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The Cavalier Daily Vol. 131, Issue 15 Thursday, March 25, 2021

EMMA KLEIN & ARIANA GUERANMAYEH | THE CAVALIER DAILY 2 | www.cavalierdaily.com The Cavalier Daily Letter from the Editor-in-Chief

To our readers, pandemic that continues to dis- of support while listening to the experience this display of mourn- We at The Cavalier Daily strive proportionately impact people of lines of “Adamant” by Chinese ful outrage in person, we urge to support a diverse and inclusive The Cavalier Daily is commit- color in America. American poet Arthur Sze. you to listen to and uplift the community among our staff and ted to serving as a platform for This week’s cover features a “Though death might not responses of Asian and Pacific Is- across our coverage. We stand in historically marginalized voices moving response to unfathom- come like a curare- / dipped dart lander individuals and organiza- solidarity with those calling for and stories in the University and able violence. Students, faculty blown out of a tube or slam / at tions on Grounds. Read Professor systemic change at both the local Charlottesville communities. We and community members gath- you like surf breaking over black Sylvia Chong’s open letter in sol- and national level. If you would hope to be a space that ampli- ered Saturday night, called to lava rock,” read a speaker at Sat- idarity with victims of violence like to share your ideas, stories or fies the power and progress made resist white supremacy by their urday night’s vigil. “It will come against Asian Americans and feedback, we would love to hear possible by care and community. collective grief for the eight vic- — it will come — and it unites us the Asian Student Union’s joint from you. Last week’s attack in Atlan- tims of the Atlanta-area shoot- — / brother, sister, boxer, spin- statement — these are brave mes- ta was the latest example of un- ings — Delaina Ashley Yaun, ner — in this pact, / while you sages of compassion and love in Sincerely, checked oppressive violence in Paul Andre Michels, Xiaojie Tan, inscribe a letter with trembling the face of glaring tragedy. Sup- America. It is evidence of an- Daoyou Feng, Soon Chung Park, hand.” port efforts at the University for ti-Asian sentiment enabled by Hyun Jung Grant, Suncha Kim We are united by loss, the a comprehensive Asian American our nation’s history of inequity and Yong Ae Yue. reader emphasized, but lives tak- Studies curriculum, so that we and a year of harmful, xenopho- Attendees brought flowers, en by injustice are gone too soon. may learn and grow in our capac- Jenn Brice bic rhetoric spewed during a lit candles and wrote messages For those who were unable to ity to care for one another. [email protected] NEWS Student elections see record turnout, This week in-brief Liu wins 80% of vote in presidential race CD News Staff The University Board of Elections announced results of the 2021 election Friday night. Third- year College student Abel Liu was elected Student Council president with 81.2 percent of the presidential election vote. His opponent, third-year College student Gavin Oxley, garnered 1,778 votes, or 18.8 percent of votes cast. Asian student leaders, U.Va. Liu will serve as the University’s first Chinese American Student Council president as well as the first openly transgender student government president who was “out” at the time of his election at a major American university. Taylor Maloney, student government president at Virginia Com- community respond to increase monwealth University, was the first-ever transgender SGA president. The rest of Liu’s ticket was elected in unopposed races — second-year College student Ryan Cieslukowski will serve as vice president for organizations, and third-year College student Cecilia in anti-Asian violence nationwide Cain will serve as vice president for administration. In a joint statement released March 18, the Asian Student Union, Asians Revolutionizing To- In a statement released shortly after results were announced, Liu’s ticket thanked the University gether, Asian Leaders Council, Asian Pacific American Leadership Training Institute and Women’s community for supporting them and securing a “moral victory on a referendum about who we Asian American Leadership Initiative responded to the murders of six Asian women by a white hope to become as a University.” gunman in the Atlanta area March 16. Oxley’s campaign and some supporters are currently under investigation for potential viola- The student groups directly attributed the murders to the “anti-Asian stance that is so deeply tions, including spreading misinformation about Liu’s platform and campaigning before the period embedded in white supremacist frameworks and ideals,” citing that both the past and current was allowed to begin. Despite the controversy, Liu, Cain and Cieslukowski said that they were presidential adminstration have become increasingly hostile towards China through both military “especially heartened” by the University community’s support. expansion and inflamatory rhetoric. “The last week has been exhausting and, at times, traumatizing,” the statement said. “But the “Violence towards Asians and Asian Americans in this present moment can, in no way, be real work has just begun.” separated from the long histories of U.S. militarism, imperialism and racial capitalism,” the joint 41.6 percent of students voted — an increase of over 20 percentage points from last year’s rate statement said. “Anti-Asian violence is a core tenet of the American settler colonial project, and it of 10.03 percent. Additionally, 25.4 percent of students voted on this year’s proposed referenda, a is under these conditions that white supremacy thrives.” substantial increase compared to the previous yearly average of 8 percent. Members of the University community also expressed solidarity with victims of anti-Asian Spencer Whitney, UBE chair and fourth-year Commerce student, called the voting rates a violence and outrage at the spike of this violence in the U.S in an open letter to University admin- “huge step in the right direction for student self-governance at U.Va. istration. In the letter, which contains nearly 1,500 signatures, community members encouraged “I’d attribute this high turnout to several things, and the UBE cannot take credit for all it. We the University to invest in more anti-racist education, proactively address the sources of white had a record number of candidates this year, this is an election year in America, and arguably I’d supremacy and protect those targeted by violence. say that everyone being indoors on their computers and social media has helped our turnout,” Kevin McDonald — vice president for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Partner- Whitney said. ships — along with Emily Springston — associate vice president for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights — and Dean of Students Allen Groves sent an email to students March 18, mourning the lives taken in Atlanta and stating that the University stands in “firm solidarity” with the Asian and U.Va. increases outdoor gathering Asian Pacific Islander Desi American populations, “who have experienced acts of racism, xenophobia and related harassment since the COVID pandemic first began.” The email expressed that the community must work to promote inclusion and denounce violence. limit to 25, keeps indoor limit at six Second Year Council also sent an email to students March 18 condemning violence against the APIDA community. The council called the Atlanta shooting “a hate crime fueled by xenophobia The University increased its outdoor gathering limit to 25 individuals following a continued and racist hypersexualization” and reflected upon the long history of discrimination against the decline in COVID-19 cases, according to an email from Dean of Students Allen Groves Tuesday. APIDA community, with hate crimes increasing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The indoor gathering limit remains at six individuals. “The American culture of white supremacy perpetuates racist and xenophobic sentiment Despite the relaxation of restrictions and the increased availability of vaccines, Groves warned through rhetoric such as the ‘Chinese’” virus and the mythology of the ‘model-minority,’’ the that it is still important that students adhere to public health guidelines — including mask-wearing statement said. “Several APIDA students at U.Va. and their families have felt the impact of this and social-distancing — as the vast majority of Charlottesville-Albemarle residents and University fearful environment. We ask that you reach out to your APIDA friends and fellow students in this students are still waiting to be vaccinated. difficult time to offer support.” “We must continue to encourage and support one another in the days ahead,” Groves said. Additional statements have been made by other student bodies on Grounds, including Third “Each of us must be personally responsible for following basic public health measures and asking Year Council. those around us to do so, too.” NEWS Thursday, March 25, 2021 | 3 Community mourns lives lost to anti-Asian violence A candlelight vigil was held in McIntire Amphitheater where attendees brought flowers and wrote messages in honor of the victims

Annabel Jones | Staff Writer

A candlelight vigil was held at McIntire Amphitheater Satur- day to mourn the victims of the recent Atlanta-area shootings, six of whom were Asian women, and the lives lost as a result of the recent rise in anti-Asian hate crimes. Students, faculty and community members filled the amphitheater while respecting social distancing. Many brought flowers and candles and wrote messages in honor of the victims. After the shootings Tues- day, members of the University community expressed outrage with the spike in violence and condemned increasing violence against Asian Americans — the Asian Student Union and other APIDA organizations released a joint statement on social media, and the University sent a statement March 18 in solidarity with Asian and APIDA students, faculty, staff and community mem- EMMA KLEIN | THE CAVALIER DAILY bers. A student organizer of the Many brought flowers and candles and wrote messages to honor victims of anti-Asian violence, including the six Asian women murdered in the Atlanta shooting on Tuesday. event, who wished to remain anonymous, addressed the The speaker recalled a state- question remains — where do er because they have a younger stories of emigration into the crowd, denouncing the struc- ment from local activist and sec- we go from here? The enemy is sister who lives only 11 minutes United States. tures of white supremacy that led ond-year College student Zyahna white supremacy in all its forms. from Gold Spa — one of the sites The Kim sisters are students at to the shootings while reading Bryant, who responded to the We must rise together today and of the Atlanta shootings. The Western Albemarle High School the names of the eight victims — violence in a post that said, “Re- everyday to actively deconstruct speaker then shared a piece by involved in the Young Asian Delaina Ashley Yaun, Paul Andre member, the enemy is white su- systems of oppression and white Chinese American poet Arthur American and Pacific Islanders Michels, Xiaojie Tan, Daoyou premacy.” supremacy. To do nothing is to be Sze entitled “Adamant,” a pow- of Charlottesville organization Feng, Soon Chung Park, Hyun “I wonder how to make sense complicit in their making.” erful poem about acceptance and and have been working to get Jung Grant, Suncha Kim and of our grieving and devastation,” The shootings were particu- unity in the face of adversity. their school to condemn Asian Yong Ae Yue. they said. “Words fail, and so the larly personal for the organiz- Then, American Studies Pro- American and Pacific Islander fessor Sylvia Chong talked to the hate crimes and racist incidents. crowd, expressing gratitude that While they say their work has led the community could grieve col- to some policy changes, there is lectively. The event, they said, still work to do. was important to give a platform “It means a lot to see so many to Asian Americans who have people out here supporting us been silenced. and being able to resonate with “A lot of people have been say- our stories,” Isabella Kim said. ing that the death of Asians was Fourth-year Nursing student due to the fact that we are silent,” Jae Guerrant was also grateful to Chong said. “But I am here to re- have an event that gave time to mind you that we aren’t silent, we reflect on the hate crimes against are silenced … We have to claim Asian Americans in the last year. our voice, demand to be heard, In the last year, anti-Asian hate not wait for a justice system or crimes in America’s 16 largest cit- political system to decide that ies have increased by 149 percent our lives are not expendable.” according to research conducted Chong is the founder of the by The Center for the Study of Asian Pacific American Studies Hate and Extremism. minor and one of the authors of He cited anti-Asian American an open letter sent to University rhetoric around the COVID-19 administration signed by nearly pandemic as exacerbating this 1,500 members of the University violence and spoke on his experi- community, which pushed the ence as a Black Asian American. University to invest in more an- “This event means a lot to me ti-racist education, proactively because I am Black and Filippi- address the sources of white su- no,” Grant said. “With the tragic premacy and protect those tar- death of George Floyd, but also geted by anti-Asian violence. being a part-Asian clinician, it’s Two members of the Char- been very tough seeing violence lottesville community, Isabella on both sides and carrying about and Maya Kim, felt a personal the wellness of my family. Racism EMMA KLEIN | THE CAVALIER DAILY connection to the victims of the lives everywhere.” shooting and could relate to their Students, faculty and community members filled the amphitheater while respecting social distancing. 4 | www.cavalierdaily.com NEWS Mazzen Shalaby reflects on his unique year on the BOV With two months remaining in his tenure, Shalaby unpacks his experience as the only student on the University’s corporate board

Amelia Delphos, Will Hetherington & Sierra Martin | Staff Writers

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The student member of the Board is a non-voting individual who acts as a liaison between students and the Board by bringing students’ input to the Board.

