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Vol. 126, Issue 2

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Interviewee Vicki Gardner in stable condition Katherine Wilkin and Caitlyn Seed Staff Writers

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OF THE CLASS OF 2019

Class Year Samantha Josey-Borden and Elizabeth O’Roark Staff Writers

This year’s incoming first year class showed an increase in the number of international students — 196 in total — compared to the population of international students who entered in the Class of 2018. The percentage remains below that of the Class of 2017, however. University statistics reported over five percent of the Class of 2019 hails from 76 foreign countries, making the international student population 1.2 percent higher than the Class of 2018. Additionally, the increase in attendance by international students illustrates the growth in the total number of students that make up the incoming firstyear classes. Jeffrey Legro, vice provost for global affairs, said the number of international stu-

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dents is helping to strengthen the University’s global community. “We know UVA students are going to lead global lives, so its great to have international students to educate them on the views of others from around the world,” Legro said. Dean of Admission Gregory Roberts said international students enrich the university environment. “It enriches the environment for all students, both inside of the classroom and outside of the classroom,” Roberts said. “It introduces students to other cultures and a more global perspective on life.” The Institute of International Education reported the amount of international students enrolling in U.S. institutions has increased over the past six years, with a 7.5 percent increase between 2012 and 2013, according to the press release. The top countries of origin for international students at the University are China,

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India and Korea — which is also representative of the top places of origin for all international students in the U.S. Nevertheless, the percentage of international students in the first-year class has decreased in comparison to the total of international students in the Class of 2017, which is six percent. The University works to increase the number of international students through recruiting trips, social media, current international students and alumni, Roberts said.. In spring 2014, international students comprised 8.7 percent of students enrolled in the College — a decrease from spring 2013, in which international students made up nine percent of College students, according to the International Studies Office. Figures from the ISO also show miniscule decreases in the enrollment of international students in the Architecture School and the Commerce School between 2013 and 2014.

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Two members of the WDBJ news team were shot this morning during a live broadcast in Moneta, Va. at Bridgewater Plaza. 24-year old reporter Alison Parker and 27year old cameraman Adam Ward were both killed in the incident and interview subject Vicki Gardner, executive director of the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce was taken into surgery and is currently in a stable condition. The Franklin County Sheriff ’s Office held a Press Conference this afternoon regarding the shooting. “A WDBJ TV News Crew was conducting an interview live at the plaza with Miss Gardner when Mr. Vester Lee Flanagan II, age 41, of Roanoke, suddenly appeared and approached them and started shooting,” Sheriff Bill Overton said. Franklin County Police, with assistance from the Virginia State Police, attempted to apprehend Vester Lee Flanagan II in relation to the shooting after he fled the scene. Flanagan previously worked at WDBJ on-air as Bryce Williams and was pursued after posting a graphic video of the shooting on Twitter and Facebook along with a description of why he was angry with the victims. Flanagan said he filed a complaint against Parker with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and had been reported to WDBJ human resources by Ward. ABC News also allegedly received a 23-page fax “manifesto” at

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Safety module emails land in spam folders Modules currently have Sept. 18 deadline

Anna Higgins Associate Editor

An email sent to the student body Sunday detailing new safety modules on sexual violence and alcohol abuse on grounds went directly to the spam inboxes of many University students. University Chief Information Officer Virginia Evans said she discovered the mishap Tuesday afternoon from her staff. Upon further investigation, Evans and her staff found the fluke was caused by Google. “Apparently everything went as it should have on our end, it was something on Google’s side,” Evans said. “We’re working with Google to try to figure out what stopped [the email].” The University’s IT staff currently has no explanation as to how the email went to spam folders. There may have been a filter sending the email to regular inboxes for some students and spam inboxes for others, but the IT office is awaiting a re-

port from Google in the upcoming days to understand how the mix-up happened. If there was a filter, “we would see what [Google’s] logic was in filtering [the email] and imply the same logic in re-sending it,” Evans said. Students currently have a deadline of Sept. 18 to complete the modules before facing the consequences of suspended NetBadge services, such as Collab. Depending on when the IT office hears back from Google and the judgment of the Office of the Dean of Students, extending the deadline “might be part of the discussion,” Evans said. The email outlines Not On Our Grounds, a sexual violence education module and a new Alcohol-Wise module for all new and returning undergraduates. “Having a solid understanding of these subjects will greatly affect the overall safety and well-being of our community,” Dean Groves said in the email sent to the student body.

City appoints new fire chief University nursing school alumnus Andrew Baxter to begin Sept. 14 Elizabeth Parker Senior Writer

Andrew Baxter will serve as the next Fire Chief of the City of Charlottesville Tuesday. Baxter is the current Assistant Chief of Professional Services for the Henrico County Division of Fire in the greater Richmond area. He is an alumnus of the University with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing. "Andrew's depth of experience in the field of fire service and his familiarity with the Charlottesville community have prepared him to lead one of the best fire departments in the nation," City Manager Maurice Jones said. Baxter expressed his excitement receiving the position, especially in returning to the Charlottesville area with his family. “I am excited about developing strong relationships throughout the community,” Baxter said. Baxter credits his achievement with the work he has done in the past and maintained that it will directly impact his leadership style as Fire Chief. Additionally, he emphasized sound relationships will be especially important to him in his new capacity. “I will say that I am confident that the experience I bring with me will allow me to effectively serve and lead the members of the department and the community,”

Baxter said. “Successful leadership at any level is always rooted in strong relationships..” Baxter will begin as Fire Chief for the City of Charlottesville on September 14th.

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Newly appointed Fire Chief Andrew Baxter said he is excited to return to Charlottesville.

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University chief information officer said a deadline extension “might be part of the discussion.”

