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Vol. 126, Issue 21

Annie Cary

By: Morgan Hale

Graphics by Annie Cary, Morgan Hale and Lucas Halse | The Cavalier Daily

STATE, LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS PAGE 3

FOCUS: ARTS ON AND OFF GROUNDS PAGE 5

CAVALIERS TO FACE MIAMI ‘CANES PAGE 6

OPINION: WE NEED TRIGGER WARNINGS PAGE 10

TOP THREE C’VILLE MUSEUMS PAGE 13

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Elizabeth O’Roark Senior Writer

Since its construction in 2006, the Freedom of Speech Monument in downtown Charlottesville has allowed city residents and visitors to express opinions, promote nonprofits and small businesses and bring attention to important issues in the community.

The Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Freedom of Expression spearheaded the project, which was completed in April 2006. The center raised the money to build the wall and continues to maintain it along with help from private citizens.

Josh Wheeler, the center’s director, said the monument serves to fully recognize and pay tribute to freedom of speech.

“Although our country is filled with monuments to events and people, there are very few that commemorate ideas,”

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Downtown monument celebrates free speech Sponsor organization to build mobile Freedom of Speech monument for use throughout Virginia Wheeler said. “We feel it’s particularly important to remind people of one of the most important ideals on which this country was founded.”

The project began with a competition amongst members of the Charlottesville community to send in monument designs which would best serve to commemorate freedom of speech, Wheeler said. A committee then chose between the designs.

Originally there were concerns about how the monument would be used, Robert O’Neil, former professor of Constitutional Law at the University, said in an email.

“Those fears rapidly dissipated and the Wall soon become a fully respected free speech site and amply used (and written upon) facility,” O’Neil said.

Wheeler said the most memorable and touching use of the monument he could remember was the vigil held by the wall after the shooting at Virginia Tech in April 2007. It was then covered in prayers and condolences for the Virginia Tech community.

“In that way the monument served as a means for the community to come together and share their grief and to send a single message of support to Virginia Tech,” Wheeler said.

The monument serves a variety of purposes. Most recently, Help Save the Next Girl, a national nonprofit formed in honor of late Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington, held a memorial in remembrance of Hannah Graham and her disappearance in 2014. Community members wrote “HG2014” across the wall to resemble pins handed out last fall.

The Value of Water Coalition’s “Imagine a Day Without Water” Campaign used the wall in October to help outline ways in which people can conserve water. The StoryLine Project, an arts project for Charlottesville youth, also drew a mural in 2011 which depicted the history of Charlottesville.

Wheeler said though he was initially worried people would lose interest in the wall, this has not been the case.

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Josh Wheeler said he was initially worried people would lose interest in the wall, but has instead seen consistent interest.

“We underpredicted how much it would get used,” Wheeler said. “We clean the monument and just a few hours later it is almost filled up again.”

Other communities have

expressed interest in the monument, leading the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression to create a mobile version for use across Virginia.

Board of Visitors plans improvements for Arts Grounds Future projects include renovation of Bayly building that houses Fralin

Caroline Beck Senior Writer

The Board of Visitors is looking to devote significant resources toward expanding the University’s Arts Department.

The Arts Department at the University is comprised of drama, studio art, architecture, music, dance, creative writing and art history. Together they function out of an area known as Arts Grounds or, more recently, the Betsy and John Casteen Arts Grounds, after the former University president and his wife, who were avid advocates of the arts.

The department is working with the Board of Visitors to improve and grow after a large development project in 2006, according to fourth-year College student Daniel Judge, the student member for the Board of Visitors.

The 2006 project yielded $38

million in private gifts funded capital projects, Judge said. This funding allowed for the building of Ruffin Hall and the Culbreth Parking Garage as well as renovations of Fayerweather Hall, Campbell Hall and Bayly Building galleries.

Many programs, including the President’s Speaker for the Arts, have been launched over recent years to expand the presence of arts on Grounds, Provost for the Arts Jody Kielbasa said in an emailed statement. The President’s Speaker for the Arts has in the past two years brought both writer and actress Tina Fey and actor Kevin Spacey to Grounds.

Additionally, a new bi-annual arts magazine was published along with the launch of a new website, Kielbasa said.

“We have worked to strengthen programs and departments by helping to fund artist residencies, creative work, and cross discipline partnerships across the Grounds,"

he said.

Although the arts are often discussed at Board of Visitor meetings, there is always room for more conversation, Judge said. The most recent initiative adopted by the Board is the Bayly Building, which currently houses the Fralin Art Museum.

“I believe [the Bayly Building] is in the plans and listed in the construction plans for the future,” Judge said. “There are plans for renovation going forward.”

Various proposals are also being brought to the attention of the Board by Architecture School students, the most publicized one being the expansion of the University down Ivy Road, Judge said.

“There’s a program in the Architecture School where they come up with different proposals about things on Grounds,” Judge said.

This proposal process allows the members of the Architecture School to communicate with the

Board and voice their opinions about University development.

“It’s a perfect example that the Architecture School itself can align to the University because they

have the best knowledge about the place,” Judge said. “Hopefully that is something they can do more of going forward and hopefully something I can facilitate more.”

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Programs like the President’s Speaker for the Arts have been launched in recent years to expand the presence of arts on Grounds.

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U.Va., state officials attempt to influence OCR investigation McAuliffe called for University review of findings before publication Kayla Eanes

Senior Associate Editor

State legislators and University administrators actively tried to influence the conclusion and release of the Office for Civil Rights’ Title IX investigation of the University by lobbying the U.S. Department of Education, according to The Washington Post.

Correspondence obtained by the Post through an open records request shows Gov. Terry McAuliffe, Virginia Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine and University President

Teresa Sullivan urged OCR to allow the University to see the review before its public release.

In one of these letters, McAuliffe urges U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan “to act in order to guarantee that the very important work of OCR at the University of Virginia is not undermined by any unfair or unjust process.”

OCR released the results of their four-year Title IX review in late September and found that though the University is currently compliant with Title IX requirements, the University was not compliant from 2008-12. It found a “basis for a hos-

tile environment” regarding sexual misconduct.

McAuliffe also urged Duncan in his Aug. 14 letter to provide the University with any findings and conclusions before their publication to ensure due process.

OCR did not alter its findings following the correspondence, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Catherine Lhamon told the Post.

“The university was enormously displeased with what our findings were and very much hoped we would change them,” Lhamon said.

“We did not.”

University Spokesman Anthony

de Bruyn told the Cavalier Daily both the OCR and University administration worked together toward common interests.

“There were several discussions and meetings between University officials and OCR staff to allow both parties to answer questions and provide additional information and clarification,” de Bruyn said in an email statement. “Both staffs worked very hard over a period of several months to arrive at an amicable resolution that we believe is in the best interest of both the University community and OCR.” However, the Post cited an

instance of retraction after Sullivan wrote to DOE Director Alice Wender concerning factual errors in the original OCR letter of findings.

“I am profoundly disappointed that the letter is replete with factual errors,” Sullivan said in the letter. “I respectfully request that OCR refrain from publicly releasing its erroneous letter of findings until OCR has an opportunity to consider the university’s forthcoming response.”

Lhamon wrote back to Sullivan Sept. 4 stating the withdrawal of the letter of findings and the return of the case to investigation status.

Republicans maintain majority in 2015 elections Low voter turnout estimated, Tracci to replace Lunsford as Albemarle Commonwealth’s Attorney Katherine Wilkin News Editor

State and local elections saw low voter turnout in the off-year election this year, according to preliminary voting statistics from the Virginia Department of Elections.

Charlottesville City saw less than a quarter of eligible voters participate in local elections, while Albemarle County fared only slightly better, with roughly a third of eligible voters participating.