Graduate Batten student Maz- months to go in his term, Shala- University President Jim Ryan in time and run with it, [and] make talking past each other,” Shala- zen Shalaby will end his one- by’s primary initiative is securing June to address racial equity con- sure we just went full tilt with by said. “By the time we actually year term as student member of a tuition freeze for the 2021-2022 cerns at the University and pub- what we could get and then hope- end up finally getting together on the Board of Visitors on May 31. school year. The BOV has pro- lished twelve recommendations fully work on it down the line,” an issue, everybody is so kind of He will be succeeded by third- posed anywhere from a 0 to 3.1 and initiatives to better address Shalaby said. spent and aggravated to some ex- year College student Sarita Me- percent hike, but the future of racial equity at the University. Shalaby said he has seen the tent that it makes it hard to go hta, whose term will begin June the tuition freeze movement lies The Board endorsed six out University step up and help stu- somewhere productive.” 1. During his time on the Board, in the hands of Governor Ralph of the 12 recommendations, in- dents during the pandemic and While the Board makes larger Shalaby has aided the University Northam. The state budget cur- cluding changes to the historic hopes some of the changes en- strategic decisions for the future in its response to the COVID-19 rently requires that the Univer- landscape, the contextualization acted this year will live on in the direction of the University, Shal- crisis, pushed for diversity and sity raise the salaries for faculty of Thomas Jefferson statue, the future — notably the option for aby works hard to meet with stu- equity initiatives and advocated and staff, and if the state chooses removal and relocation of the students to opt-in to the credit/ dent leaders and Student Council for a tuition freeze. not to fund that additional ex- George Rogers Clark statue, the general credit/no credit grading members to direct their questions The student member of the pense on April 7, there will be a rededication or removal of Hume system and increased discussions and concerns to the various arms Board is a non-voting individual tuition increase in order to cov- Memorial Wall, the renaming of and concerns about tuition af- of the administration that make who acts as a liaison between stu- er that cost. The Board will meet the Curry School of Education fordability. the day-to-day decisions. dents and the Board by bringing April 13 to determine whether or and Human Development and the Shalaby added he wants the Shalaby also interfaces with students’ input to the Board. The not it will raise tuition. removal of Withers’ name from Board and the administration to the administration, briefing them representative also works to give Tuition, according to Shala- Withers-Brown Hall. look at what has worked in the on pressing student concerns — students a better understanding by, should be considered the “last The Board also endorsed other University’s response to the pan- such as financial access challenges of how the Board and the Univer- lever of fundraising” for the Uni- goals such as doubling the num- demic — such as increased admin- — so that they can do their jobs sity’s administration works. versity. The BOV plans to “look ber of underrepresented faculty istrative support and additional more effectively. He said that he Shalaby was selected for the under every other rock” for fund- at the University by 2030; re- online CAPS appointments — as also puts certain students in con- position in March of 2020 after ing and only raise the cost of tu- viewing the tenure and promo- well as what hasn’t, and he wants tact with the administration so completing an application and in- ition if necessary, as a last resort. tion process and hiring policies to “build on those strengths and that they may better understand terview process. Although he did That being said, Shalaby has to ensure equitable staff hiring, address those weaknesses going the students’ perspective. not begin his tenure until June 1, not lost hope for a tuition freeze. wages, retention, promotion and forward.” When going about his job, he came in with grand ideas. “I have not stopped beating procurement; and recruiting a “If we go back to normal after Shalaby emphasizes that the ma- His top priority was to im- the drum and harassing anybody student body that reflects the this, we will have failed as an in- jor priority for him is separating prove the advising system for stu- who will listen to me — and sev- racial demographics of the Com- stitution,” Shalaby said. his personal opinions from that dents at the University. But then, eral who won’t — about the need monwealth. One thing Shalaby thinks is of the student body and notes less than a week after he was se- to keep tuition down and to fig- Several of the task force’s rec- lacking at the University is com- that he is careful to delineate lected, the University shut down ure out what the heck we can do ommendations were not adopt- munication. He thinks many of whether he is expressing his own due to COVID-19, forcing him to on that front,” Shalaby said. ed, such as using the University’s the problems and friction be- opinions of those of the student reassess his priorities as he was Reflecting on previous initia- strategic investment fund to en- tween students and administra- body when he sends emails or preparing to take office in June. tives, Shalaby said one the most dow equity at the University. tion at the University are due to speaks in meetings. After students were sent memorable moments during his Shalaby said he was happy to either miscommunication or a “I think of my role really as home, Shalaby said that these pri- time on the Board was last Sep- see at least some of the proposed lack of communication entirely like a great facilitator of just orities went “out the window” as tember when the Board passed twelve recommendations materi- between the two. putting people together, to some carrying on with his initial goals six recommendations laid out alize. “So many of our goals are re- extent,” Shalaby said. “I hope and “would be very out of touch.” by the Racial Equity Task Force. “My priority at that point was ally very closely aligned, but we think that I’ve done a good job Now, with less than three The task force was appointed by just take what we could get at the spend so much of our time just with that.” NEWS Thursday, March 25, 2021 | 5 Students anticipate modified plans for Final Exercises Given the Commonwealth’s new graduation regulations, some students are optimistic about having in-person graduation events

Amanda Pallas, Elise Johnston & Margaret Glass | Staff Writers

Despite initial disappointment without any spectators. Biden said he will direct states graduating students could sign since she grew up listening to her concerning the cancellation of Fi- Either way, Ryan said Univer- to make all adults ages 18 and up up for,” Dale said. “That way you parents talk about how Final Exer- nal Exercises as planned for the sity students will be able to cele- eligible for the vaccine by May 1. and all your friends could walk the cises was such a unique and impor- Class of 2021, some fourth years brate their accomplishments. As of Wednesday, 25 percent of Lawn at the same time and parents tant experience. expressed optimism given Univer- “I remain confident we will be Virginia residents have been vacci- could come.” “For me, walking the Lawn sity President Ryan’s recent an- able to celebrate and honor your nated with at least one dose, with Ackley also said she thought in-person is a very important part nouncement that the University is class in a way that will be both an average of 50,358 doses being the University’s first announce- of my U.Va. experience,” Ackley reevaluating its plans thanks to the meaningful and memorable,” Ryan administered each day. Virginia ment was premature considering said. “I grew up listening to both relaxation of statewide guidelines said. is ranked 15th in vaccine distribu- there is so much uncertainty about of my parents, who graduated in related to graduation ceremonies. Fourth-year College student tion nationally. A total of 56,187 vaccination, and it is possible ‘93, talk about how pivotal and “Restrictions related to grad- Thomas Dale was looking forward doses have been administered in most adults could be vaccinated monumental the experience of uation have been substantially — to having his family watch him Albemarle, while 20,223 doses have by graduation. walking the Lawn is.” indeed, dramatically — revised,” Ackley said she hopes the Uni- Ryan said in a tweet on March 17. versity will make an effort to allow Originally, graduation events some sort of safe, in-person grad- would have been categorized as uation, even if it means students gatherings under state COVID-19 will have the opportunity to walk guidelines, which have a maximum in small, socially-distanced groups capacity of 25 people. Now that with masks over the span of sev- graduation events are character- eral days. ized as outdoor ceremonies, they Around the same time last are permitted to have up to 5,000 year, the University made the de- people or 30 percent of the venue cision to cancel Final Exercises capacity. with the possibility of holding In a traditional year, thousands the ceremony at a later date. The of people — including graduating Class of 2020’s ceremony was first students, parents, guests and fac- postponed until October 2020 ulty members — come together on then until the end of May 2021. the Lawn to celebrate graduating However, given Ryan’s March 3 students. Normally, the students announcement, graduation for the would line up by the Rotunda to Class of 2020 has once again been walk down the Lawn, symbolizing postponed — this time until sum- their commencement into a world mer 2022. after the University. They would Kelley Johnston, a 1987 Com- then sit facing away from the Ro- merce alumnus, said walking the tunda, toward Old Cabell Hall, for Lawn on graduation day is an an approximately two-hour long honor every University student ceremony. There are also individ- should experience, but understood ual, small ceremonies held by each the hardships — such as balanc- department to celebrate the grading stringent health guidelines uating students. while providing students with a Fourth-year College student meaningful experience — that the Morgan Ackley noted she is hap- University faces given the ongoing py the University has expressed its crisis of COVID-19. willingness to adapt the plans for “It really boils down to walking graduation. down the Lawn,” Johnston said. “I’m very happy to see that the “As a parent and a former student, University leadership has been so I am really torn. As a parent, you responsive and willing to adapt really want to see your child grad- its original plans based on these uate but it is also hard to see that new guidelines from the governor many people all in one place.” and the overwhelming negative While Johnston said the pres- response to their original state- ence of parents and friends adds ment,” Ackley said. “I hope that to the graduation experience, she the revised plan Jim Ryan releas- highlighted that ultimately, “it is es in April will take into account all about the last time there with all of the feedback from students, your friends.” alumni and others.” “The Class of 2021 has already Ryan first informed the Class had one of the most unique and AAYUSHA KHANAL | THE CAVALIER DAILY of 2021 of the cancellation of Final challenging U.Va. experiences of Exercises on March 3. The decision any class,” Ackley said. “They -ar was made due to limited size gath- walk down the Lawn at the end been given in Charlottesville. “I’m glad the University gave rived here just after the Unite the erings permitted by the Common- of his final year at the Universi- When the first Final Exercises us an update on their thoughts for Right rally of August 2017, and wealth and travel restrictions that ty. After Ryan’s first announce- update was released, Dale added graduation so that we can begin now many of the most important would hinder family and friends ment about Final Exercises, Dale the University should consider to plan and tell our families what moments of their last year have from attending the ceremony. In- thought the decision was made too holding an in-person, socially dis- they can expect, but I think the been taken from them by COVID. stead, Ryan said the University soon. tanced event that would allow for degree to which they’ve already I think it’s important that the Uni- was considering two alternative “Given the possibility that vac- the possibility of parents attend- limited our options is a bit prema- versity do everything in their pow- ways of holding Final Exercises cines will be available to all adults ing Final Exercises. ture,” Ackley said. er to allow for some type of safe, — postponing an in-person cer- by May, I think it’s premature to “I think another possibility Additionally, Ackley said walk- in-person graduation.” emony to a later date or holding make this decision about gradua- would be for the University to ing the Lawn during Final Exercis- The University will announce a modified celebration in accord- tion now,” Dale said at the time. provide various time slots for the es is something that is very im- its decision on Final Exercises for ance with health guidelines and On March 11, President Joe day of Final Exercises in which portant to her college experience, the Class of 2021 by April 2. 6 | www.cavalierdaily.com The Cavalier Daily SPORTS Is Kihei’s hairstyle the key to Virginia’s success? Virginia’s point guard has had a plethora of hairstyles, but which one bodes best for the Cavaliers’ play on the court?

Sam Liss & Brandon Brown | Sports Writers

be said for overall team performances — yet.

