The Cavalier Daily Vol. 131, Issue 5 Thursday, October 15, 2020

EMMA KLEIN | THE CAVALIER DAILY 2 | www.cavalierdaily.com The Cavalier Daily NEWS

This week in-brief U.Va. increases size of permitted CD News Staff gatherings to 10 people indefinitely

The University announced Oct. 13 that students and individuals are now permitted to U.Va. issues partial refunds to students gather in groups of 10 — an increase from the previous rule of five. This restriction will be in place indefinitely. living at home, on-Grounds students The University’s other restrictions — wearing masks, maintaining a physical distance of six feet, limiting visitors and avoiding unnecessary travel — which were extended for an following two-week delay of fall semester additional two weeks Oct. 6, will remain in place for at least another week. Dean of Students Allen Groves wrote in an email to students that because the Universi- The University issued partial refunds throughout the end of September to on-Grounds ty’s metrics today are “much better” than in September when the restrictions were original- students for housing and all-access dining plans that were not used during the first two ly imposed, University leadership is confident that individuals can gather in slightly larger missed weeks of the semester, as well as to those who chose to stay home for the fall semes- groups without risking the health of one another. According to the University’s COVID-19 ter. dashboard, the daily average number of cases dropped to 14 Oct. 9 after four weeks at or Refunds were issued as the deadline for students to receive further refunds of tuition, above 20. fees and housing costs approached as a result of withdrawing from the University, taking a Groves also discussed the ongoing expansion of the University’s testing program — on- leave of absence or leaving an on-Grounds housing contract. Oct. 6 marked the end of the Grounds students will now report for saliva screening or nasal swab testing at least once refund period. every nine days. Housing refunds were issued to undergraduate students who did not move into their According to Groves, this expansion will be helpful in detecting and eliminating cases on-Grounds housing until after Aug. 31. Students received refunds ranging from $255 for in the Charlottesville community, and while an increased number of tests may lead to an first years to $310 for upperclassmen living in the most expensive singles on-Grounds. These increase in positive cases, the University is monitoring these metrics closely and will make refunds were calculated as 7.65 percent of the total amount students had spent on their further decisions based on the situation and their capability to respond to it. housing contract for the fall semester. Dining refunds only applied to All Access meal plans, and ranged from $190 to $200. The largest refund was for students who chose to study outside of the Charlottesville and Albemarle area this semester — for these students, the fall 2020 mandatory fee and stu- dent activity fee has been reduced by $660. According to the University’s prorated refund schedule, students will not receive any further tuition and fees refunds if they choose to withdraw or take a leave of absence from the University at any point on or after Oct. 27.

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U.Va. announces opt-in credit/ general credit/no credit grading KHUYEN DINH | THE CAVALIER DAILY option for undergraduates On-Grounds students will now report for saliva screening or nasal swab testing at least once every nine days. Students will be able to opt into a credit/general credit/no credit grading system between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6 for their classes this semester, per a University-wide email sent Oct. 9 by Provost Liz Magill. Unlike last semester, when credit/general credit/no credit was U.Va. reports 1,000 total positive the default option for grades, students must opt in no later than Nov. 6 — about one month before final exams. The decision was made with “unanimous agreement” from undergraduate school deans, cases, 893 of which are students as well as engagement with students, student leaders and faculty and staff, who have cited Since Aug. 17, the University’s COVID-19 tracker has reported 1,000 positive cases of higher levels of anxiety, stress and other challenges related to the pandemic. coronavirus in the University community — including faculty, staff, students and contract- The decision comes after an open letter authored by student leaders urging the Univer- ed employees. University students make up 893 of the total positive cases. Of the 1,000 total sity to adopt a default credit/general credit/no credit grading option this semester garnered cases, 105 are currently active, and 10 were reported yesterday. over 1,700 signatures. Student Council also passed a resolution earlier this semester in sup- These numbers are only reflective of students who have tested positive through the port of extending the spring semester’s grading policy, and the Faculty Senate discussed a Student Health & Wellness or the U.Va. Health Clinic. The University’s COVID dashboard resolution Monday on whether it should advance discussion of a system that would require does not include the number of positive student cases that may have been detected with students to apply to take their classes credit/general credit/no credit. pre-arrival testing. The updated grading policy only applies to undergraduates, and Magill added that deans The dashboard also reports 12 percent of the student quarantine rooms to be current- of the Darden School of Business, School of Medicine and School of Law will be announc- ly occupied and four percent of student isolation rooms to be occupied. These numbers ing decisions on this matter to their respective schools soon. include students who are in post-travel quarantine. NEWS Thursday, October 15, 2020| 3 Mid-semester check-in: Students adjust to unusual year A month after move-in, first-years share their thoughts and experiences halfway through the semester

Maryann Xue, Stratton Marsh & Max Paley | Staff Writers

This semester, first years have been hit with an unprecedented number of obstacles — undergoing dorm-wide testing, being placed in quarantine and isolation rooms and spending their first few months of college with limited social con- tact while taking classes in front of a computer screen. There have been 232 cases in first year dorms. Currently, University COVID-19 guidelines restrict gatherings to no greater than 10 individuals, mandate mask-wearing and prohibit travel to and from Charlottesville. Previously, Balz-Dobie, Echols, Kellogg, Lefevre and Hancock - resi dential halls all underwent manda- tory testing after positive indicators of COVID-19 were found in the dorms’ wastewater. The Universi- ty announced Oct. 13 that all on- Grounds residents will be tested for COVID-19 every nine days. As of Wednesday, a total of 232 cases of COVID-19 have been identified among first-year residence halls and Lawn residents, 33 of which have been reported since the start of Oc- tober. Normally all first-years are - re quired to live in on-Grounds resi- dences, but this semester 74 percent of the first-year class chose to live on Grounds, with others choosing to stay at home or take a gap year AVA PROEHL | THE CAVALIER DAILY given the unusual circumstances. 150 students elected to take a gap year — Normally all first-years are re- quired to live in on-Grounds resi- dences, but this semester 74 percent of the first-year class chose to live on Grounds, with others choosing to stay at home twice the normal average — accord- or take a gap year given the unusual circumstances. ing to the Office of Admission. First-year College student Nish- ita Ghanate is living on Grounds room. While Ghanate thought the antine for two weeks. It’s been a lot standard first-year experience, you she prefers traditional lectures and this semester. When she first moved initial few days in quarantine hous- of fun meeting new people here and know, because of all the COVID reg- paper, she does believe that she’s get- in, she thought that it would be dif- ing were fine, she eventually started getting to experience what college ulations, but I’m still trying my best ting more used to the format day by ficult to meet people but what she feeling lonely. life is like.” to have it within the regulations and day. didn’t expect was that everyone in “By the middle and end it was After being on-Grounds for the protocols,” Galicia said. “But it’s Kim’s original roommate also her dorm was still friendly despite pretty lonely just being there all around six weeks thus far, first-year definitely not a first-year experience opted to stay at home, so they have the limited availability of social ac- alone … and it was kind of an anx- Engineering student Brandol Galicia that would be considered ‘normal.’” been studying together over video tivities. A month later, she has found ious experience,” Ghanate said. “Be- doesn’t believe he has gotten a “true” Galicia, however, also does calls. She has also joined organiza- that while she’s making friends un- cause you’re just alone and you don’t first year experience. not regret his decision to stay on tions such as University Singers, der difficult circumstances, it wasn’t know what’s going on at your dorm In residential halls, to prevent Grounds because he feels that if he Asian Student Union and Grace as hard as she thought. She found and it’s … just hard to focus when the spread of COVID-19, commu- does go home, he might unknowing- Christian Fellowship to become that watching movies and playing you’re stuck in a room.” nity kitchens are closed, every res- ly spread the virus to his family. more involved in the University cards in the lounge or simply walk- In quarantine housing, Ghanate ident is assigned a specific shower, Unlike Galicia and Ghanate, community, even if remotely. ing outside of her room were great said that students received three sink and bathroom stall, and only first-year College student Yumi Kim “Although being at home has ways to meet new people. meals on week days and two meals residents and select staff are allowed chose to stay home in order to not made it very hard to make new When Balz-Dobie underwent on weekends. The food was similar to enter. All students are required to risk her or her family’s health. She friends, I’m trying to make the best mandatory wastewater testing, to dining hall food, but if students wear masks at all times except when and her parents wanted to see how of it,” Kim said. Ghanate was sent to quarantine wanted something different, they in their rooms, eating or exercising COVID would play out at the Uni- The University announced a new housing after testing negative. - Stu could order takeout with their own outdoors, and travel in and out of versity. grading policy Oct. 9 to address dents who have been in close contact money. According to Ghanate, how- Charlottesville is highly discour- “With so many unknowns, it was the high levels of stress reported by with another individual known to ever, there were two or three times aged. In an update released Tuesday, not worth it to go, especially because students. Undergraduate students have COVID-19 are sent to quaran- when someone she knew in quaran- all gatherings have been limited to 10 almost all of my classes are online,” will have the option to change from tine for 14 days at local hotels while tine didn’t get meals delivered. students, an increase from the pre- Kim said. “I still think it was the a standard grade in a class to CR/ those who test positive are housed Despite the uncertainty sur- vious five. right decision, but I do occasional- NC/GC by the deadline of Nov. 6, for 10 days in isolation rooms, leav- rounding the semester, Ghanate was An email from Dean of Students ly feel like I’m missing out on a real a change from the previous policy of ing only after obtaining a negative happy with her decision to live in Allen Groves mentioned hearing college experience that many of my mandatory standard grading. While test result. Those subjected to quar- the dorms instead of at home. from students about the strain the peers on Grounds are able to have.” a similar policy was implemented antine or isolation are also given the “I don’t think we would have previous gathering size limit had on For Kim, learning online has in the spring, the move is new for opportunity to return home, if the been as happy if we were at home,” them, and he hoped that the new been challenging ever since the tran- first years and intends to reduce the University deems it safe to do so. Ghanate said. “I know that a lot of regulations would make the rest of sition to online learning during the stress they are already facing. Ghanate’s hotel room included a people are just happy that they’re the semester less challenging. last few months of the spring. While bed, lounge space and private bath- here, even though they have to quar- “I mean it’s definitely not your the Zoom lectures are draining and 4 | www.cavalierdaily.com NEWS Students, Albemarle County vouch for early voting Students find early voting to be a convenient and reliable way to cast their vote before the Election Day rush

