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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

SGA Potential gas leak in University Supply chain semester Center momentarily delays dining shortages impact UMW recap Samantha Stachowiak & Bernadette Dauria Staff Writer & Associate Editor

Priya Patel Senior Writer

Over the course of the semester, representatives of the Student Government Association (SGA) have made it their goal to connect more with the student body and enact policies that students care about. The SGA successfully passed a resolution allowing students to carry pepper spray on campus, tabled in academic buildings, organized a town hall and are working on future outreach events.

Looking ahead, SGA is planning a Student Union event to be held on Nov. 30 in the Underground. This event comes as a response to the concerns voiced by students at the town hall on Oct. 18.

“The purpose of the Student Union is to give students an update on the work we have been doing on their behalf with regard to the concerns brought up during the town hall,” said SGA secretary Sophia Hobbs, a senior history major.

SGA wants to use this event to inform students about what their representatives have been working on in a less tense atmosphere than the town hall.

“The event will be strictly student-student, no administration involved,” said Hobbs. We also welcome any other questions, comments or concerns from students during the event.”

One of the biggest concerns that students voiced this semester was not feeling safe on campus.

In response, SGA was able to pass the Eagle Safety Resolution, and students are now allowed to carry pepper spray on campus. UMW plans to adopt a pepper spray policy that is similar to Virginia Commonwealth University’s, which allows students, faculty and staff to carry pepper spray on campus. According to VCU Police’s website, they do not consider pepper spray a weapon.

“We packed a lot of things into [the Eagle Safety Resolution] bill, and many senators contributed to that bill’s creation and passing, so I was very pleased to see what the final result looked like when we passed it up to the SGA Advisory Board,” said Joey Zeldin, a junior political science major and SGA community relations committee chair and class of 2023 senator.

The Student Union is not the only thing SGA has planned for the remainder of the semester.

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A possible gas leak in the University Center led to an investigation.

JOSEPHINE JOHNSON News Editor

On Friday, Nov. 12, an investigation into a possible gas leak began around 7 p.m. at the University Center.

The gas was turned off that evening and the situation was resolved the next morning.

“I was made aware on Friday at 7:30 p.m. that they were investigating a potential gas leak that would potentially impact the morning food service,” said Christine Porter, the UMW Dining Services liaison and meal plan manager. “I worked with University Relations to send a communication out to students so they would be aware. Rose Benedict was also sending out messages via all University Dining channels. Gas was turned off at that time.”

“I know Facilities and the gas contractor worked until early in the morning investigating this issue. Gas was not turned back on until approximately 8 a.m. and further investigation was done.”

-CJ Porter All students received an email from Anna Billingsley, associate vice president for University Relations and director of communications, informing them of the situation that night.

The email read, “Due

to equipment problems, gas has been shut off in the University Center. This will affect breakfast/brunch tomorrow in that stoves cannot be utilized.”

Facilities isolated the affected gas line that evening.

By 10:40 a.m. the next morning, the food service on the fourth floor of the University Center was once again functioning as normal.

“I know Facilities and the gas contractor worked until early in the morning investigating the issue,” said Porter. “Gas was not turned back on until approximately 8 a.m. and further investigation was done. By 10 a.m. the gas company indicated it was safe to proceed and the gas was turned back on in the kitchen.”

UMW Dining was kept informed about when the gas lines supplying cooking equipment were cut down as well as when they were turned on again.

The event caused a block on College Avenue as the local fire department was dispatched, confusing some drivers but was resolved shortly.

Senior English major in the five-year education program Bernadette D’Auria noticed the street was blocked on her way home.

“When I was walking back from work I saw all of the fire trucks and police cars.

I thought it was pretty odd, but also kinda standard for a Friday evening,” she said.

“An hour later I’m waiting for my friend to pick me up so we can have an alternative

UMW dining is experiencing various food shortages due to nationwide shipping and stocking shortages.

In grocery stores across the country, shelves are partially empty, deliveries are being delayed and prices are rising. These shortages are the result of increased demand and the lingering effects of COVID-19, impacting the dining and shopping habits of individuals nationwide.

According to Rose Benedict, unit marketing manager for UMW Dining Services, COVID-19 has resulted in labor shortages globally. These shortages have gone on to cause interruptions in the product supply University of Mary Washington chain.

The product supply chain refers fall formal in her room and to the network that exists between a she ends up getting there 10 company and its suppliers to produce minutes later than we planned and distribute their products. When the on and she told me it was supply chain is functioning properly, because there was a blockage customers are able to receive their on College Avenue.” products in a timely manner at a lower price. However, when there “I remember when we are disruptions in this chain, the time it takes to produce and distribute walked in around 8 p.m. one of my friends increases, resulting in limited supply and an increase in prices. said ‘it smells kind “These supply chain interruptions of funny in here,’ but actually increased over 600 percent that’s it. Then later I in the last year,” said Benedict. “The got a text from UMW result is that every industry has been hit with supply shortages, and there is no Foodies saying there good way to predict what product will was a gas leak.” become unavailable or when.”

One of the industries that is being -Tabitha Robinson impacted by this supply shortage is the food industry on college campuses.

UMW is not exempt from this impact.

Fall Formal took place “Sometimes we might not be in the University Center able to get certain food items, and Ballroom that same night. sometimes we can’t get paper goods,” Sophomore English and said Benedict.

“At the Top of the UC religious studies major we were unable to get the concentrated Tabitha Robinson was one of orange juice containers for the juice the students who attended. dispenser, so we got frozen juice, “I remember when we reconstituted it, and put it in a special walked in around 8 p.m. one dispenser.

We place orders for products, of my friends said ‘it smells then wait to see if they will be available. kind of funny in here,’ but A week or so ago, 27 of the items we that’s it,” she said. “Then ordered for the Top of the UC were later I got a text from UMW unavailable.”

Foodies saying there was a Another area on campus that is being gas leak.” affected is Panera Bread. According to Other than a smell noticed Benedict, for a period of time, Panera by some students, Fall Formal Bread’s on-campus location has been seemed to continue as usual. having trouble acquiring pickled red “All we know is some onions.