Man Bun The man bun is when the hair is pulled back and twisted into a bun at the top or back of the head. Perhaps an ode to the former Wahoo sharpshooter Kyle Guy, Clark donned the man bun seven times throughout the season, boasting a 5-2 record with this hairstyle. Yet, when it came time for March Madness, the man bun proved to be a fateful decision. The Cavaliers fell to No. 13 seed Ohio in a 62-58 nailbiter, as Clark shot an aforementioned 30 percent from the field. Unlike “Cornrow Kihei,” the man bun by itself does not project well for the 2022 season.

Natural Clark’s natural hairstyle this season was not what Virginia fans were used to, as he opted for shoulder-length locks rather than his more familiar short trim. Compared to other styles this regular season, his overall performance going natural was fair- ly modest, with no season-highs and only mediocre scoring and assisting numbers. On two occasions, however, Clark decided to spice it up with a man-bun-and- natural-hair combination, and COURTESY VIRGINIA ATHLETICS the Wahoos went 2-0 with this Superstition may lead you to think that Kihei’s hairstyle has an impact on his play, but statistics can somewhat back it up. style. In the end, the natural hair may have fostered an air of consistency. The Cavaliers went 11-3 — notably securing the ACC After the men’s basketball trusted to lock down dynamic play? Well, it is not without prec- sport fans from making absurd Regular Season Championship — team’s first round exit this past opposing point guards and some- edence. takes? For the next two minutes, when Clark donned his natural Saturday, there are probably a times distribute on offense, but Prior to every game of Mi- we ask you to welcome the takes, ‘do. million hypothetical situations as the primary ball-handler these chael Jordan’s illustrious career, indulge in some superstition and All styles aside, there is an el- flooding fans’ minds. What if the past two seasons, the Wood- the “GOAT” would first put on try to have some fun as we at- ephant in the room which seems players had not been sidelined land Hills, Calif. native has had his old North Carolina practice tempt to offer some explanation to substantially increase Virgin- right before the tournament? to provide on both ends of the shorts before slipping on his for Clark’s up-and-down season. ia’s win percentage. When Clark What if Virginia had shot bet- floor — showing flashes of bril- NBA game shorts over them. Jor- wore a white headband, the Cav- ter than 26 percent from beyond liance but also moments of dis- dan believed these beat-up shorts Cornrows aliers went 11-1. Without this the arc? Yet, what if the most appointment. Missing key shots were the lucky charm he needed A widely popular hairstyle accessory, the Cavaliers’ record consequential hypothetical had down the stretch and shooting a to succeed. While Clark is not where the hair is braided very drops to a measly 6-5. nothing to do with scheme or mediocre three-for-10 with only even in the same stratosphere as close to the scalp, Clark donned With the Cavaliers looking to shot making? What if, in some nine points against Ohio, Clark Jordan, there is something to be the Allen Iverson-esque corn- bounce back next season, a su- alternate universe, the Cavaliers’ rounded out his junior season in said about the impact supersti- rows only twice during the 2021 perstition like a lucky hairstyle success depended on a mere hair- disheartening fashion. tion has on athletes of all skill regular season. In terms of in- may be the difference between style? Now with the 2021 season levels. The 5-foot-9 point guard dividual performances, Clark another early tournament exit While he was a measure of over, Clark’s hairstyle may be may simply be in search of a form showed out in this style, drop- and a legitimate championship consistency in previous years, in the key to a more promising 2022 of self-expression, but what hap- ping a season-high 19 points run. Upon strenuous review and the 2021 season junior guard Ki- campaign. pens when one hairstyle leads to against both Gonzaga and Notre hours of number-crunching, we hei Clark found himself in a bit Clark altered his in-game better on-court results? Dame. That said, the Cavaliers advise Clark and his industri- of a funk. A quick, in-your-face look six times this season, nev- Of course, with such a limited went 1-1 in these games, which ous hairdresser to adopt a natu- playmaker on some nights — on er playing with the same hair- sample size of data, it would be makes for some ambiguity in the ral-hair-man-bun-headband trio other nights it seemed that the style-headband combo for longer presumptuous to make any actu- effectiveness of “Cornrow Kihei.” for the 2022 NCAA Champion- increased responsibility proved than three consecutive games. Is al conclusions about Clark’s most For individual performances, this ship campaign. Tony Bennett, too much to bear. In his first sea- there a chance this transient style effective hairstyle. At the same style bodes well for the 2022 cam- thoughts? son with the Cavaliers, Clark was could be tied to his inconsistent time, when has reason stopped paign. However, the same cannot SPORTS Thursday, March 25, 2021 | 7 No. 8 women’s lacrosse looks to dominate James Madison After splitting the double-header against Duke, Virginia looks to sustain momentum against an in-state foe

Kushal Patel | Associate Writer

Opening play with a 7-2 overall record and 3-2 in the ACC, Virginia has started its 2021 campaign about as well as it could have asked. Sitting as the number eight team in the country, the Cavaliers have displayed variety on both offense and defense, with emerging stars and veteran stalwarts establishing a team ready to make a deep postseason run. Despite Coach Julie Myers’ terrif- ic start to the season, the Cavaliers have run into problems when they face off against top-tier teams. Their two losses were against top-10 teams, coming against ACC rivals Boston College and Duke, whom the Cava- liers defeated in a second game, and this raises questions about the team’s capability to win games on a higher level. In the two losses, Virginia was outscored a combined 37-19, where- as the six victories on the season saw the Cavaliers dominate its opponents 108-60 in goal scoring. It has been a tale of two teams in the 2021 season, and if the Cavaliers want to make a run in the postseason, they must be able to hold their own against the top teams in the country. Luckily for Virginia, a high level opponent in James Madison awaits them on the schedule. Looking to COURTESY VIRGINIA ATHLETICS rebuild a team that won a national championship in 2018, beating this The Cavaliers will need to put forth a strong effort to get on the board quickly and maintain momentum throughout Friday’s matchup. year’s Dukes team is no easy task. James Madison’s variety of offense has proven to be difficult to contain, per game on the season. midfielder Annie Dyson has 12 goals Virginia sports a 5-2 record against half and fall behind, it will be tough scoring 83 team goals through just If the Cavaliers want to break on the year. their in-state rival, with both defeats to make late game runs against a six games this season. They field nine the Dukes, they will need a strong However, the unsung hero for suffered during James Madison’s stingy and seasoned James Madison players with six goals or more, and are offensive effort. Fortunately for Vir- the Cavaliers has been senior attack- championship campaign. defense. led by the duo of sophomore attacker ginia, the offensive unit represents er Taylor Regan, who has the most A major storyline in this match- Another key factor to note is that Kasey Knobloch and redshirt fresh- a diverse group of goal scorers who points on the team with 26 points, up will be how quickly the Cavaliers this will be just the Cavaliers’ third man attacker Isabella Peterson, who can put balls in the net at a high clip. comprising 14 goals and 12 assists, start offensively. This season, of the game on the road all season. They have 10 and 11 goals on the season, The Cavaliers are led by their star often dodging from behind the goal Cavaliers’ 127 goals, 77 have come in are 1-1 away from Charlottesville and respectively. veteran duo, junior attacker Ashlyn and using swift footwork to beat her the first half, while only 50 have come have been outscored 29-26 on the Defensively, the Dukes have been McGovern and junior attacker Lillie defender and score. in the second half. While this may be road. stellar all season. They have allowed Kloak. The pair have combined for 40 On the other end of the field, attributed to Virginia jumping ahead If the Cavaliers want to continue just 40 goals through six games, 15 of goals in just nine games, with Kloak Virginia’s defense has proven to be early on and slowing the tempo down their hot streak against the Dukes, which came against a powerhouse in accounting for 22 and McGovern 18. capable of holding offenses in check. late in most games, either way the they will need production from both No. 1 North Carolina. Their defen- The offensive unit does not stop The unit is led by High Point transfer Cavaliers have not had much experi- their offensive and defensive units, sive unit is led by senior defender with the aforementioned attack duo. graduate student defender Meredith ence pushing the tempo late in games. as James Madison has been stellar on Emma Johnson, who has been a Swiss Myers’ squad has five other goal scor- Chapman, who has 20 ground balls to The lone buck in this trend came in both sides of the ball all season. army knife on that side of the field ers with at least 10 goals, including go with 10 caused turnovers. In goal is Virginia’s last game against Duke. The The Cavaliers will face off against for Coach Shelley Klaes Bawcombe. three freshmen. Freshman midfielder senior goalkeeper Charlie Campbell, Cavaliers scored just four goals in the the Dukes March 26th at 5 p.m. in Johnson has accounted for 15 ground Maggie Bostain has 10 goals, while who has had an up and down season, first half, before roaring back to score Harrisonburg, Va. Broadcast infor- balls to go with 11 caused turnovers freshman midfielder Mackenzie allowing 15 or more goals twice, while 10 in the second. mation is to be determined. against one turnover herself. She Hoeg has contributed 11 goals to go also holding her opponents to under Despite the team’s stellar second is a reliable defensive presence for with eight assists. Further adding on 10 goals four times. half performance against the Blue redshirt junior goalkeeper Molly to Virginia’s depth, freshman attack- Recent history suggests that the Devils, they should not count on Dougherty, who has a 54 percent save er Morgan Schwab has 10 goals with Cavaliers have the upper hand on the doing it again. Should the Cavaliers percentage and just 6.43 goals allowed seven assists. Additionally, junior Dukes. Over their past seven contests, struggle to create offense in the first 8 | www.cavalierdaily.com The Cavalier Daily LIFE Sombrero’s Mexican Cuisine and Café braves pandemic Local Charlottesville restaurant will celebrate its one-year anniversary Saturday, March 27th