Jee-Ho Kim | Staff Writer

statement of identity to receive a ballot. Curbside voting is also avail- able for those wishing to minimize contact with others, and a drop box is available 24/7 for completed mail-in ballots. The drop box is un- der video surveillance. For students in particular, Heilman stressed the importance of checking registration. As a common mistake, he pointed to students for- getting to update their place of res- idence. Additionally, when apply- ing for an Over 21 driver’s license, students may accidentally sign up to change their registration as well. If voting in the Charlottesville area, students should check whether they are registered in the City of Char- lottesville or Albemarle County, which are separate entities. Student housing is split between the City and the County, though most On-Grounds residences vote in the County. Students voting lo- cally can find their voting locations for early and Election Day voting, their mail-in ballot drop-off loca- tions, and open hours by entering their address online at the Virginia Department of Elections site under the header “Casting a Ballot.” Early voting helps to catch reg- istration mistakes early, Heilman says, and allowed time to fix dis-

EMMA KLEIN | THE CAVALIER DAILY crepancies before Oct. 13. Students were able to change their registra- Early voting began Sept. 18 and runs Monday through Friday until Oct. 31. tion online if needed, or learn from poll workers on site where they should go to vote. In-person early voting runs Electoral Board Secretary — notes ond-year College student. Instead by phone at 434-260-1547. Considering the expected large through Oct. 31 at the County Of- that the line tends to be longer for of providing pre-filled forms, The voter registration deadline number of votes being cast this fice Building for Albemarle Coun- City voting compared to Coun- UDems used QR codes to help in- was originally Oct. 13, but after year, Tomlin and Baker both feel ty residents and at the City Hall ty voting due to the differences in state students register online. Virginia’s voter registration portal more assured voting early in-per- Annex for Charlottesville City space size. Similarly, College Republicans went down for more than five and son compared to voting by mail, residents. The Albemarle County According to Heilman, the planned to register student voters. a half hours due to a cut cable, the pointing out how going in-person Electoral Board urges residents and County has totalled around 7,000 The group has engaged in voter con- deadline was extended by 48 hours. can take care of the matter imme- students to consider voting early to ballots as of Oct. 2 and has sent tact this year, calling local residents Once registered, the last day to ap- diately. avoid long poll lines Nov. 3. out more than 18,000 mail-in bal- to ensure that they are prepared to ply for a mail-in ballot is Oct. 23. Tomlin planned on returning Following a website crash dur- lots by request. University housing vote and providing information to In-state students can register to Amherst County, Va. to vote ing the original Oct. 13 registration is in both Albemarle County and help if otherwise. to vote in-person or online, where early once the University’s travel deadline, Virginians now have until the City of Charlottesville. Noting “We just want everyone to make they can also apply for a mail-in restrictions were lifted. Now that 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 15 to register to a lack of student voter registra- it out to vote,” said Chris Tomlin, ballot and view their polling lo- the restrictions have been extend- vote, either online or in-person. tion compared to previous years, College Republicans president and cation. Out-of-state students can ed to Oct. 21, he hopes to contact Early voting began Sept. 18 in Heilman hopes to raise voter aware- fourth-year College student. undergo a similar process through the University’s Dean of Students, both the County and City, running ness among students and reach Second-year College student Joy their state’s election site if regis- Allen Groves, and ask that there be Monday through Friday. Both vot- 30,000 early votes in total. Rinonos has arranged to vote early tered in their home state. Those an exception for travelling to vote. ing locations are open the two Sat- Baker estimated around a third in-person soon. After hearing many registered in Virginia can follow Usually a volunteer on Election urdays prior to Election Day — Oct. to half of other voters she saw were recommendations to vote early, the same process as Virginia resi- Day, he is accustomed to voting ear- 24 and 31. Open hours and address- around her age. She recommends she was persuaded to get her vote dents online. ly — however, he feels it may not be es are available on County and City other students to vote early as well. counted ahead of time. HoosVoting provides a step by the choice for everyone. websites. “It’s super convenient,” Baker “It’s not too big of a time com- step guide through the voting pro- “Vote however you’re comforta- Third-year Batten student Lynd- said. “You can make it work with mitment,” Rinonos said. “It can get cess for all University students. ble,” Tomlin said. “It’s about ... ex- say Baker voted early in-person at your schedule and that way it kind done pretty fast, and it’s pretty im- Heilman mentioned a variety of pressing your voice.” the City Hall Annex Oct. 1. of spreads out the crowd too.” portant. Especially for this election, methods that allow voters to safely The Virginia Department of “I wanted to vote early, just be- The University Democrats regis- so there isn’t really a reason why cast their ballot. Both the Coun- Elections website provides more in- cause I wanted to make sure my bal- tered students 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tues- someone shouldn’t do it.” ty Office Building and City Hall formation on how to vote, includ- lot was counted,” Baker said. days on the Lawn and Thursdays at CAR2Vote, a nonpartisan or- Annex enforce safety guidelines, ing a page specifically for college Arriving at the building around O’Hill dining hall. The organization ganization providing voting assis- requiring their workers to wear students on residency requirements 3:30 p.m., Baker waited half an extended their campaign as the reg- tance and transportation, will not masks and limiting the number of for voter registration and absentee hour in a socially distanced queue istration deadline approached, ac- be giving rides during the pandem- people allowed inside. Voters un- ballot privileges. outside and left by 4:10 p.m. Jim cording to Jackson Postal, UDems ic. Instead, they offer socially-dis- dergo the same process as on Elec- Heilman — the Albemarle County Communications Chair and sec- tanced help for voters online and tion Day, requiring a valid ID or NEWS Thursday, October 15, 2020 | 5 How Amendment One could change Va. redistricting The Amendment, which claims to reform gerrymandering, has both bipartisan support and opposition

Zach Rosenthal & Justin Carminucci | Staff Writers

made it to the Supreme Court in 2019. The Court’s ruling resulted in the adoption of new legislative dis- tricts drawn by a panel of judges. “As a constitutional amendment there was bipartisan support” Rob- inson said. “It isn’t the perfect plan, but of all the things that had been discussed, I think it’s probably the most fair look at how we can ap- proach drawing new lines, drawing new districts and having it, you know, be acceptable” While those in favor of Amend- ment One see it as having a posi- tive impact on voters who want fair representation in Virginia, there is some concern that the additional re- districting could result in confusion among the electorate. “Until they get the lines drawn, no one will really know what dis- trict they belong to,” Robinson said. “They won’t know if their legislator that has been representing them will still be representing them or if it’ll EMMA HITCHCOCK | THE CAVALIER DAILY be somebody new, but that’s gonna happen under redistricting.” Besides voting for president, a and then they can be assured of their “While I appreciate how some “While Amendment One is im- If voters decide against Amend- senator and a new member of the reappointment because you have the opponents of the amendment want portant, we’re focusing our efforts ment One, it opens up the possi- House of Representatives this No- judges design the legislature that even more reform, it’s taken all of on electing [Democratic Fifth Dis- bility that the state could see more vember, Virginians will need to de- chooses the judges that design the Virginia’s history to get to where trict candidate] Dr. Cameron Webb partisan gerrymandering. With cide whether they want to support legislature,” Levine said in an inter- we are today,” Taeolalii-Tipton said. to Congress and flipping the Fifth Democrats currently in control of Amendment One — an amendment view with The Cavalier Daily. “I believe we must vote yes for the Congressional District,” UDems the state legislature, it would be up which purports to limit partisan ger- During the 2020 legislative ses- reform we have in hand for this communications chair and sec- to them to draw new lines — some- rymandering. sion, the Amendment passed the decade’s redistricting process, as we ond-year College student Jackson thing Robsinson sees as a “huge Amendment One establishes a Virginia State Senate with bipar- continue to work for more reform in Postal said. problem” for the future. sixteen-person panel, made up of tisan support, with just two Dem- the future.” College Republicans, however, Taeoalii-Tipton noted that redis- eight legislators and eight non-leg- ocratic state senators voting no. In If Amendment One is passed, it have voiced their strong support for tricting reform is typically opposed islators, that would draw electoral the Virginia House of Delegates, the will become a part of the Virginia the amendment, noting the genera- by the party in power. maps. The Democratic leader of the Amendment passed with bipartisan Constitution. Levine expressed con- tions-long impact its adoption could “Just this year, reformers in red, House, the Democratic leader of the support, though with significant cerns about the difficulty of legisla- have on Virginia politics. blue and purple states — Oregon, Senate, the Republican leader of the Democratic opposition. Nine Dem- tion once it becomes enshrined in College Republicans President Arkansas, North Dakota, Missouri, House and the Republican leader of ocratic delegates and 45 Republican the Virginia Constitution. and fourth-year College student Nevada and Oklahoma — all came the Senate all get to choose four of delegates voted yes on the amend- “We still have a ban on same sex Chris Tomlin said the Common- up against the majority and sadly, these members. ment, while 46 Democratic delegates marriage in our Virginia Constitu- wealth’s historically gerrymandered we’re the only reform left standing,” If two legislators disapprove of voted no. tion, because it takes several years districts have created an unfair sys- Taealii-Tipon said. the maps, then a final decision on “It didn’t go through committee, to remove it,” Levine said. “So don’t tem to which Amendment One of- That said, Levine says he wants how the maps are drawn goes to the it didn’t go to either floor — it’s all put something flawed in the Consti- fers a solution. redistricting reform — just not in Virginia Supreme Court, which has done in a conference committee tution.” “I mean you have districts — the form of Amendment One. a six-to-one Republican-Democrat at the last minute, on the last day, In Bostic v. Rainey, the Fourth there’s one particularly around “We have to put in a new bill in split. where the Republicans saw their Circuit Court of Appeals struck Richmond — where it just looks [20]21 to have a purely independent Mark Levine, a Democratic del- grasp of power starting to erode,” down Virginia’s ban on same sex like an upside down U shape and it’s citizens commission,” Levine said. egate from Virginia’s 45th District, Levine said. marriages. However, the language just politicians choosing their own “I think we will get it done if the is campaigning against Amend- One of Levine’s main criticisms is banning the practice still remains in voters just to win districts,” Tomlin Amendment fails because I think ment One. Levine believes that the the design of the panel. The panel is the Virginia Constitution, it is sim- said. “I’m very confident that with Republicans will join us, because Amendment is a last ditch effort not independent, rather, eight mem- ply not enforced. this bipartisan committee made up they would also prefer an independ- by Republicans to maintain control bers are appointed by party leaders, The Virginia chapter of the Na- of U.S. citizens and legislators we ent citizens commission over a Dem- over redistricting in Virginia. with eight legislators sitting on the tional Association for the Advance- can probably fix this problem.” ocratically chosen commission.” Levine is particularly critical of panel. ment of Colored People has come Delegate Roxann Robinson, a Levine would then seek to pro- the role that the Virginia Supreme “It would be well written if it had out in opposition to Amendment Republican representing Virgin- pose an Amendment in 2022 to en- Court plays in redistricting. Levine an independent citizens commis- One. In a press release the Virgin- ia’s 27th District, is in favor of the shrine rules against gerrymandering noted that if just two Republican sion,” Levine said. “It’d be well writ- ia NAACP wrote that “any redis- amendment and hopes to see it pass and the establishment of an inde- legislators disapproved of the maps, ten if it actually banned gerryman- tricting amendment must include on Election Day. Robinson empha- pendent in the Virginia Constitu- the maps would then be made by dering. It’s designed to let legislators explicit and strong protections for sized the clarity that the amend- tion. a Republican Virginia Supreme choose their voters rather than when Black voters and voters of color” — ment will bring to what has been a If Amendment One passes, Lev- Court. voters choose their legislators.” a quality that the organization said complicated history of redistricting ine says that all he’ll be able to do is In Virginia, judges on the Su- Daela Taeoalii-Tipton, the Depu- Amendment One lacks. in Virginia. hope for the best. preme Court are chosen by the leg- ty Director of FairMapsVA, an advo- University Democrats isn’t plan- Throughout the past decade “If [Amendment One] passes, islature. cacy group dedicated to supporting ning on taking a firm stance on there have been several lawsuits filed we’re up the creek without a paddle, “The judges who draw the lines Amendment One, believes that the Amendment One given that Demo- in opposition to the lines previous- and we just have to rely on the good could actually draw a legislature ger- Amendment will end partisan gerry- crats have contrasting views on the ly drawn by Republicans following faith of others,” Levine said. rymandered in favor of Republicans, mandering in Virginia. merits of the bill. the 2010 census, including one that 6 | www.cavalierdaily.com The Cavalier Daily LIFE Students embrace living on the Lawn during the pandemic Lawnies share their experiences with finding normalcy and creating a sense of community under social-distancing guidelines