This is an ingredient that time in the evening of Friday, features in two of the main dishes that November 12, there was UMW’s Panera Bread serves. a report of a gas smell in While this ingredient is now University Suite 200,” said available again, Benedict said that this Nolan Akau, the director will not always be the case. of Facilities Maintenance “The situation is very fluid, so one Services. “We do not know if day we might be out of a product, it affected the Fall Formal.” but then a few days later we might be able to get it •STOCKING | 7 again,” she

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holiday breaks

Women’s volleyball

UMW needs to properly honor the Seacobecks.

Some out-of-state students can’t get home for break.

The Eagles discuss their winning season this fall.

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Swipe Out Hunger program aims to lessen food insecurity among students

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UMW Dining launched a new program in Sept. 2021 called Swipe Out Hunger, which aims to help lessen food insecurity for students on campus.

The program allows Sodexo and UMW Dining to donate meal swipes to a Swipe Out Hunger meal plan.

Students can fill out a

“In essence, we donated/deposited 3,600 meals into a special Swipe Out Hunger meal plan that was created for the express purpose of providing meals for students who are experiencing food insecurity”

swipes for food around campus.

Rose Benedict, the unit marketing manager for UMW Dining Services, explained Swipe Out Hunger’s history and details.

“In essence, we donated/deposited 3,600 meals into a special Swipe Out Hunger meal plan that was created for the express purpose of providing meals for students who are experiencing food insecurity,” said Benedict. “Sodexo did a pilot program in 2019 on 12 campuses, and then broadened their participation to over 100 campuses in 2020.

The program is now spreading, and we hope it will soon be offered at all of Sodexo’s university accounts.”

According to surveys administered by the university in 2019 and 2021, 20 to 25 percent of UMW students are experiencing some level of food insecurity.

Of those surveyed, 11 percent of UMW students reported being subject to high levels of food insecurity, which is defined as having frequent difficulty getting enough food to eat or even needing to

UMW surveys suggest that 20-25 percent of students face food insecurities.

you able to provide for yourself each week?

How many meals per week at the Top of the UC do you think would “Any place where be beneficial to you?” we can make Porter then performs a a dent in food brief interview of the candidate to see if they insecurity is a good -Rose Benedict qualify. thing. We have Porter is happy with approximately 15 form to see if they are the initiative’s success eligible to receive these people now taking and wants students who meal swipes. CJ Porter, advantage of the need it to take advantage the director of Transfer program.” of the opportunity. and Off-Campus Student “In my estimation, Services and host of the program has been -CJ Porter Swipe Out Hunger, then very successful so far,” reviews this form. If said Porter.

“Any place the student is eligible, where we can make a out has three questions: UMW Dining will put dent in food insecurity “Which meal plan do meal swipes on their is a good thing. We have you currently have?

Eagle One that can be approximately 15 people How many complete, used just like normal now taking advantage of nutritious meals are the program.”

Students using donated meal swipes remain completely anonymous.

Taylor Coleman, a junior majoring in History within the College of Education, is the student champion— an advocate for Swipe Out Hunger that helped advertise the initiative—of Swipe Out Hunger.

“I do feel like this program is beneficial for students,” said Coleman. “Food insecurity of college students is an issue that is not talked about enough, and this program allows for students to have an avenue they can turn to if they are food insecure. Along with things like the Eagle Resource Closet, it’s Students can scan this QR code to fill out the form to see if they’re elligable. @umwerc /Instagram a way to make sure

skip meals for financial reasons.

The form students fill

Sodexo

students always have food. This program is for every student that needs it. If you are food insecure, you are not alone, and there are many resources available to you such as

“Food insecurity of college students is an issue that is not talked about enough, and this program allows for students to have an avenue they can turn to if they are food insecure.”

-Taylor Coleman the Swipe Out Hunger Program. Every student deserves to have food.”

UMW students facing food insecurity are welcome to visit the Eagle Resource Closet (ERC), located on the fifth floor of Lee Hall.

The ERC provides food, toiletries, clothing and other necessities free of charge, to any faculty, staff or student in need. The goods are donated by those in the Fredericksburg community with the goal of eliminating food insecurities on campus.

Students interested in signing up can use this form or contact CJ Porter at cjporter@umw. edu or 540-654-1659.

Samantha Stachowiak contributed to reporting for this article.

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Muslim women feel alienated in exclusionary athletics AISHAH WAHEDI Staff Writer

Muslim women find it difficult to engage in athletics due to the dress code they follow, which causes unwanted attention from spectators.

The hijab is the most popular veil worn. Generally, the hijab consists of one scarf covering the head and neck. The hijab also refers to the coverage of the entire body except the face, hands and feet. Hijab is a fundamental aspect of a Muslim woman’s identity, and, due to this, women’s involvement in athletics is often determined by religious, cultural and ethnic factors.

A simple Google search of “Hijab and sports” leads to an endless stream of stories that cover the prevention of Muslim women participating in sports due to the dress code they adhere to.

“I have heard many stories of Muslim women that couldn’t join a sport because of the head covering (hijab) or just adding a layer to cover up,” said senior biomedical major Aziza Alikhail. “Stories like those prevent me from joining.”

Bosnian American professional basketball player Indira Kaljo heard about Asma Elbadawi, an athlete who was forced to give up basketball after she wore the hijab. They both decided to address the issue to the International Federation of Basketball (FIBA), which is the governing body that can change the rules on the head covering.

Elbadawi was the leading voice to fight and get FIBA to completely remove the ban on the hijab. It took her four long years to finally get it approved, advocating for the campaign through the hashtag #FIBAAllowHijabCampaign.

“That moment when I realized we won the campaign, I was so excited about the girls who would now get the opportunity to play,” said Elbadawi in an interview. “Sometimes I think about it and I can’t believe it happened because in my mind I am a little

person, one voice, but we all built our voices together and became so loud that we changed history.”

During my junior year of high school, I tried out for the school’s soccer team. The coach said that I was good, but the leggings under my shorts and the long sleeve shirt under my jersey wouldn’t cut it. In her words, “It would cause too much attention on you and not the other players.” I ended up joining softball because their dress code covers your arms and legs, so no adjustments on my part or theirs were needed.

This unnecessary requirement regarding athletic dress codes pertains to other sports, not just soccer.