Robert Tracci was elected the new Commonwealth’s Attorney, gathering 51 percent of votes and defeating incumbent Denise Lunsford.

Lunsford has led the state’s case against Jesse Matthew, who is charged with capital murder and abduction with intent to defile of late University student Hannah Graham.

Her defeat comes just days after attorney Matthew Hardin filed a civil suit against her to compel her to release records of past investigations, claiming she paid for personal expenses with county funds.

Across the state, all 140 seats of the General Assembly — both state Senate and House of Delegates — were up for re-election.

Ultimately, the Republican party won the Senate majority with 21 candidates, while the remaining 19 seats were filled by Democrats. Re-

publicans also took the House of Delegates majority, winning 66 of the 100 seats.

Albemarle County residents voted for Senate members in districts 17 and 25 and House of Delegates members in districts 25, 57, 58 and 59, while Charlottesville City residents voted in elections for Senate district 25 and House of Delegates district 57.

In Albemarle County, Democratic candidates won both Senate elections, with Ned Gallaway taking 60 percent of votes in the 17th district and Creigh Deeds winning the 25th district with 96 percent of votes after running unopposed.

Current House of Delegates

members ran unopposed in districts 57, 58 and 59, with David Toscano, D-57, Robert Bell III, R-58, and Matthew Fariss, R-59, taking the vast majority in their respective districts.

House of Delegates district 25 was a closer race, with Democrat Angela Lynn taking the victory with 55 percent of votes.

In Charlottesville, 23 percent of active registered voters participated in local elections, which included filling three city council spots, a closely contested Commonwealth’s Attorney race and selecting four school board members.

Wes Bellamy, Kathleen Galvin and Michael Signer were all elected to the City Council, collectively

LOCAL ELECTION WINNERS Charlottesville City Council

Albermarle Commonwealth's Atty.

Wes J. Bellamy (D) Kathy M. Galvin (D / Inc.) Michael Signer (D)

Robert N. Tracci (R)

Albemarle Clerk of Court

Albemarle Supervisor (Rivanna)

Jon R. Zug (D)

Norman G. Dill (D)

Albemarle Supervisor (Scottsville)

Albemarle School Board (At Large)

Rick F. Randolph (D)

J. S. "Jonno" Alcaro (I)

Albemarle School Board (Samuel Miller)

Albemarle School Board (White Hall)

Graham T. Paige (I)

David D. Oberg (I) Graphic by Morgan Hale, Cindy Guo, Annie Cary

earning 86 percent of votes over two additional candidates. Adam Hastings, Sherry Kraft, Amy Laufer and Jennifer McKeever — the latter two incumbents — were elected Charlottesville School Board members.

In Albemarle County, approximately 33 percent of active registered voters participated in local elections including Clerk of Court, Commonwealth’s Attorney, County Sheriff, Board of Supervisors members — one for each of three districts — and five school board members.

Jon Zug was elected as Clerk of Court, winning 50 percent of votes against three other candidates. Chip Harding was re-elected sheriff in an uncontested race.

NUMBER OF ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES BY PARTY

State Senate

Democratic Party (19) Republican Party (21)

General Assembly

Democratic Party (34) Republican Party (66)

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University Swimathon brings kids, varsity swimmers together Proceeds benefit University Children’s Hospital Hannah Cho Senior Writer

SecoThe University swim team held its second annual Swimathon Oct. 24 to raise money for the University’s Children’s Hospital.

The event started as part of a project management class and evolved into an annual event with about 70 participants from the Charlottesville community. It involves many University varsity swimmers.

Founded last year by fourthyear Commerce student Yannick

Kaeser and now led by fourthyear Commerce student Haley Durmer, Swimathon invites youth swim clubs — including the Virginia Gators — to a day of swimming, meet and greets and a college panel.

Participants are divided into different age groups and sponsored for the number of laps they swim.

The event is open to all competitive swimmers in the Charlottesville community, but fourth-year Commerce student Nicole Calandra, one of the event organizers for this year’s Swimathon, said she hopes the leadership team will

Media Studies major reinstitutes application Change intended to improve quality of education, provide more course selection choices Juliana Radovanovich Senior Writer

The Media Studies major has reinstated an application to deal with ballooning student interest but a limited number of faculty.

There are currently 362 Media Studies majors at the University and 11 faculty members in the department.

In October, the University announced longtime CBS correspondent Wyatt Andrews will join the Media Studies department this spring.

Media Studies Prof. Jennifer Petersen said fewer majors would allow the department to provide each student with a better quality of education, increased time with faculty members and more choices for course selection. The department hopes to move the number of majors down to a little more than 300, Petersen said.

The transition to an application process for the major will also be beneficial for students who are pursuing other majors but are interested in taking a Media Studies class, Petersen said.

“Students were finishing the major by taking whatever courses were available; they had no ability to choose the courses that were most interesting to them,” Petersen said.

Second-year students interested in declaring a Media Stud-

ies major will now need to apply this spring.

The application will consist of GPA, both overall and for courses towards the Media Studies major, an essay and a reference, Petersen said. Students must have taken or currently be in enrolled in a Media Studies class to apply.

Second-year students who are not accepted into the Media Studies major are able to apply again in their third year. Transfer students will be able to apply for the major in the fall of their transfer year.

The Media Studies department has used an application process in the past, but stopped doing so in 2013 because the major was considered too small and overly selective.

“We wanted to be more inclusive,” Petersen said. “It was a small major and very competitive, so we opened it up because we knew there [were] more people interested.”

This led to an increase in the number of students majoring in Media Studies.

Although the application process is being reinstated, the department aims to avoid returning to the small size and hyper-selectivity of the program prior to 2013.

“This is not to go back to a small, selective major,” Petersen said. “This is just to control our numbers and to give our majors a better quality of education.”

market beyond competitive swimmers in the future.

“I think that expanding Swimathon to reach out to more members of the Charlottesville community, to high schools and non-swimmers can really help the event grow,” Calandra said.

Krista Davis, a member of the Charlottesville community, is an active participant in Swimathon.

Her children have entered the event for both years it has been in operation.

“Seeing the connection between the kids and the students was just very rewarding,” Davis

said. “The students were so enthusiastic.”

This year’s event featured activities beyond being in the water and swimming laps, Calandra said. Included in the new activities was a student panel consisting of a member of the University swim team.

“We set up different stations for the swimmers to go to when they weren’t swimming,” Calandra said. “The swimmers especially enjoyed the college panel where the team talked about recruitment and college swimming.”

While only four swim team

members were able to attend last year, the whole team attended this year to participate and engage with the youth swimmers, thirdyear Engineering student Kaitlyn Jones said.

“It was so rewarding to see the smiles on the kids’ faces and reminded me [of] when I was young and looked up to older swimmers,” the swim team member said.

Kaeser said he hopes to see the event continued in the future.

“With the networks we currently have and consistent participants, I think it could become a University tradition,” he said.

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focus Hannah Hall and Anna Morgan Staff Writers

Whether it’s the collaboration of art and music via ecoacoustics or art and biology at the Mountain Lake Biological Station, the integration of the arts and other disciplines develops critical thinking skills and creativity that not only propel artistic careers, but also enhance everyday life.

The growing importance of art The McIntire Department of Art has seen major advances over the past few years, including a new studio art building, Ruffin Hall, and the heightened use of technology and new media.

“Certain areas of the art program are growing,” said fourthyear College student Jack Costello, a studio arts major. “Others I wouldn’t say are shrinking, but I guess [are] changing.”

One fixture of art at the University has been the Fralin Museum of Art, which offers rotating exhibitions and collections.

Currently, the Fralin is showing “Collection: Sol LeWitt and Photography,” the exhibition “Cavalier’s Collect,” and Jacob Lawrence’s “Struggle” series.