NEWS

Thursday, August 27, 2015

U.Va. continues plans for Alderman digitization

University plans to make media more accessible while evidence indicates print material is better comprehended Vanessa Braganza Senior Associate Editor

The University of Virginia Library is an increasing participant in the ongoing trend towards digital media. Last September, the University announced plans to renovate Alderman Library to accommodate the preference of e-books over print media. The development of massive online open courses, commonly known as MOOC, and increased use of online textbooks — tools that rely heavily on electronic media — demonstrates the University’s participation in the trend. For example, in 2013 the University library system spent $5.1 million on electronic materials and only $2.2 million on printed materials. The plans to renovate Alderman Library include more study spaces and an increase in digital texts in place of physical ones. Library Director of Communications Charlotte Morford said that the goals of these renovations are to equip the library for not just the current student population, but “the next 50 years of students as well.” English Prof. David Vander Meulen observed the increasing popularity of digital texts.

“Every form has unique benefits,” said Vander Meulen. “The benefits of electronic forms have probably been paramount in people’s minds.” While the convenience of e-books is often immediately apparent, it is taking time for users to recognize disadvantages of digital texts, Vander Meulen said. “The pros are well known, including the searchability, but the cons are only gradually becoming apprehended,” said Vander Meulen. Psychological findings dispute the benefits of digital media in education. Multiple studies have yielded findings that contest the efficiency of e-books as educational tools. A 2003 study by J. M. Noyes and K. J. Garland concluded that digital texts were not as conducive to the formation of long-term memory as physical texts. They define information retrieval in terms of ‘remembered knowledge,’ which is episodic and fades easily with time, and ‘known knowledge,’ which is internalized and stored in long-term semantic memory. Noyes and Garland found that the ‘remember’ frequencies of an experimental group

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E-books can be stored and accessed without physical space constraints, but early research suggests reading print books leads to better recall.

who read a text from a computer screen were twice as high as ‘know’ frequencies. By contrast, a control group who reads the same text on paper yielded similar remember and know frequencies. In other words, subjects who read digital texts were significantly more likely to store the information in their shortterm memory and later forget it. A 2013 study by Anne Man-

gen et al. found that the written medium in which information is presented, is a statistically significant factor in comprehension rates. In a representative sample of 10 th grade students, subjects who read a given text on paper performed significantly better on a reading comprehension test than those who read the same text on a computer screen. Vander Meulen argues that

there are also significant cultural and historical advantages to physical texts. “We can gain manufacturing clues from studying a book,” Vander Meulen said. “And those are clues not just to industry but to human beings who were making these things, which can give us insight into how people read over time.”

SHOOTING

June. Flanagan was apprehended in his car early in the afternoon after a brief pursuit by Virginia State Troopers. According to the Franklin County Sheriff Office’s Press Conference, when State Trooper Pamela Neff approached the vehicle, she noticed Flanagan had suffered from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Flanagan was taken to the Fairfax Inova Hospital in Northern Virginia where he was pronounced dead around 1:30 pm today. Governor McAuliffe released a statement today regarding the

shooting, offering his condolences to the families of the lost WDBJ7 crew and thanking all emergency and public safety personnel involved. “As we reflect with heavy hearts on this tragedy, it is appropriate to begin to ask questions about how we can prevent these senseless events in the future,” McAuliffe said. Senator Mark Warner also released a statement today expressing his condolences. There was a held at St. Paul’s Church on Wednesday evening to honor the victims.

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A vigil for the victims of the shooting was held at St. Paul’s Church in Charlottesville Wednesday night.

8:26 AM the morning of the shooting from someone claiming to be Flanagan, explaining his motives for the shooting. The document was promptly turned over to the authorities. In the manifesto, which the author referred to as a “Suicide Note for Friends and Family,” he or she stated motivations of racism, sexual harassment and bullying at work. The author also made racially charged comments regarding the Charleston Church shooting in

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Thursday, August 27, 2015

A&E

Titus Andronicus to play D.C. stage

arts & entertainment

Titus Andronicus frontman Patrick Stickles talks new album, influences, life, tour about 200 miles south or whatever it is, we feel like real rockstars again. It’s really nice, and the Black Cat’s got a real piano up there. It’s wonderful, honestly.

Noah Zeidman Senior Associate Editor

A&E:

New York punk rockers Titus Andronicus will be lighting up the stage at the Black Cat in Washington, D.C. Sept. 12. Arts & Entertainment caught up with dynamic lead singer, guitarist and songwriter Patrick Stickles to chat about the band’s ambitious latest album and their upcoming tour.

A&E:

How do you feel about returning to D.C.? Have you ever played at the Black Cat before?

Patrick Stickles:

It’s a special city for us, the capital. You figure I probably say that to everybody from every city, but it really is true. The Black Cat … that’s the biggest club we’ve ever sold out … And it happens every year! Which is a crazy thing, because in New York, where we live … we’re always thinking about what room do we need to get into to feel like we’re cool in this town. But then, as soon as we get

Your music requires a lot of you, in terms of screaming and putting out a lot of energy. How do you manage to bring that night after night?

PS:

People would always ask me “How do you scream so much night after night?” I don’t really have an answer for them, all I know is that screaming feels right, you know? So I’ve just been following a love of screaming, there’s never been any technique or anything behind it. And that extends across my entire life … I’ve lived a lot in denial of stuff, the consequences of [life] choices. And so now that I’m older, I see what’s really important to me. It’s not that I look back on my younger years with regret and say, “Oh if only I had been drinking kale smoothies instead of Miller High Lives when I was 22, maybe we’d be playing in arenas now instead of at the Black Cat.” [It’s] not that that’s the life I’d prefer —I like the Black Cat just fine, but now that I’m getting older I see that if I want to

have the stuff I really want — to put on a good show for the kids, be a real rock star, get the prestige and money associated with all these things, and just have a good time rocking for my own personal satisfaction, lest we forget that part — if I want to do that to the best of my abilities, then other things need to go away.