Charlie Teague & Mario Rosales | Staff Writers

The COVID-19 pandemic has tionally, Sombrero’s also offers a 10 members. With Enactus’ help, Som- attract customers so you can follow including chips and guacamole or brought about significantly increased percent discount to students. How- brero’s was able to begin generating [Sombrero’s] on Instagram @Som- queso with each customer’s order. financial stress on small businesses ever, despite their tasty dishes and enough revenue to break even over brerosCville,” Halici said. “[The team] COVID-19 safety guidelines will also — Sombrero’s Mexican Cuisine and discounts, the business still struggled this past winter break, and eventual- also worked to get Sombrero’s on the be enforced since the event will be Café, a family-owned business near to break even as a result of the pan- ly they began to earn a profit. front cover of C-BIZ magazine to held outdoors — customers will be the Downtown Mall, was no excep- demic. Andrew Cabalu, second-year gain exposure to Charlottesville na- expected to socially distance when tion. Husband-and-wife team Ber- In Sept. 2020, Bernardo received College student and member of the tives. Having that combination of ordering food and wear masks. nardo and Lucrecia Martinez — who a phone call from Pelin Halici, third- Enactus team that worked with Som- the magazine and improving social Bernardo highlighted the impor- both spent years working in the food year McIntire student and Enactus brero’s, explained how Enactus set media helped bring the locals in.” tance of the anniversary event for his service business and always hoped family and for the Sombrero’s busi- to have a restaurant of their own — ness, especially given that the pan- opened the Charlottesville location demic prohibited them from holding of their restaurant at the start of the an official opening event last year. pandemic last year. “Since we couldn’t do anything Sombrero’s initially opened in during the pandemic time, we didn’t Stanardsville, Va. in 2016, and Ber- have an inauguration at all, we nardo and Lucrecia signed the lease couldn’t cut the ribbon or anything,” on the location in Charlottesville in Martinez said. “What we want is for Dec. 2019. Bernardo explained that people to know and try our food be- the family decided to move the res- cause we are pretty sure that as soon taurant to Charlottesville due to as they try our product, they will slow business in the very small town come back.” of Stanardsville. In the days leading up to this an- “We didn’t know anything about niversary event, Halici underscored Stanardsville until we started work- the importance of supporting Som- ing there,” Bernardo said. “[It] is a brero’s during such a difficult time, town with 520 citizens, so it is a very especially given the business’s history. small spot, so after about six or eight For Halici, it is not only the quality months of being there, we knew that of the food that makes Sombrero’s we weren’t going anywhere.” special, but also the inspiring story In addition to prompting the of the family behind it. change of location, slow business in “It’s just so inspiring that [the Stanardsville also inspired the family Martinez family] gave up everything to incorporate a food truck into their to move to Charlottesville,” Hali- business model in addition to the ci said. “[They started] a restaurant restaurant. To this day, the Sombre- from scratch during the pandemic, ro’s food truck remains an integral and somehow they went from mak- component of the business — which ing no money at all, and now they’re the two Martinez children, Daniella, making a profit just within a year … age 13, and Daniel, age nine, help op- [it’s] really inspiring.” erate in addition to the restaurant — Cabalu expressed similar senti- and, according to Bernardo, helped ments, emphasizing the unique value the family during periods of financial that Sombrero’s brings as a family struggle. They have been able to use business. According to Cabalu, it is the truck at events like weddings or more important now than ever to provide food services to local brew- COURTESY MAX BENZIAN support small businesses, especially eries and earn additional revenue. family businesses like Sombrero’s. “[When] my wife and I talked The family-owned restaurant continues to safely provide delicious food during COVID-19. “I think also just the story behind about the business … We had two op- the business brings a lot of value,” tions, either close the business or ask Cabalu said. “You know, they moved for a loan and buy a food truck,” Ber- project leader. Enactus is a McIn- out to help the struggling business. To help support business and gain here from Mexico a couple years ago nado said. “So we decided to buy the tire-affiliated CIO that consults with “We were able to get Sombrero’s exposure in the Charlottesville com- with sights of opening up a restau- food truck … [in] 2017. And then we small businesses for free in the Char- on the Elevate meal plan, and ever munity, the Enactus team suggested rant, and it’s a real family behind started working on the food truck, lottesville area, such as Northshea since we did that they’ve been see- that Sombrero’s host a one-year anni- this business. This is their source of and that really helped us to keep the and Pearl Island, by providing mar- ing a lot more orders from students,” versary event to serve as a more for- livelihood … So I think what makes doors open.” keting resources and general assis- Cabalu said. “It’s really helped their mal opening since their initial launch Sombrero’s really special and kind of At its Charlottesville location, tance to meet their clients’ needs. En- business, so really our whole plan go- coincided with the start of the pan- stand out from other small business- both the restaurant and food truck actus searched through a list of local ing into the past year with the pandemic and thus prevented them from es in Charlottesville is that it’s a real serve fresh home-style Mexican minority-owned businesses given by demic was to transition their busi- holding a grand opening. family effort.” meals and appetizers. Lucrecia and Caroline Medina, operations coor- ness online.” The event will take place -Satur Sombrero’s offers take-out and Daniella prepare their delicious food dinator for Community Investment Halici spoke about how the team day, March 27th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. dine-in with limited seating. Their at the restaurant, while Bernardo Collaborative, an organization that also focused on reworking Sombre- For the event, the Martinez family hours are Monday 11 a.m. to 3 a.m., cooks and serves meals from their assists local businesses, and reached ro’s social media by holding a photo- will set up the Sombrero’s food truck Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to food truck. Among other dishes, the out to the Martinez couple, along shoot and making their social media on the Water Street Lot next to 1st 3 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sombrero’s menu features $10 “build with other restaurants on the list. footprint more interactive with give- Street and behind the Jefferson The- Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for both your own” items — including bowls, Halici explained that Enactus was aways in an effort to increase their atre. take-out and dine-in, and they stop burritos and quesadillas — as well looking to help Sombrero’s with their follower base. In addition to $1 off every meal taking mobile orders 30 minutes be- as family meals, including $36 fajita business and connected the Martinez “Obviously, marketing is one ordered, the event will feature music, fore closing time. spreads and a $36 taco bar. Addi- family with several other Enactus of the biggest things you can do to balloons, stickers and free appetizers LIFE Thursday, March 25, 2021 | 9 Top 10 tips to avoid the awkwardness of breakout rooms If you struggle with virtual small groups, here are some tips to get you through the session

Madison Workman | Top 10 Writer

1. Turn your camera on First things first — no one wants to stare at a bunch of little Check in with people Give visual cues black boxes. When everyone’s cameras are off, the vibe of 5. 8. a breakout room is naturally more awkward. To make the Maybe you are truly lost for words. You’ve had a long When we have conversations in person, nonverbal cues mood of a breakout room more positive, be sure to turn your day, you’re stressed about school or something is going help us to effectively communicate. We are better able camera on. It’s as simple as that. Immediately, you will make on in your life, and you don’t feel like having any sort of to comprehend what is being conveyed and are therefore a good first impression and others will get the message that social interaction. It happens to all of us. Even though it more able to react and respond appropriately. Unfortu- you are engaged and ready to interact with everyone. Small may seem difficult at first, one thing you can do to make nately, Zoom prohibits a lot of the nonverbal cues we use talk can be difficult if you aren’t looking at any faces, but yourself feel better is to check in with others. We are all during in-person conversations, therefore adding to the hopefully you’ll feel more comfortable if everyone takes the living through a global pandemic together and for some, stress of virtual interaction. However, we can still try our initiative to turn their cameras on. it has greatly affected not only their academic lives, but best to work in as many nonverbal cues as possible during their personal lives. Other people are likely experiencing breakout sessions. For example, try nodding your head and similar levels of stress. Make breakout rooms a time to smiling when people are talking. This shows that you are check in with each other and see how everyone is feeling present and acknowledging others’ ideas and perspectives. in general. It’s a great way to connect with others, and Instead of slouching in bed or on a couch, practice good people will appreciate the thought. posture and maintain eye contact to show that you are engaged and paying attention to what others are saying.

9. Confront the awkwardness head-on You aren’t alone — everyone feels the awkwardness of Zoom. One simple way to combat the awkwardness that EMMA HITCHCOCK | THE CAVALIER DAILY infiltrates breakout sessions is to confront it, bring it up and even laugh about it. This will help to lighten the mood and will defuse tension, so that others feel inclined to 2. Acknowledge everyone’s speak up. Acknowledging the awkwardness allows people presence to feel more comfortable with one another and not so stiff during a breakout session. Treat the conversation like you are in-person with everyone. What is the first thing you would do if you were in an actu- SHELBY LAWTON | THE CAVALIER DAILY al room with the people in your breakout room? Naturally, you would probably say hello. Instead of just hopping into 10. Give a formal goodbye a breakout session and staring at your screen mindlessly, We all know it’s awkward when the countdown timer make an effort to say hello to everyone and acknowledge the Don’t stare at yourself pops up and people randomly leave the breakout room presence of others before the awkward silence settles in. Not 6. without saying goodbye or acknowledging the end of the only will this kick off the conversation, it will make everyone Almost everyday, we spend hours on Zoom, logging on conversation. Like you would in a normal interaction, feel more comfortable and inclined to participate knowing for lectures, clubs, meetings and even to check in with make sure to formally say goodbye to everyone before re- that their presence is acknowledged. friends and family. As we spend hours doing this, we also turning to the main session. Recognize that the conversa- spend more time looking at ourselves and judging our tion is coming to an end by saying, “It looks like our time appearance on camera. You may feel completely com- is almost up! It was good talking with everyone!” Instead 3. Ask a question — and respond fortable and confident speaking with others in person, of seeming eager to return to the main session, a verbal but place yourself in front of a screen and everything falls farewell will show that you made an effort and enjoyed You may feel overwhelmed trying to think of a conversation through the roof. We aren’t used to watching ourselves talking with everyone. starter, especially when your professor doesn’t give the class speak. While it’s tempting to look at your appearance any specific topics or questions to discuss together. When in in the little video box, try to focus on others instead of doubt, just ask a question — any question. What are every- watching yourself. Not only will you feel more at ease one’s majors? Favorite restaurant in Charlottesville? Ask and more able to interact with others, you won’t have if people are considering switching to credit/no credit or the opportunity to notice weird habits and develop new keeping letter grades. Truly, anything that comes to mind, insecurities. just ask. Chances are, everyone else will be thankful you said something just to avoid having to endure 10 minutes of silence. Similarly, if someone else asks a question, don’t just leave them hanging. Speak up and reciprocate. 7. Stay unmuted It’s a simple tip, but it makes all the difference. When you enter a breakout room and immediately see a bunch 4. Pay attention of red slashes over the voice icon in each camera box, you It’s obvious when other people are on their phones, dis- naturally feel inclined to mute yourself too. Next time, tracted by something else on their computers or simply not try leaving yourself unmuted. Most likely, others will fol- paying attention — and it’s the worst, especially if you are low your lead and do the same. With everyone’s audio making an effort to facilitate conversation and get to know unmuted, the conversation will more closely replicate everyone a little bit better. In order to make the conversa- in-person interactions, where you don’t have to “unmute” tion flow more comfortably, pay attention to what is go- yourself to speak. This will allow for smoother transi- ing on on the Zoom screen in front of you. Even if you are tions, build a more natural speaking flow and facilitate SHELBY LAWTON | THE CAVALIER DAILY deathly bored or are just itching for class to be over, remind active, open conversation. yourself that it’s only ten or so minutes of your life. Pay re- spect to others and make them feel as though their ideas and efforts are valued. 10 | www.cavalierdaily.com LIFE VSA’s virtual Tet Show celebrates Vietnamese culture Members demonstrate the Vietnamese nightlife culture through performances and discuss racial inequalities through podcast episodes

