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Cavaliers secure first 2014 win Virginia snaps 10-game skid against Richmond, 45-13, defense shines, forces three interceptions, four fumbles Matthew Morris Senior Associate Editor

Earlier this week, junior defensive end Eli Harold dreamt he would score the first touchdown of his collegiate career in Saturday’s home game against Richmond. Harold later told sophomore free safety Wilfred Wahee, his roommate, about his dream. Come Saturday, there he was, kneeling in an end zone at Scott Stadium after recovering a fumble and traversing the 20 yards to the goal line. After the play, Wahee came up to Harold on the Virginia sideline and told him, “You’ve never lied to me.” Harold’s dream come true was one gratifying moment among many for the Cavalier players and fans in the 32nd all-time matchup between Virginia and Richmond, the program coach Mike London departed from to come to the University. With their 45-13 win, the Cavaliers snapped a 10-game losing streak dating to last Sept.

21, when they pasted Virginia Military Institute behind a pair of 100-yard rushing performances from running backs Kevin Parks and Daniel Hamm. Junior quarterback David Watford, now Virginia’s third-string signal-caller, directed offense that day. In Saturday’s breakthrough win, Virginia dueled Richmond in a tight first half before pulling away by scoring 31 points after the break. The Cavaliers received standout offensive and defensive performances from across the roster in their 10th consecutive win against the Spiders. The offensive line, a subject of much scrutiny this offseason due to collective inexperience, yielded just one sack while facilitating a rushing attack that picked up 157 yards on 40 carries. Senior receiver Darius Jennings hauled in four catches for 79 yards and returned a kickoff 86 yards to the Richmond 13 midway through the third quarter, blazing past Spider tacklers.

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Photo by Porter Dickie | Illustration by Sloan Christopher

Women’s soccer triumphs on the road PAGE 3

McDonnells convicted of public corruption PAGE 4

Student protestors rally against police brutality PAGE 5

New Fralin program to help Medical students PAGE 9

Love Connection: J.Y. and Helena PAGE 11

sports Corrections In the Sept. 4 issue of The Cavalier Daily, writer Lakshmi Kopparam’s name was misspelled. Additionally, writer Katherine Wilkin was misidentified as a senior writer. She is an associate editor.

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Buy the hype Saturday’s 45-13 trouncing of Scott Stadium that day deeply conRichmond brought much needed cerned for the upcoming season. joy to Scott Stadium for the first As they say: you can’t win if you time since Sept. 21 can’t score. last year. The Cavaliers Two weeks into took care of business the regular season, on both sides of the though, it seems I and ball and easily outthe rest of the worrimatched their in-state ers have our answer. foes. The offense can move Though I unthe ball and put it in doubtedly enjoyed the endzone, but the our team's success, I defense will carry this RYAN TAYLOR couldn’t get my mind team. Senior Associate Editor off of the past. For This defensive unit much of the first half, I is as stout as they come couldn’t figure out why I was remi- and has playmakers all over the niscing instead of just taking in the field. The Cavaliers have yielded solid display of football in front of just two touchdowns through its me. first two weeks — granted one was Was it that I kept hearing Mi- to an FCS team, but the other one chael Rocco’s name over the loud- was a nationally ranked team lead speaker? Or maybe it was because by a Heisman Trophy caliber quarRichmond was the first team I saw terback. in Scott Stadium when I was a first Virginia allowed less than 200 year? rushing yards combined in the Neither of those things put my past two weeks. To break that mind at ease. What finally jarred down further, opposing running me into the realization was sopho- backs are averaging a measly 2.6 more linebacker Max Valles de- yards per carry against the front stroying Richmond quarterback seven. Teams simply aren’t able to Michael Strauss, setting up junior establish a rushing attack against defensive end Eli Harold for an this group. easy scoop and score. These guys don’t just clog gaps That moment allowed me to well, they can pin their ears back put my finger on what I was think- and get after the passer as well. ing about: the Spring Game. Harold and Valles have been a Way back in April, everyone nightmare for offensive linemen so in the press box had the same far this year, and that won’t change. question: is the offense really this The two have combined for 4.5 anemic, or is the defense just that sacks already and have forced two good? The secondary allowed just fumbles — no quarterback is safe 294 yards passing combined to the with this pair coming off the edge. three quarterbacks that played and Couple that stout edge rush no running back had more than 30 with senior middle linebacker yards. Henry Coley — who has 2.5 sacks The Spring Game was nothing himself — and you have an elite short of a defensive slugfest that group of defenders in the box. saw four interceptions, nine sacks Coley is an absolute force through and just two touchdowns. I left the middle and can hit as hard as

anyone in the country. Once fivestar prized recruit Andrew Brown gets his feet under him, Virginia will possess the depth needed to be seen as the top-tier defense that it is. It’s only a matter of time. The secondary admittedly has not been as stellar as the front seven, but the bar has been set very high and they have done their best to hurdle it. Led by preseason All-ACC senior safety Anthony Harris, the defensive backs have nabbed three interceptions this year and are giving up just more than 300 yards per game. Saturday’s game also saw the emergence of the highly touted Quin Blanding, who recorded his first career interception and added seven tackles to his résumé. Having him in Virginia’s defensive backfield for the next four years certainly provides hope to Cavalier fans that this pattern of dominance

is sustainable. All told, this defensive unit has nine takeaways, one touchdown, and has given up less than 800 yards through two games. Those are impressive numbers by anyone’s standards. With the offense finding its footing, Virginia looks potentially bowl-eligible this season. The ACC is by no means the toughest conference in the nation and as of now there don’t seem to be any definite losses on our schedule — though the trip to Tallahassee will be pretty tough. It’s obviously very early in the season, but if the Cavaliers can stay out of their own way, I like their chances to be a solid team in 2014. If you’re still in doubt, that’s fine. I’ll just tell Henry Coley and we’ll see if he can’t change your mind.

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Junior defensive end Eli Harold recovered a fumble for the first touchdown of his collegiate career Saturday, as the Cavalier defense forced seven turnovers against Richmond.

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SPORTS

Monday, September 8, 2014

No. 3 Men’s soccer splits Hurricane Classic

The No. 3 Virginia men’s soccer team made its first regular season trip west of the Mississippi River this past weekend, facing Tulsa and Alabama-Birmingham in the Hurricane Classic in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As the showcase team in the tournament, the Cavaliers were hoping to increase their win total to three before their ACC schedule begins Friday. But Tulsa — Virginia’s Friday opponent — had different plans. The Golden Hurricane (2-1-0) dominated the match, outshooting the Cavaliers (2-1-0) 16-5 in regulation. Virginia senior goalkeeper Calle Brown — starting

in place of freshman goalkeeper Jeff Caldwell — played stout defense, totaling a career-high nine saves to help the Cavaliers force overtime. But Brown’s efforts were not enough to fend off Tulsa. In the 105th minute, Tulsa sophomore midfielder Cameron Drackett ripped a 25-yard shot into the Virginia upper-90 to give Tulsa its second win of the season. At 55 minutes into the Cavaliers’ Sunday game against No. 18 UAB (2-2-0), it seemed Virginia might drop both of its matches, as the Blazers scored to take a 1-0 lead.

