QCC1gIo
In today's Prof Talk, UVA Professor Siva Vaidhyanathan explains how Facebook has become a global threat to democracy. It's not just babies and dog pictures out there. Watch to find out why social media,...