Nicole Freeman & Acacia McCabe | Staff Writers

COURTESY TRACY NGUYEN

Over the course of the COV- performance with a virtual for- longstanding tradition at cele- technicalities of the dance, the “We have 10 members for the ID-19 pandemic, anti-Asian mat, since VSA was able to cel- brations — including Tet — and performers in the girl’s fan dance dance, so four of us, including the racism and hate crimes have in- ebrate last year’s event in person performances in Vietnam. VSA’s met in person to rehearse and two choreographers, would come creased dramatically. Most re- right before the COVID-19 lock- dancers wore casual matching record while adhering to the in one day and four of us would cently, a series of shootings at down hit. outfits for the dance and worked University’s COVID-19 guide- come in on the other,” said Linh spas in the Atlanta area resulted VSA’s 2021 show encompassed on performing synchronously lines, while the girl’s modern and Luong, public relations chair in the deaths of eight people — the theme of “A Night to Remem- through the fluid movements of everybody modern dances met and second-year College student. six of whom were Asian women. ber.” The goal of the show was to their fans. Due to the intense solely through Zoom. “Trying to recruit people to do In a timely display of the true provide the audience with a taste essence of Asian culture, the of what a night in Vietnam might University’s Vietnamese Student look like to a Vietnamese Amer- Association held its annual Tet ican or someone growing up in show Tuesday through Saturday Vietnam and to exemplify a jour- virtually to bring Vietnamese ney of self-identity and growth. students closer to their culture “My co-chair … [and I] chose and combat the xenophobic mis- the theme of nightlife in Viet- representation propogated by the nam because it is very impor- pandemic. tant to Vietnamese adolescents Tet — officially celebrated to experience the nightlife,” said Feb. 12 in 2021 — is the Vietnam- Khoa Le, VSA culture co-chair ese celebration of the Lunar New and second-year College student. Year and is one of the most im- “We wanted to bring that aspect portant holidays recognized by of Vietnamese culture to the Vi- the country. VSA’s celebration etnamese American perspective.” of Tet has been hosted annually The show included three cho- since 2005 and was executed in a reographed dances — the girl’s virtual format this year that in- modern dance, the everybody volved two podcast episodes and modern dance and the girl’s tra- either a dance, fashion show or ditional fan dance. The girl’s tra- skit being published each night. ditional fan dance stems from This year’s show was the first ancient times and has been a COURTESY TRACY NGUYEN & LINH LUONG LIFE Thursday, March 25, 2021 | 11 the dances and stuff was a bit show, Le and Weeks introduced hard because, for the most part, and led a podcast called “Kulture I don’t know if everyone loves Shock.” In the podcast, Le and getting up and dancing on Zoom. Weeks address numerous topics But we did get a good number of affecting the Asian American people who participated.” community in a completely opin- In addition to the typical in- ion-based approach. clusion of both traditional and “The podcast’s purpose is to modern dance styles, this year’s educate and advocate for the Tet Show was the first to incor- Vietnamese [and] Asian Ameri- porate modern outfits into the can [communities],” Le said. “We fashion show, in accordance with talked about important topics the nightlife theme. The fashion such as mental health, current show included a display of mod- events and our own experienc- ern nightlife and party outfits es with racism and colorism in that represent current Vietnam- the United States. We hope that ese fashion trends in streetwear, the news we provide and the including oversized bomber jack- thoughts that we have will allow ets and suits. For the traditional members of our community to side of the fashion show — which become more upstanding.” occurs annually — participating Some members of the VSA members wore “ao dai,” which is executive board were initially a traditional Vietnamese garment hesitant to accept the new idea worn for ceremonies, school and of integrating a podcast into the other special events. show, particularly because the COURTESY TRACY NGUYEN One of the biggest challenges content of the podcast would faced by the culture co-chairs in reflect the entire organization The Ao Dai, a traditional Vietnamese garment worn for formal occasions, can be worn by both sexes in a variety of colors and designs to organizing this year’s Tet Show and could be misinterpreted in celebrate Vietnamese culture. was garnering participation. its representation of very serious Many students suffer Zoom fa- topics. tigue after long days of online “We had to fight really hard classes, so it was difficult to gain for the podcast because it was participants and create a fun, something that was a little bit engaging environment through- hard for people to listen to or out the rehearsal process. Addi- accept the idea of because this tionally, members were unable organization is known for being to meet as one unified group on very lighthearted and fun,” Le Grounds to watch the festivi- said. “We put a disclaimer on all ties together — a challenge VSA of our podcast episodes saying needed to overcome in order to that these are our personal opin- continue sharing enthusiasm for ions and it does not necessarily Vietnamese culture. reflect VSA as a whole.” “Recreating that unity aspect The pandemic’s increase in this year while trying to stay safe anti-Asian sentiments has made with social distancing guidelines this year’s Tewt Show even more — and having members that were important in its mission to not remote and members who were only unite those with shared Vi- in person unite [and] bridging etnamese culture but to increase those problems was the hardest cultural awareness and apprecia- part,” Luong said. “I think we did tion among all races and ethnic- a pretty good job this year.” ities. With an almost 150 percent Both Le and her culture co- rise in hate crimes against Asian chair, fourth-year Engineering Americans this past year across student Kiley Weeks, were elect- major U.S. cities, the topic has COURTESY KHOA LE ed to their positions in March become increasingly serious and 2020 and began the Tet Show sensitive to many people in the Ao Dai was worn in variations of blue for these three members. planning process the following Asian community. Addressing April. One of their goals with these issues through race-based this year’s Tet Show was to take and cultural organizations such a more serious approach to the as VSA not only creates a safe presentation of Vietnamese cul- space for the people participat- ture in order to provide a more ing, but also serves to educate accurate display of their heritage the non-Asian population in sur- and call attention to important rounding communities. issues pertaining to Asian Amer- “I think that people should ican discrimination. [watch the show] in general “I wanted to make a difference to learn about other people,” in this org in terms of … mak- first-year College student Tay- ing this org more cultural lean- lor Nguyen said. “But with the ing,” Le said. “Most of the time recent things in the media and our show is more playful — the the news, I think now it’s a lit- themes are more lighthearted. tle bit more important because But especially with what is going the people who are causing all of on during the pandemic — and the discrimination are ignorant especially with the recent events towards the Asian community. I — we wanted to highlight some- think [this discrimination] comes thing more informative and se- down to ignorance and not learn- rious but also make it accessible ing more about other people’s and easy for people to listen to if cultures.” they are hesitant to listen to such COURTESY KHOA LE serious topics.” In shifting the intent of the Members practiced hard to put on a enjoyable virtual fan performance for the Tet Show. 12 | www.cavalierdaily.com The Cavalier Daily OPINION LEAD EDITORIAL College athletics exist outside of men’s sports Women’s sports deserve equal funding, equal support and equal fanfare The National Collegiate Athletic for women’s sports. As just one recent women’s basketball — a timely exam- more cuts to athletic programs. Na- sex equality. Association is currently facing back- example, official swag bags for men’s ple that exemplifies this gender imbal- tional organizations like the NCAA We as students should also shift lash as its annual March Madness bas- teams contained more products and ance in our own community. must also establish full equality be- away from the men-centric focus we ketball tournament begins. As both merchandise than those for women’s It seems that Virginia basketball is tween their men’s and women’s teams often place on athletics. Athletics are the men’s and women’s basketball teams, and food options for men’s synonymous with men’s basketball, as while protecting all players, regard- a jumping point for combating gender teams arrived in their tournament cit- teams have also been more extensive. the women’s team rarely — if ever — less of gender or sex. Ultimately, the inequalities and binaries in our local ies, coaches and players noticed a dis- Women’s teams deserve the same sup- gets the same publicity. This is an issue NCAA’s shortcomings regarding Title communities and the nation at large. crepancy between amenities offered port from fans and resources from the that exists on a national level, at many IX are much more detrimental to ath- There are sports to watch outside to the men’s teams versus women’s NCAA as men’s teams. different colleges and Universities. At letes on women’s teams than NCAA of men’s basketball. The University teams. Unsurprisingly, the backlash The University student body can the NCAA tournaments, men’s swag administrations who may potentially women’s swimming and diving team was swift, as collegiate coaches and also demonstrate their desire for bags are branded as the default March be punished. just took home the NCAA champi- players, alongside players from the equality between men’s and women’s Madness tournament, while all March While Title IX is intended to pro- onship title, but their success has been National Basketball Association and sports teams by showing equal support Madness branding for the women’s hibit gender or sex discrimination overshadowed by the men’s basket- Women’s National Basketball Asso- to each. While it’s understandable that tournament has been explicitly gen- within federally-funded sports pro- ball team’s elimination. We must take ciation slammed the NCAA for its students were excited for potentially dered as a variation from the supposed grams, it’s clear that discrimination pride in our student athletes regardless actions. another men’s national championship, default men’s tournament. within athletics is alive and well. The of gender or popularity. The pride that Stanford coach Ali Kershner post- women’s basketball has never received Women’s sports are just as impor- Republican Party has used women’s we feel for our women’s swim team ed on social media showing the rows the same fanfare. The cancellation of tant as men’s. They deserve equal fund- and girl’s sports as a prop for its trans- should not be temporary, and the upon rows of weightlifting and exer- the Atlantic Coast Conference sem- ing, equal access and equal support phobic policymaking, trying to ban pride we have in our men’s basketball cise equipment that the NCAA has ifinal game against Georgia Tech saw from students and administration. transgender women from women’s team should not be an exception — we offered to men’s teams in Indianapolis. students on social media expressing The coronavirus pandemic has put a sports. This simultaneously exempli- must maintain that pride for every At the women’s tournament in San their grief over U.Va.’s elimination fol- financial strain on colleges and univer- fies a lack of thoughtful legislation to sport, team and player. Antonio, those players were given one lowing positive COVID-19 tests in the sities, and students have had to fight to help women’s sports and a repulsive set of dumbbells and yoga mats per team. However, the same grief was ab- ensure women’s sports aren’t the first prejudice against trans athletes. Men’s THE CAVALIER DAILY EDITO- team — nothing more. Although the sent after the women’s team cancelled programs to be eliminated. While we and women’s sports already isolate RIAL BOARD is composed of the Ex- NCAA made promises to improve the remainder of their regular season haven’t had to fight this in Charlottes- people who identify outside of the ecutive Editor, the Editor-in-Chief, the two conditions for women’s teams, these in January due to injuries and COV- ville yet, we should stay cognizant of gender binary. Equality between men’s Opinion Editors, their Senior Associate disparities revealed a much more sys- ID-19 concerns. University students how the University handles its own and women’s athletics should act as a and an Opinion Columnist. The board can temic issue — a continuous disregard simply don’t give the same support to financial strains in case it has to make stepping stone to further gender and be reached at [email protected].