Nicole Freeman | Life Writer

Adjusting to new classes and a advocating against irresponsible new routine has been more chal- behavior not only to protect the lenging and unpredictable than health of the University commu- ever for University students this nity but also to protect their liv- semester, especially for those who ing space and personal wellbeing. have left their families and re- “It has been a lot of us yelling, turned to live in Charlottesville. ‘Wear your mask,’” Hiscott said. The students who were selected “Some of the policing is put on by their peers to live on the Lawn the Lawnies, especially if there for the 2020-21 school year have are big groups of people on the had a particularly unique expe- Lawn, which is kind of unfair rience thus far, learning how to to us. Right now, the actions of safely live and study among 46 others determine whether or not other Lawn residents as well as I am even able to stay in my own the many students, faculty and home.” Charlottesville residents who While the Lawn rooms have frequent the Lawn. typically been a popular place for Lawn residents face some- socialization and organizational what similar restrictions and so- gatherings, this semester’s social cial distancing protocol as first distancing protocol has taken years living in residence halls on a toll on the residents’ ability Grounds. They are not allowed to to create a sense of community. have overnight guests, and they Some of the most memorable are limited to three people in University traditions that take their room with the door closed, place on the Lawn will likely be though it is recommended that unable to occur due to safety all occupants remain masked and concerns. distanced from each other. With “Part of what is so great about the door open, they are able to living on the Lawn is the sense of have more guests both inside and community,” Hiscott said. “That AVA PROEHL | THE CAVALIER DAILY outside of the room. Within the is what a lot of people want and shared bathrooms, residents have what they expect, especially with Lawn residents have been able to use their doors as a platform for advocacy. assigned stalls, sinks and show- events like Trick-or-Treating on ers, which they are required to the Lawn and Lighting of the be a very intimidating space es- though many Lawn residents tunda is unmatched,” Carrington wipe down after use. Lawn — at least I hope those pecially for minority groups.” have made concerted efforts to said. “It is easily one of the top 10 “Our restrictions are similar aren’t happening in any capacity. Despite these limitations, get to know each other and gath- things. You think you’d get used but seem slightly less strict than That has been a really hard thing Lawn residents have made great er safely. to it but you don’t. It’s just so that of first years” fourth-year to swallow — realizing that a lot efforts to productively use their “For the most part it has been beautiful.” College student Hannah Hiscott of the special events that we were space for community building in easier than I thought to get to- Lawn residents have also been said. “I think we have more free excited for aren’t going to occur, safe ways. Some residents have gether because we all live literal- able to continue using their reign in general, but also more re- at least not this semester.” hosted Zoom meetings and activ- ly right next door to each other,” doors as a platform for advoca- sponsibility is put on us to carry The Lawn residents are lead- ities for their respective organi- fourth-year Batten student Sela cy. Many have put up signs urg- the community. The image we set ers in many different CIOs on zations and others have tabled Carrington said. “The first mix- ing people to wear masks and is what the rest of the school will Grounds — ranging from the outside their doors to advocate er that we had was us sitting six practice social distancing. They follow, not because of any sort of Hispanic-Latinx Peer Mentoring for issues they are passionate feet apart in a giant circle talking have also used posters to spread profile or honor, but simply for Program to the Student Athlete about. across the circle and introducing awareness for current social and the fact that people walking past Advisory Council — yet they “I am part of an organization ourselves. Also another thing political issues such as the Black or hanging out at the Lawn can have been unable to use their called PLUMAS, which is a Lat- that I have started to do is that Lives Matter Movement. Valdez see what we do.” rooms as spaces to unite students inx advocacy organization,” Val- whenever I have classes I will has used his door to advocate for Lawn residents have faced with shared passions and make dez said. “One of my friends who take them outside of my room so farm workers rights, and other pressure not only to uphold everyone feel more welcome and also lives on the Lawn and I use that whenever people walk by I Lawnies have joined him in sol- these social distancing and safe- accepted, especially for under- our outdoor space in front of our can talk to them” idarity by putting up the same ty protocols as leaders at the represented groups. rooms to table for a campaign we Although living on the Lawn posters. University, but also to enforce “The Lawn is usually a very are doing to support farm work- this semester looks very differ- “I have a sign that says, ‘I sup- these guidelines among the many predominantly white space,” ers’ rights in Virginia.” ent than past years, Lawnies port farm workers,’” Valdez said. students gathering with friends fourth-year College student Similarly, Lawn residents have still been able to embrace “Immigrant and migrant workers on the Lawn. Because many oth- Frank Valdez said. “With the have faced obstacles in their abil- many of the benefits of living on in Virginia need to be advocated er gathering spaces are closed Lawn room, I was hoping to cre- ity to create a sense of commu- the Lawn including the physical for … I think it is one way we can or have limited capacity, many ate a space for my community — nity amongst themselves. Many space and its incredible views. still be engaged. It is really im- Lawn residents have noticed stu- specifically the Latinx communi- of them came into the semester In a time when many students portant to be supportive of oth- dents flocking to the Lawn as a ty — by playing music and having already knowing some of their are confined to their rooms and er students advocating for issues hotspot for socialization. Al- organizational gatherings to fellow Lawn residents through apartments while taking online that they are passionate about. It though these students often wear make people feel welcome. That shared interests and organiza- classes, Lawn residents are able is such a beautiful and empower- masks and remain six feet from was something that as a first tional involvements as well as to step outside their rooms and ing thing to see.” one another, Lawn residents have year I remember. We always had mutual friends. However, build- immediately enjoy green grass still witnessed instances of non- one or two people on the Lawn, ing these friendships and gather- and fresh air. compliance. For some, this has which was cool to make you feel ing as a group has been more of a “I honestly think waking up made them feel responsible for welcomed into the space — it can challenge than in previous years, and walking out to see the Ro- LIFE Thursday, October 15, 2020 | 7 ‘But you don’t look Mexican’ What it’s like to be an undercover Latina in America and what I decided to do about it

Cecy Juárez | Life Columnist

I can imagine your expression right now. You look at my profile picture, then my name, then back to the picture and squint a lit- tle. Maybe if you tilt your head, you’ll be able to see it. Blink. Blink again. You think, “I mean, I guess?” My name is Cecilia Juárez and I am a Mexican with white priv- ilege. I grew up in Northern Vir- ginia, but my parents are origi- nally from Monterrey, Mexico. They were both born and raised in Mexico until they immigrat- ed here just a year before I was born. From the start, my parents ensured that I would still be in touch with our culture despite living in America, miles and miles away from our roots. We speak only Spanish at home, eat tacos and quesadillas, celebrate Día de los Muertos every Octo- ber and pronounce Windex like “ween-dex.” I never doubted my identity as a Mexican American until I started school. It all started in elementa- ry school. My classmates and I would do icebreakers and talk about our families to learn more about each other. That’s where the topic came up — where is your family from? When I proud- ly announced that my family was from Mexico, I was met with be- wilderment and confusion. “But you don’t look Mexican,” my classmates would say. This would EMMA HITCHCOCK | THE CAVALIER DAILY be soon followed by, “I don’t be- lieve you, say something in Span- think that Latinx kids are “thugs” a person of color in this coun- ish.” I would then have to say a or “gangsters.” try, and they will never under- simple sentence in Spanish to I realized that I was given a stand or even know about the somehow convince the other kids unique advantage not granted to scope of obstacles that people of that I was, indeed, Mexican. the majority of Latinx kids — I color face every day. As a result, It wasn’t so bad at first. But had white privilege, which meant I need to step up and become an after years of the same accusa- I could openly enjoy the benefit active member of society and tions that I wasn’t “really Mex- of celebrating my culture and in- bridge the gap between us. I see ican,” I grew tired and bitter terests without being viewed as the differences so clearly, and I about the way I looked. I was some kind of intruder. can help educate others on what brainwashed into thinking that I Once this realization dawned people of color and immigrants was less Mexican just because of on me, I didn’t know what to endure. I can demonstrate that the color of my skin, and I found make of it. There was still a part even though my name sounds as myself wishing that my skin com- of me that desired to look differ- foreign as another Latina girl, I plexion was darker. ent so I could fit in with Latinx receive better treatment just be- However, as I grew up, I re- people more easily and be more cause my skin is lighter, which is alized that I should be careful of accepted among them. I was not OK at all. what I wish for. I finally under- sick of being treated like a fake It’s time for me to embark on stood the harsh reality of racism Mexican and being constantly a journey to use my unique iden- and that it had been afflicting challenged on my own ethnicity. tity to make a positive difference my Mexican brothers and sisters But I knew that having a dark in the world and to help close the this entire time. Other people complexion in this country is, divides between us. who have the same story as me unfortunately, a burden to bear — a first generation Latinx kid because of ongoing systematic in America — face dozens more racism and oppression. obstacles than I do simply be- After long days and nights cause their skin is darker than of debating this issue, I realized mine. Their teachers treat them what my role was in this situa- differently, often as if they are tion — I am the bridge. less intelligent than white kids. White people will never un- People on the street hold their derstand what it feels like to be CHECK OUT OUR LATEST EPISODE, “EMPTY ROOMS” belongings tighter because they 8 | www.cavalierdaily.com The Cavalier Daily ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT How Gold Connections personalizes rock music The Charlottesville-Richmond based indie-rock group emerges as a lyrical giant, who turns souls upside down in single phrases in their latest single