But just as the Cavaliers did frequently last season, the squad rallied. Virginia senior forward Kyle McCord knotted the match at 1-1 in the 61st minute, and then just 13 minutes later sophomore forward Sam Hayward scored his first career goal for the Cavaliers. Virginia continued to dominate possession — outshooting UAB 11-2 in the second half — to seal the 2-1 victory. Virginia will next host instate rival Virginia Tech Friday at 8 p.m.

Sophomore forward Sam Hayward scored his first career goal Sunday to spur the Cavaliers to a 2-1 victory against AlabamaBirmingham.

—compiled by Robert Elder

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No. 3 Cavaliers win road openers

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Senior midfielder Morgan Brian knotted her first goal of the season Sunday in a 3-1 win against Samford.

In the Virginia women’s soccer team’s first road trip of the year, the No. 3 Cavaliers handily defeated Alabama and Samford, remaining undefeated and returning home with 5-0 record. The team has now tallied three goals or more in all five wins thus far, outscoring their opponents 18-1. In Virginia’s first game of the trip, the team took the field on an extremely hot Friday night against the Crimson Tide (2-2-1), who were coming off a dominant 5-0 win last weekend against Austin Peay in Tennessee. Virginia sophomore midfielder Alexis Shaffer broke through for the game’s first goal in the 38th minute, though the Cavaliers peppered Alabama with 12 first-half shots. After intermission, the Cavaliers poured it on. Junior defender Emily Sonnett put back a rebound off a corner kick in the 61st minute, doubling the Virginia advantage. Finally, in the 84th minute, senior

midfielder Danielle Colaprico converted a penalty kick for her second point of the game and her first goal of the season, giving the Cavaliers a secure 3-0 win and clinching the team’s fourth consecutive shutout to begin the season. In Virginia’s second FridaySunday doubleheader in as many weeks, Virginia visited Samford (3-3-0) in the first-ever matchup between the two teams to conclude its first road trip of the season. Working balls up the flanks and penetrating from the wings, the Cavaliers fired shot after shot at Samford freshman goalie Anna Maddox before, in the 17th minute, junior forward Brittany Ratcliffe connected from the six-yard box for her fourth goal of the season to give Virginia an early 1-0 advantage. Just before the break, when it seemed as if Samford might escape a shaky first half performance only giving up one goal on 11 shots,

freshman forward Megan Reid found senior midfielder Morgan Brian in front of the net, who calmly slotted in her first goal of the season, giving the Cavaliers a 2-0 lead. In the 52nd minute, Bulldog sophomore forward Malcanisha Kelley curled a ball into the far corner of the net past sophomore goalie Jessie Ferrari for the Cavaliers’ first goal against this season. Order was restored soon after, however, when standout freshman forward Victoria Lasko scored her second goal of the season off a cross from a free kick, courtesy of Colaprico. The two wins put the Cavaliers in a solid position going forward as they head into the Virginia Nike Soccer Classic this weekend at Klöckner Stadium. The tournament kicks off Friday at 3 p.m., with the Cavaliers’ first game at 5:30 p.m. against Tennessee. —compiled by Jacob Hochberger

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Emily Hutt and Thrisha Potluri Senior Writers

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, a Republican, and his wife Maureen were found guilty Thursday of corruption charges. The jury found that the couple had accepted nearly $170,000 in gifts and loans from Jonnie Williams — former CEO of the dietary supplements company Star Scientific — in exchange for promoting one of his products. The first couple was not charged with a breach in state law — all charges were brought by the federal government. Seven men and five women on the federal jury found the former Republican governor guilty on 11 of the 13 counts he faced. Maureen McDonnell was found guilty of nine of the 13 counts she faced, according to the Associated Press. The McDonnells were found guilty on counts of conspiracy to defraud the citizens of Virginia, conspiracy to use the governor’s office to obtain property, and false statements. Maureen was additionally found guilty on one count of obstruction of justice, for writing Williams a handwritten note trying to make it appear as if they had agreed she would return a designer gown purchased by Williams. Jurors acquitted the couple of failure to disclose loans from Williams in a bank application submit-

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McDonnells convicted of corruption Jury finds former first couple guilty of accepting bribes from Star Scientific CEO, family friend Jonnie Williams ted in February 2013. defense said the couple was there- tion did a good job presenting the Virginia Attorney General Mark fore unable to accept and coordinate case and of course the McDonnells Herring, a Democrat, emphasized the illicit activities they were accused were shell-shocked by the result. An the need for a stricter ethics policy of. appeal is certain.” in Virginia in the wake of the conMcDonnell is the first governor The couple faces up to 30 years in viction. in Virginia history to be charged prison, according to the Associated “We have a long way to go to re- with or convicted of a crime. Mc- Press. Sentencing is scheduled for store the public’s trust Jan. 6. after this embarrassing The U.S. Attorney’s and difficult period for Office for the Eastern the Commonwealth of District of Virginia, Virginia,” Herring said which handled the in a statement. “If there case, could not be was somehow still any reached for comment doubt, it should be regarding the McDoncrystal clear that the nells’ sentencing. people of Virginia de“Based on what I’ve serve real ethics reform read and heard, I certhat will turn off the tainly wouldn’t expect spigot of gifts, tickets, maximum sentences and trips that opens or anything like that,” the door to abuse and Kondik said. undermines public Gov. Terry McAuconfidence in our govliffe released a stateernment.” ment following the Speaker of Virginia verdict, expressing disHouse of Delegates appointment with how William Howell, a Rethe case has affected publican, came out in the state. support of McDonnell “I am deeply sadand praised his ongodened by the events of Marshall Bronfin | The Cavalier Daily ing friendship with the the trial that ended in former governor. today’s verdict, and the Former Gov. Bob McDonnell (above) became the first governor in Virginia history to be “I believe in the jus- convicted of a crime last Thursday. impact it has had on tice system and I am our Commonwealth’s not going to second reputation for honesty guess the jury,” Howell said. “I am Donnell’s attorney said he will ap- and clean government,” he said. proud to call Bob McDonnell my peal. McAuliffe and Herring are curfriend and I pray for him and his Center for Politics spokesperson rently working on reforming the family during this difficult time.” Kyle Kondik said the extent of the Commonwealth’s ethics and gift Through five weeks of court pro- convictions was unexpected. laws. ceedings, defense attorneys argued “While it was not a shock that the “In the upcoming legislative sesthe McDonnells’ marital troubles McDonnells were convicted of some sion, I hope the General Assembly had resulted in the couple’s refusing charges, it was somewhat surprising will move much closer to the gift to speak to one another during the that they were convicted on so many bans that Governor McAuliffe and I time of the alleged conspiracies. The counts,” Kondik said. “The prosecu- have implemented,” Herring said in