In these cases, coaches being insensitive to norms outside of their own culture leads to athletes feeling excluded and alienated.

“I was totally humiliated ... when the coach asked me to change into my shorts instead of my sweatpants,” said sophomore chemistry major Husna Shinwari about her experience at NOVA Community College. “It was my first day on the track team, and I regretted listening to my friends and family to join the sport. I knew I was good at running, but the coach clearly knew I was Muslim, and that discouraged me from joining any sport moving forward.”

Due to past experiences, many Muslim women who wear the hijab feel that they will face similar alienation at UMW, especially due to the university’s lack of diversity.

Some might say that wearing the hijab while participating in sports is a safety issue, but there are fabrics that are made for every type of sport. A hijab does not choke or prevent someone from breathing, and there are fabrics that prevent overheating. For example, Nike has done a good job coming up with a hijab design that is meant for athletics. It is made of a stretchy fabric that almost feels like you’re not wearing anything, and it is very comfortable.

The misconception that hijabs are dangerous for the women who wear them during athletic activity

may cause spectators to pay them unwanted attention.

Additionally, the fact that UMW is not a diverse institution brings this attention to the small population of hijabi students.

“I feel stares all the time at UMW because of my hijab, but now I am just used to it,” said Shinwari. “I cannot imagine joining the track team when I see no one wearing something covered and I will be the odd one out.”

Some of my classmates have asked me, “Isn’t it hot to wear a sweatshirt at this time of the year?”

Hearing repetitive comments like this can deter you from even considering joining a sport because of the alienation you feel in the classroom, which would be even greater during athletic competitions when you’re the center of attention.

“Me and my friends can be standing in the hallway and talking, but the stares we get are crazy, all because we are all wearing a hijab,” said Alikhail. “It shouldn’t be surprising seeing a Muslim woman, but it is because UMW is not a diverse school and students don’t usually see Muslim women with a hijab.”

Due to religious misinterpretations or simply a lack of awareness, Muslim women have been prevented from engaging in sports. Athletic departments need to consider how to design their services to appeal the sport to Muslim women to increase participation.

Wearing an extra piece of clothing shouldn’t be an issue, especially since there are now garments made from many types of fabrics to prevent overheating or cause health issues. Muslim women should have a place in sports, and their clothing should be the last thing to worry about when playing a sport.

UMW should promote and bring awareness to incorporating different faiths and beliefs into all areas of campus life, and encouraging Muslim women who adhere to the hijabi dress code is just one small example.

Job experience is more valuable than grad school

generally take up to two years to complete. The price of tuition varies greatly on the school, the type of proGraduate school is just one of the gram and the residency that the student many options students have post-gradis in. It is also less likely that a student uation, but this isn’t a possibility in a master’s program will receive nor a desire for everyone. Instead of any fellowships or financial assistance going straight to graduate school after when compared to undergraduate and completing an undergraduate degree, doctoral students.

UMW students should pursue a job.

On average, the annual tuition of a “I have felt pressured because somegraduate degree program at a public times it feels like professors are saying college or university is $30,000, with that [going to graduate school] is the private schools costing nearly $40,000, only way I’ll get a job,” said Saraid according to Peterson’s, a college prep Satterfield, a senior math and computer company. science double major.

Other expenses that a student may A graduate school degree can help take on include the costs of books and improve an individual’s skill set, base supplies, living expenses and transporknowledge, marketability and earning tation. potential, but is a graduate degree real“I am not sure I’ll be attending ly worth it? This question comes with a [graduate school] straight after underwide range of things to consider, such graduate,” said Satterfield. “I would as personal goals, financial situations, like to be able to start paying off my job options and the overall benefits student loans and to get some work graduate school or a job can offer. experience first.”

According to Education Data In the year or two that it takes to Initiative, Master’s degree programs complete a graduate degree, students could be gaining career-level work experience, paying off existing debts and saving for their future all while being in the professional world.

According to an article from Business Insider, the average amount of additional debt that a student obtains is $25,000 for a master’s degree, $52,000 for a doctorStudents attending Professor Gallagher’s weather and climate al degree and $79,836 for a class.

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that one can obtain to work in particular fields such as medicine, pharmacy and law.

“Students who choose not to attend graduate school (at least initially), could benefit from not incurring additional education debt and taking some time after graduating with a bachelor’s degree to establish work experience and [to start paying] down any college debt they may have incurred,” said Brian Strecker, Student Success Coordinator UMW’s Office of Academic Services.

Work experience in a related field is highly valued by employers, and this can be achieved without two extra years of schooling and mountains of potential debt, and some professions prefer work experience over a graduate degree, such as civil engineers, business operations managers and actuaries.

And now more than ever is the best time to start a career.

“For computer science and data science, the job market is so red hot,” said Stephen Davies, associate professor of computer science. “There are too few people who have that skill set versus the number of jobs available that grad school doesn’t make sense right away.”

Currently, more jobs are available than there are available candidates, causing employers to struggle to find and hire workers. As a result, employers are offering increased pay and perks to candidates.

“You can instantly find a high-paying and rewarding position with just your bachelor’s,” said Davies. “Quite

a few students spend a couple of years in the industry and then go do their masters part-time. Sometimes, their employers will even pay for them to get it.”

Employers are increasingly becoming aware that their employees are not the only ones benefiting from an increased education; the companies are too.

According to the Education Benefits: 2019 Survey Results from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, 92 percent of employers provide some sort of educational benefit, tuition reimbursement or assistance.

Employers are making an investment in their employees when they help them further their education. Not only does it give employees an incentive to stay with the company longterm, but it also allows them to become more qualified in their field. This can lead to higher earnings for both the individual and the business.

Another thing to consider is that a graduate degree does not guarantee you a job right after receiving the graduate’s degree.

“As important as earning a graduate degree could be, employers value work experience, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and communication and collaboration skills,” said Strecker.

Many employers value experience over additional degrees. Entering the job market directly after receiving an undergraduate degree may be more beneficial to students, as a graduate degree does not guarantee an instant job.

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Hiking offers opportunity to decompress while exploring nature MARCELO RUGGIERO Staff Writer

Hiking is one form of exercise that is popular among students. Whether the length of the hike is two miles or 20 miles, hiking has several benefits for both students’ mental and physical well-being.