Elliot Van Noy | Senior Writer

I’ve eaten Easter dinner with Will expounded and common that Marsh Except, perhaps there is. Marsh the consciousness of his art. lan said about his 1966 album “Blonde Marsh, the frontman of Gold Connec- translates all the grimenss of suicidal calls the anticipated EP “Ammuni- The collaborative nature of Marsh’s on Blonde.” — “The closest I ever got tions. I’ve been saying that more and ideation into a dark punchline. Car- tion” the most honest Gold Connec- projects nurtures mostly U.Va. and to the sound I hear in my mind.” more, mostly as a brag, and sometimes rying all the lyrical tact of a Dylan tions EP to date, and June’s release Charlottesville young artists. In Gold Marsh says recently he’s been lis- even as a gesture of animosity, like “no song, Marsh writes “I tried to depict of “Iowa City” only boosts this claim. Connections, lead guitarist Ryan Lipps tening to Slow Pulp, the Sex Pistols you don’t understand. I know Will emotionally complex memories us- The video for “Stick Figures” is shot on is a U.Va. graduate, as well as bassist and The Clash’s first, self-titled- al Marsh.” In this month, prior to the ing a string of understatements and University Circle, the very road Marsh Brett Jones. Stephan Larue, who plays bum, but Marsh’s music affection and Nov. 16 self-release of their second EP one-liners. Like gallows humor, but grew up on, and encapsulates Marsh’s the drums, is from Earlysville. The knowledge encompasses the entirety “Ammunition,” distributed through for when you’re stuck in your parents’ lyrics’ interrogation of sentimentali- video is directed by fourth-year Col- of rock music. “Green” by R.E.M. is ref- AWAL, I’m saying it earnestly, fol- basement.” ty. Guys in frat, punk and indie garb lege student Phineas Alexander and erenced in “Stick Figures” in perhaps lowed with a collection of howls on The line also reaches back 50 plus strut and jam with red solo cups in stars all University graduates and cur- the most funny and intimate moment why Gold Connections’ guitar-indie years, interpellating a famous Beatles’ hand, rowdy for Gold Connections, rent students — Brad Sheen, Tyson in the song, detailing the album’s role is perhaps the smartest of the time, line in “Strawberry Fields Forever,” who play from the back of a moving Scherer, Liam McCormick, Max Ba- in his first sexual encounter. whether I’d shared mashed potatoes a song essential to decades of hallu- truck. Growing up just steps away call, Pete Decker and Gus Constance. “Stick Figures” is a warning against with him or not. cinogen experimentation. “Nothing is from the University’s assorted flavors Fourth-year College student Graham diving into that warm pool of senti- Gold Connections makes relatable real / And nothing to get hung about.” of toxic masculinity and partying, it’s Barbour does the photography, and mentality; sure there’s validity, even music, but that’s not to suggest that Marsh recounted hearing this and fix- easy to see Marsh’s wariness of nos- fourth-year College student Emma comfort, in memorizing the “good any one of us would’ve said it first. Ex- ating on how melancholy this message talgia. Except he’s inviting us to see Karnes produces alongside graduate parties” had, but to follow with lyrics cept we don’t need to, because here’s is within a song about the glittering firsthand that the glory days weren’t Kia Wassenaar. The cover is a print that immediately recognize the mind’s Will Marsh, who has been down to ecstasy of fields covered in strawber- the spectacle our mind makes them done by recent University graduate decoration of a memory, “put on a re- dark spaces in dark places and sur- ries. out to be. This dazy summer scene is Alejandra Vansant of a game of hang- cord and take out the trash,” Marsh vived, to be the messenger of the re- And when it’s sung, it’s a great re- spliced with a game of hangman, shot man, mid-play. In the upcoming video does what Marsh does best — takes frain “You don’t get hung for a memo- lease from the ruts of Marsh’s mind, from a much darker place, charging for “Ammunition,” a crew of dancers the front-seat, departs the happy-go- ry / You just get hung up!” from their where we relive the anticipatory sensi- the dancing boys with a great deal of from the University’s hip hop dance lucky, and carries us into the real stuff. latest single “Stick Figures.” bilities of the “late-Obama-era.” Marsh prideful ignorance. While Marsh re- group, Xtasee, are featured. And we go happily into the delight of The immediacy of this dark- lyr now feels so removed from this “young cently moved to Richmond, his deci- Marsh’s Dylan lineage is in lyricism being so seen, transfixed by the mir- ic emphasizes the danger of today’s romantic” of his past that he describes sion to return to the place he spent his and similar notions of artistry. Speak- acle that someone else feels this way increasingly punitive public sphere, these memories as existing on a TV, no childhood to perform a song about the ing about the upcoming five-track EP, too. where psychological afflictions are so appeasement in sight. bogs of the past is an unaltered stare at he expressed a similarity to what Dy-

What to expect from the 2020 Virginia Film Festival 33rd annual festival will feature a diverse offering of feature-length, documentary and short films through virtual and drive-in format

Max Russ | Senior Writer

On the morning of Oct. 8, the 33rd State,” a fascinating political coming- my Award-nominated film composer program. The deadline to request a pass events, safety and the full schedule, visit annual Virginia Film Festival released of-age documentary that examines Thomas Newman. Newman will- dis is Oct. 19 at noon. To find out more the website at virginiafilmfestival.org. its program list for 2020, consisting of the health of American democracy cuss his career with Benjamin Rous, information about ticketing, access to an abundance of events in both virtual through an unusual experiment with director of the Charlottesville Sym- and drive-in formats. The festival will teenage boys in Texas. Other highlights phony at the University of Virginia. be presented on its originally sched- are “Alice,” by local filmmaker Eduardo The tribute will also include clips from uled dates, Oct. 21 to 25, and features a Montes-Bradley, and “Ammonite,” a ro- various movies linked to Newman in- diverse offering of feature-length, doc- mantic drama with actresses Kate Win- cluding “The Shawshank Redemption,” umentary and short films along with slet and Saoirse Ronan. As always, this “American Beauty,” “Finding Nemo” panel discussions, Q&As, and a series year’s festival offers a large variety of and “1917.” of conversations with today’s top film content for all kinds of viewers to enjoy. Each night of the festival, a num- artists. Notably, more than half of the Despite the unusual circumstances ber of films will be hosted at two so- filmmakers, experts and guests in this brought by the pandemic, the festival cially-distant drive-in locations — the year’s festival are women or represent will host a number of impressive guests Dairy Market in Charlottesville and Black, Indigenous or people of color on their online circuit. Appearances to Morven Farm in Albemarle. Accord- communities. support the screenings include Vince ing to the event’s website, the opening The virtual program for the festival Gilligan — creator of “Breaking Bad” night film, “One Night in Miami,” the is hosted on the Eventive platform, of- and “Better Call Saul” — Leslie Odom centerpiece film, “Ammonite,” and the fering over 50 narrative and documen- Jr., who will speak on his acting role in closing night film, “Nomadland,” will tary features, shorts and more. The fes- the festival’s Opening Night Film “One be shown at both locations, as well as tival’s opening night film is Academy Night in Miami,” actor Ethan Hawke, four other anticipated new releases. Award-winning actress Regina King’s NPR host Diane Rehm, actress An- Information about drive-in tickets and directorial debut, “One Night in Mi- nette Bening and many more. what to expect at each location can be ami,” which is a fictionalized story of The Special Presentation events will found at the festival’s website. Cassius Clay, Malcolm X, Jim Brown include “Light House Studio Shorts,” a Full-time U.Va. students will still COURTESY JACK LOONEY and Sam Cooke as they celebrate Clay’s series of 15 short films created by stu- have the opportunity to receive free 1964 win over Sonny Liston in Miami dents at Charlottesville’s House Studio, access to the festival, and can request a Actor and director Ethan Hawke will return to the 2020 Film Festival, which recently Beach. Another standout film is “Boys as well as a tribute to 15-time Acade- Virtual Student Pass through the Art$ announced its full list of programming. The Cavalier Daily Thursday, October 15, 2020 | 9 HUMOR Scientific study on procrastination delayed Yesterday afternoon first-year delay her project and restart the app of her cellphone, most par- Suárez lady talking on Zoom.” attempt to display the impact of student Camila Cohen Suárez, collection of data “later.” After ticipants simply ignored instruc- When I reached out to Suárez stormwater runoff. whose major remains undecid- initially announcing the pro- tions and failed to fill out the for a comment on the procedures Now in September 2020, ed, announced that her study on ject in March 2020 while still in data entry documentation on for communication between Suárez declared that she plans to procrastination in relation to high school, the now first-year time. In some instances, partic- study participants and those “do better the next time.” After student writing has been delayed student assured individuals in- ipants included the group that conducting the study, the email following her study process for with no notable date in which volved that the study would be was instructed to manage their address she had given out dur- the last several months, one can the project would recommence. a thorough investigation of how time — Group A — and the group ing the virtual meeting bounced conclude that Suárez herself has During a meeting over Zoom, procrastination impacts the stu- instructed to make no changes back as non-existent. become an example of her own which Suárez joined 10 minutes dents’ writing samples and their to their habits — Group Insert Unfortunately, this is not the study, and we can only hope that late, she indicated that original- ability to meet deadlines. Text Here — never received doc- first time one of Suárez’s studies, she learns from her mistakes at ly a memo was to be sent out to “I will be following the ac- uments to fill out or was even and all her academic assignments some point in her academic ca- her peers and study participants ademic progress of several stu- informed it was in the study. in general, has gone sideways reer at the University. on the discontinuation of the dents as they complete English Third-year Viola Lasa claimed publicly. On social media, Suárez study. Nevertheless, she had con- writing assignments,” said Suárez that she had only heard that she documented the completion of veniently “forgotten” her laptop in April. “Probably by asking was a member of the Group In- her science fair project in 2017 in Brown Library in the morning them to note details about when sert Text Here after yesterday’s just 48 hours before it was due and had only just remembered to they work on their projects and virtual meeting. in class. Throughout a set of In- retrieve it around noon. when they are due. Something “Honestly I completely forgot stagram stories, Suárez expressed During the meeting, Suárez like that, I’m not sure.” I was in this study after filling via photo and video documen- detailed that after running into However, just six months lat- out the application,” said Lasa tation a descent into self-pro- several obstacles both “on part er, Suárez now blames the delay while actively writing her final claimed “madness” and “panic” CAMILA COHEN SUÁREZ is a of the study’s subjects” and oth- of the study on the data collec- project for SPAN 2010, which while rushing to cover several Humor columnist for The Cavalier er matters that were “no fault tion process. According to her was due later that day. “I only re- grass-filled containers with sand, Daily. She can be reached at hu- of her own,” she had decided to observations, taken on the Notes alized I was in it after seeing that gravel and pieces of cork in some [email protected]. CARTOON Up In Knots