a statement. McAuliffe has announced plans for a new ethics commissions to create legislation regarding the amount of gifts politicians can receive. Virginia is currently one of eight states that does not have an ethics commission to investigate office holders. The Virginia legislature already passed legislation to deal with ethics in politics — creating what would have been the Virginia Conflicts of Interest and Ethics Advisory Commission — but in June, McAuliffe vetoed it, stating that anything passed needed to be tougher. “The ethics reform bill passed by the General Assembly was far weaker than what Virginians deserve of proper ethics reform,” McAuliffe said in a statement on the 2015-16 Budget Actions. “I plan to present revised legislation to the 2015 General Assembly session [...] and the creation of a new bureaucracy beforehand would be unwise and premature. I also question the constitutionality of the commission given its scope of responsibilities.” Virginia is also one of 11 states that has no limit on the gifts that governors may accept. Current law requires officials to only disclose gifts worth more than $50 and excludes any gifts presented to immediate family. “The real problem here is that Virginia’s ethics laws remain very weak,” Kondik said. “There’s certainly going to be more self-policing on gifts by legislators going forward. I don’t think it’s unreasonable to suggest that self-policing isn’t enough: the state’s ethics and gift laws need to be made significantly tougher.”

McCormick Road dorms to see massive renovations Board of Visitors set to discuss upcoming changes, including new mechanical, electrical, plumbing utilities, lounge rooms, laundry rooms Katherine Wilkin Associate Editor

Renovations to the McCormick Road dormitories are set to begin next summer. The Board of Visitors approved the $105 million project at their June meeting and will outline it in further detail at the Board’s meeting this Thursday. The University plans to conduct what is known as a “full MEP” on the McCormick Road residence halls — a complete renovation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing utilities in the buildings. Changes will include the addition of air conditioning and elevators, and the ground floor of each building — currently used for University offices in

some cases — will be turned into study lounges, main lounges and laundry rooms. “We’re basically going back down to the substrate and we’re putting it all back together,” said Trish Romer, Housing and Residence Life's director of business and facilities services. Though the McCormick Road dorms are fully functional and currently house a significant portion of the first-year student population, these renovations are seen as a necessary upgrade. “The remaining original building systems are serviceable, but outdated and less efficient than modern systems,” the Board said in this week’s agenda for the Board’s Building and Grounds Committee meeting. “Approaching 70 years old, they are beyond

their typical useful service life.” Prior to the approval of this plan, previous suggestions included full demolition of the existing buildings, renovations and the addition of a fifth story on each building, and small additions to four of the existing buildings. “It was determined that the best option would be the renovation and renewal of existing structures,” the agenda read. “The renewal and renovation project will yield 61 new beds, for a total of 1,391 beds and extend the life of the facilities.” The renovations will also promote the Sustainability Resolution approved by the Board in 2011, which commits to reducing the carbon and nitrogen footprint of the University. The project is expected to

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The University is planning a large-scale restoration project for the McCormick Road Residence Halls (above). Work will begin sometime next year.

commence with utility work around the McCormick Road dorm area in 2015, to fully begin during the summer of 2017 and continue in phases until the end of the 2020-21 academic year.

The 10 houses in the McCormick Road dorm area will be taken of-

see DORMS, page 63

NEWS

Monday, September 8, 2014

Black Student Alliance rallies against police brutality

Student leaders, community members take to the Lawn to express discontent about law enforcement misbehavior, media misrepresentation Katie Grimesey Senior Writer

The University’s Black Student Alliance held a Rally Against Police Brutality and Media Misrepresentation Friday in reaction to the recent events in Ferguson, Missouri, where an allegedly unarmed black teen was fatally shot by a police officer. Students from many organizations on Grounds were present to support the cause. Attendees walked around the Lawn, starting at Old Cabell Hall and stopping at various locations to hear different members of the BSA and other speakers talk about instances of police brutality and racism both in general and in Charlottesville specifically. BSA Political Action Chair Aryn Frazier, a second-year College student, said the recent police brutality in Ferguson was not an isolated incident. “What happened in Ferguson could happen anywhere,” Frazier said. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We’re here today to demand that it does not happen again.” BSA Vice President Shanice

Hardy, a fourth-year Batten student, read aloud the names of victims of police brutality in the past 10 years. Kiara Redd-Martin, a representative from local social action group Operation Social Equality, also spoke during the rally. She questioned the Charlottesville Police Department’s actions in certain situations involving the arrests of black Charlottesville residents. “Where was the heavy media coverage about the militarization of our police forces?” Redd-Martin said. “Where was the outcry to blast our police department for racist and biased police practices in our city? There was none.” The Daily Progress reported recently that Charlottesville and Albemarle have received a combined $500,000 worth in equipment through the Department of Defense's Excess Property Program since 2006. Charlottesville also received nine pistols, 26 rifles and 11 shotguns through the program, Charlottesville Police Captain Gary Pleasants said in an email. “While we stand here today in solidarity, I want you to ask yourself, ‘is so-called officer

safety so important that we will accept a police state?’” ReddMartin said. “Charlottesville is the happiest city to live in according to whose standards?” The representation of African-Americans in the media was also a major concern of some speakers. Third-year College student Vendarryl Jenkins, President of the University’s chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, expressed frustration about how media outlets portray black individuals as the embodiment of “evil and wickedness.” “It is perhaps a brazen and audacious claim, but I stand before you today and proclaim that the media has served as a demonizing force of AfricanAmericans,” Jenkins said. “[The media] serves to prevent the harmonious integration of all people by reinforcing the fears that maintain our division.” Jenkins said the media presumes that white is associated with innocence, while black is associated with guilt. “I demand the end to the inhumane character slaughter of my people,” Jenkins said. “The media will not continue to justify the denial of life for my

brothers and sisters while I sit silently.” In response to the media’s alleged misrepresentation of African-Americans, the rally’s leaders led the crowd in a chant, saying “show me in my cap and gown.” The crowd also chanted “black lives matter” while moving in between locations during the rally. Second-year College student Eden Zekarias, former BSA political action chair, said the advancement of black people in society too often comes through fighting. “[To] abolish slavery, Apartheid, colonization, Jim Crow — it was all done through the shedding of black blood,” Zekarias said. “Every time we have been resilient to their hatred. Every time we have fought for freedom. … We keep on fighting because we have no choice.” LaTaSha Levy, a post-doctoral fellow in the Carter G. Woodson Institute for African American and African Studies at the University, spoke at the end of the rally and encouraged student leaders present to come

together and organize for the cause. “We can’t keep coming out here, and marching, and talking and praying without getting organized,” Levy said. “One thing that we’ve seen since these incidents is that people are getting organized. Young people do care, young people are organizing, young people are fighting back, so we shouldn’t allow people to tell us that we aren’t doing anything.” The BSA called upon all of those present and all University members to speak out against police brutality and media misrepresentation before events similar to those in Ferguson happen in Charlottesville. “It can never be enough until every single person in this group, in all of U.Va., in all of Charlottesville, in the entire nation, in the world remembers the blood that is shed almost everyday in the United States,” Frazier said. “Remember that we are worthy of life, … that our blackness is not inherently dangerous.”