Here in Fredericksburg, there are several public trails that students can venture through and explore, ranging from a short three-mile hike to one that’s almost seven miles long. For those who have cars or access to transportation, the Shenandoah Valley is not too far away and offers a vast variety of trails with different views, skill levels and distances.

The Canal Path is a 3.5-mile loop that is accessible to those who live in the Fredericksburg community, according to All Trails. The Canal Path stretches from Kenmore Park throughout downtown Fredericksburg, providing views of the Rappahannock River and the canal. The path also gives opportunities for other activities like mountain biking and fishing.

For those seeking a fairly simple, beginner-level hike, Mott’s Run Reservoir trail is ten minutes from the UMW campus. According to All Trails, it is a 4.6-mile hike and loops around a reservoir.

Alternatively, trails like the Naysayer Trail and the Beach Trail are great for those seeking longer hikes. At 4.2 and 6.3 miles long respectively, these trails offer more uneven terrain and off-trail paths. Both trails follow a part of the Rappahannock and offer scenic views.

Students who have access to a vehicle can look past what is just in the Fredericksburg area. Shenandoah Valley National Park is located roughly an hour and a half from campus and offers more difficult trails compared to those near UMW. The Dark Hollow Falls Trail is a short hike of only 1.4 miles that offers a few waterfalls for hikers to jump into and enjoy a quick cooldown swim. Located close to Dark Hollow Falls is the Stony Man Trail. This path—also spanning only 1.6 miles—is the second-highest point in the park, providing a beautiful view of the valley from such a high peak. Although this trail is short, its difficulty comes from the 340 feet of elevation gained throughout the hike, but the view that hikers get when reaching the peak is a true reward.

A popular, all-day hike that takes between five and six hours to complete is the Cedar Run to Whiteoak Circuit. The scenic loop passes through eight waterfalls, including the 86-foot-high Whiteoak Cascades: a collection of waterfalls that fall down stages of rocks. If the water level is high enough, these parts of the cascades can be used as natural water slides.

Junior international business major Jane Kisselev has hiked Cedar Run. “I loved hiking this trail,” said Kisselev. “I recently hiked it over quarantine, and it was a great way to escape from everything that was going on. In the summer all the waterfalls and wildlife were something special to look at, much better than my bedroom walls.”

Chloe Wade, a graduate student in the education program, is also a fan of hiking.

“I think hiking is great for mental health, especially if you have a lot of stressful things going on in your life,” said Wade. “Taking a step back and just being

surrounded by nature can help you gain perspective and refocus on what is important.”

Some students also choose to hike together. Hiking can pose a challenge, as it ranges in difficulty from extremely challenging to a casual walk. However, working through the difficulties together can help strengthen the relationship between those who hike together.

The Shenandoah National Park offers many hiking trails ranging in difficulty.

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“Hiking with others can be a great way to bond and build a genuine connection,” said Wade. “Over the summer, my boyfriend and I went backpacking with each other, and although it was hard, we worked together to overcome challenges. It was also just a lot of fun! Accomplishing a physical task, such as tough hikes, can feel so rewarding and help strengthen relationships.”

Closing in on the end of the semester can cause students to burn out as levels of stress and fatigue increase, but hiking outdoors can help alleviate that pressure.

Physically, hiking benefits the body by keeping it active, building stronger muscles and bones, improving one’s sense of balance and improving heart health and lung capacity, according to the online guide Hiking and Fishing.

Simply being out in nature can help improve one’s mood and mental health.

Doing activities outdoors, such as hiking, can help reduce feelings of stress, anxiety and depression, according to researchers from Stanford University.

Whether an expert hiker or a beginner, there are many options near Fredericksburg and the UMW campus. These locations offer many hiking and walking trails for students to explore when looking for a way to get a break from school.

Ask Gabby: How do I deal with my messy roommate?

GABBY CARRION Senior Writer

Q: “Dear Gabby, One of my suitemates always does little things that get on my nerves. She leaves her dishes in the sink, lets her boyfriend stay overnight and never takes out the trash. My other roommates and I don’t want to live with her next year, but we don’t know how to tell her that. Got any advice?”

A: Roommate issues are totally normal, but that doesn’t mean that they’re fun. Different people have varying levels of cleanliness, so it’s important to set expectations with each other as soon as possible. This sounds like an issue that can be resolved by creating house rules and possibly a roommate agreement, but I understand that not everything can be fixed by talking it out.

I don’t know if you had a conversation with all your roommates when you moved in, but if you did, then I would recommend that you revisit it. Establish who is going to be taking out the trash, as well as the rules for bringing guests over and keeping your living space clean. Also, refer to your roommate agreement if you made one. Now would be a great time to create a roommate agreement if you haven’t already. Since you are all sharing a living space, you need to have respect for each other’s wishes.

If you haven’t had this kind of discussion, it might be a good time to bring it up. Just ask your roommates if you can all get together for a meeting and talk about what you expect out of each other. Don’t target your roommate; you don’t want her to feel like the conversation is about her, even though it is. Just be casual about it.

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If you’ve already been over this, a good way to casually bring it up could be, “Hey can you please wash your dishes or at least put them in the sink?” or “Please let us know when your boyfriend is going to be sleeping over so we know.” Another thing to consider is that this semester, there are still COVID policies in place, including a rule stating you cannot have overnight guests. If she is still having people over, then you can remind her of the policy and how you all could face repercussions. If it doesn’t work out, then it is completely valid for you and your roommates to ask her to find another living situation for next year.

With the boyfriend situation, if you’re living off-campus and he is sleeping over all the time and eating your food, you can ask him to pay a part of the rent. That’s not a rude thing to ask for or an overstep if he is over 24/7. And if you guys live in Eagle Landing or one of the other dorms, maybe your roommate can spend the night at his place. It’s your room, too, not just hers, and you have the right to stand up for yourself.

While I know it’s annoying to walk in and see a mess in your dorm, I can also understand your roommate’s perspective. Sometimes you are so tired that you can’t do the dishes or maybe you even just forget about them. Everyone has their own form of being organized. My room can be a complete mess, but I know where everything is. Once I clean it up, I spend ten minutes looking for my glasses. Just try to get to know your roommate and see where they are coming from.