A&E:

You work some interesting references into the new album, including a “Seinfeld” reference. Can you talk about those cultural influences?

PS:

People think that I’m some rock and roller and that my top 500 artists are rock and rollers, but I’ll take Larry David over all but maybe a handful of rockers. To me, Larry David is on a level with Lou Reed, and Keith Richards, Wu-Tang Clan. They’re all on the level for me along with a bunch of other people from across all the disciplines: Tina Fey would be another one of my crucial artists, or Louis C.K., the way he demands total control and gets it and does whatever he wants — huge hero to me! All these artists are the same, and I draw ideas for the art that we make from them and from every other thing we encounter. In art, in real life, it all goes

into the stew. It’s all part of the harvesting of experiences.

A&E:

With that in mind, would you characterize “The Most Lamentable Tragedy” as a return to your roots in terms of your artistic influences, or something new altogether?

PS:

With this record, here’s the thing: it’s got this whole manic depressive theme … So that led to the question of how do we illustrate manic depression musically. How do we create a sort of bipolar effect in music, and how does that relate to the story? And of course, the answer became that the arrangements and the sonic properties of the music would reflect the mindset of the main character, as substantiated by the lyrics …The first act of the rock opera …i s all about being deeply depressed, character is experiencing a major depressive episode, and as such, the music reflects that it’s distinctly non-magical. Compare this with the second act, when our character starts to become empowered, starts to move from being depressed into being a bit more of a maniac. All of a sudden there’s phasers and stuff,

flutes and violins and glockenspiels, and there’s a hundred people singing instead of one, and all of a sudden the character is not so disempowered anymore, he’s starting to become empowered … The effect should be like Dorothy stepping into the technicolor world of Oz out of the black-and-white Kansas. [After] decisions like that, that the production and the arrangements had to reflect the character’s mindset across this mood cycle … Everything else was just filling in the blanks. As a student of rock history I know a bunch of tropes, and when you combine that with the work ethic of a Lil Wayne — not to compare myself to him, because his work ethic is truly superhuman — but if you have a hunger, informed by an artist that works like Lil Wayne whose mind is enough of a diamond to just make great art nonstop … next thing you know, you’ve got this whole outline. You’ve got this inspirational work ethic thing happening. You chug away at that for a couple years, next thing you know you’ve got a 29-song rock opera right there, honey! To read more, visit www.cavalierdaily.com.

Dr. Dre’s ‘Compton’ is a fitting finale Legendary artist reflects on life through meaningful music Karim Saoud Staff Writer

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Dr. Dre’s final effort brings depth and meaning to the artist’s extensive career.

Dr. Dre released his third and final studio album, “Compton,” on Aug. 7, 16 years after his last album, “2001.” A compilation of everything that makes Dre, Dre, “Compton” is an ode to his hometown, reflects on his upbringing and features many of the rap artists he’s helped along the way. “Compton” does its best to transport listeners to the city of Compton, beginning with a newscast-like introduction to the story of Compton’s potential glory and rapid downfall. Dre’s own sound and rugged voice complements the darkness of the album, but with enough flow to add a nice rhythmic and melodic touch. As was the case with “2001,” Dre is not the only sound on the album. Other artists leave their imprints all over this project. Even new and relatively unknown artists including Anderson, Paak

and King Mez get a chance to drop a verse or more. The album seamlessly combines the voices of those who will soon exit the industry with those who are taking over, and “Compton” becomes a compilation of rap from the grassroots up — fitting as Dr. Dre is known for making names out of previously unknown talent. These new artists get a chance to shine in songs like the standout “For the Love of Money,” which provides an interesting blend of a very slowed down, hazy chorus contrasted with fast and aggressive rapping by Dre and newcomer Jon Connor. The rhythmic appeal of both verses along with the alternating “woos” and “yeahs” to end most lines result in a catchy song for a more mainstream audience. Aside from just reflecting on the darkness of Compton, Dre does set aside songs to rap about his own path out of the city. “It’s All On Me” is the first personal reflection, wherein Dre drops bars about those who wanted a

share of his success after he approached stardom. The upbeat chorus is necessary for an album featuring other songs such as “One Shot One Kill” and “Genocide,” whose names betray their dark themes. Dre closes the album, and potentially his rap career, fittingly with the song “Talking to My Diary.” It contains potentially the most touching verse of the album as Dre raps to N.W.A., the ‘90s rap group that made him a star, in the second verse. From start to finish, “Compton” serves as a comprehensive collection of Dr. Dre’s memories and experiences from years of DJing at neighborhood parties to today. The legacy he built lives on in all the artists whose careers he assisted, including those featured on “Compton.” Dr. Dre has pledged his earnings from “Compton” to build a new creative arts center in the album’s namesake, Compton, California.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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Bullet for My Valentine’s ‘Venom’ is classic, terse Band’s latest album is comeback success for otherwise struggling group

Robert Shimshock Senior Writer

When asked in a 2006 interview with Popworld whether heavy metal band Bullet for My Valentine would go more commercial, the band’s frontman Matt Tuck replied, “We

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would never do [that] … We’re more interested in what our music sounds like than what our f---ing hair looks like.” Since then, the band has lost its catchy sound and dropped their iconic screaming for radio-friendly vibes. Nevertheless “Venom,” BFMV’s fifth album, has stopped the band’s spiral into medioc-

rity. The first signs of life came nine months after the group’s humiliating 2013 release, “Temper Temper,” through a song called “Raising Hell.” Michael Paget opens the track with a wailing guitar squeal before the rest of the crew ramps up into a full-out thrash assault with an almighty crusade of a chorus.