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Student protesters (above, left) met Friday afternoon to stand in solidarity against police brutality and media misrepresenation of African-Americans.

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University Architect David Neuman to step down from position After overseeing Rotunda restoration, South Lawn construction, Alderman dorm renovations, Neuman unexpectedly announces return to California for consulting Chloe Heskett

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University Architect David Neuman will step down in October to pursue consulting work in California. Neuman began his post at the University in 2003 and since then has taken on numerous major projects, including the $100 million dollar South Lawn development, the prominent Rotunda renovation, the Arts Grounds facilities and the Emily Couric Cancer Center addition. Neuman said the diversity of the work is what originally attracted him to the University. “It was a place that I thought would be interesting and challenging at the same time,” Neuman said, citing the University's historical roots and its Medical Center as unique challenges for

the architect job. “The position as a whole had a lot of options for doing good things and being creative. [It was] a challenge and an opportunity at the same time.” Before coming to Charlottesville, Neuman served as University Architect and Associate Vice Provost for Planning at Stanford University. Stanford boasts its own medical center and premier spot as a research university, but Neuman, a self-proclaimed “history buff,” said the University’s historical Grounds attracted him to the position. “Jefferson is both the architect and the founder, [and] this whole cultural heritage is very interesting," Neuman said. "I like being a part of interpreting it and renewing it.” The most notable project undertaken during Neuman’s time as University Architect is the renovation of the Rotunda.

“It’s a national landmark and part of a UNESCO heritage site, as well as the symbol of the University,” Neuman said. “[It was] critical to understand what was the appropriate way to approach this in terms of respect for history and respect for traditions [and] making sure that we were doing the best possible job.” Neuman said he feels confident that he leaves the Rotunda renovations under good management, and he will continue to be involved in the process. “I’ll stay interested, and certainly have offered to be an email contact or a telephone contact if anything arises,” Neuman said. “I will certainly still be keeping up with U.Va.” During his time at the University, Neuman has implemented sustainability efforts across Grounds in a number of projects, and has worked with student

groups to do so as well. “That’s one of the things I’m most proud of in my 11 years,” he said. “We’ve come a long way in broadening the idea of sustainability at U.Va. We have two of the three oldest buildings in the country that are LEED certified.” LEED, which stands for Leader in Energy and Environmental Design, is a building certification program that recognizes and rates sustainable and green building practices. The University has not yet found a replacement for Neuman, University spokesperson McGregor McCance said. “Mr. Neuman’s decision was not expected,” McCance said in an email. “As such the process, timetable and details of our next steps have yet to be fully explored. U.Va. is an institution with many significant architectural, culture and land-use assets. Overseeing them

appropriately is a tremendous responsibility, and the University plans to proceed in a thoughtful and deliberate manner.” Neuman will move back to California to work with an architectural resources consulting group in San Francisco and pursue independent work as well. His work will mainly be in historic preservations, he said, making use of “the background I have here in preservation as well as in planning.” He said the timing of his departure is good, and that he is “ready to make a change.” “I think I’ll miss friends and colleagues the most,” Neuman said. “I will miss being associated with the World Heritage Site and the Academical Village, [and] I will miss being able to talk to people about why I think this place is so great and why it’s important to the world.”

DORMS 15-year restoration project to cost around $105 million Continued from page 4

fline in groups of two or three at a time for a period of one year. Several other residence hall construction projects will be completed before the McCormick Road residence hall renovations

begin. Construction on “Building Six,” the newest dorm being constructed in the Alderman Road area, and renovations in GoochDillard will be complete before breaking ground on the renovations in McCormick Road dorm buildings. Courtenay, Dunglison and Fitzhugh will be used for ad-

ditional living spaces. “[The completed renovations] allow us to use Courtenay, Dunglison, and Fitzhugh as swing space,” Romer said. “Those three buildings are allowing us to take portions of McCormick Road offline.” Following the completion of

the McCormick Road dorm renovations, the University hopes to begin additional construction in the Alderman Road dorm area. “Our plan after we finish McCormick Road is to take down or demolish Courtenay, Dunglison, and Fitzhugh,” Romer said. “Their locations are future building sites

for two more buildings in the Alderman Road area.” Incoming class sizes will not be affected by the renovation initiative. “We will still be able to have the first year class enrollment as projected at this point,” Romer said.

FOOTBALL Virginia defense causes seven turnovers in win Continued from page 1

Junior receiver Canaan Severin caught the first two touchdown receptions of his collegiate career, the first when sophomore backup quarterback Matt Johns connected with him on third and goal for a 14-3 Virginia lead. Severin said he and Johns have developed a special connection through dedication to their craft. “We’ve been doing extra on the weekends for the past two summers now, and I’m proud of him [and] happy for him,” Severin said. “It’s paying off for him, and now I’m seeing it pay off for me as well.” The Cavaliers clamped down on defense for the second week in

a row, causing seven turnovers off three interceptions and four recovered fumbles. The takeaways defined the game, as Richmond’s promising drives repeatedly stalled in flameout fashion. Senior outside linebacker Daquan Romero was all over the field for Virginia, pacing the team with 12 tackles and picking off Spiders redshirt senior quarterback Michael Strauss, a former London protégé, late in the third quarter. London said Romero has much to play for in his last season in Charlottesville. “He’s one of those seniors that are looking to go out strong,” London said. “He’s looking to set a legacy [as] far as his Virginia football experience.” Quin Blanding made a consid-

erable contribution to the victory one week after becoming the first Virginia freshman since 1976 to start a season opener at safety, recording seven tackles, breaking up two passes and snagging the first interception of his collegiate career on a jump ball early in the second quarter with Richmond driving and the Cavaliers leading by four. Sophomore cornerback Tim Harris picked off Michael Rocco, another redshirt senior who began his collegiate career in Charlottesville. Harold and sophomore outside linebacker Max Valles each picked up a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, and junior defensive end Trent Corney added a fumble recovery of his own. Blanding exuded enthusiasm after the game as he discussed the

team’s defense. “[Defensive coordinator Jon] Tenuta always told us, ‘Turnovers [are] the key to our success,’ so it just feels good to go out there and work [on] what we practice and just go hard on the field and go hard on Saturdays,” Blanding said. Late in the first half, as Richmond attempted to punch home its first touchdown of the day, senior middle linebacker Henry Coley and senior cornerback Brandon Phelps combined for what might have been the game’s pivotal defensive play. Coley stripped Spiders redshirt sophomore running back T.J. Moon at Virginia’s five-yard line and Phelps dove on the ball. Virginia ran out the final 22 seconds of the half to preserve its 14-3 lead. After the game, London said his

players were happy, but also knew they could not afford to get caught up in one moment of joy for long. “You want to get used to this feeling,” London said. “You want to have this feeling a lot. You know, winning is contagious, and we just need to keep doing it. And that’s a happy locker room in there, but we know that there’s a challenge that’s on the horizon for us and we got to play better and do better coming up this week.” Severin succinctly echoed London’s words. “Great football teams get better every week,” he said. “That’s what we got to do.” The Cavaliers play next this Saturday against ACC-newcomer Louisville at Scott Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.