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(SA) Caroline Abel Submit a letter to the editor to [email protected] Submit a letter(SA) to the Zach editor tRosenthalo [email protected] OPINION Thursday, March 25, 2021 | 13 In defense of the general education requirements With hindsight, one can appreciate the benefits of having general education requirements to experience the breadth of the liberal arts f first-year me saw this column’s acumen in an unfamiliar landscape. as — with or without a requirement merely as advanced vocational train- at best in abolishing these require- Ititle, he would disagree. How- These long-term benefits are why — many likely need the extra push. ing. ments. ever, a year after completing my last many schools, including the Universi- Given the benefits of an education While critics may argue that these Further, complaints about “aca- general education requirements for ty, have emphasized a liberal arts edu- with a broad scope, the University requirements are redundant or tedi- demic freedom” are also misguided. the College of Arts and Sciences, cation as the best model to follow and has a responsibility to use tough love ous after high school requirements, The very notion of academic - free those classes have proven useful in my why these requirements are therefore to ensure students make the right I believe this claim is misguided. It dom serves to ensure students can personal and academic development. purposeful — not arbitrary. decisions for themselves — even if is nearly impossible to compare high pursue whatever discipline and in- Thus, I now argue the merits of keep- Further, general education re- students aren’t happy about it in the school classes to those at the college terest they want — general education ing these requirements, especially in quirements create opportunities for short-term. level. University classes are far more requirements do not infringe upon regard to recent calls to abolish them cross-disciplinary learning on themes Students also face pressures to intense and in-depth, often taught by this. Rather, the requirements set by columnists Bryce Wyles and Max that normal departmental classes will take certain classes because they think experts in the field — the same can- constraints so students do not use ex- Bresticker. not, including anti-racism education they might make for a more compet- not be said of the average high school cess freedom to their own detriment. By far the greatest benefit of tak- Moreover, students have significant ing general education requirements freedoms in what counts towards is the ability to experience academic The exposure to different subject areas allows one to learn new ways of thinking general education requirements — disciplines that you would not oth- and communicating. thus, student autonomy is not unfair- erwise be exposed to. General educa- ly limited. tion requirements push students to The College should therefore con- take classes outside of their normal tinue its general education require- areas of academic interest. For exam- and classes that teach students how itive resume. However, the truth be- class. Given this, I find arguments ments — there is real value in a lib- ple, quantitative requirements in the to address pressing social and ethical hind this logic is limited. Studies have about the inequities in the availabil- eral arts education. While the current New Curriculum make it nearly im- dilemmas. Fortunately, the Universi- found that the best job outcomes ity of advanced placement credits to system is not flawless, it is better than possible for a student who absolutely ty offers these classes in the College correlate with which University one miss the point that students ought to one without these requirements. As hates math to avoid taking a class that through the Engagements, and while attends and not the classes taken, and take a varied curriculum regardless. an institution committed to learn- involves at least some Calculus. many first years may have frustrations have demonstrated that a liberal arts General education requirements can ing — not vocational training — the The exposure to different subject about some classes, the Engagements education has a high return on invest- level this divide, as they ensure no stu- University must continue with this areas teaches students new ways of have massive potential to form an es- ment. In fact, many companies active- dent receives an education lacking in mission. Even with the challenges pre- thinking and communicating, ben- sential liberal arts experience. ly hire students on the basis of diverse a discipline that others may have had sented by the pandemic, the Univer- efitting their development academ- Without general education re- educational backgrounds, valuing the exposure to in high school. Of course, sity should not falter on its commit- ically and professionally. By fleshing quirements, that student who hates liberal arts model. General education that is not to say that the inequities ment to a true liberal arts education. out the topical variety found in a lib- math may continue avoiding it, stick- requirements ensure that all students in the availability of advanced place- eral arts education, students become ing with familiar topics. While many are exposed to different disciplines ment credits is not an issue — it is. MATT HELLER is an Opinion Col- more adaptable, find new passions students are self-motivated enough to and career paths, which discourages However, these inequities would be umnist for The Cavalier Daily. He can and challenge their problem-solving seek classes in different subject are- the treatment of higher education exacerbated at worst and unaffected be reached at [email protected].

Vietnam War-era leftists needed free expression The New Left’s commitment to free expression illuminates current left-wing debate over the First Amendment he recent columns by Bryce consigned many leftists to the ideolog- 1966 to 1967, there was also significant lating anti-war fervor on campus.” On the Alderman Library steps TWyles and Emma Camp show ical minority — if not a jail cell, like censorship of The Cavalier Daily by This “escalating anti-war fervor,” May 5, where 23 leftists had been that the left at the University is divided Charles Schenck and Eugene Debs. Dean B.F.D. Runk, who, according to which eventually manifested in teach- pelted with snowballs four years pri- on free speech. An offensive demon- The first University leftists to oppose then-managing editor Richard Dyas, ins, the founding of the Charlottesville or, then-Student Council President stration by the right-wing Young the presence of U.S. troops in Viet- monitored its content and exerted Draft Resistance and an increase in James Roebuck presented demands America’s Foundation led Wyles to nam knew this well. As Julia Bolger influence over the paper by appoint- faculty allyship — an anti-war petition of the Virginia Strike Committee to call on the University to “deny space to writes in The Oculus, during the mid- ing “an Editorial Consulting Board, amassed the signatures of 300 faculty University President Edgar Shannon. such repulsive displays.” Responding 1960s, the University’s student body consisting of his own hand picked stu- members — launched leftism into the The Committee demanded a public to Wyles, Camp made a liberal, Vol- “was overwhelmingly conservative” dents…” mainstream at the University. The rad- denouncement of the U.S. military’s tairean defense of the freedom of even and supportive of the Vietnam War. Hanna describes that Runk’s cen- ical Anarchist and Progressive parties incursion into Cambodia, as well as detestable speech on Grounds. Camp In 1966, an anti-war student protest sorship led to a divorce between the saw unprecedented successes in the a commitment to racial and gender characterized Wyles’s column as in- equality and workers’ right to union- dicative of an “authoritarian streak” ize. The first demand, however, was among college leftists, which, she- ar for students’ First Amendment rights gues, makes for bad optics — making We should maintain their commitment to the First Amendment because — as to be guaranteed. Finally, on May 10, them “appear volatile, dogmatic and University history proves — the left has skin in the game, too. President Shannon publicly opposed anything but progressive.” the Vietnam War. I agree with Camp. However, I From 1966 to 1970, the New Left think that her argument — based on Grounds evolved from a minor- mostly in abstractions and optics — organized by the leftist Students for University Press and The Cavalier 1968 and 1969 Student Council elec- ity to a mass movement, thanks to could resonate more with a left-wing Social Action mustered just 23 mem- Daily. Still, some University leftists, tions, respectively. leftist organizing made possible by audience if illuminated by history that bers on the steps of Alderman Library, frustrated that existing publications Growing anti-war sentiments First Amendment protections of free appeals to leftist self-interest. To that while an antagonistic crowd of 300 “virtually ignore[d] issues” such as “the culminated in a ten-day period of speech, press, assembly and petition. point, I encourage University leftists hurled insults and snowballs their way. undeclared war in Vietnam,” founded upheaval in May 1970 referred to as To challenge the University’s commit- with qualms about free speech to look Such a development reflects the - ab the leftist Iconoclast in 1966 and The “May Days,” during which, as Virgin- ment to freedom of expression is to to your Vietnam-era predecessors in sence of a strong leftist movement on Virginia Weekly in 1967. The latter of ia Magazine describes “many classes forget that our once-unpopular New the New Left movement on Grounds Grounds at the time. the two, according to its founder, was were canceled, anti-war rallies swelled Left predecessors fiercely demanded — who opposed the censorship of un- In his master’s thesis on the histo- “designed [to] transform the staid Uni- to the thousands, protesters occupied it. Recalling their values and success, popular speech because their speech ry of the New Left at the University, versity of Virginia into the Berkeley the Navy ROTC building, student we need to do the same. was once unpopular. We should main- Thomas Hanna notes that the SSA of the South,” referring to Berkeley’s marshals stood sentry against arson tain their commitment to the First was suppressed by Student Council famous Free Speech Movement of the around the Academical Village, and Amendment because — as University through repeated denial of official mid-1960s. According to author Dale billy club–wielding police stormed history proves — the left has skin in recognition, and “as a condition for M. Brumfield, the Weekly published the Lawn and some fraternity houses, ROBERT MCCOY is a Viewpoint the game, too. official recognition, SSA was forced “headlines from the rapidly emerging hauling dozens of fleeing students to Writer for The Cavalier Daily. He can be Antiwar speech has historically to agree to’’ certain restrictions. From New Left movement, including…esca- jail.” reached at [email protected]. 14 | www.cavalierdaily.com The Cavalier Daily HUMOR Long-awaited upgrades to U.Va. tours are finally here Most students remember their plastic tubes when you roll into Continue your tour by mask- ter splurging on the worthwhile Irish potato cookie exists. Yes, first time touring the brick path- the Central Grounds Garage. “If ing up and heading towards breakout room experience. Visi- you are going to eat it. No, you ways of the University. 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Alannah Bell | Cartoonist The Cavalier Daily Thursday, March 25, 2021 | 15 PUZZLES WEEKLY CROSSWORD PUZZLE Abby Sacks | Puzzle Master * THE SOLUTION TO THIS PUZZLE CAN BE FOUND IN THE NEXT ISSUE Across 1 2 3 4 5 6 7. Thin, flat pasta shape. 9. Tall, thin rock formation; also 7 8 9 called fairy chimney. 10. To say an explicit word. 11. To do without thought; carelessly. 12. What April showers bring. 10 11 (singular) 14. Person who sells flowers. 15. Person who lives in and owns the same residence. 12 13 14 17. To have an immune system intolerance of something. 19. Light or muted shade of colors. 21. Item that sold out in March 2020. 15 16 22. Musical about students at a New York performing arts high school. 23. Childhood word for an unkind person. 24. A type of grape without seeds. 17 18 19 20 Down 1. Of or relating to ceremony. 2. What children search for on Easter. 21 22 3. A person who procrastinates. 4. A type of dough used to make baklava. 5. Idiom for feeling sad. (two words) 23 24 6. A person who conducts campaign surveys. 8. Not successful or effective. 13. Magical world in novel by Lewis Carroll. * SOLUTION FROM MARCH 18 ISSUE 15. Observer; bystander. B E E K M A N T H I R T Y 16. Not registered or counted for a N O N E E O vote. 18. Grooves along a roof to catch I N D I A N A W A R G A M E rain. U C A L R R K 20. To entangle into. D I S A P P O I N T O H I O 22. Alternate word for movie. R O G U P P U P I L H O R N P I P E E I T E U I D A R E S A Y C A P E R I A E T E B A L D C H A R I T A B L E T I H R T C L B R A C K E T A U T O M A T www.cavalierdaily.com I A A D C M C A L I P H D E S K M A N 16 | www.cavalierdaily.com The Cavalier Daily ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Civil War historians tackle Confederate ideologies Virginia Festival of the Book panel dives into Southern nationalism and revolutionary thought