Bullet for My Valentine has real comeback potential with their latest effort.

Granted, hearing Matt Tuck croon “This is a war that can never be won” eight times in four minutes may be kind of cheesy, but songs aren’t all about the lyrics. Easily the best track the band has released this decade is “Raising Hell.” The song is relegated to “Venom’s” B-sides, which, having been released nearly two years before the album, seems reasonable until you discover the rest of “Venom” has also been in production since late 2013. Pre-release singles “No Way Out” and “You Want a Battle (Here’s a War)” are clear runner-ups. The former track features almost entirely screamed verses, a BFMV rarity, and a choral melody that oscillates dexterously between long and short beats. “You Want a Battle” has an anthemic bridge, the type that gets the crowd doing the wave. Most noticeably different from their 2013 counterparts, these BFMV songs abound in sound. And, surpris-

ingly enough, the catchiness is back. To be honest, there’s nothing too stellar besides these tracks and perhaps “The Harder the Heart (The Harder It Breaks).” The fillers are decent, but this is a buy-the-singles-only album. As for the rest — like so many other songs — their nightcore versions sound better. Nightcore tracks are sped-up, higher-pitched versions of regular songs. Basically, for metal, chipmunk screams sound really legit and high-pitched singing provides a melodic contrast to the meaty instruments. “Venom” is a solid comeback album, and fans should remember that it’s BFMV’s fifth record. The band already has several classics under its belt, from “Hand of Blood” and “Tears Don’t Fall” to “Waking the Demon” and “Begging for Mercy,” and a few big hits every couple of years is enough for the band’s continuance.

sports CD Sports Staff Field Hockey What: No. 9 Virginia vs. Drexel, No. 7 Penn State When: Friday, 6 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m. Where: U-Hall Turf Field The Skinny: The Cavaliers take their first swipes at the 2015 season this weekend, when coach Michele Madison and company welcome Drexel and Penn State to U-Hall Turf Field. No. 9 Virginia boasts a dangerous offensive weapon in sophomore midfielder Tara Vittese, a Longstreth/NFHCA First-Team All-American as a rookie in 2014. Drexel whiffed on the CAA tournament last year but nonetheless managed at least 10 wins for the eighth consecutive season. The Dragons’ 20-player roster includes 10 newcomers and 10 returners, headlined by Second-Team AllCAA senior back Jenna Knouse and an experienced midfield corps. Sunday’s game against Penn

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Weekend Previews: Aug. 27-29

The Skinny on weekend games for Virginia’s field hockey, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, volleyball teams State represents the chance for vengeance — of a sort. The Nittany Lions silenced Virginia last year in University Park, Pennsylvania, blanking the Cavaliers in a 3-0 win. But Penn State lost eight starters from last year’s NCAA tournament team, leaving just a handful of regulars from 29th-year coach Charlene Morett-Curtiss’ 2014 squad. —compiled by Matthew Morris Men’s Soccer What: No. 2 Virginia vs. No. 17 Charlotte When: Saturday, 7 p.m. Where: Klöckner Stadium The Skinny: The second-ranked Virginia Cavaliers men’s soccer team will pick up where it left off last year when it opens the regular season Saturday against the 17th-ranked Charlotte 49ers. The Cavaliers struggled in their final exhibition — a 3-0 loss to 2014 Elite Eight-foe Georgetown — so a matchup against the reigning Conference USA champions will certainly be a test to begin the 2015 campaign. Pegged to repeat by the league’s head coaches, the 49ers — led by

the 2014 Conference USA offensive player of the week twice, senior forward Kyle Parker — are as tough an offensive power as the Cavaliers will face. Last season, which culminated in an NCAA Tournament appearance, Charlotte scored an average of 2.16 goals per game, a rate that ranked sixth nationally. Much of this scoring came from the 49ers’ upperclassmen — they return nine starters and 16 letterwinners — and while this could be cause for concern for Cavalier fans, Virginia also returns an impressive core of veterans whom they can lean on for experience and poise in the toughest of times. Anchored by senior midfielders Todd Wharton and Scott Thomsen, Virginia’s battle-tested upperclassmen will look to set the tone from the opening whistle as it took time to find a rhythm and continuity last season. Additionally, coach George Gelnovatch will have the privileged, yet challenging, task of incorporating the nation’s second-ranked recruiting class to the team’s rotation. The emergence of Virginia’s future stars will be an interesting storyline to

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Sophomore goalkeeper Jeff Caldwell and the Virginia men’s soccer team host No. 17 Charlotte this Saturday at 7 p.m. Caldwell is moving into the starting position formerly held by Calle Brown.

follow throughout the season, as freshman forwards Edward Opoku and Derrick Etienne can bring a dynamic set of skills to aid Virginia’s offensive attack. Saturday’s game — the first in Virginia’s quest to repeat as College Cup champions — will take place at 7 p.m. at Klöckner Stadium.

— compiled by Jacob Hochberger Women’s Soccer What: Virginia Nike Soccer Classic: No. 2 Virginia vs. Cal Poly, Delaware

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opinion

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LEAD EDITORIAL

The WDBJ shooting is shocking but not surprising Yesterday’s tragedy is part of a larger trend

esterday, two members of the WDBJ-TV team — a reporter and a cameraman — were tragically shot to death on live television. Franklin County Police, with assistance from the Virginia State Police, apprehended a man in relation to the shooting. A former coworker, the suspect, who has since died, live-tweeted the shooting and posted a graphic video of the shooting on social media. The loss of reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward has been devastating for their loved ones and their viewers. And the presence of such violence so close to home is shocking. We are horrified when we hear news of a shooting anywhere, but such news becomes especially horrific when it happens in our backyard — when gun violence becomes a reality in our own lives. While our emotional re-

Comment of the day “Generally, I agree with your point. I don’t like the practice of politicians rewarding donors above more qualified individuals or organizations. However. . . . We still live in a democracy. A billionaire’s vote counts the exact same as mine on election day. . . .”