Monday, September 8, 2014

LEAD EDITORIAL

Play fair

opinion

Universities should not advertise professorships exclusively to women A Swiss university is walking a shaky line of legality by advertising an assistant professor position only to women. According to Inside Higher Ed, the dean of the school said this “aggressive” approach is necessary because women currently comprise only 11 percent of the faculty. Efforts to increase the representation of women in higher education are admirable. But advertising positions specifically for women is risky, in that it may open the door to legal battles which ultimately undermine the efforts of the university. Andrea Binger, head of the legal division of the Swiss Federal Office for Gender Equality, said a position can be legally advertised only to women in “exceptional circumstances,” one of which could be reaching a goal of true gender equality. This justification, however, is vague, and even if a university claims it is trying to achieve this goal with its job listing, men could still bring legal action against the university for sex discrimination. Whether or not the university would be victorious in that case is difficult to say. But the uni-

Comment of the day “Fantastic article. UVA needs to think ahead about climate change. Divestment gives us a chance to be an institutional leader and strengthen our reputation. We want to be on the right side of history.”

“Concerned student” responding to Will Evans’ Sept. 4 column, “Doing better than divestment.”

versity can still make an effort to increase the representation of women in its faculty without opening itself to legal issues. The university could reach out to and encourage more women to apply for the position in order to get a bigger and more diversified applicant pool. If an equal number of men and women apply for the job, there are certain to be women in the applicant pool who are equally or more qualified than the male applicants. And if considering applications of equal caliber, the university can consider their efforts to diversify faculty when making a final decision. Many universities consider identity in student admissions. We have written in favor of affirmative action in college admissions, but no college could reserve a specific number of openings in their class for minority students only. The same goes for hiring university faculty. There are certain circumstances under which gender could be a qualification for a position. For example, if a school wants to hire a counselor specifically for women who have been sexually assaulted, a woman

would be a better choice for that job. But when hiring a professor, there must be an open playing field, as gender does not influence one’s capability of fulfilling the duties of that position. That said, the diversity of faculty does influence the quality of students’ education, so universities can justifiably take gender into account when they choose a candidate. More female professors may bring a different perspective to their departments, and may encourage young female students to go into professions they otherwise would not enter if they did not have any female role models. Universities can tip the scales slightly in favor of female applicants for the sake of those goals. But shutting the door to men completely is not the right approach. It mimics the discriminatory practices of institutions that for so long refused to hire women simply because they did not think they were qualified. And though this may not be the university’s intention, there are other ways to accomplish the goal which retain the values of equal opportunity.

Not worth the price If The Cavalier Daily publishes sponsored content, it must be careful of how it presents it Public Editor

ast semester I focused a L lot on what was going on in The Cavalier Daily week to

week. At first I was getting my bearings in reading every part of the paper and website every day. Then, because there was some interesting back and forth with readers and because I had been focusing a lot on what needed to be changed or improved, I felt like I should point out the really good work being done. Then the academic year was over and that was that. This semester I told myself I was going to enlarge my aperture and try to think and write more about The Cavalier Daily in the larger context of collegiate media and media generally. And I will do just that. I think that’s going to have to wait for next week, though.

We’ve only been back for the new school year a short time, but already The Cavalier Daily is jam-packed each day with all manner of articles, op-eds and other information. I find myself wondering, though, about a few of the articles. One, “Charlot-

the store. Further, it touts a store opening a fair distance from Grounds and one that students without a car will have a hard time getting to. While broader local coverage would be great, especially for non-student, local readers of The Cavalier Daily, this article leaves me wondering how such topics are selected. The grand opening of the store even appeared in The Cavalier How can a paper hold the line on the fact of their Daily events calendar this past integrity and honesty if there is reason to believe Saturday while they might be selling access to articles? the University home football game was left off tesville welcomes Capital Teas,” of that calendar. As I was wonpublished online on August 24 dering how topics for articles and written by Brittany Hsieh, like this are selected, I read Dani reads like a press release from the Bernstein’s op-ed of August 25, store itself. The only quotations “Penny for your words” and was are from one of the co-owners of momentarily horrified that the

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Christopher Broom

Capital Teas article might have been sponsored content. As I read both pieces more carefully I decided that, no, it’s not sponsored content, but it may as well have been. And that’s a problem. There are going to be allegations of bias made against any newspaper or information outlet. Many of those allegations will be a result of a misunderstanding of bias on the part of the alleger. And especially where opinion comes in, bias is not really relevant. But in news, whether in the News section or elsewhere, as with the Capital Teas article, the appearance of bias or anything else that compromises the integrity of the paper is hugely problematic. How can a paper hold the line on the fact of their integrity and honesty if there is reason to believe they might be selling access to articles? To be clear; I don’t think that the Capital Teas article was

sponsored. It wasn’t labeled anywhere as such, but it looks for all the world like it could be sponsored. I don’t think such articles serve The Cavalier Daily well and I don’t believe the information they offer to readers is worth risking the integrity of the entire paper. Bernstein laid out the argument against sponsored content in her column and I urge you to click through and read it. The bottom line is, if that’s what the content would look like (and I think it would) it would hurt the paper such that the income from selling it might be irrelevant, as the readership would simply dwindle away.

Christopher Broom is the public editor for The Cavalier Daily’s. He can be reached at publiceditor@cavalierdaily.com or on Twitter at @cdpubliceditor