Students interested in art also have the opportunity to become part of the docent program, which has existed at the Fralin since 1989. Originally, docents were primarily art students, but Docent Coordinator Lauren Patton has worked to diversify the program by bringing in students from other majors and schools within the University.

“Our student docents are passionate and excited about what the Fralin has to offer, and they serve as advocates to connect us to the rest of the student body,” Patton said in an email statement.

Arts off Grounds Opportunities for students extend beyond those offered by the department for credit, according to Francesca Fiorani, associate dean for the arts and humanities.

Students can spearhead their own art installations such as the N.O.W. Artist Collective Gallery in the McGuffey Center, cochaired by fourth-year College students Jenny Campbell and Cameron Mankin, who are both studio art majors concentrating in printmaking The event is an “artist collective of fourth-year studio art

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Arts integration on and off Grounds University students benefit from academic programs, local arts scene

majors, representing new media, painting, printmaking, photo and sculpture,” Campbell said.

About 40 works from 35 artists will be displayed at the event.

In order to incorporate more diverse opinions, the gallery will be bringing in people from the University and the greater community who aren’t artists to critique student works, Campbell said.

“The goal is to bring in people who have a fresh perspective and specialization in different departments,” Campbell said.

Additional opportunities to engage in the arts community are also prevalent off Grounds.

“Charlottesville is a pretty interesting place, where there’s kind of an eclectic art scene,” said studio art major Sandy Williams, a fourth-year College student.

Williams, who is concentrating in sculpture and film, has displayed his work in the Second Street Gallery as part of the Virginia Film Festival. Each year, film students from the University create a projection film that is displayed at the festival.

Local galleries and festivals including the film festival and the TomTom Festival frequently put out requests for local artists, Williams said.

Arts integration Students also extend their artistic talents and passions to entirely different academic disciplines and interests.

“Among the student body there’s a huge crossover,” University Drawing Prof. Amy Chan said. “A lot of the students here bring their interests from other departments and their major to the classroom, and it has a really interesting effect on the work that they make.”

Matthew Burtner, professor of composition and computer technologies, teaches a course called Ecoacoustics in which students examine the interactions of ecology and music. Students are able to discover more about the natural world and the music it produces while simultaneously being inspired to create their own music, Burtner said.

“There was a really good lecture series a few years ago about water,” Mankin said. “It was lectures by hydrodynamics professors, and art history professors discussing descriptions of water, and they found a lot of common ground.”

Similarly, students of the arts often leverage the skills they develop as artists in their career trajectories.

“The opportunity to try and make something or be creative…

Courtesy Saadiq Hasan

Student art is displayed in buildings on Arts Grouds as well as in installationas such as the N.O.W. Artist Collective Gallery in the McGuffey Center.

is something that will benefit [students] in whatever career they do,” said William Wylie, University professor and director of studio art. “It’s a matter of learning how to express yourself in another type of language, in another way, and that’s beneficial to everybody.”

Fiorani said she believes the hands-on style of learning found in art could be easily applied to other majors, and would be beneficial to the way the University is perceived by the public.

“We are really invested in… art as the public face of the University because many of the ac-

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tivities of our arts departments and the museums are meant not only for the current students and the faculty, but also the public,” she said.

While some parents may be concerned about their students graduating with a degree in the arts, Wylie said studying art provides plenty of useful skills for the professional world.

“It might not be a job directly related to art, but the skills that they honed in a creative discipline and thinking imaginatively are the kind of skills that employers are looking for, and people find amazing jobs out there because of that,” Wylie said.

The University is working to increase the opportunities for arts students after graduation.

Kate Melton, a career counselor for the University Career Center, has spearheaded the creation of a community that connects current art students with alumni in order increase available job opportunities.

The University is also trying to enhance internship opportunities, Fiorani said.

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sports Nicky Wildish Staff Writer

The Virginia football team looks to stay on track when it takes on a revived Miami football team Sunday in South Florida.

The Cavaliers (3-5, 2-2 ACC) are coming off arguably their most impressive performance of the year, a 27-21 win against a tough Georgia Tech team. The running game was great, the passing game solid and the defense stellar.

“I’m very happy for the locker room and for the players that went through that because it shows you can overcome things and not have that ‘here we go again’ mentality,” coach Mike London said.

Virginia nearly let a double-digit fourth-quarter lead slip away. However, the Cavaliers closed the deal behind a defense that let up only 13 Georgia Tech pass completions on 33 attempts.

“We had them in situations in which we knew they were going to pass, so that’s just playing situational football, and our [defensive] backs did a great job with that today,” junior quarterback Matt Johns said.

The Hurricanes (5-3, 2-2 ACC) are coming off a miraculous ending to a college football game. Miami used a spectacular — albeit controversial — eight-lateral kickoff return as time expired to knock off thenNo. 22 Duke.

For the second straight week, the Cavaliers will be facing a team coming off an emotionally draining victory over a topranked team. Just last game Virginia faced a Georgia Tech team that had returned a blocked field goal attempt as time expired to upset No. 17 Florida State the previous week.

London showed these two game-ending plays to his players this week to emphasize one key point: it’s not over until it’s over.

“Well, the message is you play until the very end — and this will be two games in a row that we've played a team that won on the last play,” London said.

“Those two games heighten your awareness about what you have to do until the whistle blows. I wanted them to see that.”

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Cavs to clash with revitalized ‘Canes London’s group looks to sustain success against high-scoring Miami, halt lengthy losing skid just had a significant, taxing win actually bodes very well for the Cavaliers. These games are commonly referred to as “letdown games” for the team with the inspiring win. Virginia must take advantage of what could be another lucky break.

Miami will likely look to its passing game to carry it to victory. At 276.3 yards per game, the Hurricanes have the best passing offense in the ACC and the 28th best in the nation. They’re led by standout sophomore quarterback Brad Kaaya, who has 10 touchdowns and just two interceptions on the season.

“His play has been very, very steady,” London said. “He's definitely one of the major factors and the reason why they've got the wins and the production.”

However, Kaaya’s status for the game is uncertain. He missed last week’s game against Duke because of a concussion. If he’s a no-go, redshirt freshman Malik Rosier will once again assume the starting position.

Rosier threw for an impressive 272 yards and two touchdowns in the 30-27 win over the Blue Devils.

Unfortunately for Virginia, its weakness is its passing defense. On average, the Cavaliers let up 248.9 yards a game, which is good for second-to-last in the ACC. Their overall scoring defense, additionally, is dead last in the ACC at 33 points per game.

The Cavaliers are hoping to improve their own passing game, highlighted primarily by the 1-2 punch of Johns and senior wide receiver Canaan Severin. Severin has caught a pass in 20 straight games and has an impressive 37 receptions on the year.

Road games have not been kind to the Cavaliers in the past couple of years under London.

Virginia has not won on the road since it beat NC State in November 2012.

Virginia has definitely had Miami’s number as of late, though. Since London became coach in 2010, the Cavaliers have gone 4-1 against the Hurricanes, including a 30-13 win last year at home. However, since the teams started playing each other in 1996, the series is tied at six games apiece.

This time around, the Cavaliers understand they will be playing against a revitalized and relentless Miami team.

“They’re a team that has got

a new sense of energy,” London said.

After firing previous coach Al Golden just one week ago, Miami has a new coach, Larry Scott. The Hurricanes are striving to once again be a wellknown national program.

“They're forging an identity and reestablishing the things that they want to try to get the Miami name or brand back where it used to be,” London said.

On top of a rejuvenated team, Virginia will have to play in a large, hostile environment. The Cavaliers know nothing will come easily when they travel to Miami to play at Sun Life Stadium.