Maybe they don’t even realize they are being messy and disorganized.

If you all try to work things out and you’re still fac-

ing the same issues, it’s totally understandable to seek out a new roommate group for next year. However, because this issue affects your roommate’s living situation, you need to be upfront if you really don’t want to room with her. It’s not fair to blindside her right before housing selection so that she has no roommate group and no plan for housing.

If you decide against living with her next year, tell her as soon as possible and approach the topic carefully. This is not a conversation you all should be having over text. Call a roommate meeting in your dorm and, as calmly and kindly as possible, air out all of your grievances. Tell her you still want to be friends (if you do), but you’re just not compatible roommates.

It might be difficult, but telling someone the truth is the best thing to do. It’s a very tricky situation, especially if you were friends before you were roommates, but I would rather have someone tell me how they feel about me than hear it from someone else, or even have them hate me secretly forever. They might be standoffish at first, but it would feel a lot better hearing it now rather than later and being blindsided.

In the end, it’s about you. This might sound selfish, but you don’t want to be miserable all of next year. It’s okay to be selfish sometimes because your roommate situation might affect your mental health and study habits. No matter what you decide, I hope it goes well.

If not, I’m always here for advice! You can direct message @theblueandgraypress on Instagram to submit any questions or topics you’d like me to cover.

Jess Kirby contributed to reporting for this article.

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Personal essay: Holidays are bittersweet for out-of-state students

I do go home, it requires a lot of planning. I have to schedule a time to visit my friends and family when it coincides with my school assignments. It never dawned As the weather gets colder and the holidays roll on me that I would often find myself alone for the around, many students retreat home to be with their holidays. families. However, not all of us have this luxury, espeThanksgiving break gives UMW students a cially those like me who live hundreds of miles away. much-needed rest before finals season approaches. This year, Thanksgiving break ranges from Nov. 24 to Nov. 29. In those five days, we are expected to spend time with family, share a meal around the dinner table and take a mental break before encountering the difficult times that lie ahead.

Unfortunately, I will find myself alone this Thanksgiving break.

Though I am grateful to experience college in another state, it makes me wonder what it would be like to be able to hop in my car and be home in less than two hours. Instead, every Out-of-state students experience holiday breaks differently than those who live nearby. year I have to debate whether or not

Nicole Michalou / Pexels I have the time to sit in bumper-tobumper traffic on I-95 with everyone else who is trying When I decided on Mary Washington, the lengthy distance away from home is what enticed me the most. to make it home for the holidays or, alternatively, if I have the time to sit on an overcrowded train of strangAside from UMW’s education and the scenic downers in the middle of a pandemic. These are the types of town area, being in a different state where I did not know anyone intrigued me. Being six hours away from choices that I have to face.

Last year, during the height of the pandemic, the my home in New Jersey gave me the distance that I university offered online classes for students, so I needed to stand on my own and grow into a young didn’t have to make the decision to be alone. It wasn’t adult. the traditional Thanksgiving that I craved, but at the I knew when I made the decision to attend school very least I was home. six hours away that I would not be able to go home Even when I cannot make it back to New Jersey, every other weekend like many of my peers. When KAILYN SCOTT Staff Writer

my friends are extremely supportive, and they always invite me to spend the short holiday with their families. Though the gesture is nice, I know that accepting would just make me wish to be in my own home even more. So, I kindly decline, but I always accept leftovers.

Every year that I cannot make it back, my mom sets up a place for me at the table. She sets her phone or laptop up to video chat so that I can see everyone at the table and they can see me. We do our best to coordinate meals so that we are all eating at the same time. Each time I try to pick a different restaurant for my “Thanksgiving meal.” The first year it was Chinese, the second year it was Mexican and for this final year I am leaning towards sushi. The video chat makes me feel included as much as possible, and getting to see everyone laugh and tell stories makes me look forward to being home for Christmas dinner.

When I know that I cannot make it home, I try to keep myself busy and distracted. My favorite thing to do is go to the movies alone, as there is something about an empty movie theater that is comforting. This year I also volunteered to cover the Thanksgiving shift at work. I know that if I cannot make it home, at least someone else will have the opportunity to be with family.

Going months without seeing your family and friends is hard, especially after being in the house with them for a year during COVID. If I knew about the loneliness that comes with the distance when deciding on this school, maybe I would have chosen something closer to home. For now though, I count the days until winter break when I can finally be back in my hometown.

“Hunting and Gathering” explores the importance of connection MATTHEW SIMMONS Senior Writer

“Book about friendship in Paris” is what I typed into a Google search when looking for the next novel I could get invested in. After doing some scrolling and fanning through recommendations, I had my sights set on “Hunting and Gathering,” written by French author Anna Gavalda. If I am being honest, there has been a feeling of loneliness in my life as of late—not anything severe, just some sort of longing that I could not seem to remedy. I wanted a book for when I had a long day and wanted to spend my time with other people but was too worn out to be with friends. I knew a character-driven plot about friendship, food and the longing to discover one’s identity would suit well in this situation.

Set in Paris, the story follows the main character, Camille, who works as a cleaner by night and struggles to find who she is by day. Dealing with a broken home life, mental health problems and living in an attic, she needed the world to hand her some sort of crutch. This aid came in the form of a stranger named Philibert, a quiet but intelligent man who comes from a long line of generational wealth. He takes a chance on Camille and invites her into his home, where she remains for a good bulk of the book. Accompanied by Philibert’s blunt and immature roommate Frank, the three begin to coexist despite the clear differences within their ways of life.

The novel has three main parts of its plot: food, location and friendship. As mentioned before, this is a character-driven novel and there isn’t much regarding a conventional plot. However, I realized this was exactly what I was looking for when reading through its pages. Investing my time and emotions into someone else’s life work became a sort of temporary escape from my own. Spanning over five hundred pages, the book offers a complete insight into the lives of these three individuals from an unbiased point of view; I never felt as though I was communicating through a narrator or some sort of third-party commentary. Just like real people, I was presented to them in a direct manner that allowed me to form my own opinions on each and then watch them grow and develop into different people.