The Cavalier Daily

n August 24, New York O Times reporter John Eligon penned a piece in which he

A portrait of Michael Brown

OPINION

The media unfairly delves into the backgrounds of victimized, young black men

sonable people who will use this information to discredit Brown before his killer is summoned in sought to explore the last few a court of law to explain himself. weeks of the life of Eligon’s dissecMichael Brown, the tion of Brown’s ethos unarmed black man masquerades as an fatally shot at least insightful probe into six times last month Brown’s history which by police officer Darinforms us of the cirren Wilson. In search cumstances framof the answers to the ing the shooting. But question “who was beneath a superficial Michael Brown?” Elilevel, Eligon’s review gon discusses Brown’s is nothing more than character at length dagger driven into NAZAR ALJASSAR aBrown’s and offers his audireputation, Opinion Columnist ence the conclusion an assassination of yet that Michael Brown another young black “was no angel.” man’s character. Throughout the article, EliThe character assassination of gon broaches Brown’s encounters dead black youth is nothing new. with marijuana and alcohol in Following the shooting of Trayaddition to his “vulgar” rap lyrics. von Martin by George ZimmerTo any reasonable person, such man in 2012, the media circuinformation is irrelevant to the lated a litany of information that shooting. An unarmed black man limned Martin as a thug. Stories was shot dead by a police officer of his absences from school, his in a town with a troubling record profane tweets and images of him of racial profiling and segregation smoking marijuana littered me— Brown’s habits and music pref- dia outlets at the height of Zimerences are entirely immaterial. merman’s prosecution. Though But there is no shortage of unrea- not without veracity, such claims

about Martin’s personal history served to be beaten. did nothing to illuminate the trial Do black victims of police and only propagated nasty nar- brutality deserve injustice if they ratives about Martin and, more are not angels? Writer and combroadly, young black men. mentator Touré writes: “In a naFive years ago, Oakland po- tion where police often approach lice officer Johannes Mehserle black communities with a dragshot and killed 22-year-old Os- net, stopping and frisking everycar Grant while restraining him at a police station. Information that Grant had evaded officers at a traffic stop three years If local police fatally shot an unarmed, non-black earlier emerged and cast Grant in student of this University, would we be hearing a negative light. about how much he drank, how much weed he To many, Grant was a thug whose smoked and how much he cursed on social media? crimes justified Absolutely not. Mehserle’s decision to shoot him. In 1991, Rodney King was bat- one, marking as many black men tered by a group of Los Angeles as possible with a record, it would police officers while lying on the be hard to find a black man who ground. Following investigation, looks like an angel.” King’s previous robbery convicIf local police fatally shot an tion came to light, lending am- unarmed, non-black student of munition to those who believed this University, would we be hearKing was a delinquent who de- ing about how much he drank,

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how much weed he smoked and how much he cursed on social media? Absolutely not. Let’s confront the elephant in the room: the only reason Michael Brown and Trayvon Martin are put under a microscope is that they are young black men. Eligon’s article is not wholly deplorable. His account of Brown’s promising academic turnaround and jovial spirit give human character to a man who has been dehumanized as a thug by much of the public. However, as with Martin, all of Brown’s positive qualities will undoubtedly be buried under claims that he was not an angel. Eligon’s profile of Brown is evidence of this disturbing trend of scrutinizing and assassinating the characters of young black victims of police brutality and institutional injustice.

Nazar Aljassar’s columns run Fridays. He can be reached at n.aljassar@cavalierdaily.com.

A student-free SMB

ing as faculty and staff members, and their perspective is undoubtedly helpful. As Dean Eramo put sity and one of its most compelling it, “Students have a unique sense features, but, as I have of what the environargued before, there ment is like. . . and they are situations that merbring that perspective it its limitation. One to a case.” But, unforsuch situation is the tunately, what they adjudication of sexual also bring to a case is misconduct cases, a higher potential for overseen by the Uniconflicts of interest. versity’s Sexual MisOf course, if a conduct Board (SMB). student knows the Currently, the SMB accused or the comat the University conplainant in a case, he DANI BERNSTEIN sists of “faculty, profescannot sit on the panel Senior Associate Editor sional staff, and stufor that case. But a students who are trained dent SMB member’s to apply the Sexual objectivity is questionMisconduct Policy.” There are able when another SMB member roughly 30 members, at least half is involved, either as the accused, of which are actually students, ac- the complainant or a witness in the cording to Nicole Eramo, associate case. For SMB members who are dean of students and the current sitting on the case, the testimony chair of the SMB. Student members of a fellow member may hold more either are nominated or nominate weight than opposing testimonies. themselves, at which point Dean Additionally, having a peer in Eramo interviews them and passes the room could cause discomfort recommended candidates on to for any of the students involved in the vice president, who makes a the case. While Dean Eramo said final determination. The interview she has never experienced either process is largely informal — there a complainant or an accused exis no official application, and there pressing discomfort with having is no standard set of criteria, apart a student seated, she admits, “I from more intangible qualities like recognize that they might not tell maturity. me if they were uncomfortable Student Board members go because that’s sort of the way the through the same extensive train- process is, and they may not think

they have a say in it.” to that the high chance of runDean Eramo did note that ning into a student SMB member student SMB members have ex- on Grounds, and the entire affair pressed discomfort over interact- could become increasingly trauing with students in the aftermath matic. Imagine describing an act of a case. This is certainly not of sexual violence taken against unique to the SMB; it probably you, or being falsely accused of occurs more frequently following committing sexual violence, and UJC or Honor trials. But a victim of sexual assault or an alleged perpetrator of sexual assault probably feels much more significant emoStudent input is both necessary and important, tional trauma following an SMB but it should be confined to an advisory role, as case. opposed to an adjudicative one. It is possible that having a peer sit on the SMB could have the opposite effect then having to interact with a peer and make the students in the case who not only helped determine feel somewhat more comfortable the outcome of your case, but now knowing their perspectives have knows intimate details about you a voice on the panel. But the level that many might not know at all, of information — and the personal details which you now are unable nature of that information — being to control. shared with an unfamiliar peer is Even the federal government, daunting. Our school has an active with its current investigation into rumor mill, and while SMB mem- the University, may be evaluating bers are undoubtedly well-trained the importance or appropriateand trustworthy, it’s not hard to see ness of student involvement in the why a student may have concerns SMB, while the SMB itself reevaluabout the confidentiality of a case. ates these policies. That said, reDean Eramo noted that one moving student involvement from major concern of complainants is the SMB seems somehow drastic. “controlling information” — add While retaining student members

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tudents should not be adjuS dicators on Student self-governance is unique to our Univer-

Students should not be adjudicators on the Sexual Misconduct Board of the Board brings up many potential problems, it also preserves our commitment to maintaining our value for student input. Perhaps a solution is not having students adjudicate cases, but rather having their input in an advisory capacity. While it would be more difficult to gain a student perspective without an actual presence at the panel, Dean Eramo did note that the student perspective “comes up within the investigation... because there’s a lot of student interviews generally in the case reports.” With this existing information and the possibility of bringing in students unrelated to specific cases to answer Board members’ questions and shed light on different social scenes at the University, it seems possible — if not difficult — to gain a student’s perspective without the potential risk of causing discomfort and biasing a panel. Student input is both necessary and important, but it should be confined to an advisory role, as opposed to an adjudicative one.

Dani Bernstein’s columns run Mondays. She can be reached at d.bernstein@cavalierdaily.com.

Monday, September 8, 2014

H&S

The Art of Medicine

health & science

New Fralin partnership offers Medical Students opportunity to learn analytical skills through artistic analysis Vanessa Braganza Senior Writer

Marshall Bronfin | The Cavalier Daily

The Fralin Art Museam hosts small groups of medical students who meet to discuss various works of art in order to practice bringing a more humanistic approach to diagnostics.