“We'll definitely have a challenge for us going down there playing them,” London said.

Kickoff versus Miami is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

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Senior wide receiver Canaan Severin has caught at least one pass in 20 consecutive games. He came up with a highlight-reel catch in last year’s win against Miami.

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SPORTS Frank Beamer is the best argument for retaining London

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ollege football will lose one age — much like Beamer did. Most and finished the year ranked ninth of its all-time greats when fans were pretty outraged — myself in the Coaches Poll — the highVirginia Tech coach Frank Beam- included — about this seemingly est finish ever for the program at er leaves his program at blind trust last season that point. Then, in 1999, Beamend of the year. To put when it was announced er brought the Hokies the closMATT COMEY his career in perspecLondon would be back est they’d ever come to capturing Sports Columnist tive, Beamer — who this year, but I think a NCAA title, losing in the BCS announced his forththat trust deserves a bit National Championship Game to coming retirement Sunday — is more credence from fans. Littlep- Florida State. looking to take the Hokies to their age’s judgement has been sound Yes, it’s a huge stretch to say 23rd consecutive bowl game and in just about every single coach- London could come close to 12th consecutive win over Virgin- ing hire and retention decision matching the career of Frank ia this season. he’s made at Virginia. And from Beamer. But it does show that head But in reading through some everything I’ve heard, the players coaches sometimes need patience of the many eulogies of Beamer’s believe in London as well. and unconditional support. Loncareer, I was surprised to learn So maybe the answer is simply don has proven himself worthy of that his unprecedented tenure that London just needs better as- that support in the eyes of Littlepat Virginia Tech nearly failed to sistants. London doesn’t actually age, so maybe we should give him get off the ground. In 1992, after call plays, and among the more a bit more time.

Beamer finished his sixth season informed Cavalier fans, offensive All that being said, I haven’t with the Hokies 2-8-1, he faced coordinator Steve Fairchild is just completely convinced myself. But, widespread calls from fans to be as chastised as London himself. if the Cavaliers finish out this final fired. Beamer’s son, Shane, even Defensive coordinator Jon Tenuta four-game stretch 2-2 or better, it recounted a story of a fan calling hasn’t been as bad, but hasn’t ex- wouldn’t be the worst decision to their home and going on a tirade actly amazed either. keep London another year — so of criticism directed at Frank. The After Beamer hired a new long there is massive staff turnover coach’s 10-year-old daughter had coaching staff following the failed otherwise. Especially considering answered the phone.

1992 season, the rest was history. the wealth of top college football Through his first six seasons, In 1993, the Hokies went 9-3 en jobs that are already open, keepBeamer went 24-40-2 with the route to capturing just the second ing London and beefing up his Hokies, with only two winning bowl win for Virginia Tech ever. assistants is somewhat low-risk. seasons. He didn’t get an invita- Two years later, Beamer captured As Beamer’s career has shown, the tion to a single bowl game in that his first of three Big East titles, led strategy can also be high-reward. opening stretch with Tech (though the Hokies to a Sugar Bowl win, to be fair there were far fewer bowl games in the early ‘90s). But instead of firing Beamer, Virginia Tech athletic director Dave Braine gave him enough money to hire better offensive and defensive coordinators. Braine trusted him.

It’s impossible to imagine Virginia Tech retaining a coach today after six years without a single season of more than six wins. But the reason that seems so farfetched is precisely because of Beamer’s unparalleled success.

Mike London, now in his sixth season, isn’t in all that different of a position than Beamer found himself in back in 1992. London now sits at 26-43 at Virginia — remarkably similar to where Beamer was at that point in his career with the Hokies — and facing just as harsh of calls for his exit.

Courtesy Wikimedia Commons London also appears to have the full support of his athletic diTech coach Frank Beamer announced Sunday he will retire after the 2015 season. Beamer rector — in this case Craig Littlep- Virginia posted just 24 wins against 40 losses through his first six campaigns.

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Field hockey to play for ACC title at home No. 5 Cavaliers host No. 4 Duke Thursday in tournament opener Matthew Morris Sports Editor

During the 2015 regular season, the Virginia field hockey team took on five opponents currently ranked in the top 10 of the NFHCA Coaches poll. Now, the No. 5 Cavaliers (13-4, 3-3 ACC) — who punched up a 3-2 record in those marquee matchups — enter the postseason, where the going will hardly get easier.

Virginia kicks off the ACC Field Hockey Championship Thursday at 11 a.m. against Duke, the nation’s No. 4 team. Whoever comes out on top will earn a date with undefeated and top-ranked Syracuse.

North Carolina and Wake Forest — ranked third and sixth nationally — lurk in the bracket’s other half.

The host Cavaliers have never won an ACC tournament and last advanced to the title game in 2009, when Maryland edged Virginia 3-2 in overtime at U-Hall Turf Field.

Coach Michele Madison’s team led 2-0 in that game.

Duke (12-5, 2-4 ACC), like Virginia, boasts two players named Wednesday to the All-ACC first

team: seniors goalie Lauren Blazing and midfielder Aileen Johnson. Both Blazing and Johnson have made three all-conference teams, and the two have combined for three All-America nods. Blazing’s .807 save percentage is the nation’s fifth-best.

Along with Blazing, the Blue Devil defense features senior backs and All-ACC second-teamers Amanda Kim and Hannah Barreca.

Though Duke — the tournament’s fifth seed — has ceded 20 fewer goals than Virginia in 2015, the fourth-seeded Cavaliers have outscored the Blue Devils by 11.

Virginia has four players with 20plus points this season, with sophomore midfielder Tara Vittese leading the pack.

Vittese and junior midfielder Lucy Hyams earned All-ACC firstteam recognition from the league’s coaches Wednesday.

Should the Cavaliers defeat Duke, they will take on Syracuse (16-0, 6-0 ACC) Friday at 1 p.m.

The winner of that game will play for a conference championship Sunday at the same time. All games will be played at U-Hall Turf Field.

—compiled by Matthew Morris

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Sophomore midfielder Tara Vittese, the younger sister of former Cavalier field hockey players Michelle and Carissa Vittese, paced Virginia with 35 points this season.

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In response to The Washington Post’s findings that the University tried to influence a federal sexual assault investigation

Comment of the day “Some schools have rightly abandonded A/B/C/+/-... and we should too, if for no other reason than to compel those who read transcripts not to think of our students as numbers between 0 and 4.”

“Keith Williams” responding to Ryan Gorman’s Oct. 29 article “The problem with GPAs”

The Washington Post on Tuesday revealed the University and state officials attempted to influence the conclusions of a federal investigation into sexual violence at U.Va. According to the Post, Gov. Terry McAuliffe urged Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to allow the University to review the findings of the Education Department’s investigation before their release, while Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine followed up with a letter repeating McAuliffe’s request. University President Teresa Sullivan also wrote to the department following the release of the Office for Civil Rights’ initial 39-page report to U.Va. administrators. Her letter questioned the accuracy of the initial report, after which point a 26page report was released to the public in September.

Neither the original report nor Sullivan’s letter has been released to the public. The University cited state law that shields attorney work product and presidential correspondence in withholding these documents, according to the Post. When asked by The Cavalier Daily, the Office of University Communications provided a statement citing several discussions between University officials and the

OCR to provide information and reach a resolution about the report.

While the Post’s portrayal labels these correspondences an “intense fight,” we should not be so quick to vilify the state officials and U.Va. administrators who questioned the OCR’s methods. It seems unlikely that the attempt to intervene in this review was unique to our school out of the 146 schools nationwide being investigated. Catherine Lhamon, the department’s assistant secretary for civil rights, told the Post that pushback from schools being reviewed is not unusual.

