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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...

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."

OPINION: Snapchat Misses the Target

Abby Diaz

This summer, I’ve had the pleasure of working at an ad agency and part of this experience landed me at Snapchat headquarters in Venice, California last week during what seems to be a minimal...

OPINION: Is Freedom Ringing Loud Enough?

Adrienne Preston

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...

OPINION: Women at McIntire Excel, Then Shy Away

Kriti Gupta

The school year begins, and Charlottesville is flooded with UVa students. For many, the months of August, September, and October mark an exciting start to the new school year. For others, these months denote...

Prof Talk: Is Facebook a Global Threat?

Vanessa Revilla

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,...

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