“Art doesn’t only serve one purpose,” said Jordan Love, the Academic Curator of the University’s Fralin Art Museum. This much was clear to both Love and Assoc. Medical Education Prof. Dr. Marcia Day Childress when they collaborated with University alumnae Louisa Howard and Emma Murphy to create the Clinician’s Eye Program. This innovative learning technique, based on similar programs at Harvard and Yale, hones medical students’ diagnostic skills through artistic analysis. Barely a year old, the class is held at the Fralin, where groups of about 12 medical students spend time discussing selected works of art. “Visual analysis can be harnessed to improve medical school students’ diagnostic and observational abilities,” Love said. “Clinician’s Eye is a fun way of using art to do that.” The program requires students in a fastpaced academic setting to slow down the process of deduction and think about what they are observing.

“One of the most important things these exercises help us do is make sure students separate description from interpretation,” Childress said. “Often we’re asking them to back up and ask questions on a very simple level.” One of the program’s most challenging exercises requires a pair of students to work together, one describing a piece of art while the other attempts to draw it solely from the description. The results can be entertaining, as well as revealing about the importance of communicating and listening closely. “Students say this can be very hard,” Love said. “It’s good to acknowledge that seeing and communicating is a difficult thing — acknowledging that will make you respect the difficulty.” The program’s interdisciplinary approach aims to help students develop their powers of observation. Though two-thirds of participants have no background in art or its history, most medical students agreed the program is helpful in addressing the difficulties of observation and communication which doctors face daily. “Across the board they loved it — they had a really good time doing it but they immediately saw value in it,” Childress said.

Board to vote on Rector removal clause The Board of Visitors will vote later this week on changes to the Board Manual, including a clause that allows for other Board members to remove the the Rector by vote. Current Board Rector George Martin. proposed the change The newly-inserted clause would read: “The Rector may be removed by a vote of two-thirds of the whole number of Visitors at a regular meeting, or special meeting called for this purpose.” The Rector of the Board of Visitors is appointed every two years. Martin began his elected term in July 2013. University spokesperson McGregor McCance said most of Martin’s proposals are minor and intended to offer clarity. The addition of the removal clause, however, is more far-reaching.

“[The clause] is intended by the Rector as a change that will contribute to good governance overall,” McCance said. The Board has been particularly focused on governance reform since the ouster and subsequent reinstatement of University President Teresa Sullivan in the summer of 2012. Just months afterward, the Board established a Special Committee on Governance and Engagement and has since brought in governance consultants to aid its reform efforts. One of that committee’s first efforts was restructuring the process by which a University president could be removed. The Board of Visitors will meet on Grounds this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. —compiled by Jenna Dickerson

Under the proposed Board of Visitors stipulations, Rector Martin could theoretically be removed with a vote by twothirds of the whole number of Visitors at a regular meeting.

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Ice For reasons unbeknownst to me, Italians seem to like their water lukewarm. Though gelato works wonders as a cold replacement, I’m less enthused about the idea of my overconsumption of the treat turning me into a blueberry à la Violet Beauregarde of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.

life

Coffee On the first morning of my homestay, I poured what I thought was just an innocent cup of coffee. Upon finishing the whole thing, I felt a little jittery but chalked it off to jet lag. Ten minutes later, I had cold sweats, was shaking and had probably already informed all 250 kids in my program that I was dying. Turns out, my innocent cup of coffee was a mug of straight espresso, meaning that I’d chugged about six shots of it. Welcome to Italy.

TOP 10 AMERICAN THINGS

MISS WHILE

ABROAD Annie Mester Life Columnist

Iced Coffee The lackluster availability of ice paired with the lack of coffee suitable for human consumption means that ice coffee is hard to come buy. As someone who has more iced coffee than blood running through my veins 86 percent of all the time, this was a hard adjustment. I found one café that promised me “caffé freddo,” but it turned out to be coffee-flavored whipped cream. I find myself missing Starbucks while simultaneously hating myself for missing Starbucks.

4 Punctuality

I promised my mom two things I’d work on during my semester in Florence. One was to become “mature” in my drinking habits, and the other was to chill out. I’m super into getting everywhere 20 minutes before I have to, and if you aren’t walking with a sense of urgency at all times, I tend to have strong and occasionally violent feelings toward you. It’s not you; it’s me. Unfortunately for me, Europeans like to take their sweet time, and I’ve had to get used to everything starting a lot later than planned.

Brunch Someone told me once that it was bad for your body to eat carbs after 7 p.m. Italians don’t seem to agree with this assertion. I’ve gotten used to the really late dinner, but I find myself wishing I could follow that up the next morning with a really late brunch. My host mom apologized to us at breakfast my first morning that she didn’t have any waffles or pancakes. Seeing as brunch food is my main source of photo-worthy moments, my Instagram is really suffering.

6 Phone Service

At home, it frustrates me that everyone has their face in their phones all the time. Stop Instagrammimg your brunch and talk! I’m as guilty as the next Hoo, and being without phone service and reliable WiFi has made me realize how much I actually depend on the Internet. Did you know that Google Translate only works with cell phone service? And Google Maps? And being really lost and really hungry and not speaking Italian is really not a fun situation?

The Standard System Yes, I know the England-America breakup of 1776 was a pretty rough one. But why we decided to be one of three countries in the world to use the standard system rather than the metric one is beyond me. Someone telling me that it’s going to be 12 degrees Celsius out and that school is a 200 meter walk from my house seriously confuses me. I can do your average 5k = 3.1 miles conversion thanks to an abundance of philanthropic runs, but that’s not the easiest mental math to accomplish with limited time and zero sense of where you are.

People who can’t dress themselves I miss my workout clothes. I miss being able to walk around Grounds and see at least one person wearing the same Nike-shorts-with-T-shirt-so-long-it-looks-like-I’m-not-wearing-pants ensemble. I miss being able to go out looking like I just rolled out of bed and not have people make much of a fuss. Here, everyone is fashionable and beautiful and cool and put together and self-assured and never sweats and doesn’t age and... help.

9Football

I grew up in a house where Sundays were reserved for football. Now, with college game days on Saturday, the whole weekend is devoted to being a fan. Not only is it the most quintessential American tradition to watch grown men throw themselves at each other, but I love the atmosphere and camaraderie that comes from supporting a team with all your friends. Italian football is soccer, and I can’t even pretend to know anything about the local team.

10The Drinking Age

… haha, just kidding. I leave you with an awful joke to describe the wonder that is a place where the drinking age is 18. A man walked into a bar… and didn’t get into a fight with the Trinity bouncers. Imagine the man as me, and me almost crying tears of joy. Two weeks in, it still hasn’t gotten old.

LIFE

Monday, September 8, 2014

Year: Fourth Major: Commerce U.Va. Involvement: Alternative Investment Fund, Club Badminton

LOVE CONNECTION:

Hometown: Malaysia Ideal Date: Similar sense of humor, good vibes, doesn’t take herself too seriously, flirty

J.Y.