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am an undergraduate stu- complicated my injury and com- lack of justice in the murder of simplify and minimize this to a to hear us.” We all know that the I dent at the University of promised my health. Even now, Freddie Gray by Baltimore police conversation about free speech. uproar around this sign is not Virginia, and I was recently in- as I recover from surgery, I am officers. The violence within this Secondly, he could not publicly simply about profanity or free volved in several debates and forced to live outside of my room institution reveals itself when a condemn my sign. Thirdly, he speech. It is about the shame controversy over a sign on my because the University still refus- white, male alumnus felt entitled must acknowledge the truth and and humiliation that those with Lawn room door, which states es to make this campus safe and to harass me at my door using a lived realities of the people who privilege in this elitist space are “Fuck UVA. UVA Operating accessible. razor blade. The violence with- built and were exploited by this forced to face. It is about the Costs - KKKops, Genocide, Slav- I want to be clear that al- in this institution reveals itself University currently and histor- immense discomfort and fragile ery, Disability, Black and Brown though the University’s disre- when administrators attempt to ically. With this knowledge, he white guilt which arises when Life.” gard for my health was the most tone-police and quiet the voice chose not to follow any of these these people are addressed with I want to start off by explain- pressing concern I had at the of angry and grieving margin- boundaries and disregarded my their complacency and support ing why I have been hesitant to time of this sign’s creation, the alized students. The violence requests, protecting and prior- in preserving a monument to speak thus far. To be very clear, sign is not limited to this expe- within this institution reveals itizing white supremacy over the white supremacy. We cannot ap- it is not my job to justify my an- rience or to myself. Rather, this itself when the University pub- lives of marginalized students pease them and we cannot rely ger, and I have no obligation to institution’s violence is prevalent licly condemns its students and again. It is also apparent that the on them to value us or our voices. rationalize my expression of that from the very first day any Black offers them no protection time University’s focus on free speech We do not rely on the Universi- anger simply because it makes person, Indigenous person or and time again. The violence is intentional and calculated. The ty and its various violent bodies those complicit in mine and oth- to protect us — we protect us. ers’ oppression uncomfortable. We, therefore, have to be as in- As a Muslim woman of color at tentional about using our voices this University, I am constant- “We must focus our energy not on the sign or on free speech, but on the organ- as the University is in silencing ly and painstakingly aware that izations and communities that have always created space for resistance to this them. This is why we must focus this institution was not made for our energy not on the sign or on people like me, and everyday, the oppression.” free speech, but on the organiza- University continues to function tions and communities that have and uphold white supremacist always created space for resist- ideals that makes this very clear ance to this oppression. for marginalized students all I will be very vulnerable and across Grounds. I am aware that say that one of my greatest mis- the University and the Lawn have takes at U.Va. was my decision always been, and will continue to to live on the Lawn. Although function as, a space for whiteness I was given visibility through a in which I will never be fully wel- platform, it was at the cost of my comed. By writing this, I am also own and my community’s health, aware of how it will continue to stability and safety. I will not endanger me as a student study- tell you what to do, but I urge ing and living at the University. I you all to consider this. Can you do not write this to create a space imagine a world in which we use for conversation with those that our voices and our collective ac- are offended by my expression of tion to strip the lawn, and this anger, including President Jim larger institution, of its power Ryan, because frankly that is a to oppress us? The truth is that futile pursuit. I also do not write these spaces of resistance already this as the spokesperson or the exist and it is through these com- representative of these compli- munities of radical love, com- cated issues. Rather, I write this munities of struggle, communi- to recontextualize my sign in a ties of faith and communities greater history and to push us to of resistance through which we think beyond free speech. gain our power. We refuse to be It is undeniable that white su- silenced because our communi- premacy and settler-colonialism ties and our movements refuse to are foundational to the Univer- be silenced. Thus I urge you all sity of Virginia. The University to move beyond free speech and was founded by a white suprema- support these movements. When cist rapist and enslaver on stolen we organize, come out, show up Monacan and Manahoac land and SOPHIE ROEHSE | THE CAVALIER DAILY and make noise. When we make built by enslaved laborers. The I was recently involved in several debates and controversy over a sign on my Lawn room door. demands, sign and share them. University continues to enforce When we say “Fuck U.Va.,” do these ideals through its current not simply fight for our right to policing and surveillance, ex- say it, but fight unapologetically ploitation of students and their person of color enters Grounds. within this institution reveals it- University, in the same fashion against the injustices that have labor, harm to the Charlottes- The violence within this institu- self when its president states, “As as white supremacists like Brit fueled it. ville community and constant vi- tion reveals itself when a Univer- long as I am president, the Uni- Hume, are using this shift of con- olence towards Black and Brown sity Police Department officer versity of Virginia will not walk versation as a tactic to delegiti- lives. waited outside of my door in the away from Thomas Jefferson.” It mize the sign and its critiques. In my own experience, this middle of the night, endangering is clear that the violence of this Although we are rightfully upset violence was enacted upon me me and my neighbors, simply be- institution is constant and all by the threat of our messages be- most recently through the Uni- cause it had been reported that around us — it is this oppression ing forcefully quieted, we must versity’s blatant disregard for my someone was “offended” by my on which we must focus our ener- move the conversation beyond life, health and safety as I lived in sign. The violence within this gy and effort. free speech. a Lawn room that was not at all institution reveals itself when We need to move the conver- We cannot expect or rely on HIRA AZHER is a fourth-year in physically accessible to me. This Dean Allen Groves forwarded my sation beyond the sign and be- the University, a force of ex- the College. The opinions expressed resulted in weeks during which contact information without my yond free speech. When I spoke ploitation and violent oppres- in this column are not necessarily I was left without a stable home, consent to University Police De- with Jim Ryan prior to his state- sion, to protect our voices. As those of The Cavalier Daily. Col- and constant movement between partment Chief, Timothy Longo, ments, I set three strict bound- the phrase goes, “we will always umns represent the views of the au- different housing, that further a man integral in the continued aries — firstly, he could not be too loud for a world not ready thors alone. 14 | www.cavalierdaily.com The Cavalier Daily SPORTS How COVID-19 has changed the Virginia fan experience In the midst of COVID-19, college sports look different than ever before, and Virginia fans have mixed opinions about it

Tobias Abramenko | Feature Writer

Almost seven months ago, the every opportunity. Okocha actu- nomics Prof. Lee Coppock said. cations of playing a sport in a “There was no optimal way to University made the decision to ally spent most of his undergrad- Regardless of how the pan- pandemic. make this happen, so the fact shut down because of COVID-19 uate time prioritizing studying demic has affected people or “Overall, I think we’ve asked that they made it happen at all is and transition from in-person to and didn’t become a superfan un- changed their attitude towards too much of our college athletes a huge accomplishment.” remote instruction. Since then, til after he graduated. He now re- college sports, we are all living in and students in general,” Coppo- Others — such as Overton questions about whether a fall alizes the importance of support- a challenging time filled with un- ck said. “I feel like the most peo- Ragland, longtime Virginia fan sports season was possible have ing your college team and wants certainty. Due to the impacts of ple are not appreciative enough and fifth-year Commerce stu- been hotly debated, but after to make up for the lost opportu- COVID-19, students at the Uni- of the sacrifices children and dent — have ideas in mind to po- months of preparation, planning nities in his college years. versity have lost many of the op- young adults are making during tentially improve on the current and precautionary measures, col- “To get the camaraderie and portunities to come together as a this time for a virus that isn’t situation. He acknowledges that lege sports have returned. bond so far from the East Coast community — opportunities that dangerous to them by any stand- it is worth celebrating the exist- In order to make this possible, and especially from people that many took for granted before the ard definition of danger.” ence of a fall season, but believes many sacrifices had to be made went to U.Va., one of my favorite pandemic began. But the come- Nevertheless, the fact that that there is value in allowing a — seasons have been shortened, things to do … is going out to back of college sports allows us sports are able to be a part of this limited number of fans at sport- socializing restrictions have been ing events. placed on athletes and games “It is tough to sit back when have been frequently postponed [Georgia], Clemson [and other or canceled due to COVID-19 is- schools] are allowing students sues among the players and staff. into games,” Ragland said. “I Moreover, as dictated by Virgin- would accept a lottery for foot- ia Athletics, beyond friends and ball.” family of the student-athletes Lenox agrees, stating that and coaching staff, fans are not with Scott Stadium’s capacity permitted at sporting events, of over 61,000, there should be forcing even the most dedicated a way to have a lottery system supporters to watch their teams while maintaining social-dis- play on a screen. tancing guidelines. On the more Fans are undoubtedly experi- creative side, Coppock wants to encing a sports season like never first make the television viewing before, and it seems like every- experience seem more normal one is reacting to it different- by implementing artificial fan ly. For some fans, like first-year sounds. College student Quentin Benz, “It’s not quite the same with- the unique gameday environment out the crowd noises,” Coppock was what made college sports en- said. “I think the athletic de- joyable and worth the commit- partment should hire somebody ment, making it difficult to find from EA Sports [who develops the same motivation without the Madden NFL video games] those experiences. to pump in crowd noises — they “In the past, students would seem to have nailed it on the crowd into Scott Stadium or into Madden games.” bars on The Corner to be with At a period in time where their friends and watch U.Va. nothing seems certain and every- play,” Benz said. “This year, my one is apprehensive about the fu- roommate and I found a boot- ture, it is important to celebrate legged site on our computer and the small victories, such as the watched it in office chairs in our existence of any sort of fall sports dorm room.” season. While some fans are elat- According to Benz, the atmos- ed just knowing that games are phere around sports is something EMMA KLEIN | THE CAVALIER DAILY taking place, others can’t help that sets Virginia apart from oth- but notice that a crucial part of er schools, and the lack thereof In a season where Virginia sports venues are mostly empty, fans across the University community share their thoughts on what it’s like to the college sports experience — this year has been hard to accept. support the Cavaliers in a pandemic. fan attendance — is missing. For others, though, the pleasant As the unique 2020 season surprise of having a season at all progresses, it will be interesting has made them go more out of watch games,” Okocha said. take back a sliver of those op- semester at all, in the midst of a to see how sports continue to their way to show their support. Missing out on watching col- portunities and make the most global pandemic, is a major ac- have an impact on fans. Regard- “These last four or five lege sports does not just affect of them. Nonetheless, the road complishment for the University less of what happens, one thing is months, we’ve had our individual students and alumni, but also to obtaining these opportunities and NCAA. First-year College certain — this year’s season will routines — same thing, different University faculty and staff, many certainly came at a price. student Ben Lenox is excited and be one that we look back on for day — but having sports back, who are also Virginia sports fans. Okocha appreciates the sac- relieved, after months of doubt, many years to come. having something to cheer about, This semester, neither professors rifices that the players, coaches that his biggest passion will be having people just come together, nor their students have the abili- and other sports staff members there to help him get through a it’s a nice thing to have,” Class of ty to destress by coming together are making in bringing back tough first year of college. 2015 alumnus Tobe Okocha said. and watching their favorite Vir- college sports. However, he and “I’d say everyone is still just as Okocha moved to Los Angeles ginia sports teams compete. Coppock also believe that hav- passionate about U.Va. athletics after graduating from the Uni- “I was sad not to be able to go ing young athletes perform for as always, and we’ll be cheering versity in 2015, but he still makes to the home cross-country meet our entertainment is a lot to ask as hard as always, [even] if only sure to support his alma mater at or football game this fall,” Eco- for, especially given the compli- through the TV,” Lenox said. SPORTS Thursday, October 15, 2020 | 15 Hengerer twins are Virginia’s new freshmen duo The freshmen on the Virginia field hockey team all share a love for the sport, but two of them share a bit more than that