What is unique to our school, however, is the intense media controversy that overlapped with the OCR’s investigation. In his letter, McAuliffe mentioned the effects of Rolling Stone’s now-detracted article regarding sexual assault at U.Va., noting that information the department was collecting after November 2014 “could have been influenced by the atmosphere unfairly created on campus by that false article.”

After Rolling Stone so disastrously misrepresented the University’s approach to sexual misconduct, it’s a small wonder administrators, Board of Visitors members and state officials

would want prior review of the OCR’s report, and would be hyper-vigilant about accuracy questions. Rolling Stone’s failure undoubtedly gave way to paranoia on the part of higher-ups with regard to public relations and misrepresentations of our school — and with good reason.

Moreover, McAuliffe’s point should not be disregarded. The Education Department’s investigation overlapped with developments in the Rolling Stone scandal, including the release of the article and its retraction — and the many developments in-between and after those events.

After the OCR released its report and the Association of American Universities released the results of a campus climate survey on sexual misconduct at U.Va., we mentioned the possibility that Rolling Stone’s article influenced student responses to questions about sexual assault. The article created a warped atmosphere on Grounds that could easily have shifted student perceptions of sexual misconduct adjudication, and that is something worth taking into account.

Of course, it would be naive to ignore the public relations implications of the OCR report. A desire to maintain — or perhaps, not further

damage — U.Va.’s reputation likely fueled these attempts to intervene as well, especially in light of the three high-profile controversies of the last academic school year. It appears from the information available that the Education Department did not yield to numerous requests from the University. The University was unhappy with the OCR report and hoped the OCR would change its findings, Lhamon told the Post. And while we don’t know what evidentiary changes were made between the 39-page review and the 26-page one, Lhamon said that the ultimate findings remained unchanged.

Indeed, the final report did not hold back, saying that prior to the University’s revision of its sexual misconduct policy it lacked prompt and equitable responses to certain reports of sexual assault. To its credit, the Education Department remained relatively unswayed by pleas for a kinder process. It is important for the public to know how the University engaged with state and federal officials during the investigation. But, given the information we have, there is no need to vilify attempts to intervene, especially on the heels of an unwarranted scandal.

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Reinstate speech codes on Grounds Trigger warnings can help create a healthier academic environment

I am not undermining the Unin 2010, the University of Virginia earned a “green light” versity’s efforts to reform its sexual rating by the Foundation for In- assault policies — it has actually been ardent and condividual Rights in Edusistent this past year. cation after eliminating CARLOS LOPEZ In fact, the resolution four speech codes it Opinion Columnist between the Education previously had in place.

Department’s Office This came after the constitutionality of these speech codes of Civil Rights and the Universiwere brought up by members of ty “[ensures] that the university’s the University’s community. Four handling of sexual violence and years later, a Rolling Stone arti- sexual harassment complies with cle attempted to expose alarming the requirements of Title IX of the flaws in the way the University Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX),” according to a departhandles its sexual assault cases.

Two major events differing in ment press release. This is a comboth time and relation have come mendable contribution toward retogether to set the stage for the forming the policies regarding how need of the implementation of a the University handles rape cases.

However, within this agreecrucial mechanism within Uniment, the University has not adversity classrooms: trigger warndressed a crucial factor for sexual ings, or a clearly written advisory attached to a class syllabus or class assault victims: their post-attack materials which is designed to emotional and psychological congive negatively affected students a ditions within the learning environment. The University’s Polichance to opt out.

Institutional and organization- cy on Sexual and Gender-Based al reforms within the University Harassment and Other Forms of — such as a recent resolution be- Interpersonal Violence states “the tween the U.S. Education Depart- University is committed to proment and the University and the viding a safe and non-discriminainitiative “Hoos Got Your Back” tory learning, living, and working — have highlighted the Universi- environment for all members of ty’s commitment to provide a safe the University community.” Why, and healthy environment for sex- then, is the University not promotual assault victims. However, such ing the safe learning environment efforts have not been sufficiently within classrooms?

A lack of public support might extended to the classroom.

be a good explanation. Very few entities publicly recognize the value of trigger warnings. They have been widely criticized in many discussions and debates about free speech as a mechanism that “coddles” and “infantilizes” students by hiding them from opinions and discussions they might find unpleasant. Not only do they affect individuals’ learning experiences, opponents argue, but they also undermine the educational integrity of colleges and universities.

This argument — which can be easily made by those who have not

have never witnessed a sexual assault victim who still suffers from the experience argue that trigger warnings limit intellectual growth.

Additionally, this is a constitutionally dicey concept. Speech codes have been challenged by federal and state courts on several occasions. They were also addressed by the Supreme Court’s decision on R.A.V. v. City of St. Paul, which had deep implications for speech codes. Some say this mechanism restricts free speech inside classrooms. The problem with this argument is straightforward: trigger warnings don’t restrict the material that is going to be discussed. They simply provide students with a warning of what they are about to learn.

Very few entities publicly recognize the value of The same way the University cannot trigger warnings.” cover the ears of students regarding sensitive discussions, it experienced the sort of emotional shouldn’t force its students to be or physical trauma sexual assault exposed to material to which they victims might face — presents don’t wish to be exposed. Whethtrigger warnings as a mechanism er someone is to be “coddled” and that weaken sexual assault victims’ “infantilized” in his education learning experience, instead of should be the decision of the perhelping them prepare for upcom- son receiving the education, not ing discussions that might con- the one providing it. Free speech tain sensitive material. However, I is a right; whether a student has to

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hear sensitive material should be a choice.

The University, by implementing a basic yet effective policy that requires professors to have trigger warnings on course descriptions and syllabi, can allow sexual assault victims and other students to choose whether they want to partake in certain sensitive discussions and materials, and thus provide “a safe and non-discriminatory learning, living, and working environment for all members of the University community.”

As recent Brown graduate Katie Byron argued in The New York Times, the request for speech codes and trigger warnings within classroom are not about hiding students from different opinions and views, but about finding the right method by which to engage without affecting them. The University should put in place different mechanisms that promote a healthy environment to sexual assault victims who may suffer emotionally or psychologically within classrooms. Disregarding the well-being of these students would be unreasonable.

Carlos’ columns run Thursdays.

He can be reached at c.lopez@cavalierdaily.com

Consulting is crowding out other fields The overrepresentation of consulting firms at the University’s Fall Job and Internship Fair is concerning his past week, the Universi- sucked into that industry. While I ty held its annual Fall Job and understand his frustration with the Internship Fair, featuring 139 com- recruiting practices of various conpanies and hundreds of sulting firms, I am not students seeking to nail quite as critical of that as I JESSE BERMAN down some sort of emam of their clear presence Opinion Columnist ployment opportunity. on campuses. There is a I too was one of these certain pervasiveness of students, and while I was partaking consulting agencies on college camin the fair, one characteristic of the puses, and it seems clear to me this event troubled me in particular: the pervasiveness has manifested itself presence of consulting firms seemed in our career fairs. Thus, the issue at to be overwhelming, to say the least. hand does not necessarily concern While the career fair serves as an ex- consulting as an industry, but rather cellent opportunity for both students the fact that consulting has become and employers alike to reach out so prevalent at the career fair. to one another, the event would be The primary issue with this is that greatly enhanced by a more diverse students who do not have an interset of participating employers, as it est in consulting will be more likely would appeal to a wider portion of to feel apathetic toward the event the student body. altogether. Yet, some might feel job It is important, nonetheless, to fairs are naturally more conducive make a distinction about this criti- to consulting firms, and thus deserve cism. In an intriguing column writ- the large representation they receive ten by my fellow columnist Will at the event. I am not implying conEvans, he criticizes the prevalence sulting agencies should be removed of consulting companies on college from the fair, as they still offer great campuses, saying “they tempt stu- benefits to students, especially those dents with glimpses into the high life” interested in the industry. But for of corporate America, which causes someone who never was particularly our nation’s best and brightest to be taken with the idea of being a con-

sultant, the fair is problematic. When I saw that almost 40 of the participating companies were involved in consulting, I lost a great deal of interest in the event and almost decided to not attend altogether.