“UVA Student” responding to Ben Rudgley’s Aug. 18 article, “The need for campaign finance reform.”

sponse makes sense, based on current shooting trends, a shooting near us is not that surprising. This past July, Washington Post writer Christopher Ingraham noted 204 mass shootings in the first 204 days of 2015. He wrote, “The shootings happen so often, the circumstances become so familiar, that we tune them out.” Occasionally shootings that stand out — nine dead in a black church in Charleston; a shooting that happens on live television — draw more attention, for their gravity or the circumstances that lead to them. But the prevalence of these events in general suggests a much scarier trend than the terrifying nature of this instance alone. In just 2007, the horrific Virginia Tech Massacre occurred. Between that time and now, not much has changed here in Virginia, legislatively or culturally, to suggest a shooting in 2015 would

not happen. Of course, we do not yet know enough details about this tragedy to know how best to respond, and we should not rush to conclusions over what the correct response is. But the upward trend in mass shootings, rampage shootings, active shooter events, or whatever label a shooting receives is startling. We are devastated by a tragedy that is both proximate and exceptionally lurid. But this tragedy does not stand alone: a 2014 FBI study of 160 active-shooter events since 2000 showed an increase in shootings over time. While we may not have the answer as to why, these incidents do not exist in a vacuum. Yesterday’s deaths are independently tragic, and grappling with this incident will take time. But we should not isolate our grief, or we will risk more shootings in the future.

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Thursday, August 27, 2015

A great tradition under fire f recent controversies sur- Gov. John Kasich. Former Gov. rounding the Republican Rick Perry’s position on the ispresidential primary, one in sue remains unclear. particular stands out While they may as particularly trouseem evenly matched, SAWAN PATEL blesome: the debate according to a Reuters Opinion Columnist regarding birthright poll those declared citizenship. Multiple in favor are polling candidates have argued birth- at around 30 percent of the toright citizenship is being abused tal while those declared against to the point where it should be birthright citizenship for the done away with. Rather than children of illegal immigrants celebrating the complex rela- aggregate to around 50 percent tionship between hardworking of the vote. This startling statisand undervalued illegal immi- tic shows this brand of xenophogrants, these candidates would bia is no longer exclusive to the seek to take away hope for a bet- fringe of the GOP. ter future for illegal immigrants The backlash against birthand their children by removing right citizenship for all demonbirthright citizenship. strates a resurgence of xenoOne such candidate is real es- phobia that is startling to many. tate mogul Donald Trump, who Birthright citizenship for all has called birthright citizenship people is one of the great things “the biggest magnet for illegal about America, not a detriment. immigration.” His opinion is Birthright citizenship reflects shared by Sen. Rand Paul, for- the notion that it doesn’t take mer Sen. Rick Santorum, neuro- family or power or even monsurgeon Ben Carson, Sen. Lind- ey to be American and this sey Graham, Gov. Chris Christie idea is central to the psyche of and Gov. Bobby Jindal. Those all immigrants, whether illegal who do not definitively support or legal. Our unique tradition ending birthright citizenship are demonstrates that America is Sen. Marco Rubio, former Gov. for everyone, not just those who Jeb Bush, former Gov. George already have relatives here or Pataki, businesswoman Carly those who have special skills or Fiorina, Gov. Scott Walker and a job lined up.

According to the guidelines for permanent residence eligibility, three categories of people are given the highest likelihood for admittance into the United States. These are people with family that are already citizens of the United States, people who are brought in as qualified workers in high-end fields and those who came into the States as refugees. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration services website itself states most immigrants belong in the first two major cat-

is the vast majority of the world. Where is the route for the poor, the sick and the hungry to have a chance at winning the international lottery that is immigrating to the United States? Illegal immigration is the only route the downtrodden have to get here, and to take away that route is to crush all hope. Written on the Statue of Liberty is a poem with the famous directive to “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, the tempest-tost to me.” Yet these are the very people we exclude from those we take in. As a Where is the route for the poor, the sick and result, many are the hungry to have a chance at winning the forced to enter the international lottery that is immigrating to the United States illegally or overstay United States?” their visas because they have no famegories. ily, have learned no skills and These guidelines reveal a have no other option. To vilify gaping hole in the spectrum of an already downtrodden group people we allow to immigrate to is wrong. Donald Trump says, our country. Obviously missing “They’re not sending us their from contention for a green card finest people. . . . We have drug

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Birthright citizenship is a cornerstone of the American experiment dealers coming across. . . . rapists. . . . murderers. . . . do you think they’re going to send us their best people, their finest people? The answer is no.” These are the people who need America, and America needs these people. Industries such as dairy and meat rely heavily on immigrants as the only ones willing to do the hard work and work the long hours required in those industries. It is estimated that two-thirds of U.S. dairy production is based on immigrant labor, of which a large percentage are illegal. It is not just meat and dairy but also the fruit and vegetable industries that are reliant on the labor of illegal immigrants. It is disgraceful that people who are so integral to putting food on our tables are so vilified as unproductive members of our society. The debate about ending birthright citizenship for illegal immigrants sends the wrong message to those downtrodden peoples who view America as a beacon of hope. Sawan’s columns run Tuesdays. He can be reached at s.patel@cavalierdaily.com.