Grace Eberhardt | Staff Writer

Historians Adrian Brettle and Ann Tucker joined Wil- liam Kurtz, managing director and digital historian at the Nau Center for Civil War History at the University, to discuss the ideologies of the Confederacy Wednesday. The webinar was sponsored by the Nau Center for Civil War History as a part of the 2021 Virginia Festival of the Book, which is entirely online this year due to COVID-19 restrictions rather than at the event’s usual venues around Charlottesville that typically draw around 20,000 attendees. Proponents of the Confeder- ate States of America relied on a distinct set of ideologies to justify the new nation’s existence. For example, the concept of states’ rights was instituted to defend the South’s slavery-based economy. The problem is these ideologies are often discussed as if the war happened in a vacuum. Ac- cording to the panelists, scholars rarely consider the impact Euro- pean revolutions had on South- ern political thought of the era, nor do they consider the ways COURTESY VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK in which contemporary thinkers saw the Confederacy fitting sion between Tucker and Brettle, fy so strongly with Confederate to be a uniquely free and just in its own account,” Brettle said. into a constantly changing eco- fielding questions from attend- ideologies because they tended form of economy and govern- “It was a nation among nations, nomic and political world. The ees to pass along to the speakers. to find slavery incompatible with ment in an unfamiliar political but it was also seen as a vanguard event sought to provide a more After warm introductions, each freedom. Nevertheless, Southern- landscape. of an entirely new nation. It was nuanced discussion about Con- speaker briefly discussed their ers continued to make compari- “There was this universal one about white egalitarian de- federate ideologies in a transna- most recent novel. Kurtz posed sons between themselves and Eu- feeling from Americans’ ideolo- mocracy, and it was one about tional context. questions to the speakers that ropean revolutionaries. gy [that] they were the last, best racial hierarchy in an era where Tucker, a professor at the honed in on the intersection of For example, Confederate na- hope on Earth of democratic gov- races were going to come more University of North Georgia, their research interests — the tionalists related the attempts ernment for the world,” Brettle into touch with each other.” specializes in the history of the revolutionary ideologies of the by Northerners to restrict the said. Guided by Kurtz’s thoughtful U.S. South in an international Confederacy. The historians pro- spread of slavery into the U.S. Tucker later added that questions, Tucker and Brettle context. Her most recent book, vided their virtual audience with West to 18th-century attempts Northerners also felt a transna- provided their audience with a “Newest Born of Nations,” delves fascinating interpretations of the by Italian revolutionaries to re- tional pressure to preserve the fascinating and unique perspec- into the ways elite white South- ways in which the Confederacy strict the spread of an oppressive U.S. as proof that republicanism tive on political thought contrib- erners studied European revolu- influenced — and was influenced government. could be a successful form of gov- uting to 19th-century Southern tionary thought to develop and by — European revolutions. “Elite white Southerners used ernment. Northerners believed nationalism and revolutionary justify Confederate ideologies. Tucker began by explain- international perspectives in or- a Confederate government in- thought. Brettle, Class of 2014 alum- ing how mid-19th century Eu- der to distinguish the South from herently undermined America’s Tucker and Brettle’s books nus and lecturer at Arizona rope was marked by revolutions the North, justify secession and originally intended form of gov- are available for purchase online State University, has also written sweeping across the continent, ultimately legitimize the Con- ernment. Their secession could and at the U.Va. Bookstore. The numerous publications on var- as nations overthrew their em- federacy,” Tucker said. be construed by foreign nations Virginia Festival of the Book will ious relevant topics, including pires to build self-governing sys- Brettle added that, not only as a failure of the great American continue through March 26, fea- 19th-century politics, American tems. As tensions built between did Confederates incorporate experiment. turing various live-streamed pan- slavery and Confederate nation- Northern and Southern states in European revolutionary thought Kurtz posed questions — some els of experts discussing a wide alism. Published last year, his the U.S., Southerners in favor of into their ideologies, but they of his own and some from the au- range of literary topics. book, “Colossal Ambitions: Con- secession began appropriating also interacted with the trans- dience — that guided the speak- federate Planning for a Post-Civ- the ideological arguments of Eu- national world directly through ers into a conversation regarding il War World,” grapples with the ropean revolutionaries. slavery. They considered inter- the failures of the Confederate dueling visions Confederates According to Tucker, many dependency through business to ideology in this transnational held for the post-war world. Southerners identified the Con- be the best path to widespread context. Brettle’s thorough research into federate cause as the ideologi- acceptance of slavery. In fact, “[Confederates] were lousy the evolving ideologies of the cal equivalent of nations abroad Confederates viewed their role to propagandists for a foreign audi- wartime American South reveals fighting to overthrow oppressive be an integral part of an evolving ence in the sense that they were a myriad of competing plans for empires in favor of self-govern- global economy. As world em- upfront that the Confederacy the future of the Confederacy. ance. European revolutionary pires fell and gave way to modern was about slavery, was about ex- Kurtz moderated the discus- thinkers did not, in turn, identi- states, they believed themselves pansion, that it was a great power ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 25, 2021 | 17 Writing women, writing resilience Virtual Virginia Festival of the Book event hosts three authors with woman-led novels

Lauren Whitlock | Staff Writer

The All-Virtual 2021 Virginia fessor, Lauren, who grieves the loss of “I wanted to write about how the place was important to their writing into English to maintain their original Festival of the Book hosted a virtu- her parents while forming a bond with people around us [and] how the wom- on a personal level. Abulhawa, who meaning, such as “morning of good- al discussion Friday about “Writing Siri, a student grieving the loss of her en around us, shape our lives,” Medie was a Palestinian refugee herself, ness” instead of “good morning.” Women, Writing Resilience.” Authors own mother. Zinna’s soft voice narrat- said. discussed the emotional shifts that The event ended with interpreta- Susan Abulhawa of “Against the Love- ed this thoughtful and introspective The other authors shared similar accompany Nahr’s movement from tions of the novels in relation to the less World,” Peace Adzo Medie of “His excerpt, which contrasted Lauren and sentiments, which Esguerra expand- place to place after being displaced event title — “Writing Women, Writ- Only Wife” and Diane Zinna of “The Siri’s experiences with loss. ed on by asserting the significance of from her home country. Medie, born ing Resilience.” The books chosen for All-Night Sun” came together over “I’d white-knuckled it,” Zinna representing female relationships, es- in what she calls the “small town” of the event featured a variety of differ- Zoom to discuss their novels, which read. “And scrambled, and cried, and pecially in societies where women are Ho, Ghana, also used movement as an ent struggles that women are forced all feature strong female protagonists. ruined my chances, and lost myself.” undervalued. influence for emotional growth, mak- to overcome. Zinna’s novel focuses on To begin the discussion, modera- Finally, Abulhawa was asked to “[There’s] this sort of power sphere ing a very intentional choice to begin grief, a common experience relatable tor Catalina Esguerra, the programs read from her novel, which follows that women wield in spaces where her character’s story in Medie’s own to many, including Zinna herself, who manager for the Office of Diversi- the daughter of Palestinian refugees, they’re disenfranchised,” Esguerra birthplace. strove to convey her own messy expe- ty, Equity and Inclusion at the U.Va. Nahr, through “her transformation as said. “They’re still wielding relational “I grew up somehow never reading rience with grief instead of the cleaner School of Education and Human a woman,” while dealing with hard- power amongst themselves.” a book set in my hometown,” Medie version that her editors wanted. Sim- Development, prompted the authors ships like becoming a sex worker. Her Esguerra made the event especially said. “So place is very important for ilarly, Medie and Abulhawa’s novels to read excerpts from each of their reading showcased the most daring, engaging through her familiarity with me as a writer.” demonstrate the ways in which wom- books. sharply shifting tone halfway through and passion for each of the books be- While discussing language and en deal with the obstacles of lower Medie began by introducing her the excerpt when Abulhawa revealed ing discussed. Her position as a read- code-switching, or alternating be- societal positions, from loveless mar- book, which is set in Ghana and that Nahr’s father was “f—king” some- er rather than an author gave her the tween multiple languages in one con- riage to prostitution. While Medie centers on a young woman, Afi, who one other than her mother. unique ability on several occasions to versation or passage, each author of- emphasized the importance of “tiny is forced into an arranged marriage When Esguerra asked the authors connect what the authors said specif- fered a slightly different perspective. victories,” Abulhawa instead chal- by her mother. The excerpt focused to comment on the importance of the ically about their books to a larger Zinna referenced the wall built up by lenged the event title by commenting on Afi’s first meeting with her- hus female-led relationships in their nar- meaning, making the discussion rele- language for her American protago- on the redundancy of the adjective band several weeks after the marriage ratives, the responses revealed that, in vant to viewers who had yet to read nist who moves to a foreign country “resilience” in describing women. and demonstrated her style of short, all three books, women play a central all of the novels. and struggles to form relationships. “Most of the world has put wom- straightforward sentences with a role in shaping the growth of the fe- Following the responses about the Medie resisted heavy translation in en in positions of powerlessness,” strong focus on description. male protagonists. While these female narrative importance of female rela- her work, noting that it can underes- Abulhawa said. “There is a quality in “The sound startled me and I relationships do not always come from tionships, the discussion moved to the timate the reader when context clues women everywhere that comes from dropped the phone,” Medie read. “I the most likely places, like the signifi- importance of place. For Zinna, the are sufficient to convey meaning. having to navigate your life, create hadn’t heard the lift stop and open on cant friendship between Abulhawa’s long summer days in Sweden offered Abulhawa likewise tried not to trans- spaces of power when you’re meant to my floor.” Nahr and the woman who facilitated a contrast to the depth of Lauren’s late too much Arabic for her readers. be powerless. You can call it resilience Next, Zinna was asked to read her prostitution, they all leave mean- grief. In certain areas where she did do so, if you want.” from her novel about an adjunct pro- ingful impacts on the women. For both Abulhawa and Medie, she translated Arabic phrases directly

A return to the classic Marvel model of storytelling After the recent success of “WandaVision,” the new series on Disney+ makes a smaller splash

Caitlin Woodford | Senior Writer

This past Friday, the Marvel fran- — in a classic Marvel initial action se- the formula too closely, to the detri- into each episode as they packed into sense for comedic timing. The two chise released the first episode of the quence, a loosely defined bad guy has ment of the medium. The 47-minute the pilot, we are in for a long and tir- are genuinely great actors when given highly anticipated series “The Fal- hijacked a United States Air Force jet, episode attempts to collapse the en- ing ride. the opportunity to be, and as a result con and the Winter Soldier.” As the and the Falcon is tasked with rescuing tire emotional and action scope of a Though the plot itself is a bit the most compelling moments of the second installment of the partner- the kidnapped pilot and taking down typical Marvel movie into the limited compressed and jumpy, the redeem- episode don’t come from the forced ship between Marvel and streaming the enemies before the jet flies into time frame, resulting in fast-paced ing force of the episode — which will dialogue, but from the moments platform Disney+, the show marks a contested airspace. Lots of punching, dialogue full of overwhelming cliches likely eventually determine the qual- where the two leads are given space to distinct shift in the franchise’s scale kicking and general mayhem ensues. and somewhat forced emotionality ity of the show — comes from the breathe and shine — a phenomenon of content. With most of the Marvel As the episode continues, the ac- interspersed with long, monotonous performances of Mackie and Stan. that bodes well for future episodes fo- production effort backing large-scale tion dwindles, replaced instead with action sequences. While these features Both were already established relia- cusing on their relationship. theatrical releases, both “The Falcon a heavy load of background context are to be expected from Marvel Stu- ble favorites as side characters in the After seeing the experimental and and the Winter Soldier” and the re- for both Wilson and Bucky Barnes, dios projects — the franchise is never Marvel Universe before the concept well-paced series “WandaVision” hit cently wrapped-up “WandaVision” the “Winter Soldier” — played by one to shy away from a good fight or of the series came about, and “The the small screen, “The Falcon and the see the immensely popular franchise Sebastian Stan — who we learn is on cheesy one-liner — in a typical Marvel Falcon and the Winter Soldier” is a Winter Soldier” certainly feels like turning its attention to the previously a self-redemption journey to make film these have the opportunity to be long-overdue feature of both of their a return to the humdrum norm of unsuccessful realm of television. But reparations for the violence he had spread out over a significantly longer acting chops. Marvel content. It remains to be seen where “WandaVision” leaned into the wreaked throughout his life. The epi- runtime. Here, the emotion and the Mackie’s Sam Wilson is alternat- whether the show will take any risks medium in unique and engaging ways, sode doesn’t bring our heroes together action breaks aren’t yet earned. ingly careful and energetic at all the in terms of television format — “Wan- “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” just yet — instead, it focuses on their As exposition, the pilot serves its right moments, a compelling and gen- daVision” achieved this with great — thus far — falls a bit flat. own internal struggles and difficulties purpose, but is ultimately a bit scat- uinely believable hero figure who han- success in its nod to sitcom history, The opening episode brings us into — an approach which, though likely tered and inconclusive. This is not, dles the range of emotionality with but so far “The Falcon and the Winter the Marvel Cinematic Universe — essential to the story, comes off a bit however, to say that the series as a a great deal of skill and care. Stan’s Soldier” appears to be playing it safe colloquially, the “MCU” — six months heavy-handed. whole does not have the potential to performance is equally strong — he by sticking to the tried and true for- after the events of the studio’s last The problem with this beginning grow — the plot lines established in plays Barnes with a laissez-faire ap- mula. Still, for the performances alone major film “Avengers: Endgame.” We of “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” the opening episode provide plenty proach that is deepened and rounded the show is worth the watch — and immediately follow the “Falcon” Sam is not that it breaks from the Marvel of material for the series to play with, out by both touching, quiet moments who knows, perhaps there are more Wilson — played by Anthony Mackie tradition, but that it tries to stick to but if the writers try to pack as much of sadness and a subtle but dynamic tricks hiding up Marvel’s sleeve. 18 | www.cavalierdaily.com The Cavalier Daily HEALTH & SCIENCE Unexpected stock market success surprised in 2020 Despite plummets in some company stocks due to COVID-19 restrictions, stay-at-home stocks and federal funding have kept the market alive

