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OPINION: The Proud 12%, UVa’s First-Generation College Students

Alex Johnson

First-generation college students (FGCS) face an array of unique challenges upon enrollment that extend years past graduation. The formative years of a university career are already daunting, and each year, a new group of...

How We’re Taking a Stand at UVA

Kyra Min

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOxNOR9JUrw In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and all underserved communities, let’s let our voices be heard supporting inclusion and diversity in the UVA community. These students, faculty, and staff went through the immersive Walk in My Shoes Experience, specifically the shoes of a student...

In4min: Feb. 10 to Feb. 17

Jalen Russell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lORaVkHNxX0&feature=youtu.be

Prof Talk: “Liberals, You’re Not as Smart as You Think”

Vanessa Revilla

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dccf2GmLRQQ Gerard Alexander, the author of "Liberals, You're Not as Smart as You Think," spoke to WUVA about his disregard for cultural appropriation, and the problem with calling conservatives "racist."

The University of Virginia has a sexual assault and harassment problem

Landon Holben

Over the past few weeks, we have been reminded just how pervasive sexual assault and harassment is at UVA. As reported by WUVA on June 17th, survivors of sexual assault anonymously sent in their...

A Message From ICE To International students: Go To Class Or Leave America

Deanna See

Overnight, international and domestic students alike were left scrambling to make sense of the new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announcement: international students taking online-only classes this fall must leave America. As we adjust to...

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