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UNITING UNDER UNCERTAINTY

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CONCERNS OVER DEVOS NOMINATION PAGE 3

STUDYING DISNEY IN DEPTH PAGE 8

VILLANOVA BESTS MEN’S BASKETBALL PAGE 9

LEAD EDITORIAL: WITHHOLD IMMIGRATION STATUSES PAGE 12

‘ALT-FACTS’ ARE NOT FACTS PAGE 14

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Hundreds protest Trump immigration ban DREAMers on Grounds, MRC organize rally against recent executive order ANNA HIGGINS AND HAILEY ROSS | NEWS EDITORS “It’s time that we spoke up for them and spoke with them,” thirdyear College student Attiya Latif, chair of the Minority Rights Coalition, said of undocumented students and immigrants as she addressed hundreds of protesters gathered on the Lawn.

The group, composed of University students, faculty and Charlottesville community members, rallied in front of the Rotunda before marching through Grounds to their final destination of Peabody Hall while chanting in protest of President Donald Trump’s anti-immigration order signed Friday.

The Trump administration has said the order is meant to reduce threats of terror, but critics of the executive order say it is more of a ban on Islam than a way to reduce terrorism.

Judges in four other states, including Virginia, have since made similar rulings.

The rally heard from several speakers, one of which was Javad Jarrahi, a fourth-year College student

his side. He came dressed in a grey sweatsuit, which he said was intentional.

“The suits and the people who think they make the decisions aren’t going to be the ones who save us,” Bellamy said. “I’m not talking to you today as the vice mayor of Charlottesville, but as a black man who is your brother.”

Bellamy encouraged the crowd to demand change by becoming more politically active.

“It’s time for us to stand up,” Bellamy said. “When we talk about the pressure, when we talk about what we’re going to do, it goes to the city council meetings, it goes to our state legislators whether that’s Delegate [David] Toscano, whether that’s Congressman Tom Garrett, whether that’s Senator [Mark] Warner, and even up to that butthole that we call President Donald Trump.”

The organizers had planned to have refugees in Charlottesville speak today, but ultimately decided not to.

Following the speeches, the crowd began chanting slogans such as “say it loud, say it clear, immigrants

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One protester holding a sign proclaiming the whole world is watching.

and president of the Iranian Student Association.

“First off, I’m not afraid,” Jarrahi said before the crowd of protesters.

“This is for the love of my life, who broke down in tears because she cannot visit her mother anymore.”

Jarrahi later told The Cavalier Daily in an interview he wasn’t worried about his name being used in an article because he is a citizen, but his friend, a first-year Graduate student in the College asked her name not be used because she is not a citizen.

When she was asked why she went to the protest today, she said, “I am from Iran. I want to stand for my country.”

Charlottesville Vice Mayor Wes Bellamy also attended the rally and spoke with his two daughters by

are welcome here,” and, “no hate, no fear, refugees are welcome here,” while moving down the Lawn.

Latif said the event was quickly organized overnight after a professor at the Mid-Atlantic People of Color Conference held in Washington D.C. urged the audience to act on issues now. Latif also credited the event’s creation to University students and Charlottesville community members looking for an event in opposition to the executive order.

“We reached out to the local police department, administrators and Wes Bellamy so we just got a lot of local support,” Latif said. “I think the issue was so salient that everyone wanted to come and show support.”

Third-year Commerce student

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Hundreds of people gathered in front of the Rotunda to protest President Donald’s Trump anti-immigration order signed Friday.

Evelyn Wang, chief publicity officer of the MRC, said the march was important to host in order to show solidarity with students affected by the executive order in light of the political climate surrounding immigration.

“We need to demonstrate that we need to protect our students, we’re going to keep pushing administration to do more,” Wang said. “We are going to make sure that students at U.Va. feel safe here and know that they are supported and protected and that we are going to fight for their rights.”

What the University has done so far University President Teresa Sullivan sent an email to the community Sunday addressing concerns of how the order could affect students.

The email said University leaders have met with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students Jan. 27 to both welcome them back for the semester and offer support.

DACA, a 2012 executive order signed by former President Barack Obama, allows deferment for removal and the ability to obtain work permits for undocumented immigrants who arrived to the United States as children. Trump has previously stated he would reverse DACA and deport undocumented immigrants.

Trump is yet to rescind DACA, however, and told ABC News Jan. 25 that a policy is expected to be announced within four weeks.

She said the University also communicated with students affected by the executive order, providing advice to not travel abroad until the specifics on the order’s implementation are clarified.

“We are consulting with University leaders and others with expertise related to these issues, and we are seeking advice from the immi-

gration attorneys appointed by the Commonwealth of Virginia,” Sullivan said. “Our University continues to enunciate values that support the bedrock principles of individual freedom, including freedom of expression and freedom of religion.”

Latif said the precedent set by the University of Michigan’s recent announcement to not release students’ immigration statuses — “except when required by law” — should guide how the University chooses to protect its own students.

“We want to see further protection and commitment to the protection of undocumented students at this University, of immigrant students and international students at this University, and of Muslim students at this University,” Latif said.

“So having that precedent being set

is a step in the right direction, and we’re hoping the University will also follow suit, will also take measures to protect its students.”

“How the order will be interpreted and how it will be implemented, those are key questions for people in our office,” Doane said.

Doane said although the ISO cannot say if the University can legally protect students’ immigration statuses, all students’ information is in some way protected.

“There are substantial protections of any student in regard to the release of information, regardless of citizenship,” Doane said.

As of press time, Doane said he did not know of any University students currently abroad who cannot re-enter the United States.

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“Human beings are not illegal,” one of the signs at the rally read.

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Trump’s secretary of education pick offers unclear Title IX position U.Va. community weighs in on DeVos confirmation CAITY SEED | SENIOR WRITER Secretary of Education nominee Betsy DeVos has revealed little about her policies regarding higher education during her confirmation hearings, and several University members have weighed on the potential implications of her nomination.

DeVos is a Republican bussinesswoman and education activist known for her support of charter and voucher schools. However, she has also been criticized for her lack of experience in the field of education.

President Donald Trump nominated DeVos for the Department of Education role following the general election in late November. In a confirmation hearing Jan. 17, DeVos appeared before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions to answer questions regarding her stance on federal roles in education.

Sen. Tim Kaine, who questioned DeVos during the confirmation hearing, issued a press release Jan. 25 opposing her nomination. Sen. Mark Warner has not yet publicly stated whether he supports or opposes DeVos for the position of secretary of education.

DeVos refused to positively commit to upholding a Title IX directive which was established under the Obama administration in 2011. It prohibits sexual discrimination on college campuses while establishing school procedures for claims of sexual assault or harassment.

In the past, DeVos has made donations to the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, which frequently defends college students accused of sexual assault through Ti-

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Secretary of Education nominee Betsy DeVos.

tle IX on the grounds of due process violations.

When prompted at the confirmation hearing if she would uphold the Title IX directive, DeVos said it was premature for her to do so.

“I look forward to understanding the past actions and the current administration better, and to ensuring that the intent of the law is actually carried out in a way that recognizes both the victim, the rights of the victim, as well as those who are accused,” DeVos said.

Curry School of Education Dean Robert Pianta said Title IX is a complicated directive which has come under close scrutiny in the past five years and been criticized as unclear and overreaching in certain circles.

“Colleges had a hard time interpreting what the Title IX guidelines were and it took some time to settle these things out,” Pianta said. “I think generally that if you look at the arc of what has happened around Title IX — I think that has been a positive move for colleges and universities, but it’s a very gray area.”

Pianta said he believes some of DeVos’ suggested reforms are promising, although he said he finds her lack of knowledge about college and university policy concerning.

“On the higher education side it seems like [DeVos] knows very very little about the role of the federal government and this is kind of troubling,” Pianta said.

Regardless, DeVos’ stance on ed-

ucation policy tends to favor states’ control of funding and decision making, Pianta said. He said he anticipates DeVos will either change or retract parts of the Title IX directive.

“We haven’t really nailed this down yet and I would expect [DeVos] is going to push back on that considerably,” Pianta said.

Second-year College student Adam Kimelman, vice chair of campaigns for the College Republicans, said he personally supports DeVos’s nomination, especially due to her support of school choice. College Republicans as an organization does not typically endorse cabinet nominees.

Kimelman said that although DeVos hasn’t yet made clear her policies on higher education, he believes she will show the same commitment to school success and accountability as she has with K-12 policy.

“Higher education hasn’t been as hot a topic for her,” Kimelman said.