Don’t give Jesse Matthew the death penalty esse Matthew’s jury trial for role (by a whopping $1 million murder charges against sec- per trial); and for every nine ond-year College student Han- people executed, we can identify nah Graham has been one innocent person set for July 5, 2016 — DANI BERNSTEIN who has been exonjust under a full year erated and released Executive Editor from now. For some, from death row — his trial, should he and this is just a small be found guilty, may serve as a sampling of arguments against form of closure: the removal of a capital punishment. Conversely, serial offender from our streets, death penalty advocates tend to while it cannot bring Hannah focus on the value of retribution back, will protect other poten- and closure for victims’ families. tial victims. But though this While I encourage everyone trial seeks to answer questions, to investigate the arguments it brings up even more, because outlined above closely, in this in this case the prosecution has particular instance, our comdecided to seek the death penal- munity should look internalty — a possible result we should ly to confront moral questions not support. about execution, and what exeThe prosecution’s decision cuting Matthew would mean in renews an ongoing debate about our small corner of the world. the value of capital punishment. We are taught from a young age Most arguments against the that two wrongs don’t make a death penalty are much broader right, and when it comes down than Matthew’s individual case. to it, willfully executing anothThere is little to no evidence that er human — when self-defense it deters crime; it is less cost-ef- or safety is not a concern — is ficient even than life without pa- wrong.

Often, when approaching capital punishment, we are tempted to consider the issue of whether someone deserves to die. And if he committed this crime, Matthew may well deserve that fate. But perhaps

instead: do we deserve to kill? The answer to his question is unequivocally no. If we expect our citizens not to kill — if we contend they do not deserve to do so — then why would we deserve to kill them in response to their actions? Moreover, why would we want to? Life in prison readily answers calls for justice; execution only serves as vengeance. We all If Matthew is guilty, an appropriate punishment felt, so deeply, the pain of losing our awaits him in prison.” classmate, our peer. Would another death alleviate that pain? If the answer is yes, that should that is not the issue we should trouble us, not encourage us to consider. Bryan Stevenson, in kill more. a brilliant TED Talk, turns the For many of us, Hannah’s question of the death penalty on disappearance is too close to its head. He argues we should home to allow us to address this ask ourselves not whether the issue. But because it is so close perpetrator deserves to die, but to home, we should feel empow-

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No matter how horrific the crime, we should not condone capital punishment ered to address these questions head on and, ultimately, follow a moral path. In Aurora, Colorado, a jury opted not to give James Holmes the death penalty after convicting him of killing 12 people and injuring 70 more in a shooting rampage. In the face of a horrific tragedy, that community maintained a strong moral standard. We were horrified at the injustice committed in our community; why, then, commit a different kind of injustice in that one’s wake? If Matthew is guilty, an appropriate punishment awaits him in prison. But if he ends up on death row, just as Hannah’s death is on her assailant’s conscience, Matthew’s death would be on ours.

Dani can be reached at d.bernstein@cavalierdaily.com.

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Sanders and the benefits of socialism ithout a doubt, “socialism” socialist,” from U.S. News to Salon is a taboo word among the to the South China Morning Post. American people. Its political con- Yet, while Sanders is indeed a polnotation resonates from itician who leans signifa time when paranoia icantly left on a wide RYAN GORMAN and fear were so widevariety of issues, media Opinion Columnist spread in this nation sources — through their that in one instance the fervor surrounding the American government resorted to idea of socialism — have painted placing hundreds of liberal Holly- a wildly hyperbolic picture of the wood artists on a blacklist simply presidential candidate. due to their alleged — and often In fact, “hyperbolic” may be unfounded — ties to the radical left. too light of a term for the press the And, to make matters worse, many Sanders campaign has incurred in of these innocent citizens were legit- the past few months. One of the imately tried in front of the House more ridiculous examples of this Un-American Activities Commit- media fervor comes from an article tee. To this day, socialism and rad- published recently by the Freedom ical leftism are often equated with Outpost. The article heavily dequalities of being “un-American,” nounces Sanders’ ties to the radical as pundits and politicians alike as- left by using Webster’s Dictionary sociate the term with sentiments of definitions of “communism” and anti-capitalism and anti-freedom, a “socialism” along with excerpts mere baby step to the right from the from Sanders’ Wikipedia page to ladreaded “communism.” bel the candidate’s beliefs as an “enRegardless of the word’s ugly and slavement of the people” and a “type divisive past, the concept of social- of anti-American rhetoric” that has ism has risen to the forefront of the “no place in a real free nation.” American conversation in recent The charged sentiments exmonths primarily due to the im- pressed in both the Freedom Outpending 2016 presidential election post’s article and in countless others and the candidacy of one incendi- are shocking, yet they all contain ary Independent senator from the one common theme: a deep-seated state of Vermont: Bernie Sanders. fear of populism — a certain paraThe mainstream media loves to re- noia that equates Sanders’ popularfer to Sanders as a “self-proclaimed ity with a parting of ways between

the American public and the idea of “American freedom.” Yet, when one analyzes the actual tenets of the Sanders campaign, one fact rings true: Bernie Sanders is not an anti-American socialist.

ucation, childcare and livable wages, as well as greater regulation on corruptible financial industries and a mandate for large corporations and wealthy citizens to pay their “fair share” in taxes. Sanders’ vision for a nation governed by democratic socialism is — at its core — an expression of a desire for every American citizen to have the right to live a fulfillYet, when one analyzes the actual tenets of the ing and comfortable life, regardless of his Sanders campaign, one fact rings true: Bernie circumstance. The Sanders is not an anti-American socialist.” Sanders campaign recognizes money interests play a regrettably large role in Sanders has consistently pro- the governing of the United States, claimed through his long tenure as as billionaires like the Koch Brotha politician that his “socialist” ide- ers can practically buy elections in ology extends little beyond a sen- exchange for favors from elected timent of empathy for the rapidly officials, and a dollar in someone’s disappearing middle class and an pocket has more leverage than his acute disdain for corruption and human critical capacity. The Sandpower-mongering among the na- ers campaign sees the glaringly obtion’s financial elite. In an interview vious truth that the United States’ with the Des Moines Register, Sand- “progressive” tax system is in fact alers listed a litany of issues that prove most perfectly flat in practice, with his brand of democratic socialism the top 1 percent earning 21 percent outlines “an economy that works of the nation’s income yet hardly for ordinary Americans,” including footing the bill by paying only 22 government support for quality ed- percent in taxes. The Sanders cam-