Perhaps my situation is different from others at the University. As a History and Foreign Affairs major, I am unqualified for many of the techheavy, non-consulting jobs that were also present at the fair. While the

opportunities that could interest students such as me that simply were not present, specifically within public policy and government sectors.

Nevertheless, with the exception of the FBI and State Department, there was a clear under-representation of employers in these two fields, as only a meager 13 of the 139 participants labeled their organization as being in the government or public policy industries. Although I still attended the career fair because I am aware of the benefits it could bring to job-seeking students, I essentially got suited up just to talk to only two prospective employers that interFor someone who never was particulary taken ested me. For students with the idea of being a consultant, the fair is in this position, the benefits of the career problematic.” fair are simply not as clear.

University does have somewhat of a There is no doubt consulting is responsibility to push students into a popular industry to work in for the STEM and business fields, it also many students at the University. It is has a responsibility to understand the the top industry for recent graduates personal ambitions of its students. to work in, according to University There are a great deal of employment Career Services. Likewise, consulting

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is the third largest growing industry for recent graduates behind only the finance and information services industries, according to Forbes Therefore, some students and administrators might see the large representation of consulting firms at the career fair as pragmatic, since it is so popular amongst the student body.

Nevertheless, it is crucial not to forget that the consulting industry, albeit a popular career choice for many students, is not the right industry for everyone. Having this industry so prominently represented at the career fair serves to alienate students who are not interested in consulting from the many benefits career fairs provide. In order to ensure that each student’s interests are properly represented, it is crucial that future career fairs attract employers that reflect those same diverse interests. What is the value of the career fair anyway if it alienates a large portion of the audience it is seeking to benefit?

Jesse’s columns run Wednesdays.

He can be reached at j.berman@cavalierdaily.com

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In defense of competition at the University Competition is essential to a healthy academic and social culture ast month, Opinion column- success could then be attributed to ist Carlos Lopez wrote an arti- the fact that many successful apcle claiming the University’s failure plicants to this school may be used to create a more colto being overachievers, laborative atmosphere and already especially ALYSSA IMAM prevents a truly safe, competitive.

Opinion Columnist healthy and educationMoreover, the link al environment. Lopez Lopez used to show raised some legitimate concerns the University’s competitive nature pertaining to the negative effects discusses how it affects student competition can have on both the involvement in extracurriculars, University as a whole and its indi- not academic performance. While vidual students. However, despite it does seem that the competitive mentioning that competition “will environment pertains in large part always be part of every educational to student involvement, it could environment,” his article does not be problematic for the University recognize it as an inherent aspect to monitor competition among of life itself. Furthermore, Lopez those clubs. Since many clubs fails to acknowledge not only some are student-run, regulating their important positive aspects of com- competitiveness (whether or not petition, but the dangers that could Lopez was necessarily suggesting result from a loss of it as well. it) would conflict with the UniverSince the University is cate- sity’s value of student self-governgorized by U.S. News & World ance.

Report rankings as being “most Competition is not just a part selective,” Lopez is certainly right of education, it is a part of life, and on the point that many of the stu- if college is meant to prepare us as dents who come here may have a best as possible, then monitoring it hard time adjusting to the higher, could result in the University less more level playing field than they effectively fulfilling that purpose may have become accustomed to (especially given today’s tougher in high school. With this in mind, job market as compared to many it seems unfair to place “most of years ago). Lopez suggests educathe blame” of students’ loss of con- tion is a “process” that competition fidence and lack of a sense of di- hinders. I would argue competirection on the University, because tion can help that process by pushthe pressure to achieve academic ing someone to develop into his

best and brightest self. It is true it is important for professors to ensure their curricula “foster the healthy atmosphere needed to truly meet their educational objectives.” But the idea that they should reevaluate their competitive grading systems in order to keep students from feeling pressure to come out on top seems to insinuate grade inflation for the sake of sensitivity.

The reality is that grades need to be allocated evenly in order to maintain their worth. Yes, it may be harder to achieve the highest mark

ures such as changing grading systems, the focus regarding competition should be on ensuring that students negatively affected by it are able to reap its positive benefits.

Most worrisome is the idea that “students should be constantly exposed to the notion that they are all bright in their own way and that their role inside the University goes beyond satisfying the requirements of their respective schools,” which could be seen as coddling and seems awfully similar to giving everyone an award. By pushing people to be their best, such as in how they contribute to the community, competition can inspire students to truly go beyond satisfying their schools’ Additionally, nonstop recognition not only fails requirements. Adto build true self-esteeem but could in fact have ditionally, nonstop recognition not only the reverse effect.” fails to build true self-esteem (which possible, but this is an inevitable results from achievement rather reality of attending a college that than vice versa), but could in fact is selective and aims to provide its have the reverse effect of encourstudents with the best education aging students to underachieve as possible. Instead of viewing com- students convinced of their innate petition as “an aspect of student ability become demoralized upon life that needs to be constantly their first encounter with difficulty. monitored and regulated by the This would hardly result in truly University faculty” through meas- confident, hard-working and de-

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termined graduates entering the workforce.

The University’s competitive environment (as perceived by those affected) can have negative consequences on many students. While the University can and should put in place programs (which Lopez did suggest) to ensure those negatively affected are able to cope, it is important to distinguish that intense competition is not an inherently negative thing that needs to be regulated or monitored in and of itself. Instead, it is the reactions to competition amongst those negatively affected by it that need to be helped, so they can confidently face difficulty and truly gain self-esteem, rather than the false confidence they would gain from constant positive regard.

Competition is necessary to maintain an academically challenging environment so the University can serve its purpose. It pushes people and stretches their abilities to places they may have never imagined, and holding that back would be a disservice.

Alyssa’s columns run Wednesdays. She can be reached at a.imam@cavalierdaily.com.

Bias, science and sexual harrasment U.C. Berkley’s hesitance in chastising Geoffrey Marcy is indicative of universities’ devotion to prestige over healthy, academic communities ed upon much more than relevant scientific productivity, including network building and pre-existdinary ability to hunt ing authority. As it is exoplanets. This month, dominated by males, GAGE DEZOORT though, he’s making and at the doctorate Opinion Columnist headlines for a different level in particular, the reason: violating U.C. scientific community is, Berkeley’s sexual harassment poli- to some extent, insular. After all, cies. As news of his misconduct be- where scientific review would gan to catch the public eye, Marcy ideally incorporate a diversity of decided to resign from his position viewpoints, it cannot with womas a professor, expressing regret in en so underrepresented. And a letter apologizing for his actions. even as women enter into the What’s more disturbing, though, sciences, too often is their expeis that Marcy’s case isn’t unfamil- rience tainted by the advances iar to the scientific community. In of men like Marcy. This creates fact, sexual harassment has long a self-fulfilling cycle of male deterred women from pursuing power in science, which serves careers in the sciences, furthering to turn away potentially brilliant a male-dominated power dynamic female minds. In this way, the within the field. Though scientists actions of Marcy and other delike Marcy produce groundbreak- viant scientists serve to undermine ing data, they are certainly not the field’s diversity of thought and immune to setting back the field’s potential for progress. progress.