“I think she will still bring the same dedication to allowing every student to reach their full potential in higher education though.”

Kimelman said he hopes DeVos will support existing Title IX policies for colleges and universities, which prohibit sexual discrimination and encourage gender equality.

Third-year College student Hannah Mezzacappa, policy chair for the university organization One Less, said she believes Title IX is an invaluable resource for survivors of sexual violence at colleges and universities.

“Adjudicating sexual assault cases — especially on college campuses — can be incredibly complicated, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t hap-

pen,” Mezzacappa said. “In a sexual assault case, often times there can be conflicted stories and a university has to deal with those complexities. Title IX is a way to ensure that in those kinds of cases the survivor is being protected.”

Though some changes might be warranted, Title IX exists to support sexual assault survivors and it should be continued, Mezzacappa added.

University Democrats President Brett Curtis said the organization is vehemently against the nomination of DeVos. “U.Va. is one of many institutions that has had too many experiences with these horrific concerns, so an individual with such insufficient credentials on sexual assault and discrimination is troubling at best for our students,” Curtis said in an email to The Cavalier Daily.

Curtis said he believes DeVos is unqualified for managing several higher education concerns, including loan granting and college affordability. DeVos threatens students’ access to a high-quality education, he added.

Supporters of DeVos, however, maintain she is dedicated to all students, regardless of background.

“Betsy DeVos is committed to ensuring that all students have a safe environment to learn, grow and thrive. She has a proven track record of being committed to strong public schools,” Devos aide Greg McNeilly said in an email statement.

The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions will vote on DeVos’s confirmation Jan. 31.

Two pedestrians hit by car in under 24 hours near U.Va. Both victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries HAILEY ROSS | NEWS EDITOR

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fewer than 24 hours, two pedestrians were hit while using crosswalks in the University area.

The first incident happened Jan. 26 at approximately 5:50 p.m. and involved a silver SUV striking a woman crossing the street in front of the Chemistry building.

“University Police responded to the 400 block of McCormick Road for a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle in the roadway,” Ben Rexrode, crime prevention coordinator for the University police, said in an email statement.

“The pedestrian was treated and released at the U.Va. Medical Center.”

Deairra Thompson, a thirdyear Curry student and eyewitness to the accident said she heard the crash before she saw it.

“I heard a loud crash, and I thought someone had hit the UPS truck that was across the street in front of old dorms, but instead when I looked up I saw that there was a girl rolling off of the silver SUV,” Thompson said. “She hit the ground and next thing I knew she was crying out in pain and everybody was running over there to her.”

The man driving the SUV slammed on the brakes and immediately got out of the car, Thompson said. She also said she assumed

the girl was a student because she was wearing a backpack and coming from the direction of old dorms.

The incident on McCormick is currently under investigation, Rexrode said.

The second incident happened Jan. 27 at the intersection of Jefferson Park Avenue and Lee Street around 12:30 p.m. The accident was handled by Charlottesville Police.

The pedestrian was being kept at the University Medical Center for observation, but he only sustained minor injuries.

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The scene after a silver SUV struck a woman using the crosswalk near old dorms.

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Fenwick to cast vote to remove Robert E. Lee statue City Council member previously abstained, now changes mind ANKITA SATPATHY | ASSOCIATE EDITOR Charlottesville City Councilman Bob Fenwick (D) has pledged to vote to remove the Robert E. Lee statue from Lee Park at the next Council meeting Feb. 6.

Fenwick had originally abstained from voting at the Jan. 17 meeting, and his decision to vote now will break the Council’s early tie.

In his remarks during the meeting Jan. 17, Fenwick acknowledged both the merits of Lee’s life and that he stood for slavery.

“He was a highly educated man, a top graduate and eventual superintendent of West Point,” Fenwick said at the meeting. “To say that Robert E. Lee didn’t believe his efforts as commanding

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Councilman Bob Fenwick (left) and Robert E. Lee statue (right).

general of the army of the Confederate states had as their primary aim the preservation of a way of life in which enslaved humans were the primary economic driver is in itself delusional.”

Though Fenwick did not take a clear stance on the issue, he said he wanted to carefully consider the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Race, Memorials and Public Spaces and take into account the expenses associated with moving the statue.

“I was very concerned a vote to remove that night would take the energy out of a better city budget for citizens and neighborhoods which would mean community centers, the Jefferson School Heritage Center, diversion and mentoring programs [and] funding for 501c3 social programs like Legal Aid, Ready Kids, etc.,” Fenwick said in an email to The Cavalier Daily. “To avoid a vote the consequences of which I was uncertain about I voted to abstain.”

Since then, the Council has had a working session on the budget, which Fenwick said recognizes the city’s responsibility towards African-American heritage issues and other unrelated

issues for the first time.

Though Fenwick is going to vote for the statue’s removal, he stressed the statue — which he said he views as a symbol of racism — will be relocated and preserved.

His decision was met with controversy from individuals and advocacy groups on both sides of the issue. While Showing up For Racial Justice applauded his efforts, organizations such as the Virginia Flaggers, which argues for the preservation of Confederate symbols, condemned the impending action.

The effort to remove the statue comes in a wave of similar efforts across the country to erase symbols which some believe stand for hate and racism. At the University itself, a Medical School building was recently renamed from Jordan Hall to Pinn Hall because it was formerly named after a eugenicist.

While Student Council has followed the issue closely and supports individual students who believe the statue should be removed, they did not take an organizational stance on the issue.

Maeve Curtin, a third-year College student and Student Council’s City Council Liaison,

said she personally followed the work of the Blue Ribbon Commission and was impressed by the thoughtfulness and respectful discourse. “[The Executive Board and I] have come to the conclusion that while we as students must be stewards of the place we inhabit and engage with Charlottesville and Albemarle, we are still very transient and as such it is not appropriate for Student Council to take a stance on an issue that is so historically embedded and will affect citizens of Charlottesville for all perpetuity,” Curtin said in an email statement.

However, Curtin said StudCo is encouraging of student involvement when examining the history of the University.

Both Curtin and Fenwick said the line between erasing hate and erasing history must be determined on a case-by-case basis.

“Each community should decide how this issue should play out for their citizens,” Fenwick said. “It is interesting to note that where this discussion is being held there has been no book burnings, no melting down of statues, no destruction of history or art.”

Renovations to address high temperatures in Old Cabell U.Va. to insulate hot water pipes ALEXIS GRAVELY | SENIOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR Renovations to the old Language Lab in Old Cabell Hall led to high temperatures on the building’s lower floor, creating an uncomfortable learning environment for students.

The University is now working to address the issue.

“Because they chose not to insulate the pipes, the rooms are insanely hot,” Doktor said. “To combat the heat, they have air conditioners on at all times.”

The problem should be remedied in the coming week by insulating pipes which are located between the Language Lab and the classroom B012, which Doktor teaches in, project manager Brian Pinkston said in an email statement.

The former Language Lab is being renovated to create a “commons-type” space, Pinkston said.

As a part of the project, the pipes that carry hot water to the radiators throughout the space had to reconfigured.

“We did the bulk of that work during break, but are still working on insulating those lines,” Pinkston said. “I believe, though still need to confirm, that the insulation will be complete this coming week.”

Pinkston likened the heat to the same type that is emitted from an old style radiator.

“Those pipes are in the interstitial space above the renovated lab and below the room that was getting warm,” Pinkston said. “The heat coming off these lines is about the same as that from old style radiator.”

Doktor said the entire lower floor of Old Cabell Hall is “sweltering” in the mornings and initially reached out with the hopes of pressuring the University to be more responsible about its energy consumption.

“Students aren’t usually bold during the first week of class, but I’ve had students complain about the heat and ask to open the windows,” Doktor said.

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Renovations are scheduled to be made in Old Cabell Hall to remedy an uncomfortable heating situation in classrooms.

Not only are the windows always open, but the air conditioning unit in the classroom is consistently running, Doktor said. Additionally,

she said more air conditioning units are scheduled to be brought into the classroom this week.

Pinkston said that although the

space is certainly warm and “apparently uncomfortable,” the heat currently emanating from the pipes does not pose a safety risk.

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Ragged Mountain Running celebrates 35th anniversary Store is currently oldest running shop in Virginia ISABEL BANTA | STAFF WRITER Ragged Mountain Running Shop, a well-known family-owned business on the Corner that sells gear for runners, celebrated its 35th anniversary last Friday. Opened in January 1982, Ragged Mountain is the oldest running store in Virginia.

