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Alumni Association President & CEO Steps Down

Bridget Curley

UPDATE: Fall semester will start online, in-person classes to resume Sep. 8

Police Investigate Shots Fired on the UVa Corner

Suitcase to Briefcase: How Charlottesville’s Homeless are Learning to Start Their Own Businesses

DACA: What Is It and Who Will Bear the Brunt of the Repeal?

Avery Gagne

In the past month, the Oval Office has announced plans to scrap DACA, spurring protests across the country. Since the President’s announcement, there has been little progress in Congress and parties are divided on...

Class of 2020 Final Exercises Postponed to May 2021

Jakob Cansler

On Wednesday, President Ryan emailed the Class of 2020 to inform them that Final Exercises would be postponed to May 2021, after stating previously that Exercises would either take place this coming October or...

A Pivotal Primary: John McGuire vs. Bob Good

Conwell Morris

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKeFIYcqJYQ According to internal polls, John McGuire leads incumbent Bob Good by 14 points. Despite having a hardline, conservative voting record, Bob Good's indecision to support former President Donald Trump may prove costly. The conclusion...

NOW: Hate Crimes and Story Telling

Graham Barbour

Today on NOW we look into the legal ramifications of the death of Heather Heyer and James Ryan asks for stories... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBD9-ChZhbY Produced by: Astrid Escobar, Graham Barbour

UVA Restricts All Social Gatherings

Lauryn Nilson

After observing a record-breaking 121 new cases on Monday, UVA President Jim Ryan announced via email that all-in person gatherings will be banned starting February 16 at 7:00 pm, with the possibility of adjustment...

Virginia Set To Abolish Death Penalty

Max Patten

Wednesday afternoon, Governor Ralph Northam will sign legislation ending the death penalty in Virginia, a state with a prolific and extensive history of conducting executions. Gov. Northam is scheduled to sign the landmark bill...

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