Furthermore, Berkeley showed As much as science strives for significant hesitation in chastising objectivity and lack of human bias, Marcy. In fact, the school drew out it is innately social. Reputation in an investigation for six months, the scientific community is found- leading Marcy’s fellow astronomy

faculty members to call for his removal. The university’s lack of response to Marcy, who stepped down of his own accord, signals another flaw in the larger academic community: universities are concerned with their own reputations. As noted in previous sources, evidence exists that complaints

nor complete.

It is interesting to speculate about Marcy’s future in the scientific community. As a pioneer of exoplanet hunting, he will almost certainly be present in science history and textbooks. No doubt, he is a brilliant man capable of brilliant science, but his reputation has been forever marred.

During one of my classes, the Anthropology of Outer Space, the question was raised: should Marcy’s scientific accomplishments contain an “asterisk” denoting As much as science strives for objectivity and his immoral behavior?

This is a nuanced queslack human bias, it is innately social .” tion. It is dangerous to assume Marcy’s science is wholly independent had been filed against Marcy over of his character. In fact, it is a direct at least the last decade. They nev- product of his laboratory environer went very far, and one can only ment which, as we’ve seen, might wonder whether the University not have been the healthiest. On didn’t want them to. Either way, a the other hand, Marcy’s work was community in which sexual har- externally verified and proven to assment is tabled in order to main- be scientifically valid. Though the tain a reputation is neither healthy scientific community around him

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isn’t the most diversified, statistics are statistics and good science is, as much as it can be, good science.

Overall, I would argue the “asterisk” next to Marcy’s name in textbooks and scientific papers is not the solution to this problem.

At the end of the day, it will be more effective to focus on addressing Marcy’s detractions from the scientific community instead of talking about how to address his scientific achievements. His situation should spread the message that even the most charismatic and productive scientist can still work to set the field back, and can be allowed to do so in the name of scientific reputation. This disgusting trend in the scientific community must be stopped, and scientists and universities alike should work to level the power dynamic between men and women in the field.

Gage’s columns run bi-weekly Tuesdays. He can be reached at g. dezoort@cavalierdaily.com.

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When asked to turn up or transfer, first-year student leaves University pleasant shock to his system.

“Unfortunately this is the kind of thing we expect around ting drunk tonight. this time of year,” The once pre-Comone dean commentLEIGH ENGELS merce hopeful told ed. “We tell our stuHumor Writer The Cavalier Daily dents this is a work that a third invitation hard play environto an event with the ment, but some just word “Hallowasted” somewhere can’t bring it. They usually go to in the title is propelling him to Tech.” Such is the case for Anrelinquish a life of being told by drew. This is college, not high his peers to “hold my beer” and school. There are different ex“watch this bro.” pectations. Here at the Universi“It wasn’t always this way!” ty nobody is going to hold your chirps Andrew, explaining that hand while you shotgun a six after his completion of the alco- pack of beer. You’ve got to forge hol wise module informed him your own path. that he drinks 117 percent more If only Andrew could have than the average college student, held on a little, he might have he felt confident exploring Uni- seen the great benefits to getting versity nightlife. But, like pulling plastered at Thomas Jefferson’s Everclear, the reality of the sit- University. Fourth-year Coluation provided a robustly un- lege student Mott points out, “If

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there’s anywhere to get crunk, it’s in the community of trust.”

He adds, “Whenever I streak the lawn, I know my clothes will be there when I get back.”

Reportedly, Andrew couldn’t come to terms with the fact that

a few hours later and revel like they didn’t give an F. Recalling his first fraternity experience, he described being met with the stress-fracture-inducing death grip pre-Commerce students commonly call a “handshake” before being offered a beer. “That Keystone Light just slipped out of my hand!” Andrew offered, concluding the exchange was a prime example of If only Andrew could have held on a little, he the physical defects with might have seen the great benefits to getting associated boisterous after plastered at Thomas Jefferson’s University.” hours merriment he was coming to expect at school.

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How can the same school whose unofficial mascot is a fish known for its excessive drinking capability turn out kids who will sit in a library for hours to finish an assignment? “It’s like they can’t pick a side!” he exclaims, adding half-heartedly that he was particularly shaken this week when he learned Club Clem was not in fact an affinity group for collegiates with STDs. Today, Andrew joins a community whose mascot is “The HokieBird,” which, next to the pokie, stands as America’s second favorite kind of hokie. He comments he would love to revisit grounds, “probably around the middle of summer, when things are less raucous.”

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Thursday, November 5, 2015

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Vondrae McCoy Senior Writer

The Charlottesville community houses one of the country’s most robust collections of museums.

Between partnerships with the University, the community and input from artists both foreign and domestic, Charlottesville is truly an artistic force with which to be reckoned. Each gallery has its own aesthetic, bringing in different kinds of experience and wonder. Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll find at a few of these galleries.

The Fralin: The Fralin Museum of Art features artwork from all media, but primarily paintings, portraits and sculptures. The Fralin also offers many opportunities for pro-

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A trio of Charlottesville museums A&E’s top three trusted art havens are a must-see fessors to bring their students in for viewings and classes, which is extremely convenient and close to Grounds. Currently on exhibition is “Cavalier Connect,” a collection featuring artwork from University alumni. A photography exhibition by American artist Sol LeWitt is also on display. The collection finishes with “Jacob Lawrence: Struggle… From the History of the American People,” which features work from the prominent African-American artist. The Fralin is geared toward those looking for artwork curated with an academic approach.

The McGuffey Art Center: The McGuffey Art Center, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and recently buried a 100-year time capsule, is another gallery that is quite close to the University community, located right off the Downtown Mall.

The center is a staple in the community, providing many classes

for all ages. Currently on display is an exhibit by the N.O.W.! Artist Collective, which features art from fourth-year studio art majors. The center offers community centered and contemporary art.

2nd Street: Located on the Downtown Mall, the 2nd Street Gallery is a gallery of the digital era. Taken from its mission statement, the 2nd Street Gallery seeks “to inspire new ways of thinking, seeing, and doing.” As such, the current exhibition “Beyond Classification” showcases work from a group of Egyptian women, commenting on their experiences both at home and abroad.

While there are many other galleries throughout Charlottesville, these three are standouts.

Other galleries that are worth visiting, and that are quite close to Grounds, include the Glass Palette — a workshop-centric area for anyone interested in crafting

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The Fralin is the University’s premier art museum, offering a free and engaging experience for all.

with glass — and Arctic Inuit Art, located on Elliewood Avenue. A last notable mention is the C’ville Arts storefront located on the Downtown Mall, which features work from local artists.

Charlottesville has much to

offer the arts community, whether from an academic approach or by pushing the boundaries of contemporary art. The prevalence of galleries provides a variety of experiences for residents and visitors alike.

Virginia Film Festival returns for 28th year Star-studded guest list, program lineup support student-driven efforts Maxwell King Staff Writer

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The University will this weekend host the 28th annual Virginia Film Festival, an event that seeks to bring together filmmakers, scholars and students to view and discuss films ranging from classics to documentaries and foreign films.

The film festival aspires to engage audiences in an active dialogue with artists on pertinent social issues, festival director Jody Kielbasa said.

“The thing that distinguishes us from the maybe 125 other film festivals in our country is that we’re able to bring imminent scholars from U.Va. [together] with filmmakers and social change agents,” Kielbasa said.

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talks have been given by the late Julian Bond, a former University professor and civil rights activist. This year’s festival will include a discussion with Larry Kramer, a noted LGBTQ rights activist.

Academy Award-winning director Oliver Stone, Emmy- and Tony-winning actress Cherry Jones and famed film scholar and historian Leonard Maltin will also sit on panels.

McCailin Wunder, assistant director of University arts development, described the festival as an “opportunity to go see something new, something different.”

“The information’s not just being deposited in you; there’s this incredibly engaged ‘talk back,’” Wunder said.