What I appreciated was the emphasis Gavalda placed on the little moments in life. There were so many small interactions included throughout the novel and each resulted in a domino effect of their own—big or small. Soon, I realized that this was much more than just a tale of two strangers meeting on the sidewalk; a love story began to develop in front of me. Simultaneously, there were moments of silence and death where the aftermath of Gavalda’s successful juxtaposition of different emotions took me by the hand.

Although I usually prefer smaller reads, I appreciate the opportunities that a lengthier title provides me with. While busy with school and work, I would lose myself in thought, wondering how the main characters were doing and what would be happening to them in the next handful of chapters. I began to care about these fictional characters in a way that I hadn’t before, wanting to see them do well and go beyond my expectations of them—I was hooked.

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pression. Frank, although seemingly heartless, used food as a way to comfort and communicate with those around him. Philibert, though in his own world, was ever so thoughtful about those who surrounded him. He was always making sure to think about and check on those dear to him. Camille would pull out her watercolor set and begin illustrating the things that became, or would soon become, important to her. Each character, while going through their hardships “Hunting and Gathering” offers perspective into why we need to appreciate our and lows, was loved ones.

Matthew Simmons / The Blue & Gray Press able to produce experiences for one another that helped lighten the load of what we call life.

Gavalda supplied her readers with simple yet elegant writing that was translated from French while still maintaining the meaning and emotion. She reminds us to pay attention to how our friends show love and appreciate that for what it is. If you are someone who adores a character-driven novel, I would highly recommend this title. For anyone who’s still dealing with the anti-social effects of the pandemic, do yourself a favor and give “Hunting and Gathering” a try. Escape to a new country with friends that require nothing from you in return other than getting to experience their stories. I must admit that I did not want to finish and say goodbye to the characters; however, my sad emotions were outshined by the satisfaction I felt after finishing a book that I never once regretted starting.

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UMW needs to properly honor the Seacobecks BRADEN ROBERTS Staff Writer

UMW is not taking enough action to publicize Native American history, culture and diversity, despite being built on Native American land and having a hall named after the Seacobecks, who were a Native American group that lived in the Fredericksburg area before European settlers colonized it. The few ways that UMW offers information about the Seacobecks are not well-advertised to the student body.

UMW has a responsibility to teach students and staff about the origins of Seacobeck Hall’s name, as many do not know about the Seacobeck village. Providing a more robust detailing of the tribe’s history and culture, as well as spreading awareness of that information, is necessary for the University to continue using the name.

Another difficulty in using the Seacobeck name is that it may not be what the Indigenous Peoples referred to themselves as.

“Basically, Secobeck was the name of a town, probably inhabited by people of the Cuttatawomen nation,” said history and American studies professor Jason Sellers. “In working with the present-day Rappahannock tribe recently, we’ve preferred to describe many of these peoples living along the Rappahannock River as ‘Algonquian-speaking communities.’ That reflects their common linguistic and cultural backgrounds.”

“There is so much misinformation and myths about Native American history—as there are with several other marginalized communities in this country—that need to be corrected, highlighted and taught.”

-Marion Sanford Since the Seacobeck community no longer exists, it is impossible to fully know the truth of their name, especially due to how their name was first recorded.

“John Smith would have been the first to map them and record the name for European audiences,” said Sellers. “It’s possible he misunderstood what he was being told—maybe the word described where they lived but wasn’t a name, for instance. But given its similarity to other place names, that it’s clearly an Algonquian word and that Smith was pretty accurately recording a lot of this sort of information, that’s probably what they called themselves.”

This leads to an issue of naming attribution and respect. Mary Washington needs to consider how best to name any building giving homage to the Seacobeck group and rethink whether or not their current efforts are meeting this complex issue.

As a 2019 campus environment committee report states in regards to other building names, “While renaming does not address larger discrepancy issues, it has the possibility of making a significant positive statement to the UMW community, both current and prospective.”

This report contains further information regarding UMW’s policy of renaming buildings, and it also gives context to the history of the Seacobeck people. While it recognizes Seacobeck Hall as a name given to honor the indigenous people who formerly populated this land, merely naming a building after a group does not provide the student body with enough historical context to truly pay tribute to these Algonquian-speaking communities. The information listed in this document needs to be better relayed to the students on campus so they can know the history of the Seacobeck people.

Using the Seacobeck name without properly teaching their culture and history feels like virtue signaling instead of respectfully honoring the group. While the Seacobeck tribe had been removed from this area long before the university was built, their history and contributions should not be forgotten.

“As I understand it, the naming of Seacobeck Hall was done to honor the village of Seacobeck Indians who lived on this land,” said Marion Sanford, the

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Director of the James Farmer Multicultural Center (JFMC).

However, many students are not aware of the history of this building and may simply assume it is a unique name choice “I don’t think many students or even faculty know about Seacobeck’s origins,” said religious studies professor Mary Beth Mathews.

Seacobeck Hall is in a difficult position, as it is intended to honor the Seacobeck tribe, but it does not currently do so, since so few students know who the Seacobecks were. Because of this lack of awareness, using the name comes close to appropriation, as UMW uses it without properly attributing and educating students about the community.

Promoting the history of the building’s name would make UMW’s usage of the Seacobeck name more respectful and help alleviate any confusion about its origins. This would also help spread awareness about Native American culture on campus.

According to Sanford, these misunderstandings extend beyond Seacobeck Hall.

“There is so much misinformation and myths about Native American history—as there are with several other marginalized communities in this country—that need to be corrected, highlighted and taught,” said Sanford.

False beliefs spread due to the fact that many students have very little knowledge about the multiculturalism and depth of society that Native American groups still have to this day. This ignorance is not willful, but springs from a lack of information. UMW does already have a few programs spearheaded by the JFMC that attempt to spread awareness about Native American culture.

Having new courses, events, speakers and groups to discuss Native American culture would be a step in the right direction. This does not imply new mandatory classes and events, but having more optional classes in all departments, taught by professors who specialize in indigenous peoples’ culture would help spread awareness.

“We could do more to raise our course offerings without making them mandatory,” said Matthews. “It would be wonderful if we could raise visibility in the history, literature, linguistics and religious studies departments, to name a few. Students are curious and will want to learn if we have the classes.”