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Criticisms of the Vermont senator’s politics as anti-American are unfounded paign understands that providing all of the nation’s citizens with an opportunity for an affordable, quality education is one of the greatest and most important gifts it could possibly give. Most of all, the Sanders campaign wants ordinary Americans to feel respected and appreciated under the eyes of the law, as Sanders believes a responsible first-world country has a mandate to treat all of its citizens fairly. Sanders often points to Europe when he makes this point; countless Europeans have accepted — and even embraced — the concept of democratic socialism as a legitimate way of running a government while ensuring citizens’ freedoms, and the financial elite of these nations have easily adopted the role of contributing a greater percentage of their wealth toward the happiness of the general public. So, if democratic socialism is indeed the way to ensure civil liberties and perpetuate the idea of equality in a first world nation, then maybe it is time to take the stigma away from that word in the United States — even if it makes Joseph McCarthy turn in his grave. Ryan’s columns run Thursdays. He can be reached at r.gorman@cavalierdaily.com.

Religious liberty isn’t a license to discriminate epublican senator and presi- a wedding cake. The theme carries dential hopeful Ted Cruz re- throughout the rest of Cruz’s list: all cently hosted what he called a Rally of the guests had found themselves in for Religious Liberty. The legal trouble for discrimcampaign event featured ination based on sexual NORA WALLS music, speeches and sevorientation in Iowa, one Opinion Columnist eral guest appearances. of the states that actually These guests were handhas a statute prohibiting picked by Cruz’s campaign and labe- such discrimination. led on his website as “special guests The irony of Cruz’s insistence that victimized by government persecu- the government stop persecuting its tion.” Cruz spoke with each of his citizens is that the citizens in question allegedly oppressed supporters and were all caught persecuting others. It vowed they would see change if he is an irony he does not seem to nois elected president. Cherry-picking tice, but it also raises an interesting disaffected individuals is a common question: what do we do when one campaign tactic for candidates look- American exercising his right iming to campaign on an anti-estab- pedes the right of another? Whose lishment platform. What sets Cruz’s right is more important? Cruz has “special guests” apart is the way in never given a clear answer. Actress which they have all been “victimized.” Ellen Page recently approached Cruz The special guest list consisted of to address this issue; the exchange eight people, including a couple that was caught on video and quickwas fined by the Iowa Civil Rights ly went viral. Page asked Cruz his Commission for refusing to allow thoughts on LGBT Americans being a gay couple to get married in their fired and mistreated for their sexual wedding venue, a print shop owner orientation. Though she asked mulcharged with unlawful discrimina- tiple times, Cruz never answered the tion for refusing to print t-shirts for a question, instead telling her about local LGBTQ group, and two bakery the “Bible-believing Christians being owners who were fined when they persecuted” in this country. Cruz also denied a lesbian couple’s request for failed to name a specific instance of

persecution of those Christians, other than their legal troubles (bringing into question Cruz’s knowledge of what it means to persecuted). With so many debates over civil rights, I begin to wonder if Cruz and many Americans have forgotten what the words actually mean. Sim-

they choose. They are not entitled to discriminate. In fact, it’s illegal in Iowa. Cruz’s complaint isn’t that his Christian constituents have been singled out and persecuted by the government. It’s that those constituents are expected to adhere to a law they don’t particularly like. This is a sign of a larger problem in the United States. There is an enormous misunderstanding of rights (particularly the First Amendment), discrimination and religion in general. There There is a difference between a law that impedes is a growing phenomenon in American your civil liberties and a law you just don’t like.” political media of throwing around buzzwords, often without ply put, a right is a legal entitlement. a true understanding of the words in In the United States, citizens are enti- question. We ought to be concerned tled to get and keep a job without fear when even a well-known presidential of discrimination based on sex, race, candidate does not seem to underage or disability status. In 20 states stand a cornerstone of our democand counting, that includes discrim- racy. ination on the basis of sexual orientaThe video clip ends with Sen. tion. “Bible-believing Christians” are Cruz growing frustrated and tellentitled to practice their religion — to ing Page, “I’m happy to answer your go to church, to study the Bible or to question but not to have a back and follow whatever religious practices forth debate.” But Cruz and his col-

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Republican politicians like Ted Cruz misunderstand what constitutes a right leagues need to start having a debate, or at the very least stop opting for a type of campaigning that cheapens genuine debate and abandons any effort for public understanding of rights (among other things) in favor of unfounded statements that sound good and mean nothing. When people believe it is their right to discriminate against others or to limit the rights of others, it’s a sign that it is time for a dialogue. It’s a sign that there is a gross misunderstanding of the First Amendment and of what it means to exercise one’s rights. There is a difference between a law that impedes your civil liberties and a law you just don’t like, and religious freedom does not mean exemption from the latter. Sen. Cruz may not want to discuss it, but it’s worth considering: where is the line between exercising one’s own religious freedom and impeding the rights of others? What does it mean for the United States if many of its citizens haven’t even considered that question? Nora’s columns run bi-weekly Wednesdays. She can be reached at n.walls@cavalierdaily.com.

HU MOR

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Just for wits.