“We want to enhance the student experience; when students are involved, the festival comes to life.”

From 1989 to 2009, the festival selected films based on a new theme each year. Themes included “Aliens,” “Funny Business” and “Cool.” The festival has since discontinued this practice, hoping to expand its reach. “[The change] allowed us to explore a much wider variety of topics — sexuality, religion, politics,” Kielbasa said. “[We’re] now a contemporary film festival.”

While the festival provides an opportunity for students to explore new films, it also provides practical work experience through its student internship program. A team of 12 interns assists the festival team in marketing and fundraising, giving interns the chance to see all that goes into putting on the festival each year.

“Our interns make the festival possible,” Wunder said.

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The Virginia Dance Company returns to impress “Shut Up and Dance” a hit-filled showcase Alexis Jones Senior Writer

Borrowing the title of Walk the Moon’s hit single, Sunday’s “Shut Up and Dance” showcase found the Virginia Dance Company in top form. The group, highlighting its versatility, danced to hits from entertainers such as Sia and Nicki Minaj.

The opening number was a flirtatious rendition of Christina Aguilera’s “I’m a Good Girl” choreographed by Hannah Williams. While some of the dancers were offbeat, for the most part the opening was a success.

As the evening progressed, so did the technicality of the dances. “Carousel,” choreographed

by Kelly Pease, was performed by a much smaller group, allowing dancers more room and

giving breadth to their movements. Matching the haunting background melody, the women were dressed in mint-blue baby doll gowns and white calf-length socks, embodying the image of the token possessed child in a horror movie. This piece showcased the individuals as well as the group, as some dancers were featured for short yet memorable spotlight pieces.

The audience appeared reflective when the company took the stage with Alice Kristiansen’s cover of Taylor Swift’s “Wildest Dreams,” choreographed by Lauren Gerard. Kristiansen’s acoustic version contrasted with the theatrics that appear in Swift’s video. The dancers complemented the song’s delicacy in their movements and attire, wearing free-flowing frocks that swayed along with their bodies.

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Last weekend’s “Shut Up and Dance” showcase proved the Virginia Dance Company to be a group of versatile, modern entertainers.

After “Wildest Dreams,” the dancers performed Minaj’s “Trini Dem Girl,” choreographed by Kate Hudgins. The women sashayed onto the stage with flannels tied around their waists and combat boots laced to the top. The

first beat dropped, the gyrating began and the crowd was hooked.

The evening concluded when the company performed its finale, which consisted of a mash-up of “Shut Up” by the Black Eyed Peas, “Shut Up and Drive” by Rihanna

and the eponymous “Shut Up and Dance.” Before the program came to a close, it was clear the company showcased a different range of talent than other artistic groups on Grounds — complete with a toe-tapping rhythm.

First Jazz Ensemble concert of the year scares up fun D’earth-directed “Scary New Band” shows off recent band, precise skill Alexander Castro Staff Writer

The University Jazz Ensemble presented its first concert of the semester, “Scary New Band,” last Friday.

With a group of new members across almost every section, the ensemble performed a program which spanned jazz music, swing and bebop.

The night’s program, directed

by John D’earth, got off to a blistering start with a rendition of Sun Ra’s “Demons’ Shout/A Call for All Demons,” a fitting choice for the Halloween occasion. With an ominous groove laid down by bassist Jacob Hughes, the ensemble began to craft a whirlwind of sound building toward the unison theme, in which even D’earth added his talents on trumpet.

The ensemble then changed the pace for its rendition of the

Hoagy Carmichael classic “Stardust,” featuring first-year trumpet soloist Eric Xu. Xu played the challenging solo with poise and musicality, earning quite the reaction from both the audience and D’earth at the end of the piece. The ensemble closed the first set of the program with the Randy Brecker chart “Some Skunk Funk,” a fast-paced romp which showcased the ensemble’s technical prowess and energetic style.

The highlight of the second set of the night was a performance of Duke Ellington’s “Isfahan” featuring first-year trumpet soloist Julian Brass. Brass’ velvety sound fit the hypnotic mood of the piece perfectly, and his improvised solos proved just as transfixing as the solo theme.

The Asian influences of “Isfahan” faded as the program neared its end with a performance of Bob Brookmeyer’s “ABC Blues,”

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John D’earth’s “Scary New Band” finds the U.Va jazz ensemble energized and highly animated.

perhaps the night’s most adventurous and entertaining selection. The piece began with only a few voices but slowly built with the gradual incorporation of improvised solos to a riotous cli-

max. Featuring solos from nearly every section of the band, the solos of flutist Claire Rogers and pianist Peter Hodskins stood out.

The concert closed with the Latin flair of “Samba Con Getchu,”

leaving the audience satisfied as it showered the troupe with wellearned applause.

“Scary New Band” proved the University Jazz Ensemble is a force with which to be reckoned. While performing a versatile program demanding both musicality and technical skill, the group proved more than up to the challenge, executing each track with precision and infectious energy.

With experienced players and soloists such as baritone sax powerhouse Matt Van Hoeten, trumpeter Harrison Frye and lead alto saxophonist Justin Peruzzi, the ensemble has a solid core to support future players. Additionally, strong performances by Xu and Brass showed a glimpse of the ensemble’s future. The University Jazz Ensemble may be scary new, but it is also scary good — and will be for a long while.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Thursday 11/5 Diversity Dialogues, 8:30-6:30 p.m., Newcomb (Register at diversitydialogues.virginia. edu) Virginia Film Festival, All Day, Various Locations Field Hockey vs. Duke, 11 a.m., University Hall Turf Field Second Year Council Presents: Hoos Thankful Fest, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., South Lawn Third Annual Batten Chili Cook-Off, 4-5:30 p.m., Amphitheatre Second Year Council and Third Year Council Present: Kuma Karaoke, 9-11 p.m., Kuma Sushi Noodles & Bar (The Corner) UPC Presents: Star Wars Trivia Night, 9-11 p.m., Newcomb Game Room Friday 11/6 Diversity Dialogues, 8:30-6:30 p.m., Newcomb (Register at diversitydialogues.virginia. edu) Virginia Film Festival, All Day, Various Locations Field Hockey ACC Tournament Semifinal, 1 p.m., University Hall Turf Field Virginia Sil’hooettes Fall Concert, 8 p.m., McLeod Hall Ballroom Dance Club & Feminism Is For Everyone Present: Masquerade, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m., Alumni Hall Women’s Club Ice Hockey Public Skate Fundraiser, 6-8:45 p.m., Main Street Arena Organization of African Students Umoja Benefit Ball, 7-11 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church Fall Poetry Showcase, 8 p.m., Chemistry Building 304 Saturday 11/7 Virginia Film Festival, All Day, Various Locations University Dance Club Presents: Hoo Runs the World?, 1 p.m., Old Cabell Hall Relay for Life Presents: Flag Football Tournament, 1-4 p.m., Mad Bowl New Dominions A Cappella Concert, 8 p.m., McLeod Hall Fall Poetry Showcase, 8 p.m., Chemistry Building 304 UPC Presents: Late Night Slumber Party, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m., Ern Commons Sunday 11/8 Virginia Film Festival, All Day, Various Locations Club Field Hockey Tournament, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Carr’s Hill Field Field Hockey ACC Championship, 1 p.m., University Hall Turf Field Delta Zeta Presents: DZ Donut OlympicZ, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Amphitheatre Monday 11/9 Tuesday 11/10 College Council and the Politics Department Present: Politics Department Professor Panel, 7-8:30 p.m., Gibson 211 TEDxUVA Student Speaker Competition, 8-10 p.m., Boylan Heights Wednesday 11/11 Marine Science Society Presents: Professor Sarah Kucenas, 5-6 p.m., Chemistry Building 305

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