Lucie Rutherford | Staff Writer

As the country began to shut down in March 2020, the U.S. stock market took a huge hit. From its early-year highs, the market had dropped 34 percent by March 23, 2020. In the following months, the market journeyed into an unprecedented cycle — one which Michael Gallmeyer, University professor of commerce and director of the Center for Investors and Finan- cial Markets, said compressed five years into one. A usual market cycle experiences a full transversal through an up-and-down market where down markets normally last one year and up markets close to four years, Gallmeyer said in an inter- view with The Cavalier Daily. Due to the abnormalities of 2020, the March drop placed the market in decline then it began an up cycle throughout the remainder of the year. By the close of 2020, rough- ly nine months after the pandemic declaration, the stock market was at record highs, contrasting with the fact that the economy HANNAH KETT | THE CAVALIER DAILY had faced the worst yearly decline since 1946. ernment as well as plenty of for- ket became hypersensitive to news think about what you see happen- of hibernation. Despite this rever- According to Ed Burton, pro- eign governments … took a bet and regarding vaccine trials and gov- ing in the stock market right now sal, stay-at-home stocks such as fessor of economics and finance said, ‘We can get past COVID … ernment bailout packages, which … as an indication of what’s going Zoom have likely been propelled at the University, part of the un- we want to figure out a way to pre- caused it to experience fluctua- to be happening in these econ- five to 10 years due how -quick expected success of the market can serve these businesses,’” Gallmeyer tions. omies six months to a year out,” ly they have been adopted into be attributed to a small group of said. “‘Let’s not let all these small “If there was a new government Gallmeyer said. everyday life. At the same time, stay-at-home stocks, such as Zoom businesses fail. Let’s not let the air- bailout package put in place, the In terms of economic predic- Gallmeyer adds that the success of and Amazon. These stocks have be- lines fail. Let’s figure out a way to market reacted strongly to that,” tions, the success of the recent technology stocks should not im- come a significant part of the S&P put them in suspend mode for a bit Gallmeyer said. “Any of the trials markets can be attributed to ply that complete virtuality is the 500 — the stock market index that until we can get to the point that that came out about the vaccines three major aspects. Aside from solution to running universities, measures stock performance in the we can restart economies.’” were also big bumps in the mar- government interventions which businesses and corporations due 500 largest publicly traded compa- The combination of consumer kets.” boosted companies that may have to the importance of face-to-face nies in the U.S. The success of stay- changes and government interven- Following Pfizer’s early-No- otherwise gone bankrupt, Gall- interactions. at-home stocks has made up for tion is what seems to have led to vember announcement that its meyer emphasizes vaccine success Now that hindsight is 20/20, the decline in industries like res- the unprecedented one-year cycle, vaccine was 90 percent effective and positive investor perceptions, Burton reflects on the unexpected taurants, retail and entertainment. which started with the tanking of after phase three trials, stocks otherwise known as market senti- nature of the market’s reaction to “Only those areas that could stocks three months into 2020. surged as hopes of an economic ment. the coronavirus pandemic. be done online thrived,” Burton Over the following few months, re-opening increased. Addition- In comparison to the United “By and large, the stock mar- said. “Now, interestingly enough, government-offered recovery -op ally, the S&P 500 experienced a Kingdom and the U.S., the Euro- ket seems to have benefited from those areas got big enough and tions and interventions by the 12.5 percent increase from March pean Union has experienced a lag COVID-19,” Burton said. “It had strong enough to carry the entire Federal Reserve System — the U.S. 24-27, 2020 — the period in which in vaccine rollouts, and E.U. eq- one of the most incredible rallies stock market to all-time highs … central bank — propped markets the CARES Act was proposed uity markets have taken a hit due in the history of financial markets The stock market [is trading] well back up. For example, the U.S. and passed, according to research to their slower ability to reopen. from March of 2020 to the current above where it traded just before Congress passed the $2.2 trillion conducted by the Federal Reserve Because vaccine rollouts increase day. If anybody had asked me in COVID-19.” dollar Coronavirus Aid, Relief, Bank of San Francisco. anticipations for an open econ- March of last year [how COV- Gallmeyer adds that it is not and Economic Security Act in Despite the market success, the omy by the end of 2021 and into ID-19 economic restrictions would only stay-at-home stocks, but also March 2020, which provided as- U.S. economy experienced a much 2022, heightened vaccination rates affect the stock market], I would sectors like home improvement sistance to businesses and citizens tougher response. This was exem- improve market sentiment. With have unequivocally told you that that have amped up the markets. and likely encouraged market in- plified by a 6.5 percent to 14.7 per- a positive prevailing attitude to- it would go down and have a very The most well-known are- com vestments, while the Federal Re- cent transition in U.S. unemploy- wards the market future, Gallmey- bad year, and in fact, it had one of panies such as Home Depot and serve bought up billions of dollars ment rates from January to April er says that investors are seeing the best years in history.” Lowe’s. worth of corporate bonds to help of 2020 as increasing COVID-19 “light at the end of the tunnel.” In addition to the impact of large companies stay afloat. infections led to layoffs and slowed Now that the U.S. has surpassed COVID-19 restrictions and chang- Then in the months of July, Au- hiring. When it comes to the di- a year since the initial market de- ing consumer demands, the extent gust and September, technology chotomy of a successful stock mar- cline, Gallmeyer and Burton say it of government intervention in the companies predominately drove ket and poor economy, Gallmeyer is hinting at a return to normalcy. markets has drastically changed the markets while most other notes that the market should be Stocks that have gone into hiber- the fates of some companies. stocks lagged behind. seen as an economic predictor. nation — industries like travel and “Policymakers in the U.S. gov- Despite its resiliency, the mar- “A good rule of thumb is [to] leisure — are starting to come out HEALTH & SCIENCE Thursday, March 25, 2021 | 19 Exploring maternal health disparities among Black women Benita Mayo of the U.Va. Equity Center started a photo documentary highlighting pervasive racial maternal and newborn health disparities

Jordan Schuck | Staff Writer

Due to the continued impact “So in addition to poverty, job- of racism in the U.S. healthcare lessness, underemployment — all system and existing societal ineq- of which has stress — experienc- uities, Black women are three to ing racism and discrimination four times more likely to die from adds stress,” Wright said. “All pregnancy or child-birth related of those things can impact one’s causes such as preeclampsia, hy- health, specifically in low birth pertension, preterm labor, hem- weight, but also having other orrhage and infection while Black health complications. children are two times more likely Mayo, like Wright, saw the to die as newborns and be born prevalence of these inequalities underweight and premature. Un- and discrimination and felt that derstanding the implications of she could utilize her skills as a these health disparities is crucial photographer to illustrate Black to eventual implementation of women’s experience through pre- treatment and policy changes in genacy and childbirth in today’s the scope of healthcare environ- society. ments. “I remember hearing two Benita Mayo, community fel- stories on the news that just re- low at the U.Va. Equity Center, ally made an impact, and once I is working to give perspective heard the stories, I couldn’t un- on the impact of maternal health hear them,” Mayo said, referenc- disparities on Black women and ing Beyonce and Serena Williams newborns through a photo doc- sharing their own experiences umentary. University sociolo- with pregnancy and childbirth. “I gy doctoral candidate Patrice thought to myself if these wom- Wright has been assisting Mayo en are not being listened to, then as a source given that her research what chances does the average focuses on African American person have?” ANISHA HOSSAIN | THE CAVALIER DAILY maternal disadvantage and how Both celebrities endured dif- Black women emotionally process ficult pregnancy complications nancy and birth process, from the doula community. “I’m hoping you’ll see a lot of pregnancy. that resulted in them undergoing prenatal visits to labor and deliv- “I think my project will be a joy in the outcomes,” Bonnet said, These disparities in healthcare emergency cesarean deliveries. ery to postpartum checkups. benefit because photos are power- “We want them to be honored. are due to the impact of racism Beyonce developed preeclampsia, “We know that our mothers ful, and photos have the ability to We want outcomes to be celebrat- and segregation hidden within which can cause seizures, high feel more confident about their affect change,” Mayo said. ed. We want them to be seen and the infrastructure of U.S. society. blood pressure, and restricts fe- birth journey, and they feel like Mayo plans to maintain a rela- heard.” To this day, historical residential tal growth, and Serena Williams that because we can relate to each tionship with five to six mothers Mayo’s photo documentary is segregation puts Black people at developed a pulmonary embolism other,” Bonnet said. “They just participating in doctor’s visits and expected to be published by the a disadvantage for proper wages, due to blood clots that caused feel more at ease, and they really the births as a doula herself to il- end of the year. educational opportunities, envi- shortness of breath. like that there’s someone there to lustrate not only an inside look at ronmental factors and healthcare Not long after, Mayo began her advocate for them.” the experience of pregnancy and access, whether through hospital photo project in partnership with Since doula support is only childbirth by Black women but care or insurance. Birth Sisters of Charlottesville by one solution to this greater prob- also the nuances of their everyday “Just the day-to-day experienc- meeting with Doreen Bonnet, the lem, Birth Sisters of Charlottes- lives. She hopes to accomplish this es of living in America as a Black executive director of Birth Sisters ville also participates in multiple by following a mother through a person can cause stress,” Wright of Charlottesville, and was given forms of advocacy by presenting normal day, so she can be there to said. the opportunity to take a doula data to medical professionals, capture looks of frustration or a Black women particularly have training class. working with the state for medi- mother’s crushed face after a doc- been shown to experience more “I realized that people needed cal benefits and funding for doula tor’s appointment, eventually cul- “weathering” or persistent health to know more about them and services and organizing an explor- minating in the joy of childbirth. deterioration as a consequence of more about what they do,” Mayo atory committee to bring a Black “I hope that they feel the re- repeated environmental stressors said. OBGYN to Charlottesville. siliency of Black women in this throughout their lifetime like so- The Birth Sisters of Char- Change all comes down to community because we are very cial, economic and political ad- lottesville is a doula collective awareness and communication, resilient in spite of what we en- versity. This means that due to composed of women of color that which is what Mayo’s project counter and we move through it,” the effort they must exert to cope support other women of color hopes to accomplish. She hopes Bonnet said. with acute and chronic stressors, during their pregnancies while to capture a sense of what Black Not only does this project they gain higher wear and tear on also addressing the disparities in women actually go through, which bring awareness and education the body that wears on their sys- maternal health. 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