Sarah Pettycord | Associate Writer

Freshman striker Lilly Hengerer selves as a package deal. and freshmen midfielder Meghen “We really did it separately,” Lilly Hengerer — twins from Bedminster, said. “We didn’t talk about the pro- N.J. — were two of Virginia’s most cess much, and even when we both impressive recruits in its latest fresh- started talking to U.Va., it was sep- men class. They’ve already made their arate.” presence known on the team — both Lilly and Meghen received their have played in all six games so far offers and committed to Virginia and Meghen even assisted another at the end of their sophomore year. teammate in scoring a goal against a However, before coming to Char- defending national champion North lottesville, they continued to shine on Carolina team. their high school team. Lilly scored Lilly and Meghen were born in 53 goals with 40 assists throughout New Jersey, but their family moved her high school career, and Meghen to Galway, Ireland when they were scored 37 goals with 30 assists. Both just 10 years old. They spent five of them also earned Scholar-Athlete years living there and it was during distinctions three times. this time they picked up the stick For them, Virginia was the right and began playing field hockey — choice as the University boasts strong Meghen in sixth grade and Lilly in athletics and academics as well as a seventh. very supportive community — some- “Our older sister played and … thing the twins were accustomed to that was the sport that all the girls in their personal lives. played [in Ireland],” Meghen said. Lilly and Meghen’s family — both “And I liked the idea of wearing a immediate and extended — is very skirt while we played.” close. They have done a lot together Although the cute skirts were — including two major international definitely an incentive to play field moves and most recently, weekly Fri- hockey, both Lilly and Meghen also day pizza nights. Every Friday during happened to be excellent athletes. In the COVID-19 pandemic, members Ireland, they played for the Irish U16 of their immediate and extended national field hockey team and the family would convene outside and Irish U15 girl’s soccer team, contrib- sit on opposite sides of somebody’s COURTESY VIRGINIA ATHLETICS uting a lot to both teams and earn- driveway and eat pizza together. ing the opportunity to participate in “It was nice that we still got to Lilly Hengerer has recorded three starts and six shots with four on goal so far this season. multiple international tournaments. spend time with them and be safe,” When the twins moved back to Lilly said. New Jersey in their sophomore year Though they can’t join the rest of ly and Meghen got to live with their can during the pandemic. “I didn’t know what to expect of high school, they truly dedicated the Hengerers for Friday night pizza teammates and they spent a lot of Given the current situation with from the season anyways,” Lilly said. themselves to field hockey and began anymore, Lilly and Meghen are mak- time getting to know one another. the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, “But [coronavirus] definitely played a having conversations with college ing new memories with their friends Since then, they have become even Lilly and Meghen have been taking little bit into my nerves.” coaches about their future. Contrary and teammates in Charlottesville. more immersed in the University the necessary precautions at home, Despite being a bit nervous about to popular belief, though, Lilly and When they first arrived at the community while also exploring life which actually made their adjust- COVID-19 — and needing to adjust Meghen were not advertising them- University over two months ago, Lil- at college — at least as much as they ment a bit smoother. to the sheer intensity of Division I field hockey — Lilly and Meghen have both handled the transition with poise and composure. “They came ready to play,” Coach Michele Madison said after a game earlier this season. This has been true from the start. The Hengerers have both appeared in the starting lineup from early on — Lilly started in the team’s sea- son-opener and Meghen joined her in the lineup in the second game. Both girls have also made some im- pressive shots at the goal and proved their athleticism on the turf. As the unique fall season pro- gresses, Lilly and Meghen are look- ing forward to getting closer to their teammates and excited at the pros- pect of the team winning an ACC championship for the first time since 2016. With their infectious smiles and incredible talent, Lilly and Meghen will continue to add value to the field hockey team over the course of the COURTESY VIRGINIA ATHLETICS next four years — all while wearing the skirts that they first fell in love Meghen Hengerer has notched an assist and six shots in six game appearances in 2020. with years ago. 16 | www.cavalierdaily.com SPORTS Local businesses feel the impact of limited fan attendance Businesses of all types are struggling to cope as consequences of the pandemic continue to pile up