However, if they were to offer these classes, UMW would need to avoid the tendency to treat Native American tribes as if they are an exhibition, instead of a distinct and respected culture.

“It’s a fine line between promoting their presence on campus and treating it as a spectacle,” said Matthews. “[We must] promote awareness and respect, not exoticism.”

Without properly educating the student body about the Seacobecks, the hall that bears the same name is

Seacobeck Hall, the University of Mary Washington’s future College of Education.

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being treated as a spectacle rather than being properly honored.

While it may sound difficult, spreading awareness of Native American communities like the Seacobecks is practical and necessary. UMW already has some programs that reach out to Native American speakers, so the groundwork is there to create more events and classes through indigenous speakers.

“We have hosted many Native American speakers and performers on campus for various events sponsored by the JFMC and/or academic departments,” said Sanford. “We always encourage students and other members of the campus community to attend these events so their understanding of this culture and their history will be broadened.”

UMW must also consider how buildings’ names can feel disrespectful and unwelcoming to Native Americans when they are not given proper attribution.

“Everyone could do more to promote awareness of Native American history and presence,” said Matthews.

Norah Walsh contributed to reporting for this article.

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SGA is hosting a Student Union on Nov. 30 to reflect on the semester winter goods drive, Baby It’s Cold Outside, which we will provide more information about soon,” said Hobbs.

Zeldin has come up with several ideas for the community relations committee to work on during the spring.

“I have a few student engagement ideas in the pipeline, but nothing [is] solidified yet,” said Zeldin.

“Some of these include a FRED, which just recently rebranded to FXBGO, bus workshop where students can learn about the FRED bus, how to ride the bus and where you can go.”

Zeldin also hopes to improve residence life for oncampus students.

“I’ve also recently thought about how students feel about living on campus and have started drafting ideas for some sort of group that consists of a representative or multiple representatives from each residence hall on campus,” said Zeldin. “I envision this almost as a neighborhood association but for the campus community to get involved with and voice their issues or concerns about residence halls or ... living on campus.”

Zeldin would also like to improve the relationship between UMW and the city of Fredericksburg.

“COVID-19 definitely impacted our ties with the city, since not as many students were able to go downtown and support the businesses there, as well as interact with residents,” said Zeldin. “This is something that is still in a very deep

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Hobbs weighed in on what she thinks has been SGA’s most important actions so far.

“In my opinion, the most impactful thing SGA has done this semester is to get fully involved and engaged with the student body,” said Hobbs.

“Students are our number one priority and events like the town hall and upcoming Student Union have allowed us to hear what students’ most pressing concerns are regarding campus life.”

Zeldin is thankful for the student body’s input.

“Without our student body, we wouldn’t be able to vocalize so passionately and so fiercely what exactly students need,” said Zeldin. “I, along with every member of SGA, have seen what our students want through their voices and their actions, and we deeply appreciate it because it gives us more to work with and drives us to do even better in our own positions.”

SGA will continue to address student concerns in the upcoming spring semester.

“Students have vocalized a multitude of concerns, but our biggest ones have included general campus safety, racial injustice, negative racial biases and concerns with campus PD,” said Zeldin. “I hope that next semester, we get to take these issues at the start of the semester and branch outwards to tackle these issues headon and productively so that everyone is happy, safe and satisfied with the outcome.”

Hobbs also added a message for the student body.

“As usual, know that we are listening to what students have to say and putting in the work on their behalf,” said Hobbs.

“To all students, never hesitate to reach out to any SGA member with any questions or problems you may have.

We are here to serve you and make UMW a better place for students to be.”

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planning phase, but something I am definitely eager to get done when the warmer months come around.”

SGA began the fall 2021 semester with the goal of establishing a greater connection with the student body. They held several tabling events in the first half of the semester leading up to the town hall on Oct. 18. These tabling events allowed UMW students to communicate directly with SGA officers. The tables were staffed by SGA representatives and served as a place where the student body could ask questions, voice concerns and get to know their SGA officers.

Zeldin believes that the town hall was beneficial for students.

“It really allowed students from all walks of life to relay their issues to administration and what they want to see done on campus,” said Zeldin. “It was a heavy atmosphere, but I think it was what we needed to see happen and I eagerly await more action from the administration to get things done for all students on campus to feel safe, to feel welcome and to feel included.”

Alexander Regan, a senior political science major, believes SGA has done a good job, but the UMW administration is not following through.

“I think it’s nice that they’re trying but the school administration doesn’t seem to give a shit so it only goes so far, but that is 100 percent on the school and not the SGA,” said Regan. “I think that the SGA does a great job, all things considered.”

said. “We pretty much have to take everything one day at a time.”

Students have also begun to grow frustrated with the limited options that campus and grocery stores are able to provide.

Aria Janello, a senior sociology major, relies on chicken to be her main source of protein each week.

“Chicken is a staple in my grocery store runs,” said Janello. “I’m used to buying enough chicken to last me a week or two for $7, the past few trips it has been upwards of $10 or $11 at a bunch of different stores. The rising prices

have me questioning what I need to move around in my budget or if I have to start figuring something else out for meals.”

Chicken is just one of the many food products that have been impacted by shortages, according to Taste of Home.

Turkey is another meat product that has seen an increase in shortages, even outside of the holiday season.

Materials such as glass and aluminum have also been impacted.

During emergencies, many people choose to stock their cabinets with non-perishable items.

Due to COVID-19, people stocked up on canned goods, which

offer an array of non-perishable food varieties. However, with the aluminum shortage taking place, it has become harder to stock up on canned goods.

Allison Carolan, a freshman education major, noticed these shortages while shopping for dorm food.

“Living in the dorms, canned food, specifically soup, is definitely one of the easiest things to rely on for a quick meal,” said Carolan.

“If my preferred cans aren’t out of stock, they cost way too much to be considered buying for a quick meal, and it’s really disappointing!”

As necessities become more expensive, distributors and

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consumers with less disposable income are each being affected financially.

“Living in a house with three other guys, grocery shopping can already be very expensive,” said Sam Pugliese, a senior business administration

major. “The rising prices definitely just make it worse; we might have to stop buying certain essentials in order to continue affording our groceries.”