Deal breakers? Serial smokers, arrogance What makes you a good catch? I’ve been told I have good one-liners.

Helena

J.Y. Courtesy J.Y.

Quiet date leaves participants searching for a spark

Year: Second Major: Civil Engineering

U.Va. Involvement: WTJX Radio, Alpha Omega Epsilon Hometown: Arlington

Alex Stock Love Guru

J.Y. and Helena met at 7 p.m. on Friday and went to Michael’s Bistro. Helena: My roommates thought [Love Connection] would be a good idea so we decided to make an application. J.Y: I’ve never been on a blind date before. I didn’t have any expectations. Helena: I was a little nervous because these kind of things can be awkward. J.Y: I saw her and it was pretty obvious because she was the only girl there. I thought she [was] dressed nicely. Helena: We were walking up [to meet] at the same time. J.Y: She seemed a little shy at first, so we started with the basic major, hometown — just to break the ice. She seemed like a really nice girl. Helena: He seemed like a nice guy. It was a little bit awkward at first because we didn’t know where to go or what to do. J.Y: I didn’t want to go to the common places like Basil or Lemongrass and Michael’s was also quieter — more suitable for a date than a “friend” thing. Helena: It was a little bit awkward, especially at the beginning. It took a little bit to get past the year, where you’re from, major and into other topics that were less awkward. J.Y: She really likes to travel and she was curious to learn about cultures outside America. She’s been to Europe quite a bit. I thought she was genuinely inter-

Ideal Date: A good sense of humor is the most important thing! Ideal Date Activity: Coffee, going to a record store, going to the Downtown Mall Deal breakers? Close-minded, not outgoing Hobbies: Soccer, reading, crossword puzzles, hiking, watching “Parks and Recreation” What makes you a good catch? My beaming smile and thin physique. I am very outgoing, laid-back and chill. What makes you a less-than-perfect catch? I can be stubborn and I am very clumsy.

Helena ested [in] me. Helena: I would say the conversation was fast moving without many awkward pauses. We seemed to have a good amount in common and a lot of things to talk about. I’d like to say the talking was pretty even, but it’s possible that I was doing too much talking. J.Y: She said when she first came to U.Va. she wasn’t into Greek life and I said, “You probably had enough of Greek life growing up with a Greek family” and she found that funny. Helena: I don’t think there was much flirting going on. We were both just trying to keep the conversation going and

not make it awkward. We had a strong friend vibe. J.Y: It was very casual — like we were friends. Helena: It felt like maybe he might have liked me more than I liked him… But [this] also might [be] an incorrect impression. J.Y: I could maybe see myself going out with her again. I have her number so we’ll see. She suggested I add her on Facebook, but I [suggested] we do both numbers and Facebook. Helena: If he contacted me, I’d probably grab a coffee with him, something friendly, but I don’t know if I’d want to

Courtesy Helena

go on a full on date with the expectation of it being romantic. J.Y: I don’t think there was a romantic connection. It was a very smooth, casual date but we didn’t have much in common. Helena: He paid. He offered to pay when the check came and I asked, “Are you sure?” and he said, “Yes.” J.Y: I’d rate the date [a] 6. It was an above average date because we talked pretty easily; we got along. There was nothing I didn’t like about her. I just didn’t feel like we had that one topic to talk about that was a spark. Helena: I’d rate the date a 7.5.

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Outdoors Club members offer suggestions for best nearby hikes Jane Winthrop Feature Writer

With fall quickly approaching in Charlottesville, many University students hope to explore the Blue Ridge Mountains in between football games and mounting school work. With 500 miles of hiking trails, Shenandoah National Park is an obvious choice for students, but the George Washington National Forest offers alternative loops for ambitious hikers. Outdoors Club President Joe Gibson, a fourth-year College student, and Outdoors Club Community Service Committee member John Franklin, a second-year Engineering student, offered their advice for standout hikes in and around the Charlottesville area.

1. Humpback Rock

Located on the Blue Ridge Parkway about 25 miles west of Charlottesville, Humpback Rock is not a hidden secret. “Everyone will tell you Humpback — it’s pretty big,” Gibson said. “[But] there’s not a lot of hikes where it only takes about 20 minutes, 30 minutes to get to the spectacular 360 degree view that Humpback has.” Humpback Rock is a favorite among students for its impressive views, 3,080 foot summit and close proximity. “Humpback is special in that it’s really good for sunrise hikes, night hikes and sunset hikes because it’s so easy to get to,” Gibson said.

2. Ramsey’s Draft

Situated farther off the beaten path, Ramsey’s Draft Wilderness is located in the George Washington National Forest less than an hour and a half away. The loop totals about 16 miles, with multiple ascents up to 3,170 feet and a diversity of natural wonders in the old-growth forest. “You get a lot of different types of trees, different grass, a lot more moss and ferns,” Gibson said. “You get hemlock stands, which you don’t get in Shenandoah because they take a long time to grow.” The length of the hike around Ramsey’s Draft makes it more suitable for a weekend trip. “I do one hard 10-mile day and then camp at the spring, and then I do one four-mile day and hike out along the draft,” Franklin said.

3. White Oak Canyon

White Oak Canyon, a popular waterfall hike in Shenandoah National Park, is an hour’s drive north of Charlottesville. “[White Oak Canyon is] a trail cut in the hillside, just following this river with all these waterfalls and at the end there’s a natural waterslide,” Gibson said. “It’s basically a giant, flat slab of rock that’s about 50 to 60 feet long and you can slide down it into a pool.” White Oak Canyon is a suitable alternative to a longer or more treacherous hike because of its shorter ascents and safe crossings. “It’s a [really] good summer, hot weather hike,” Gibson said.

4. Old Rag Mountain

Also located an hour from Charlottesville, the exposed summit of Old Rag Mountain can be reached on a nine mile circuit hike or a 5.4 mile out-and-back hike. “It’s a lot of fun because there’s a lot of bouldering in the top half of it,” Franklin said. “It’s kind of free fall climbing, massive rocks, you’re jumping over stuff [and] there [are] a lot of crevices.” Old Rag’s unique rock formations and spectacular views attract large crowds on the weekends. “[On the weekend] you’re running into people on the trail, it’s very loud, it’s very much a production hike,” Franklin said. “There are a lot of rocks, cool views and everything you want in a day hike if you can get it when there aren’t crowds.”

5. Big Schloss Overlook

Located north of Harrisonburg in the George Washington National Forest, Big Schloss Overlook allows visitors to view the surrounding landscape from a large overlook rock perched on the mountain range. “[There’s] a really nice view [at Big Schloss],” Franklin said. “You can hike along the ridge, … camp by the spring, [or] hike down Little Stony Creek.” After climbing up to the overlook, visitors can enjoy fly fishing or normal fishing at the site on their way out.

Photo Courtesy Joe Gibson