Vignesh Mulay | Sports Editor

While college football is be- near recovered,” Johnson said. ance is especially challenging for “Consumer travel is at an all- “We are lobbying for a per- loved by millions of fans, the “Just based on [unemployment] restaurants on the Corner, which time low due to the pandemic, centage that is doable within sport isn’t just a source of enter- numbers alone, you can tell the is generally a high-traffic area on and the U.S. hotel industry has safety [standards],” Van Doorn tainment. For many stakeholders, economy is still struggling.” gamedays. been hard hit,” Asst. Commerce said. “If you’ve watched any college football is essential for Johnson elaborated that the “The lack of football [fans Prof. Christi Lockwood said. football games from Florida or their livelihoods. Beyond college absence of fans from home foot- hurt] because those are big week- “According to the American Georgia, you’ll see how they have football’s financial importance ball games affects various indus- ends for Boylan, big weekends for Hotel and Lodging Association, filled the stadiums, but they’re to most athletics departments, tries in the area including travel, Trinity, big weekends for every- almost two-thirds of hotels are still spread out. That makes a lot the lucrative sport is also a ma- restaurants and lodging. He add- body on the Corner,” Rifkin said. operating at or below 50 percent of sense and they’ve done that for jor economic driver for college ed that businesses closer in prox- Rifkin, a 32-year veteran occupancy — that is, below the the season, and there’s not been towns across the country. Char- imity to the football stadium are of the restaurant business, de- threshold at which most hotels any huge spike in numbers.” lottesville is no exception. likely to see the greatest impact. scribed home football games as can break even and pay debt.” As the pandemic continues, In August, Sports Illustrated For example, the success of “six or seven Foxfields a year” and A key metric in hotel per- the Charlottesville hospitali- estimated the economic impact Mincer’s — a fourth-generation likened them to the Fridays Af- formance is revenue per avail- ty industry braces for winter. of Big Ten college football games family-owned store that sells ter Five live concert series — all able room, which is calculated According to Brantley Ussery, in cities like Madison, Wis., Lin- University-themed apparel — is events that bring big business to by multiplying a hotel’s average director of marketing & public coln, Neb. and Iowa City, Iowa understandably linked to the the Charlottesville area. rate for a room by its occupancy relations at the CACVB, as the to range from $12 million to $16 presence of Virginia football. On the operational side, res- rate. Locally, RevPAR — which weather gets colder in Novem- million per home game. While On days of home football games, taurants have been forced to the Charlottesville Albemarle ber, the city loses attractions, Scott Stadium is smaller and Vir- Mincer’s location on the Corner adapt due to the pandemic. Many Convention & Visitors Bureau like autumn foliage, that help ginia has a less prominent foot- is usually filled with shoppers, — including the College Inn, Bo- measures — has declined due to it remain an appealing destina- ball program than the venues and but the combination of the pan- do’s Bagels and Lampo Neapoli- the lack of fans at athletic events, tion in the fall. Ussery explained schools in these cities, college demic and an empty Scott Stadi- tan Pizzeria — have gone outside Johnson explained. that, in pre-pandemic times, football still leaves a substantial um has made this impossible. their comfort zone, closing or At the moment, Van Doorn football weekends could drive impression on Charlottesville. “That Saturday [of a football modifying their dining rooms estimates that the Charlottes- traffic to the city even in colder Tens of thousands of fans usu- weekend], for like three or four and focusing more on the com- ville lodging industry is doing months, but that clearly won’t be ally flock to Charlottesville each hours before and then a few petitive delivery and carry-out about half the business it usual- the case this year unless regula- football gameday. In 2019, an hours after [the game], it’s just businesses. Additionally, Van ly does, even when taking into tions change. Van Doorn echoed average of almost 48,000 people packed in here, the whole time,” Doorn elaborated that restau- account the six local hotels that Ussery, stating that the combina- attended Virginia’s seven home said Cal Mincer, vice president rants are selling less of their most have been designated as housing tion of the approaching winter football games. But these fans of Mincer’s University of Virgin- profitable items — like alcohol, for individuals who either tested season, ongoing pandemic and don’t just watch the game while ia Imprinted Sportswear. “You appetizers and desserts — while positive for COVID-19 or were loss of football fans has the entire they’re in town — they also go can barely move around there’s incurring more costs related to required to quarantine because industry concerned. shopping, dine at restaurants and so many people in here. But this delivery and carry-out. of exposure to it. The trend is That being said, regardless of stay at hotels, providing a sub- year, when you can’t go to the With some restaurants chang- mainly driven by the loss of large what obstacles they face, the peo- stantial boost to the local econ- stadium and we can only let 10 ing their entire business model traditional segments like travel, ple of Charlottesville seem deter- omy. people in here at a time, it’s not and paying as much as hundreds weddings and — of course — fans mined to not go down without Amid the ongoing COVID-19 like that.” of thousands of dollars annually at major sporting events. a fight. Businesses in town have pandemic, Virginia Athletics has Mincer estimated that the just in fixed costs like rent and “Those [segments] won’t re- survived for decades for a rea- restricted attendance at home store saw “less than a quarter loan payments, it’s evident that turn for the most part until son. But, for many — as resilient games to families of student-ath- of the usual foot traffic” on the local restaurants will continue to COVID is perceived to be either as they may be — the pandem- letes and coaches, citing health day of Virginia’s season-opener face financial challenges. under control or we’re in seri- ic might just be too difficult to and safety considerations as well against Duke. “A lot of it boils down to your ous recovery,” Van Doorn said. overcome. as guidelines provided by the “We’re hoping for the best, debt service and your landlord,” “I don’t think that we’re going to “I think we’re all pretty hardy Commonwealth of Virginia. Cur- but we were not surprised to Rifkin said. “It’s like that in every see any real change until, at the people,” Van Doorn said. “The rently, these guidelines restrict see it [being] fewer people than business. If you have enough earliest, next March.” [hospitality] business is not for attendance for sporting events to a typical gameday,” Mincer said. funds to weather the storm, and While Van Doorn admits that the meek, it’s a hard business. less than 50 percent occupancy of “As the season goes on, it seems you have enough gas in your en- the impact of sports on the local We’re used to challenges. [People the venue or 1,000 patrons. like it’ll probably be the same gine to make it over the 20-foot hospitality sector has diminished are] doing whatever they can to According to Roger Johnson, … On our end, we’re just trying swells, you’ll come out okay on due to growth in the winery, survive until next spring, hoping economic development director to keep the doors open and the the other side.” brewery and wedding indus- that, by then, most of this is go- for Albemarle County, the loss of shelves stocked.” Rifkin added that given how tries, he recognizes the benefits ing to be done. This winter will football fans — meaning numer- Beyond Mincer’s, the hospi- some local restaurants have fared of allowing fans to attend home be hard. There’s just a lot of peo- ous potential customers — com- tality industry, including restau- during the pandemic, if the Col- games and what it would mean to ple that are not going to make it, pounds the pandemic-induced rants and hotels, is also set to be lege Inn is generating half of its Charlottesville. and [that’s] through no fault of economic recession that has been hit hard by both the lack of fan usual sales, they’re doing well. “This year, a lot of [events their own.” hurting the local economy for attendance at football games and “I hope that, with caution, aren’t happening] so if we had months. the pandemic more broadly. Roy we can reopen our economy a stadium that we could fill up, While Johnson mentioned Van Doorn — president of the and hopefully save some of our it would have a big impact,” Van that unemployment in the re- Charlottesville chapter of the restaurants because restaurants Doorn said. “If we could have a gion has been gradually improv- Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & are one of our big attractions in full stadium now, boy I’ll tell you ing from its lowest point around Travel Association — estimates town,” Van Doorn said. “With- what, it would be a huge shot in 12 percent to around 8 percent that the local hospitality busi- out restaurants, Charlottesville the arm for the community.” now, he admitted that the local ness is potentially down 20 or 25 loses one of its important draws Given the current state of the economy is still a ways away from percent in a season without fans as kind of the culinary capital of economy, Van Doorn and repre- pre-pandemic levels when un- as compared to a normal season. Virginia.” sentatives of the hospitality in- employment in the Charlottes- The pandemic’s impact on Similar to restaurants, hotels dustry have lobbied Gov. Ralph ville-metropolitan area was at 2.4 Charlottesville restaurants has have also been negatively affect- Northam to increase the accept- percent. been clear, and many historic es- ed by the pandemic. With less able occupancy rate at sports “You get the idea that the tablishments are fighting to stay people traveling for business and venues like Scott Stadium and economy is definitely trending in afloat. Stuart Rifkin, a business leisure, hotels across the country Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va., a favorable trend since the pan- partner at the College Inn, said have struggled to maintain prof- both of which can hold upwards demic has hit, but it’s nowhere that the restriction on fan attend- itability. of 60,000 people. The Cavalier Daily Thursday, October 15, 2020 | 17 PUZZLES WEEKLY CROSSWORD PUZZLE Aaron Rose | Puzzle Master * THE SOLUTION TO THIS PUZZLE CAN BE FOUND IN THE NEXT ISSUE Across 1 2 3 4 5 6 7. Completely broken, ineffective. 8. Abundantly fertile; rich and verdant. 10. Covered outdoor corridor of a house; de- 7 8 rived from Italian. 11. A sudden attempt to overthrow a govern- 9 ment (plural). 12. Largest city in China’s central coast region; location of the iconic Oriental Pearl TV Tow- 10 11 er. 13. Popular fall flowering plants; colors include yellow, orange, burgundy, purple, white, etc. 15. An activity in which a person cuts a face or other design into 3 Down. 12 13 17. Carter’s Mountain and Chiles are local types of this. 20. Once again. 14 22. An interlude of time; in math, a range of real numbers. 15 16 17 18 25. E. coli and streptococcal pharyngitis, for example. 26. Eastern European nation with a capital at 19 Sarajevo. Also, where Moira Rose filmed her career-rejuvenating film “The Crows Have Eyes 3” in the TV comedy “Schitts Creek.” 20 21 22 23 27. Steady devotion to something; also, stick- ing to a surface. 24 28. Type of tree famous for its beautiful fall leaf colors and its sap used to make syrup. 25 26 Down 1. A type of school funded by a church (usually Catholic) or other religious organization. 2. Notable 19th-century Russian author known for his books “A Sportsman’s Sketches” and 27 28 “Fathers and Sons.” 3. Quintessential fall gourd. 4. A consumer who buys a good or service from a business. 5. “Schitts Creek,” “The Good Place,” and “Modern Family,” for example. RETRACTION * SOLUTION FROM OCT. 1 ISSUE 6. Located in the back of a book, a list of names A G V I A L and topics with page numbers indicating In Vol. 131, Issue 4, The Cavalier Daily where those names and topics are discussed. printed a Humor article titled “Making new A F I R E R E E N A C T E D 9. A walkway or trail. friends as a first year in the time of COV- T A Y R S A M 14. Armored animal associated with the Amer- ID-19.” Due to a copying error, the byline incorrectly labeled Humor Columnist Ellie S E L F I E M A I L D R O P ican West. Wilkie as the author, when in fact the author 16. A brief news report, or a discussion of cur- is Humor columnist Malachy Dwyer. The R F T O G I N rent affairs that formerly preceded a movie. CD regrets the error and hereby retracts the I G N I T I O N N E A R 18. Shepherds and cowboys; a tender of a flock printed byline. of domesticated animals. L T T I P 19. An undergraduate concentration in the McIntire School of Commerce; refers to the F O L I A G E C A P E C O D study of investments. W E S S S 21. Type of spice. 23. Lowest-pitched brass instrument. V E I N L A M P P O S T 24. Snickers, Laffy Taffy, Reese’s Peanut Butter S R E O E E E Cups, Sour Patch Kids. S P A R E R I B R E C E S S O A O B E I S M I N T J U L E P S A L E M L A S R L D 18 | www.cavalierdaily.com The Cavalier Daily HEALTH & SCIENCE Students and staff share insights on coping with outbreaks Students in Balz-Dobie and healthcare personnel explain how to be prepared for impacts of virus control measures

Anika Iyer | Staff Writer

minimal disruption to everyone’s belongings such as medications, daily routines.” snacks and chargers. By collecting Jessica Simmons, director of important belongings and running medical services at Student Health errands ahead of time, students and Wellness, said that her first can limit having to leave their liv- recommendation for compliance is ing space during shelter-in-place or for students to actively read emails quarantine and can thus limit the and answer phone calls in order to potential of inadvertently infecting receive important communications others. She also strongly encourages from University departments. She first years to prioritize their physi- also recommends being familiar cal and mental health by proactive- with HealthyHoos, which is the ly informing faculty if they would confidential online patient portal like any assistance, such as assign- giving students around the clock ment deadline extensions, as a re- access to their health information. sult of the changing circumstances. Student Health and Wellness has Crocker, who spent her re- also recently published a Residence cent quarantine experience at the Hall Testing Advice Document Hampton Inn, acknowledged that which lists more information about the nature of quarantining alone testing and quarantine and advises made it more challenging to form students on how to be best pre- a routine around exercising, eating pared. and staying on top of school assign- “Please know that if you are ments, but was able to find creative asked to isolate or quarantine, practices to cope with the monot- you will be provided a Care Team ony. consisting of staff from [the- De “Separate the space that you’re partment of Student Health and working on homework, the space Wellness, the Office of the Dean where you eat and the space where of Students and the health depart- you sleep,” Crocker said. ment], who can help you with med- Goodman felt similarly and em- ical questions and also the logistics phasized the need for organization of isolation and quarantine,” Sim- during the change of normal rou- mons said in an email to The Cav- tine. alier Daily. “Just make sure to stay vigilant Upon being tested for the vi- and keep a schedule going because rus, Crocker said the students were you don’t want to miss certain asked to quarantine in their dorm deadlines or tests that you were COURTESY LISA COLOSI-PETERSON rooms as they waited for test re- thinking of,” Goodman said. sults, which were back by the end of The Student Health and Well- Reaching successful infection control is heavily dependent on the compliance of students with COVID-19 mitigation procedures. next day and revealed 10 addition- ness staff further offer tips for stu- al positive cases. If test results and dents to cope with the physical and contact tracing deemed that quar- mental health toll which new virus As the University strives to but were pleasantly surprised by “The wastewater tells us where antining was necessary, the timing restrictions are taking. Nicole Ru- closely monitor COVID-19 cases the hospitality of the testing staff we should shine the light and do could fluctuate based on the point zek, director of counseling and psy- and accordingly modify plans for and simplicity of the procedure. more testing,” Colosi-Peterson said. of contact with the student that chological services, stated that self controlling the spread, first years “It started feeling like ‘The Hun- Colosi-Peterson also emphasiz- tested positive. care is of utmost importance. living in dorms are being tasked ger Games’ because we had no idea es that wastewater testing is only “I had contact with the person “This means maintaining a with adapting to protocols which what was going on … or what floor an initial step in the University’s who tested positive multiple days consistent routine that includes a include — but are not limited to [the healthcare workers] were on,” efforts to curb the spread of the before we found out they were pos- healthy diet, exercise, sleep, time — widespread testing, quarantine Crocker said. “[But] they were re- virus. According to an Oct. 8 Re- itive, so my quarantine time was away from screens and staying con- and isolation. After five Balz-Dobie ally, really nice. When they got to turn to Grounds update, the Uni- shortened to a little over a week,” nected to others,” Ruzek said in an residents tested positive for COV- your door they’d knock on it, and versity will be conducting dorm- Crocker said. email to The Cavalier Daily. ID-19 and SARS-Cov-2 was detect- they were all in PPE, and they ex- wide testing for all students living On the other hand, Jack Good- Ruzek further emphasizes the ed in the dorm’s wastewater, the plained what they were going to do. on Grounds in the next few weeks. man, first-year College student and importance of striving to sustain dorm underwent testing for COV- And it was just the nasal swab, and However, reaching successful in- Balz-Dobie resident, explains that personal interaction despite the ID-19. According to some residents it was over in 10 seconds.” fection control is heavily depend- he was required to quarantine for physical spacing instituted by social of the dorm, the process for manda- Lisa Colosi-Peterson, associate ent on the compliance of students the full 14 days due to difficulty distancing. tory testing went smoothly, and as professor of engineering systems with procedures. These procedures pinpointing the last day of contact “We do best in relationships and testing and relocation of students and environment, says that waste- include informing staff about con- with a student who tested positive. often struggle when we feel alone,” will likely continue in the coming water from dorms is tested by au- tact, promptly testing for the virus This is because COVID-19 can take Ruzek said. “During this time weeks, both students and Universi- to-sampler robots positioned near and agreeing to quarantine or iso- up to 14 days to show bodily symp- we need to make sure we are not ty staff provide advice to help stu- manholes, which take 30 milliliter late if requested. toms. Thus, by quarantining during avoiding people entirely. Although dents better acclimate to this new samples every 15 minutes and tests “The system only works if every- this time period, students can mon- physical distancing has created normal. those samples every 24 hours. The one cooperates,” Colosi-Peterson itor themselves and be ready to take some barriers to connection, it has Eirian Crocker, first-year stu- samplers have the exclusive inten- said. “We want to create a positive further steps to limit spread if they also inspired new and creative ap- dent and Balz-Dobie resident, said tion of detecting the presence of culture, with everyone aware and do indeed experience symptoms. proaches to maintaining and form- that she and her fellow hallmates SARS-Cov-2 in order to identify ready, but not freaked out. We want Colosi-Peterson advises stu- ing relationships.” were initially concerned about a potential outbreak which would to … work the system so that every- dents to be prepared for quarantine what the testing would encompass, demand further investigation. one stays as safe as possible with as or isolation by prioritizing packing HEALTH & SCIENCE Thursday, October 15, 2020 | 19 Flu, COVID-19 deemed an unpredictable combination While cold weather may perpetuate illness and an influenza wave may cause symptom confusion, social distancing and sanitization measures may help