Owner Mark Lorenzoni values his store’s proximity to the University, as the location brings in both University students and faculty, as well as other members of the Charlottesville community.

“We love being neighbors with the University,” Lorenzoni said. “I love driving by the Rotunda every single day. I get to go by this place that is world famous, and my wife and I get to work across from it.”

Ragged Mountain currently employs 30 University students — something Lorenzoni said he never thought would happen when the store first opened.

“When we opened the business, business was much slower, but now we have 30 U.Va. students working for us, and we love that relationship,” Lorenzoni said.

It’s also not uncommon for siblings and friends of University students to work and shop at the store, Lorenzoni said.

“By first or second year, [most at U.Va.] have either shopped in here, or [know] a friend who has, or a friend who works here,” Lorenzoni said. “We have many legacies or siblings who come after their older brother or sister.” Rachel Rose, a Ragged Mountain employee, said in an email to The Cavalier Daily that she believed a commitment to the sport of running and the community is part of the reason why the store is so cherished throughout Charlottesville.

“Ragged Mountain's longevity is such a testament to the Lorenzonis’ passion and dedication to our community and to the sport of running,” Rose said.

“Despite the physical growth of the shop, which began in a small, second-story space on Elliewood, they've preserved the ‘clubhouse’ feel that they set out to create 35 years ago.”

Ragged Mountain values giving back to the community and fundraises by having races such as the Women’s Four Miler,

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Ragged Mountain Running Shop celebrates 35th anniversary.

which raised over $300,000 for the University Cancer Center, Lorenzoni said.

“We never stopped treating

everyone as good as we can and treat our employees and customers really good, so they want to come back and so they feel

that they are investing in a community when they shop here,” Lorenzoni said.

U.Va. receives record number of early action applications Admissions accepts 29 percent of applicants MARK FELICE | ASSOCIATE EDITOR University admissions received a record number of 20,446 early action applications for the Class of 2021 — a 24 percent increase from last year’s early applicant pool.

About 29 percent of those who applied to early action this year were accepted, roughly the same as last year, which had a 31 percent early acceptance rate.

Nearly 27 percent, or 5,458, of Class of 2021 applicants were deferred. These numbers are subject to change due to withdrawals.

Those deferred will be considered again and could potentially be offered acceptance when the University announces its regular admissions decisions in March.

Of the 20,446 that applied, only 5,278 were Virginians, with the rest of applicants coming from out-ofstate students. In-state applicants had a 47 percent acceptance rate, compared to a much lower acceptance rate of 22 percent for out-ofstate applicants.

Compared to early actions decisions last year, 50 percent of in-

state applicants received offers of early admission, while only 24 percent of out-of-state applicants were offered spots in the Class of 2020.

The College of Arts and Sciences held an acceptance rate of 29 percent. The Architecture, Curry, Engineering and Nursing schools had acceptance rates of 41 percent, 24 percent, 31 percent and 15 percent, respectively.

Early action applicants came from over 65 different countries across the world, with nearly 95 percent of accepted applicants being ranked in the top 10 percent of their class.

According to Assoc. Dean Jeannine Lalonde’s “Notes from Peabody” admissions blog, admitted early action applicants will learn if they were also accepted into the Echols, Rodman and College Science Scholars programs “in the coming days.”

Class of 2021 Early Action Acceptance Rate Rejected Deferred

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An egg-cellent Lawn date

ERIC DOTTERER | LOVE GURU Shota and Emilie met on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. and went to Lemongrass.

SHOTA: I signed up for Love Connection because the former executive editor of The Cavalier Daily encouraged me to … It sounded like a cool experience and it’s the time in my U.Va. career where I’m looking for exciting things to do.

EMILIE: I’ve always enjoyed reading Love Connections in the past and joked about doing it before. In a moment of spontaneity, I did the application.

SHOTA: I haven’t been on a blind date before so I had zero expectations. I do have the confidence to connect with most people, so I wasn’t too concerned either.

EMILIE: When I found out I was chosen, I kept it to myself and didn’t tell anyone because I think it would be better for it to come out in the paper so my friends would be surprised. I have never been on a blind date before, so my expectations came from having read Love Connections.

SHOTA: I located the meeting spot and saw two benches — one with a guy and one with a girl. I talked to the girl and asked if she was here for Cavalier Daily and she was. She seemed really nice and was definitely really pretty.

EMILIE: I got there a bit early … Every person walking by led to me trying to figure out if they were my date or not. One guy sat on the bench, and I thought it was him but he started falling asleep. Shota came right on time, and I think the first thing he said was, “Hi I’m Shota, and I’m wearing mismatched shoes and carrying a sock because I’m playing assassin with the UGuides.” I definitely appreciate people who are quirky and doing things out of the ordinary.

SHOTA: We decided to eat at Lemongrass because she lives on JPA and doesn’t eat on the Corner a lot, so I suggested we eat somewhere she hasn’t been before. Before we went to Lemongrass, we hung out in my Lawn room for a while.

EMILIE: We decided to hang out on the Lawn because the weather was really nice. I had never been in a Lawn room before so I was asking about the firewood and stuff. He suggested that we make a fire, so we chopped wood and built a fire in his lawn room. He talked about how he sometimes cooks things over the fire, so we ended up frying eggs and enjoying some world class fried eggs. We decided to go eat at Lemongrass, and he asked if I had any dietary restrictions, which is very considerate because I do.

SHOTA: I thought the conversation was pretty balanced and not awk-

EMILIE COURTESY EMILIE

YEAR: Fourth MAJOR: Biomedical Engineering UVA INVOLVEMENT: Club Tennis, Ceramics Club, University Guides, FourthYear Trustees HOMETOWN: Osaka, Japan IDEAL DATE PERSONALITY: Someone who listens as well as they speak, who can explain things without simplifying. Someone who has mastered the Taoist art of how to be active without frenzy and how to get things done without pushing. These are deep virtues.

IDEAL DATE ACTIVITY: I would love to wake up early on a crisp Saturday morning and head downtown to the Farmer’s Market — while of course nursing a slight hangover. There, I’d look at the locally crafted pottery and subtly share that I also make pottery. We’d grab some seasonal breakfast and walk around.

DEALBREAKERS?: Talks non-stop or never talks. Not fashion-inclusive.

DESCRIBE A TYPICAL WEEKEND: Playing tennis, sleeping 10 hours a day, wasting a lot of time on social media.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD CATCH?: I have a variety of talents WHAT MAKES YOU A LESS-THAN-PERFECT CATCH?: My room is perpetually messy.

WHAT IS YOUR SPIRIT ANIMAL?: Rabbit WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PICK-UP LINE?: Are you a piece of trash? Because I really want to take you out. ward. Her gap year was super cool, and there were aspects of her life that were really intriguing. She’s a Christian from Boston, lives on JPA with like seven of her friends and enjoys running, baking and cooking. I really enjoyed learning about her and her perspectives. Life is all about meeting people who are different.

EMILIE: When I first meet people, I can be quieter than I am in reality. By the time we got to dinner it felt very natural. We talked about travelling and how we both have studied some different languages. I study GDS, and he’s BME. So, it was cool comparing

majors and hobbies.

SHOTA: There was very little flirting — more of a friend vibe. Perhaps, the greatest single philosophical consensus of our generation is that we don’t really know when a hangout is a date or not. I can definitely see myself hanging out with her again. She was really nice and interesting and had a lot of subjects she was passionate about. Sometimes at U.Va., there is a stultifying saneness that rewards conformity, but she was a special type of person who I had never really hung out with before. I’m really glad I met her.

YEAR: Third MAJOR: Global Development Studies UVA INVOLVEMENT: Aletheia Christian Fellowship, intramural sports, work at Curry School, VISAS language program, volunteer at the Haven HOMETOWN: Waltham, Mass.

IDEAL DATE PERSONALITY: Appreciates bad (good) puns, adventurous, go with the flow IDEAL DATE ACTIVITY: A baseball game is my ultimate ideal date because there’s no pressure to talk the whole time, but you can also talk and not miss much in the game. I mostly just really really like baseball though. However, if baseball is not possible then I always like wandering and exploring new places with people, maybe ducking into a coffee shop to chat too.

