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: “Liberals, You’re Not as Smart as You Think”
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."
Addressing Displacement in Charlottesville
Charlottesville is often considered and even advertised as a ‘college town,’ specifically one of the Ten Best College Towns in America. Its businesses, health services, and real estate revolve around catering to the undergraduate...
OPINION: The Proud 12%, UVa’s First-Generation College Students
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...
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...