Lucie Rutherford | Health & Science Editor With the flu season and winter both flu and coronavirus diagnoses each day unless a fever was involved. and Prevention, have attributed these part of the hospital, whereas influenza weather less than two months away, will immediately be on the table in Now, any slight health disruption lower numbers to increased social patients are going to be in usual areas health officials around the world have addition to other respiratory illnesses holds the possibility of the coronavi- distancing, hand washing and mask of the hospital,” Bell said. raised concerns about the unpredict- such as respiratory syncytial virus and rus. wearing that has occurred since the Due to the fact that COVID-19 able ways these factors could worsen pneumovirus. Patrick Jackson — assistant pro- start of the pandemic. and influenza are so similar, concerns the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. “Every sniffle, every cold … COV- fessor in the Division of Infectious “Now that [America’s] focus has have also arisen regarding COVID-19 Not only could colder weather per- ID-19 will have to be considered be- Diseases and International Health — turned to these respiratory illnesses, becoming a seasonal virus as well. petuate the virus by increasing indoor fore anything,” Bell said. predicts a higher demand for testing, we have an opportunity to educate the According to Jackson, physicians are congregation and naturally weakening When it comes to deducing the isolation rooms, personal protective public again about influenza and to not entirely sure that SARS-CoV-2 is the immune system, but identical viral proper diagnoses, Bell says that many equipment and hospital staff as a result make sure people understand that this going to be seasonally variable, though symptoms seen in COVID-19 and in- physicians will have to rely on pretest of overlapping symptoms between in- is also a serious illness,” Bell said. they must still be prepared for that fluenza may cause confusion in diag- probability, meaning the likelihood fluenza and COVID-19. Jackson, who In 2008 and 2009 during the H1N1 situation. Jackson also predicts that noses. Despite the negative effects of that a patient has contracted a specific is also one of the site principal inves- — or swine flu — outbreak, there was current testing platforms currently this novel combination, the increased virus based on their recent experiences tigators for the adaptive COVID-19 an increase in the number of people dedicated to seasonal flu tests may awareness brought to respiratory and encounters. treatment trial, mentioned that there receiving flu vaccinations, and both also incorporate coronavirus testing in illness and maintaining sanitation “If someone came from a congre- are tests that can test for multiple res- Bell and Jackson hope to see similar the future. practices may reduce the impact of the gate living facility where there are a piratory viruses at one time, though increases in the coming season. Despite not knowing whether coming flu season, as was seen in Aus- lot of COVID-19 infections … I might the number of them could be limited. “It may be that people’s awareness COVID-19 will be a seasonal virus, tralia this year. say that this is a high probability for “If the supplies of those things are of COVID leads to greater uptake of research has found that the genet- When it comes to colder weather, COVID-19,” Bell said. “If the test is limited, we may need to think very the flu vaccine, which I think would ic makeup of coronaviruses mutate Taison Bell — critical care for infec- negative, I might bump that into the carefully about the sorts of patients be really helpful,” Parker said. much slower than the genetic makeup tious disease physician and director category of a false negative and treat who get tested versus don’t,” Jackson Each winter, U.Va. Health prepares of flu viruses. This would prevent the of U.Va. Health’s medical intensive that patient like they have COVID-19.” said. for an influx in inpatient admission coronavirus from mutating as quickly care unit — explains that a lot of the In contrast, if a patient’s household In contrast to colder weather, due to influenza and other respira- as influenza, opening up the possibil- body’s natural defenses against viruses has had recent cases of influenza, phy- predictions regarding the overlap of tory viruses. Everything is charted ity of creating a coronavirus vaccine and bacteria wane in the wintertime. sicians would be less likely to diagnose COVID-19 and influenza are not all from when the influx of cases begins with long-lasting immunity. This makes people more susceptible COVID-19. negative. According to Bell, influen- to when it peaks to when it finally di- “Then, [a coronavirus vaccine] may to respiratory viruses, such as COV- Due to symptom confusion, Bell za and COVID-19 spread in the same minishes. This year, Bell predicts that not be the sort of thing you would ID-19, during colder months. In addi- noted the possibility of a big disrup- way, so protection from one virus also they will simply incorporate COV- have to get every year,” Jackson said. tion to decreased temperatures, influ- tion in work schedules, especially for protects from the other. Australia has ID-19 cases into this surveillance. “You would expect less chance of the enza prevalence is a large concern for essential workers. Prior to the pan- already seen lower influenza activity “The difference is patients with [coronavirus] escaping that vaccine, physicians. For patients experiencing demic, “not feeling well” did not pre- this year, and health officials, includ- respiratory illnesses from COVID-19 unlike influenza.” a fever, cough or shortness of breath, vent people from showing up to work ing the Centers for Disease Control are going to be isolated in a specific

Mental health is especially important during pandemic Mental health professionals remind students that it is important to take care of themselves and others while balancing classwork

Alexa Clark | Staff Writer In the midst of a semester altered outside, whether that means complet- nected with people in whatever ways way to address one’s mental well-be- “Everybody should share their sto- by the COVID-19 pandemic, many ing school work or visiting the Uni- possible … and to maintain a healthy ing. ry with mental health, and they should students have found their mental versity’s gardens, as well as make time and consistent routine that includes “Meditation is nothing more than talk about it openly and confidently,” health worsening due to a combina- for exercise, such as a walk or socially exercise and spending time away from the practice of sitting there and trying Westerbeck said. “We can begin to tion of school and pandemic-related distant fitness class. screens.” your best to focus on your breath for normalize talking about depression stressors. As the semester goes on, “One thing that students may have During a time filled with uncer- 10 minutes,” Westerbeck said. “The ex- and anxiety and being overwhelmed University mental health professionals noticed is that what they have done tainty, Zach Westerbeck — a mental ercise that you give your brain is the the same way we would talk about recommend finding new and positive in the past to address their mental health advocate, public speaker and art of getting your attention back and having a cough or a fever or a cold.” ways to adapt to these unprecedented well-being may now not be working author focused on encouraging col- focusing on your breath. The benefits Through routine actions, like- go circumstances. as they are trying to manage the add- lege students to seek mental health are really endless with meditation.” ing for a walk or socially distanced pic- Social distancing and isolation in ed layer of the pandemic,” Leonard support — suggests students create a In addition to advocating for nics with friends, and openly talking particular can both have detrimental said in an email to The Cavalier Daily. routine that prioritizes sleep. Wester- healthy practices that positively affect about their mental state, students can effects on mental health, especially “Therefore, I would suggest that- stu beck became an advocate after being mental health, Westerbeck emphasiz- take care of their mental health while among young adults aged 18 to 24 and dents try something that they’ve nev- diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive es the importance of normalizing the balancing stress from classwork and Black and Latinx communities. er done before, or maybe circle back disorder in his early twenties. He now discussion of mental health. the pandemic. “Signs and symptoms of deterio- around to something they’ve tried in collaborates with Greek communities “The biggest barrier to seeking “This pandemic has highlighted for rating mental health may include sud- the past which didn’t stick for them to create workshops across the coun- help is just changing people’s perspec- students that addressing their well-be- den, unusual changes in mood, such but they may find helpful now.” try that help college students under- tive, overcoming the stigma for what ing is not only important, but that it as tearfulness, despair or irritability; It is also important for students stand and normalize mental health. it means to have mental health and has had tangible benefits,” Leonard increased social isolation or with- to safely socialize with others, eat bal- “You want to pick the same time getting them to see it as something said. “It is important for students to drawal; heightened anxiety, dread or anced meals, practice positive think- you go to bed and the same time you that is normal,” Westerbeck said. provide themselves some room to ex- panic; and poor functioning such as ing by focusing on good things that wake up because your brain gets used One way that Westerbeck does perience their emotions and explore insomnia or excessive sleep, under or happen each day and limit news and to that and creates a habit, so it’s easier this is by referring to mental health ways to address them in a healthy way. over-eating, and not attending classes social media consumption. to fall asleep at night and wake up in as “brain health.” In the same way that Taking care of themselves means that or keeping up with other responsibil- “Human beings are wired to en- the morning feeling energized,” Wes- people talk about heart health and they can then take care of others.” ities,” said Nicole Ruzek, counseling gage socially, and one of the major terbeck said. take action to prevent heart disease, While the aforementioned prac- and psychological services director, in developmental milestones of early The Centers for Disease Control Westerbeck hopes that the term brain tices can be beneficial to one’s mental an email to The Cavalier Daily. adulthood is to learn to successfully and Prevention recommend at least health will help others realize that the health, mental health professionals Jamie Leonard, director of the navigate and sustain peer relation- seven hours of sleep for adults over the brain is also a tangible organ that they also recommend seeking professional Office of Health Promotion, - recom ships,” Ruzek said. “In order to deal age of 18. Westerbeck also advocates can take care of through the correct help. mends that students try to spend time with isolation, it is vital to stay con- for meditating every day as a healthy steps. 20 | www.cavalierdaily.com ADVERTISEMENT

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