DEALBREAKERS?: Does not appreciate bad (good) puns, does not like sriracha sauce DESCRIBE A TYPICAL WEEKEND: Saturday: Wake up at 6 to go serve breakfast at the Haven, wander around the Farmer’s Market for a bit afterward, jog back to my house, clean the house a bit, do some homework, hang out with friends. Sunday: go to church, make delicious lunch, nap, watch the Patriots.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD CATCH?: I am a master of bad (good) puns, I’m always down to try new things and go new places, I’m super chill and low-maintenance, and I have a diverse array of interests so I find it easy to connect with a range of people types.

WHAT MAKES YOU A LESS-THAN-PERFECT CATCH?: Sometimes people don’t appreciate my puns WHAT IS YOUR SPIRIT ANIMAL?: A crab. Oh my goodness I love crabs.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PICK-UP LINE?: “Hey girl, I love how confident and capable you are and while I do find you attractive, I acknowledge that physical attributes do not define who you are. I know you totally don’t need my affirmation to validate you, but I was hoping maybe we could hang out and have an intellectually stimulating conversation over coffee sometime?”

SHOTA COURTESY SHOTA

EMILIE: He pretty directly asked about my relationship history, which I thought was a bold move, but I respected that and thought it was straight to the point. He gave me some really good advice, which was unexpected. I am not one to flirt, so I don’t think I was giving off flirting vibes.

SHOTA: I paid and walked her home to JPA. I got her number, and she said she would bring me baked goods — I’m really looking forward to it.

EMILIE: He paid, which was very nice of him. He also offered to walk me home, which is very kind because he

lives on the Lawn and I live on JPA. We walked back and ended up having this deep conversation about faith and how it impacts our life. We exchanged numbers and agreed to hang out.

Now that I know someone who lives on the Lawn, I will definitely come hang out there again. By the end of the date, I kind of forgot we were on a set-up date for the newspaper.

SHOTA: I’ll give it an 8.

EMILIE: I think I would give it a solid 9. It was one of the more fun dates I’ve gone on because it was different (you don’t normally cook eggs over the fire).

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Why U.Va. students marched Different perspectives on the Women’s March on Washington JOSLYN CHESSON | FEATURE WRITER The Women’s March on Washington Jan. 21 drew crowds from all over the country to protest for women’s rights. The march included University students who traveled to the nation’s capital to attend this moment in history.

“I think it was a great way for people of different backgrounds to come together and express how they’re feeling and how scared they are for the future,” fourth-year College student Althea Pickering said.

While the timing of the march coincided with President Donald Trump’s inaugural weekend, the core of the protest was to bring women together to rally for women’s rights.

“I was slightly disappointed by the anti-Trump sentiment, which I thought overshadowed the true purpose of the march,” fourth-year College student Valentine Schell. “I would have liked it to have focused more on women’s rights and minority rights and less on Trump.”

The event brought a diverse group of women and men together to start a national dialogue about women’s rights.

While many of the signs at the march were positive messages of hope, others included anti-Trump sentiments that some attendees did not expect.

“It felt like a community, but it also seemed like people were there for different reasons, whether that’s more anti-trump or pro-choice,” fourth-year College student Miranda Pollard said. “So I don’t think that it could be put under any sort of umbrella because there were people there protesting, asking and marching for different things.”

Although people attended the march for different reasons, the event drew a crowd of nearly 500,000 people. For some of the marchers, including Pickering, this was their first time protesting.

“I’ve never really participated in anything like the Women’s March before, so I thought it was a really great way to come together as a community and as women to make sure that everyone knows we’re watching and we care and this matters,” Pickering said.

Though the Women’s March attracted half a million protesters from all over the country, the event did not receive enough media attention for an event of its importance, according to Pickering.

“I think that because so many people ended up showing up that afterwards everyone realized just how much of a big deal it was,” Pickering said. “It was definitely very empowering to be there and to feel like you’re making a difference whether or not it had a noticeable impact.”

While online activism and social media posts are important, taking action and starting dialogue are particularly effective, according to Pollard.

“I feel like the rights of many different groups are threatened at this point in time and so I chose to participate for those reasons and for those people who can’t,” Pollard said. “I feel like I had the opportunity because I am close by to D.C. and I had a way to get there.”

While there were thousands of people in the crowd protesting on the National Mall, the event mobilized University students to march in solidarity.

“It was way more people than I imagined and more people than I had ever seen in one place. I felt like the energy was very positive and I felt like everyone was on the same page and in a good mood,” Pickering said.

While the March on the National Mall drew the largest crowd, many other cities around the country hosted similar events.

“It was super moving to see

all of the sister marches everywhere and how many people mobilized. I think it was a testament to the power of mobilization in this country,” Pollard said. “I definitely felt a sense of hope and because of social media everywhere it was very clear that people were out and that people were angry and that people were willing to do something.”

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A closer look at Disney Reflecting on one of U.Va.’s most popular classes LUCY HOPKINS | FEATURE WRITER In the spring semester of every odd year since 2009, Prof. Carmenita Higginbotham has offered a class on Disney through the University’s American Studies department.

“We have a lot of flexibility here at the University to … teach whatever we want. There are the required classes — intro classes, foundational classes — that someone has to teach, but beyond that, you’re given a lot of creative license,” Higginbotham said.

When Higginbotham decided to teach Disney, she wanted to focus more on popular culture and was inspired by a Disney class she took when she was in college.

“I wanted to revisit the topic at some point in my career [and] it seemed like the right time. So, I came up with a syllabus and decided to give it a go,” Higginbotham said.

Ever since the class was first offered, students with a wide range of interests have applied to take it, hoping to study the media corporation that transformed into a ubiquitous and integral presence in American culture.

“I’m a studio art major, so I was on the lookout for not only art history classes for the requirement, but also classes that might just expand my knowledge of other kinds of art,” said third-year College student student Elizabeth Reid, who took

the Disney class in 2015. “When I picked up the class I realized it was way more based in looking at Disney through an American Studies view but … I’m not disappointed at all with what it turned out to be.”

This class’s popularity is proven time and again by the sheer number of students who apply — although the class is generally comprised of about 30 people, over seven times as many that applied this year alone.

“I’ve had offers from people to sing Disney show tunes to get in the class, I’ve had students come to my office hours three, four, five, six, seven times to get into the class, flood me with emails,” Higginbotham said. “I try to stress to them that it’s just a Disney class, and it’s not the end of the world if they don’t get in.”

Fourth-year College student Dallas Simms, who also took the class in 2015, praised the class.

“It’s in the American Studies department, which I feel like not a bunch of people know about … but I think it’s a golden gem at U.Va. and people do talk about it,” Simms said.

Higginbotham’s passion for the material she teaches not only encourages some students to enroll in her American studies and art history classes — it also motivates them to pursue majors in those fields.

“Really because of the Dis-

ney class and Professor Higginbotham, I became an American Studies major,” said third-year College and Commerce student student Harry Gillespie, who also took the class in 2015. “[Disney] was the first class I took with her, and I ended up taking an art history class with her and another American studies class with her. She’s one of the best professors I’ve had here.”

Higginbotham’s exuberance isn’t just something those who have known her for a long time are exposed to. It’s a trait that even students, who just met her this semester, have noticed.

“She’s very smart but still very approachable, which is cool because a lot of times the two aren’t necessarily synonymous … she’s good at making the room feel energetic, and she’s so entertaining,” said first-year College student Morgan Kurst, who is currently enrolled in the class. “I already love the class so much — it’s so great.”

The class’s three main objectives are to study Walt Disney — both the man and the corporation — as well as its sort of mystical entity. Although it only lasts 15 weeks, it seems to be a fairly eye-opening experience for those who take it because many are unfamiliar Disney’s role as a corporate giant.

“What a lot of people don’t realize is that Disney isn’t just the shows or movies or anything like that,” said fourth-year Col-

lege student Laura Tracy, who took the Disney class in 2015.

“Disney owns ESPN, housing developments, just so much of our day-to-day lives that we don’t know about, so just getting to learn more about this company that so greatly affects how we live our lives and popular culture was really interesting.”

Although some students retain specifics about the Disney corporation after completing the course, that’s not Higgin-

botham’s main goal for them.

“Some people cling to their fandoms, but [they] are at least able to ask more critical questions by the end of it,” Higginbotham said. “All I want from students is for them to ask more critical questions of something they’re very close to, and [learn] how to interrogate something that’s hard to interrogate, because I think that’s what college is, or at least should be, about.”

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Prof. Carmenita Higginbotham was inspired to teach her Disney course by a class she took in college.

Milkshakes bring students to Route 29 Among many eateries around town, a winner emerges ELIZABETH CORNICK | FEATURE WRITER Charlottesville is nationally known for its beautiful vineyards and breweries, but locals, especially University students, know that Charlottesville is home to the best that frozen dairy products can offer — milkshakes.