A squandered opportunity L

istening intently to the two only within the reach of about 50gentlemen seated next to me 60 people. What a loss! It should on the bottom floor of Clemons be heard by the hundreds, even Library discuss their the thousands. And boisterous escapades to make matters even BEN YAHNIAN from the previous worse, at the tables 25 Humor Writer night, I concluded that feet away, just outside everyone else on the the range of their disfloor must hear their cussion, students were conversation, too. busy working on probably imAs they discussed the various portant papers and assignments types of alcohol they consumed without the slightest clue they yesterday in whispers that merely were missing out on the most exthe surrounding tables could hear, hilarating conversation the world I felt intense grief that everyone on had ever heard. the floor was missing out on their Now it was time to plan. How exciting discussion of the previ- can I help the determined, studious night. “I don’t even remember ous University students around how I got back at 4:35 a.m.,” one me quit writing their stupid paof them quipped. Forget my 1,000 pers and start listening in on inword paper tomorrow, this story sane tales of college fun? I excitjust turned epic. I decided right edly began brainstorming. I first then and there I would not do noted that other noises in the anything else, much less my stu- room could potentially make it pid paper, until everyone else on more difficult for everyone on the the entire floor could hear them. floor to hear the conversation. I Right now their conversation was needed to figure out a way to min-

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imize the other noises in the room so that their story can be heard by even more people. However, I then realized that miraculously every single other person on the floor was silent creating almost perfect conditions for talking to permeate throughout the room. How lucky can I get? With the issue of other people’s noises completely eradicated, I next set my sights on how to amplify the volume of their discussion. Megaphone? Too expensive. Speaker? Too heavy. Wait, I got it! I could just ask them to speak a little louder! Man, I am a genius. My best friend once told me I was about as smart as a fifth grader, so clearly I am intelligent enough to star on a TV show. My best friend is just the best. Anyway, I digress. As I pondered what happened to the lighting in their apartments during their blackouts, I leaned in to offer my suggestion. “Hey, could you guys speak a little loud-

er so everyone else can hear you?” The most shocking thing happened next. Instead of speaking louder like I suggested, they did the complete opposite and became completely silent. It’s like they were doing exactly what I didn’t want just to spite me. How rude. I mean they stopped mid-story and became silent like literally every other person on the floor. Now I’ll never know the end of their conversation. I am such an idiot. As I surveyed the other people seated around me, I made eye contact with a girl at the table across from me. Nodding her head, she proceeded to give me a giant two thumbs up with a large smile on her face. Great, I had really screwed up. She was clearly pissed that she wouldn’t know how the two gentlemen’s night ended either. I simply couldn’t take her mocking and ridicule anymore. I decided to go for a

drink of water. As I walked over, a guy added insult to injury when he said laughingly, “I can’t believe you actually had the guts to say that! They obviously weren’t being loud enough!!” I couldn’t agree more. They just weren’t being loud enough so that everyone else on Clemons Bottom Floor could hear their conversation, and I just ruined everything. I sadly moped back to my seat in the library and sat down. With complete and utter silence on the floor, I finished my stupid paper in 30 minutes and went home. I blew the chance to help everyone else in Clemons hear their amazing tale of raucous debauchery, and I couldn’t feel more terrible. Next time, I’ll just be silent.

Ben Yahnian is a first-year in the College. This article originally ran online on Apr. 23, 2015.

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Continued from page 7 When: Friday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Where: Klöckner Stadium The Skinny: After routing UNC Wilmington 8-0 to open the season, the Virginia women’s soccer team will face Cal Poly (0-0-2) Friday and Delaware (2-0) Sunday at the Virginia Nike Soccer Classic in Charlottesville. Cal Poly tied San Francisco 0-0 and Saint Mary’s 1-1 in double-overtime games last week. Having finished only one of 26 shots over both matches, the Mustangs will have to capitalize on more of their opportunities if they want to have a chance against the second-ranked Cavaliers.

Cal Poly’s defense must be a well-oiled machine from the start as well, because Virginia will likely look for an early goal to grab hold of any and all momentum as it did Sunday. After taking on the Mustangs, the Cavaliers will have a day to rest their legs before a Sunday game versus Delaware. So far, the Blue Hens have defeated Loyola 2-1 in double overtime and West Point 2-0 in regulation. Stingy sophomore goalkeeper Kailyn Rekos has surrendered one goal in 197:59 minutes, but she’ll have her hands full Sunday. Senior forward Makenzy Doniak and junior midfielder Meghan Cox, who

combined for foul goals and three assists against Wilmington, will make sure of that. The Delaware attack centers around junior forward Natalie Zelenky, a third-team All-Colonial Athletic Association selection in 2014. She has already scored three goals in 2015, but none have come against defenders like senior Emily Sonnett and company. Virginia is definitely the favorite this weekend, but soccer can be a game of upsets. The Cavaliers must establish control in the first few minutes and never let up. — compiled by Grant Gossage

Volleyball What: Virginia vs. Loyola Mary mount, No. 20 UCLA When: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 p.m. (EST) Where: Los Angeles, California The Skinny: Virginia raced out to a 6-0 start last year, when the Cavaliers scored a trio of convincing late-August wins at the Marshall Thunder Invitational in Huntington, W.Va. This season, coach Dennis Hohenshelt’s team heads to the West Coast in search of another auspicious beginning. Loyola Marymount posted 23 wins a year ago, enough to qualify for the NCAA tournament, where the Lions fell in the first round

against Michigan State. Featuring senior Hannah Tedrow at setter and sophomore Sarah Sponcil at outside hitter, Loyola Marymount is especially tough at home, where they’ve racked up 22 victories since 2013. UCLA, meanwhile, recorded 22 wins last year in a run to the NCAA Regional Semifinals. This year, the 2011 national champion Bruins should remain competitive in the wildly talented Pac-12, home to nine of the nation’s top 25 teams. The Bruins are undefeated in three matchups with Virginia, but the programs have not competed since 2009. — compiled by Matthew Morris

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