Scotti Mullen contributed to reporting for this article.

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Volleyball concludes a winning season of 19-12 OLIVIA STUART Staff Writer

Hannah Livermon, freshman, undecided major.

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“That five-set game was probably one of our best and most meaningful games.”

-Hannah Livermon

Emily Flamm, freshman, history major.

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“This was a hard way to end the season, we will be using this as motivation in the offseason as well as next season.”

-Emily Flamm

Olivia Casey, senior, biomedical sciences major.

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“We focus more on our skill and the intensity levels in practices leading up to those games.”

-Olivia Casey

The University of Mary Washington’s volleyball team concluded their fall season with a winning 19-12 record. The Eagles came third in their conference behind UC Santa Cruz in second and Christopher Newport University ranked first.

On Nov. 5, the Eagles closed out their season against the Christopher Newport University Captains with a close 2-3 loss.

“That five-set game was probably one of our best and most meaningful games we’ve played all season,” said Hannah Livermon, a freshman and undecided major on the team. “We chose to step up to the challenge and go out swinging, and I couldn’t be more proud of how well everyone played.”

In the first set of five against CNU, the Captains beat the Eagles with a score of 25-20.

The Eagles tied it up in the second set with a score of 25-14, and UMW again won in the third set with a score of 25-17, placing them in the lead. However, the Eagles could not keep the lead, as the Captains took the fourth set with a score of 18-25 and the fifth set with a score of 11-15.

“As a team, we all look forward to playing them,” said Emily Flamm, a freshman history major on the team. “Though this was a hard way to end the season, we will be using this as motivation in the offseason as well as next season.”

To prepare for their matches with their rival CNU, UMW had to “push harder in practice, watch a lot of film of them, and mentally put [themselves] in a position to fight [their] hardest in order to beat them,” said Livermon. “We focus more on our skill and the intensity levels in practices leading up to those games [CNU],” said Olivia Casey, a senior biomedical sciences major on the team.

During the CNU game, the Eagles had thirteen blocks to the Captains’ ten. CNU had a higher hitting percentage of 0.107%, while UMW’s was 0.105%. The number of digs was almost the same, as Mary Washington had sixty-five and Christopher Newport had sixty-four. Mary Washington again dominated in aces, having eight compared to Christopher Newport’s five.

“CNU is our biggest rival and has been a personal challenge for us every year,” Livermon said. When asked about the energy during the game, she said, “You can feel it on and off the court. Everybody wants to win so badly and play the greatest volleyball they’ve ever played.”

Sophomore conservation biology major Emma Hadley and senior psychology and neuroscience major Aiden Finegan each had 11 kills during the CNU game.

“I can clearly see the amount of work and

dedication my teammates and this program have dedicated to each other over the years to becoming better athletes, students and people,” said Livermon.

Overall this season, the Eagles won eight out of their nine home games, five out of twelve away games and six of ten neutral location games.

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“This season was different from any other season. Being back was great, but going from a freshman to a junior basically due to COVID was crazy.”

-Makenna Santinga “This season was different from any other season,” said junior business administration major Makenna Santinga. “Being back was great, but going from a freshman to a junior basically due to COVID was crazy.”

As their season came to a close, the players have started setting goals for next season.

“I’ve set goals for myself both physically and mentally for the offseason and the seasons to come,” said Livermon. “I want to be stronger, faster and smarter than I am now and that comes with putting in a lot of work in the weight room and in the spring season.”

The team’s goals include a future postseason run.

“We kept our goals on a whiteboard all season to be reminded of what we were working towards,” said Flamm. “We have a goal for the seasons to come of getting back to the success seen in the 2016 season. We hope to win our conference and push for a strong postseason run.”

“Be bought into the program 110 percent, and don’t give anything less than that. Being a DIII player is all for the love of the sport.”

-Olivia Casey According to Santinga, the Eagles “definitely want that conference ring, but our eyes are set on making it to the NCAA tournament.”

To close out their season, seniors were gifted a photobook, personalized notes from other players and a signed photograph of the team.

“I was happy with the team’s senior night celebration,” said Casey, who also explained her mindset as a Division III athlete. “Be bought into the program 110 percent, and don’t give anything less than that. Being a DIII player is all for the love of the sport.”

Women’s Swimming (6-1)

Oct. W 30 @ Randolph-Macon (137112) Nov. 6 W @ Franklin & Marshall (18973) Nov. 6 W @ York ( Pa.) (221-34) Nov. 12 W @ St. Mary’s (Md.) (210-48) Nov. 19 @ F&M Invitational Nov. 20 F&M Invitational Nov. 21 @ F&M Invitational

Men’s Swimming (5-2)

Oct. 30 W @ Randolph-Macon (143-98) Nov. 6 L @ Franklin & Marshall (51-211) Nov. 6 W @ York (Pa.) (167-94) Nov. 12 W @ St. Mary’s (Md.) (189-56) Nov. 19 @ F&M Invitational Nov. 20 @ F&M Invitational Nov. 21 @ F&M Invitational

Women’s Basketball (3-0)

Nov. 13 W @ Wesleyan @ Selinsgrove, PA (72-69) Nov. 14 W @ Susquehanna (48-45) Nov. 20 @ Meredith @ Virginia Beach, VA Nov. 21 @ N.C. Wesleyan @ Virginia Beach, VA Nov. 23 @ Washington & Lee Nov. 29 vs. Randolph-Macon Dec. 1 @ Southern Virginia

Men’s Basketball (3-2)

Nov. 7 L @ Penn St. Harrisburg (64-75) Nov. 10 L @ Randolph-Macon (53-57) Nov. 12 W vs. N.C. Wesleyan (88-78) Nov. 13 W vs. Bridgewater (Va.) (80-65) Nov. 19 vs. Lynchburg Nov. 22 @ Randolph Nov. 28 @ Va. Wesleyan

Men’s Rugby (4-2)

Nov. 20 @ St. Bonaventure

Cross Country

Nov. 20 @ NCAA Regionals

Games are available to watch via livestream on the UMW Athletic’s webpage

Makenna Santinga, junior, business administration major. UMW Athletics

“Our eyes are set on making it to the NCAA tournament.”

-Makenna Santinga

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