The delicious frozen treat can be found anywhere from Grounds to the Corner to Route 29.

Immediately on Grounds, the Pav in Newcomb Hall has a Chick-Fil-A and Five Guys, both of which provide milkshakes.

Chick-Fil-A has always had milkshakes on the menu, but Five Guys is relatively new to the game — the famous burger and fries joint only began serving milkshakes in 2014 in select locations.

Luckily for the University, the Pav’s Five Guys is one of them.

Second-year College students John Costello and Kyle Manetz, who said they frequently indulge their milkshake cravings, were recently found enjoying chocolate and Oreo flavored milkshakes from Five Guys in the Pav. “He’s obsessed with milkshakes,” Costello said of Manetz, who tags along for milkshake runs when the mood strikes.

In comparison to the other popular milkshake option on Grounds, Chick-Fil-A, they said that the line was often too long of a wait for just a milkshake when the Five Guys’ line was shorter and offered just as delicious a

product.

On the Corner, Boylan is the superior milkshake choice in terms of taste. Few Corner spots serve milkshakes, and Boylan has capitalized on the Corner’s lack of milkshake options with their Monday night “five dollar deal.”

But on the other nights of the week, Manetz said he will go to the Pav instead because of the typical cost of Boylan’s milkshakes and the ease of utilizing his Plus Dollars through the dining hall meal plan.

“Boylan has the best milkshakes. It’s not value though, but they’re really good,” Manetz said.

“We went a couple times [to Boylan] last semester when life was

really difficult, but realized it’s like seven or eight dollars.”

For students truly ranking their milkshake options on price instead of quality, a place usually necessitating transportation is the winner. In addition to the quick and easy milkshake service of southern fast food joint Cookout on Route 29, Costello, Manetz and third-year College student Kelsey Hunt, who also grew up in Charlottesville, said Cookout also has the best bang for your buck.

“You get the combo and it’s only a dollar more for a milkshake,” Manetz said.

Zinburger, also off of Route 29, is a burger restaurant in the Barracks Road Shopping Center

that Hunt said is her favorite spot when she is going for a higher quality shake. Although Zinburger offers fewer flavor options than Cookout, Hunt said of the choices available, their milkshakes are decadent and creamier in comparison to the consistency Cookout offers.

“I get milkshakes maybe once every week or two, but I frequent Cookout the most,” Hunt said.

In addition to the best milkshakes in taste and value, it seems the best time to seek out the frozen treat is year-round.

“Every time is a good time to get a milkshake,” Manetz said.

“Go whenever you can.”

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Tip-in stuns No. 12 men’s basketball One tip-in of the basketball as the final buzzer sounded was all it took to change the result of the game for No. 12 Virginia, who lost 61-59 to No. 1 Villanova at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa. The highly awaited matchup between the Cavaliers (16-4, 6-2 ACC) and the reigning NCAA Champion Wildcats (20-2, 7-2 Big East) did not disappoint.

After sophomore guard Jalen Brunson made just two free throws in the first half, Virginia stifled Villanova’s offense, and the Wildcats did not regain a lead for the remainder of the

first 30 minutes. Villanova missed 18 of 22 field goals and nine out of 10 three pointers, and the Cavaliers led 31-22 at the intermission.

Freshman guard Ty Jerome scored a career high 15 points to lead Virginia in scoring, while junior guard Marial Shayok and junior forward Isaiah Wilkins reached double figures with 14 and 12 points, respectively.

Virginia led by as many as 13 points in the second half before the Wildcats went on an 11-0 run to close the gap. The game was tied with just 11.5 seconds left when senior guard Josh Hart missed his layup and redshirt freshman guard Donte DiVincenzo tipped the ball in at the buzzer to give Villanova the victory. Brunson and sopho-

more guard Mikal Bridges each scored 15 points to lead the Wildcats.

While Villanova’s impressive second half run led the team to victory, there was a notable disparity in fouls called. The Cavaliers went three for three behind the line but didn’t take a foul shot in the second half as the Wildcats were only called for eight fouls over the course of the game. On the other hand, Villanova attempted 24 free throws and made 20.

Virginia will return to Charlottesville in hopes of regaining momentum with a win over in-state rival Virginia Tech Wednesday night in the Commonwealth Clash.

— compiled by Mariel Messier

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Freshman guard Ty Jerome scored a career-high 15 points in the loss to Villanova.

HOW WILL U.VA. HOOPS RESPOND?

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Junior guard Devon Hall is a critical, two-way piece for Virginia basketball this year.

This summer I had the opportunity to chat with coach Tony Bennett from the bleach-

ers in Memorial Gymnasium while he helped out at a youth basketball camp. We got to talk-

ing about his special graduated seniors — Malcolm Brogdon, Anthony Gill, Mike Tobey, Evan Nolte and Caid Kirven. Their 2015-16 season saw Virginia reach its first Elite Eight since 1995, the year I was born.

Bennett learned I was there with a friend Feb. 13 — two orange wahoos in a sea of blue — when Brogdon made one of the best plays of the year, a nolook reverse layup that gave No. 7 Virginia a 62-61 lead at Duke with 11 seconds left. Grayson Allen’s ensuing buzzer beater not only overshadowed Brogdon’s incredible finish but also — according to Bennett on reflection — really damaged Virginia’s mojo down the stretch.

That last-second loss at Cameron Indoor Stadium lingered in the minds of his players through March — in D.C., Raleigh and especially in Chicago. It made holding onto late leads an anxious struggle.

Watching the big game this afternoon with that same friend I’d been with in Durham, N.C. the year before, uneasy looks lined our faces even after freshman guard Ty Jerome crossed up his defender and flipped in an incredible, game-tying bucket with just 12 seconds remaining.

Villanova could draw up a play in the timeout, spread the floor, put the ball in their best player Josh Hart’s hands, and trust him to get to the cup. The Cavaliers had no fouls to give, the same dilemma they faced when Allen put his head down, drove aggressively into the lane, and flailed.

Junior guard Devon Hall had no choice but to give Hart

a cushion on the perimeter, and the frontrunner for the Wooden Award took advantage, dribbling to the front edge of the restricted area. Jerome slid over into the help position, leaving his man Donte DiVincenzo free to crash the glass and tip in Hart’s miss right before time expired.

From the other low block, junior guard Marial Shayok had leapt up to contest the short rebound but was a tad late, waving underneath the basketball and DiVincenzo’s hand. Shayok’s dejection after the tip rattled around the rim and in for the win was identical to what I’d witnessed following Allen’s bank. Shayok’s posture immediately sunk, and his arms swung in frustration.

The same could be said for the upperclassmen guards. Junior Devon Hall and senior London Perrantes likewise were on the court when both heartbreaks happened. Those two Virginia players listened to the crowd of 20,907 erupt after the slow-motion replay on the big board showed the basketball had left DiVincenzo’s finger tips just before the buzzer.

No. 12 Virginia had led for 32 minutes and 59 seconds and No. 1 Villanova for only one minute and 27 seconds. The Wildcats had trailed by as much as 13 points in the second half and were down seven with 7:54 to go, yet they came out on top.

It was a devastating loss for Virginia, as it would be for any team to lose a contest as hardfought as Sunday’s was. You could see it in Bennett’s stunned look from the sidelines. His empty expression was little dif-

ferent than what the television cameras had settled on before he’d exchanged words with Coach K. Maybe Bennett was thinking back to last year at Duke when, on this occasion, he met a giddy Villanova coach Jay Wright at half court. Maybe Bennett was even worrying about the road ahead and how his guys will respond in ACC play and beyond.

I think the Cavaliers will be just fine. Of course, there’s the nice pattern that the last team to win the series went on to cut down the nets in Houston.

But there’s also Bennett’s packline — the nation’s No. 1 rated defense — the scoring trio of Perrantes, Shayok and Hall, the unmatched effort of Salt and Wilkins, the emergence of Jerome and the potential re-emergence of freshman Kyle Guy. Yes, Virginia is going to be okay.

“It was an unbelievable basketball game…,” Wright said.

“The way [Virginia] guarded us, the way they executed offensively, we’re going to learn from that. We’re going to learn so much from this game. I just love playing Virginia. I think [Bennett] is one of the best coaches ever, and I think that program is outstanding.”

GRANT GOSSAGE is a Sports Editor for The Cavalier Daily. He can be reached at g.gossage@cavalierdaily.com

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Women’s tennis loses back to back matches Ole Miss books ticket to ITA National Team Indoor Championships RAHUL SHAH | SENIOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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Sophomore Meghan Kelley won her singles match in Virginia’s 4-3 loss to a talented Ole Miss team Saturday.

The Virginia women’s tennis team had a busy weekend, taking on Ole Miss Saturday and Wake Forest Sunday as part of the ITA Kick-Off Weekend in Charlottesville.

The Cavaliers (1-2, 1-0 ACC) battled the Rebels (4-0, 0-0 SEC) Saturday afternoon and fell to Ole Miss 4-3 in a tightly contested affair.

Virginia started off slowly as the Rebels gained the doubles point to start the match, but Virginia began to make up ground once singles play began.

The Cavaliers came back to take a 3-2 lead after freshman Rosie Johanson, freshman Chloe Gullickson and sophomore Meghan Kelley all won their singles

matches.

However, the Rebels were able to grab the last two singles matches of the day and snatch the victory, earning the right to face No. 19 LSU Sunday afternoon for an opportunity to clinch an ITA National Team Indoor Championships berth.

Kelley talked about how Virginia was able to play high quality tennis against Ole Miss, despite an ultimately losing effort.

“I think yesterday we played a great match, both teams did,” Kelley said. “We had a lot of good things and we have some things to work on still — we have some new people that are still adjusting to everything that’s new, which is totally un-

derstandable.”

Virginia faced Wake Forest in a non-conference matchup Sunday morning in the consolation match. The Cavaliers and Demon Deacons battled it out, with Virginia ultimately falling to Wake Forest 4-0.

Wake Forest came out of the gate firing, picking up the doubles point and three singles victories en route to a decisive victory.

Coach Mark Guilbeau talked about how Saturday’s hard fought loss against Ole Miss might have played a role in Virginia’s loss to Wake Forest Sunday.

“I think yesterday’s match with Ole Miss was so good — so

tough — that honestly it affected today,” Guilbeau said. “And this is the first time that’s happened.

Our kids have been so tough on the second and third days, it’s very fair and real that sometimes that tough of a battle yesterday, it kind of had an effect.”

Despite back to back losses this weekend for the Cavaliers, Guilbeau recognized there were positives to be taken from both matches, including the team’s ability to stay united.

“Win or lose, you learn a lot.

I think the main thing we’re trying to learn right now is if this is a little bit of a bump ... This is the most important time for us to support each other, care for each other, be real and hon-

est,” Guilbeau said. “You learn the strength of a group and how lucky we are to have the support from each other in moments like this, and we get our demeanor back up and we get back to it.”

Another thing Guilbeau pointed out that he liked about his team after the loss to Wake Forest was their attitude. He talked about how the team had a great conversation after the match and was very open-minded and receptive to all of the thoughts shared.

“You know the singles wasn’t our best today, but what I do see is … If anything, we actually opened up and shared some thoughts,” Guilbeau said. “That just shows me that, you know, look, it’s about more than just the tennis and hitting the ball, and I’m not going to pretend that that’s going to give us a win, but it makes the process much more likely, and much more fulfilling.”

Despite a tough weekend, Kelley talked about how despite the team being very young, they are eager to continue improving and gaining more and more experience each passing week.

“It’s still really early,” Kelley said. “I mean there’s four out of the six people out there, this was their third college match ever, and we lost to Wake Forest 4-3 last year so we knew they were going to be tough again, but …

I think we’re all willing to work really hard and it’s even more empowering to get back out there.”

In Sunday’s second match, Ole Miss took down the Tigers (3-1, 0-0 SEC) 4-2 to clinch a spot in the ITA National Team Indoor Championships.

Swimming loses final meet of the season to N.C. State After a week of hard training, the Virginia men’s and women’s swim teams both fell short of victory in last weekend’s matchup with North Carolina State. The No. 13 Cavalier men’s team (5-2, 4-1 ACC) lost to No. 3 NC State, 177-109, while the No. 5 Virginia women’s team (6-1, 4-1 ACC) fell short to No. 9 NC State (3-1,

1-1 ACC) by a close margin of 153-147.

The women’s events were so competitive that the meet itself came down to the final event, the 200-yard freestyle relay.

NC State won with a time of 1:28.77. Overall the Virginia women won seven events and featured stellar performances by senior Leah Smith and senior

Laura Simon.

Sophomore Kirsten Parkinson of the Virginia women’s diving team had an outstanding performance, sweeping all of her diving events. Senior Austin Quinn of the men’s team had a solid outing — placing second in the 400 IM — while sophomore Zach Fong finished second in the 200-yard butterfly.

Despite the loss, the Cavaliers will build off of this meet as they prepare for the ACC and NCAA championships. The strong competition they faced against NC State should serve as good preparation.

The women’s ACC championships are scheduled from Monday, Feb. 13 until Thursday, Feb. 16, while the men’s ACC

championships are scheduled from Monday, Feb. 27 until Thursday, March 2. Both competitions will take place in Atlanta, Ga.

— compiled by Noah Kim

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Virginia men sweep mile run in Lynchburg The Virginia men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams competed in the Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational over the weekend. The men’s team came away with two first-place finishes in the 3000-meter as well as the one-mile run. The women’s team ended with one first place finish in the women’s 800-meter

run.

Senior Micah Brickhill ran to a first place finish in the women’s 800-meter with an impressive time of 2:14.03. Junior Holly Sullivan was not far behind in this race — finishing fourth with a time of 2:16.07.

Senior Chimere Ezumah placed third in the women’s

500-meter dash at the invitational with a time of 1:15.52.

One the men’s side, the team swept the top three places for the one-mile run. Junior Kenneth Hagen crossed the finish line first with a time of 4:19.35, sophomore Robby Keough was right behind at 4:19.92 and freshman Randy Neish round-

ed out the bunch with a time of 4:20.06.

In the men’s 3000-meter run, the Cavaliers took the top four spots of the race. Seniors Henry Wynne and Zach Herriott finished first and second, respectively, with sophomores Chase Weaverling and Alex Corbett crossing the finish line third and

fourth, respectively.

Next up, the Cavaliers will compete in the Crimson Elite Meet Friday in Boston, Mass.

— compiled by Ryan Coyne

Wrestling falls to No. 7 N.C. State, 23-10

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Senior Will Mason had success early, but Virginia fell to No. 7 NC State 23-10 for their second conference loss in as many matches.

No. 25 Virginia (8-5, 0-2 ACC) played on their home mats Jan. 29, but were unable to overcome the depth of the Wolfpack (10-1, 3-0 ACC). The Cavaliers lost against No. 7 NC State with a score of 23-10.

Virginia was only able to take wins in three of the 10 matchups, with their biggest win coming at 125 pounds.

Freshman Jack Mueller pulled off a huge victory to give the Cavaliers hope in the matchup.

The dual match was even tied 7-7 at one point when senior Will Mason pulled off an upset victory at 133 pounds.

After the tie, the Wolfpack rattled off four straight wins to break away from the Cavaliers.

NC State won bonus points at

two weight classes — 285 and 141 — to really extend their lead.

In the end, the Cavaliers were unable to rise above a top-10 opponent, but they certainly were able to garner some positives from the way they competed.

Looking forward, Virginia will need to use their experience this weekend to prepare for road matches at North Carolina Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. and Duke Feb. 5 at 2 p.m.

— compiled by Hunter Ostad

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U.Va. should withhold students’ immigration statuses The University should prioritize student security, reject President Trump’s executive order

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resident Trump signed an executive order last Friday banning citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States and suspending entry to all refugees — a fundamental violation of our nation’s founding principles. While its legalities and ramifications are still under scrutiny, the executive order has stirred confusion, disruption and worry among members of our University community who are citizens of the countries involved in the ban. The University administration should explicitly reject this executive order and prioritize the safety and security of its students by refusing to release immigration statuses.

University President Teresa Sullivan and Executive Vice President and Provost Tom Katsouleas sent out an email yesterday addressing the executive order. The email highlights their significant efforts in advising and maintaining constant communication with those who are affected. Moreover, it announces a University-wide forum which will be held in the coming days to share information on the executive order and to address questions. While these efforts lay the foundation to help those directly impacted by the executive order, the University needs to take more direct action in rejecting this policy.

The University of Michigan de-

fied Trump Saturday by refusing to disclose the immigration statuses of its students. Not only did the university voice disapproval, but it also reiterated its policies on nondiscrimination, privacy and public safety. If our University wishes to effectively object to the executive order and protect the safety and equal treatment of its students, it shouldn’t disclose immigration statuses.

As Sullivan emphasized in her email, “being a great university in the 21st century means being a global university, and our entire University community is enriched and enlightened by interacting with teachers and students from other

nations.” Immigration is a cornerstone of our University. We must not allow Trump’s discriminatory policies to affect the lives of immigrants — people who have every right to call the University and the United States their homes.

While current efforts by the University administration have been prompt and commendable, they fall short in ensuring the safety and security of affected students, faculty and staff. By declining to release their immigration statuses, the University takes a vital step in providing them greater assurance of protection.

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THE CAVALIER DAILY SHOULD INVOLVE CIO’S Involving other student organizations in coverage would better represent student experience

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ith over 1,000 organizations listed in the online student directory, student organizations make up a core tenant of U.Va. culture. The Fall Activities Fair occurs before classes begin in August and traditionally draws an enormous crowd. Leaders of organizations hand out flyers, speak to new students and gather emails for listservs. There are popsicles, free stickers and lots of water bottles. After signing up for a dozen or so clubs, students typically end up settling on one or two organizations and dedicate a significant portion of their time to them. It is common for students to fill their evenings with CIO meetings and intramural sporting events.

Throughout the semester students attend meetings, volunteer, organize events and run for executive boards. While some of these activities take place solely

on Grounds, many clubs take students out of the University and into the Charlottesville

serve as an important network for students seeking to get involved and share their passions

Since student organizations make up such a large part of University life, it is appropriate to highlight a successful and diverse pool of student organizations in The Cavalier Daily.

community. Some clubs involve out-of-state, and even out-ofcountry, travel. This increased engagement with the community enriches students’ University experience and broadens their horizons. Organizations run the gamut from social, political, athletic, to volunteer-based, and they all embody the active and global spirit of UVA. They also

with others.

Since student organizations make up such a large part of University life, it is appropriate to highlight a successful and diverse pool of student organizations in The Cavalier Daily. This will allow alumni to find out what is happening in current student organizations and potentially offer support. Including contact

information for leaders of an organization may also help the club recruit incoming members or develop new contacts in the community. A weekly spotlight could serve to promote a culture of inclusivity and ensure a wide range of student perspectives are included in the newspaper.

In addition to well-established undergraduate organizations, The Cavalier Daily could use the opportunity to feature graduate clubs and their achievements.

In addition, increased coverage of student clubs and groups may highlight strengths and weaknesses of the current CIO system. Students who have founded their own clubs, and gone through the process of forming a CIO may provide helpful perspectives for others who seek to follow in their footsteps. Interviews with student leaders can also serve as a plat-

form for students to discuss the challenges they have faced, and offer advice to students considering leadership positions in these organizations. Weekly features would bring more students into the fold, and increase engagement with The Cavalier Daily.

This discussion is particularly timely, as the winter activity fair will be held today, Jan. 27. The vast range of students’ passions and talents ought to be celebrated, and shared with the community at large. The Cavalier Daily provides a unique and ideal avenue for spotlighting these student organizations.

JACQUELYN KATUIN is the Public Editor for The Cavalier Daily.

She can be reached at publiceditor@cavalierdaily.com or on Twitter at @CDPublicEditor.

COMMUTATION OF MANNING’S SENTENCE WAS A MISTAKE Obama sent mixed messages about whistleblowers and national security by commuting Chelsea Manning’s sentence

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arack Obama’s legacy is difficult to interpret.

Undoubtedly, he succeeded in achieving core objectives of the Democratic ideology — from providing health insurance to millions of underprivileged citizens to overseeing unparalleled gains in civil rights for homosexuals. Yet, Obama’s presidency was also marked by notable failures on the geopolitical stage. His foreign policy has done little — if anything — to improve stability in the Middle East. Syria remains a hotbed of death and destruction, and an influx of refugees has galvanized far-right political movements in countries across Europe such as England, France and Italy. The decades-long conflict between Israel and Palestine remains unresolved and terrorist factions are more mobilized than ever with an influence that has incited fear and destruction across the globe.

Of course, Obama is not the sole person to blame for unresolved issues, particularly those he inherited from previous administrations. However, some of his failures stemmed from the use of direct executive power, a realm in which he has clear agency over his choices. One such instance — indeed, the last notable action of his presidency — was the commutation of

Chelsea Manning’s sentence, a peculiar choice which elicits serious questions about his stance on American security.

In early 2010, Manning published 700,000 classified documents on WikiLeaks while serving as an intelligence analyst in Iraq. Manning was arrested shortly thereafter and, in 2013, sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Her case was complicated by virtue of her gender; although she was born as a male named Bradley, she revealed on the day after sentencing that she identified as a woman. Manning currently resides in an all-male prison and has attempted suicide twice during her imprisonment.

CNN reporter Stephen Collinson recently speculated that Obama’s commutation of Manning’s sentence may have been provoked by “humanitarian considerations,” given Manning’s unusual condition. If this reasoning is true, it is safe to assume that Obama believed President Trump would ignore these considerations once he began his term in office. However, senior officials stated that Obama’s official reasoning was that “Manning had expressed remorse and responsibility for her actions, and she had already served six years of a long sentence.”

Manning’s case incites a di-

vide which transcends the traditional political spectrum. On one side, supporters of Manning regard her sentence as cruel and unusual. Michael Ratner, a

from foundational thinkers like Thomas Jefferson and John Locke. Yet, the practice of whistleblowing, in this case, is not limited to merely realizing those

Manning’s case incites a divide which transcends the traditional political spectrum.

lawyer for WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange, stated that “the length of the sentence demonstrates what [whistleblowers] face if they are ever taken into custody by the U.S. — draconian sentences.”

It may be questionable, however, to suggest that leaking classified information — especially on a scale of six figures or larger — should be treated lightly by the federal government.

This is the key point of division in this case: what value should the American government place on “classification” itself ?

Certainly, one can contend that it is the duty of American citizens to expose and indict federal wrongdoing. Such a sentiment comes not only from Snowden and Assange, but also

idealistic musings proposed before the invention of electricity.

In an age where civilization can be annihilated with the press of a button, nation-states have the prerogative to keep secrets within loyal and confined ranks.

If we do not punish Manning’s brand of whistleblowing, then we have endowed American citizens — particularly those in the intelligence community — with the power to thwart our security at their whim. CNN journalists are not the only people reading these documents; Manning and Snowden and Assange may have stirred a warranted dissatisfaction among the American public, but in doing so they have also provided a service to our most hateful and despotic enemies, who have access to infor-

mation which officials explicitly conceal in order to preserve security and stability.

As citizens of a liberal democracy, we should fear a precedent in which journalists are cruelly punished for criticizing their government. However, Manning wasn’t criticizing our government, but indiscriminately actively undermining the invaluable service of both the federal government and our military by exposing hundreds of thousands of secrets.

It should be clear to American citizens that the evil of WikiLeaks outweighs the good; we can use our capacity as citizens to “drain the swamp” or change our government’s supposed wrongdoing, but we cannot prevent other nations from using our secrets against us. Barack Obama appeared to agree with this position, chastising WikiLeaks and Snowden throughout his presidency. But, by commuting Manning’s sentence, he has effectively backtracked on his stance, which may have a grave and permanent impact on the strength of our nation’s security.

RYAN GORMAN is an Opinion columnist for The Cavalier Daily.

He can be reached at r.gorman@ cavalierdaily.com.

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USE LESS ANTIBIOTICS IN AGRICULTURE

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Overuse of antibiotics in agriculture jeopardizes modern medicine’s greatest weapon against disease

n his Nobel Lecture, Alexander Fleming, the biologist whose discovery of penicillin has saved the lives of thousands, cautioned that “man may easily underdose himself and by exposing his microbes to nonlethal quantities of the drug make them resistant.” Today, the World Health Organization has deemed antibiotic resistance “a problem so serious that it threatens the achievements of modern medicine. A post-antibiotic era — in which common infections and minor injuries can kill — far from being an apocalyptic fantasy, is instead a very real possibility for the 21st century.” While prudent usage of antibiotics on an individual scale certainly helps, the greatest consumer of antibiotics in the United States is the agricultural industry. Preserving the effectiveness of a medicine which has saved millions of lives will therefore require a reduction or outright ban on the usage of antibiotics in agriculture.

There is a clear link between

antibiotic usage in food animals and human health. A report published by the American So-

An over-reliance on antibiotics in the agriculture industry holds grave effects for the

An over-reliance on antibiotics in the agriculture industry holds grave effects for the entirety of humanity

ciety for Microbiology found that “Substantial data show elevated antibiotic resistance in bacteria associated with animals fed NTAs (non-therapeutic antimicrobials) and their food products. This resistance spreads to other animals and human.” In the United States alone, roughly 14.8 million kilograms of antibiotics were domestically sold in 2013 for use in food-producing animals — of which 62 percent were deemed “medically important,” or important enough for treating human diseases.

entirety of humanity; consider, for example, colistin. Deemed “the last agent used to combat bacteria that are resistant to the strongest antibiotics,” bacteria possessing a colistin-resistant gene were first identified in late 2015 by Chinese scientists, before spreading to Europe and the United States. A report by The Lancet, a UK-based medical journal, found that “the use of colistin in animal feed has probably accelerated the dissemination of MCR-1 in animals and, subsequently, human beings.

The predominance of MCR-1 on farms and in livestock, compared with in normal human flora and hospital infections, supports this.”

It may be argued that new antibiotics and medical advancements are being found and developed, thereby relegating antibiotic resistance to a minor nuisance at most. Though uplifting, such arguments fail to take other factors into account. Firstly, there is little financial benefit in researching and developing new antibiotics.

Julian Davies, Professor Emeritus of the University of British Columbia, observed that “The period from 1950 to 1960 was truly the golden age of antibiotic discovery, as one-half of the drugs commonly used today were discovered in this period.”

Furthermore, Davies notes, “It has proven ever more difficult to find novel, active compounds with the desired characteristics for use as antibiotics… they can more successfully achieve financial gain by producing ‘quali-

ty-of-life’ drugs.” As research and discovery of new antibiotics is more costly — in terms of time, money and manpower — than ever, it will take a multitude of methods to protect antibiotics from their demise.

Throughout history, antibiotics have been responsible for saving the lives of millions. If the effectiveness of antibiotics was neutered through a combination of misuse and misapplication, humanity would lose one of its most powerful tools in fighting disease. By banning or severely limiting antibiotic usage for the agricultural industry, the United States could take an important step in combating the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

WILLIAM WONG is an Opinion columnist for The Cavalier Daily. He can be reached at w.wong@ cavalierdaily.com.

ALTERNATIVE FACTS AREN’T FACTS

Public disagreement over multiple sets of ‘facts’ poses an existential threat to our society

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ellyanne Conway, senior advisor to President Trump, made headlines Jan. 22, when she coined the phrase “alternative facts.” The phrase was used in response to Press Secretary Sean Spicer’s incorrect reporting of crowd sizes at Trump’s inauguration. Conway asserted Spicer had not lied, but rather used “alternative facts.” While Conway was swiftly criticized by “Meet the Press” host Chuck Todd, who explained that “alternative facts aren't facts, they are falsehoods,” the statement has ignited a controversy over how to determine factual information and what the use of “alternative facts” means for the future of America. Though the use of the phrase may seem like a simple twist of words, it could have far more dangerous effects. The belief that there are alternative facts in every situation removes truth-telling from journalism and everyday life.

Immediately after Conway used the phrase alternative facts, her language was compared to

that of George Orwell’s book “1984.” In the book, the word “newspeak” was “used to signal a fictional language that aims at eliminating personal thought.”

Critics have noted that alternative facts and newspeak are both based off of falsehoods and designed to sway the thoughts of citizens. Though it is a bit alarmist to compare our current world with the one described in “1984,” the resemblance between these words is problematic. Phrases like these put little emphasis on the truth when informing citizens, which is harmful and can create an ill-informed electorate.

In the future, if alternative facts become a mainstay in American media and government, citizens will have no organizations to trust for correct information and most people will live their lives unaware of what is right and wrong. This could lead to anything from arguments to legal battles and honesty would take a backseat to fantasy.

Honesty has long been considered a virtue in American

society. Additionally, children learn from a young age that they must always tell the truth. The value has been upheld throughout the years but phrases like

lies by calling them alternative facts could damage the fabric of our values. In the American justice system, when citizens testify before a judge, they must swear,

Alternative facts go hand in hand with fake news and the perpetuation of either issue could damage American democracy beyond repair

“alternative facts” threaten that tradition. Stating that alternative facts exist implies lies don’t and liars just present an alternate view of the truth. For example, as stated earlier, Conway used the phrase to cover for the lies stated

by Spicer. This argument is not to say that diverse opinions on certain topics do not exist, but when it comes to concrete facts, there is only right and wrong. Teaching children, and adults for that matter, that you can wish away

“to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth." Truth permeates our society and, without it, many of our institutions would cease to function.

Furthermore, the idea of “alternative facts” would have a negative effect on journalistic standards everywhere. Currently, Americans are able to look to credible news sources and trust the facts they publish are true.

If the idea of alternative facts became a norm, though, truth

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would no longer be a mainstay in American news. Although journalistic ethical standards would help fight off some of the effects, alternative facts could become an excuse for inaccurate reporting.

Also, given the recent epidemic of fake news that occurred during the presidential election, it is more important than ever to be well-informed by media sources.

Businesses like Google and Facebook have taken stands against fake news since the election, but if citizens do not acknowledge alternative facts for what they really are — lies — misinformation will become even more prevalent and fake news could end up just being called news. Alternative facts go hand in hand with fake news and the perpetuation of either issue could damage American democracy beyond repair.

CARLY MULVIHILL is an Opinion columnist for The Cavalier Daily.

She can be reached at c.mulvihill@cavalierdaily.com.

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Study suggests reasons for early, late abortions Guttmacher Institute identifies factors contributing to skew in abortion timing JESSICA CHANDRASEKHAR | HEALTH AND SCIENCE EDITOR Being under the age of 20, requiring financial assistance for the operation, or residing in a location requiring in-person counseling prior to the procedure have been identified as factors decreasing the prevalence of very early term abortions.

The Guttmacher Institute, with offices in both Washington D.C. and New York, recently published a study investigating early abortion statistics. In particular, the center focused on characteristics associated with patients opting for very early abortions, defined as within the first 6 weeks of gestation, as opposed to later ones. Several factors were taken into account for the study, including reliance on financial assistance, legal restrictions in place and access to care.

Rachel Jones, principal research scientist, and Jenna Jerman, research associate, at the Guttmacher Institute headed the 2014 to 2015 study. Following distribution of written surveys to abortion patients, researchers analyzed the data, examining associations between timing of the procedure and general characteristics and circumstances surrounding the patient.

Rebecca Wind, Associate Director of Communications at the Guttmacher Institute said

that trends for abortions have remained fairly constant, with the majority of procedures taking place in the first trimester.

“This study was designed to look at who the abortion patients are that access very early abortion, and who are the patients who access second trimester abortions, how they differ and what obstacles may be in place for those patients who are delayed,” Wind said in an email statement.

The survey represented the fifth of a series of national surveys conducted by the Institute on abortion patients. Data from 87 facilities, including physician’s offices and clinics, and 8380 patients were collected.

Emily Deschambault, a first year student in the College, identified abortion as a taboo topic.

“Anti-abortion extremists and politicians are more visible than ever due to mainstream media coverage,” Deshambault said in an email. “This makes their views appear widespread despite the fact that the majority of Americans support a women's right to abortion in all or most circumstances.”

Deschambault explained that some of the social stigmas associated with abortion arise in the politics and language surrounding it.

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“If someone has terminated a pregnancy and sees politicians referring to her reproductive choice as murder, she would likely have little desire to share her choice publicly,” Deshambault said. “When a medical procedure becomes so strongly politicized, we lose the ability to speak openly about it.”

State legislation related to abortions include waiting periods, mandated attendance of counseling and consenting to an ultrasound. Several states require that the woman be told

that personhood begins at conception or that information be relayed relating to fetuses’ ability to feel pain.

Virginia law specifically requires a waiting period, counseling and an ultrasound, with the intention to dissuade female patients from pursuing abortions. Other restrictions include limiting public funding, such as under the Affordable Care Act, for such procedures to only in the event of rape, incest, or severe medical reasons.

Wind hopes that research

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studies such as this might highlight potentials for increasing early, as opposed to late, procedures.

“If more states enact these types of restrictions, we could see additional delays and increases in women obtaining abortions at later gestations,” Wind said. “We are hopeful that increased knowledge of who accesses abortions at very early gestations, and who is delayed can inform policies and facilitate timely access to abortion services.”