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Checking in on the U.Va. community one year after COVID-19 sent students home last spring Pages 4-5 ADVERTISEMENT 2 | www.cavalierdaily.com The Cavalier Daily NEWS This week in-brief CD News Staff U.Va. cancels Final Exercises for Class of 2021 as planned, postpones graduation activities for Class of 2020 to May 2022 University President Jim Ryan notified graduating students that Final Exercises will not be held as usual this May in an email to the Class of 2021 March 3. Ryan said the decision RILEY WALSH | THE CAVALIER DAILY was made based on the size of gatherings permitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia as well as travel advisories. In a separate statement, Ryan also announced the postponement of Final Exercises for the Class of 2021 were originally rescheduled for the weekend of May 21-23, 2021. Final Exercises for the Class of 2020 until the summer of 2022. Final Exercises for the Class of 2021 were originally rescheduled for the weekend of May 21-23, 2021 while those for the Class of 2020 were planned for May 28-30, 2021. In a separate announcement, Ryan told the Class of 2020 that their 2022 ceremony will U.Va. reports 1,653 total spring “combine elements of Final Exercises and an early reunion” and will provide an opportunity to walk the Lawn for those who want to do so. This marks the second time that graduation activities for the Class of 2020 have been cases, of which 1,424 are students postponed — Final Exercises for the Class of 2020 were originally scheduled for May 16 Since Jan. 1, the University’s COVID-19 tracker has reported 1,653 positive cases of and 17, 2020 before being canceled last March following the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus in the University community, which includes faculty, staff, students and con- pandemic. tracted employees. University students make up 1,424 of these positive cases. Feb. 16 marked the highest number of daily reported cases since Jan. 1, recording 229 positive cases in the University community. Since the spike in cases the week of Feb. 15 — when the University reached a record-high percent positivity rate of 4.12 percent and a seven-day average of 112.1 cases per day — cases have steadily declined. As of Wednesday, 50 cases are active. There is currently a 0.17 percent seven-day average positivity rate, which refers to the percentage of people who obtained positive test results out of all people tested, and a seven-day average of 3.4 new cases per day. 3.3 3.5 3.10 The dashboard also reports that 2 percent of the student quarantine rooms are currently occupied while 1 percent of the student isolation rooms are occupied. These numbers are only reflective of students who have tested positive through the Student Health & Wellness or the U.Va. Health Clinic. Board of Visitors reflects on past year, makes plans for the future during series of meetings Friday

The Buildings and Grounds Committee met Friday the University. $4.5 million will go towards creating schol- ty has had in the face of the pandemic. morning to discuss a number of projects and plans for the arships through the Piedmont Scholars Program, with the “I think it’s fair to say that the year has been bumpy but coming years. University Architect Alice Raucher presented remainder being used to help students successfully integrate successful … I think we’ve done about as well as any other her schematics for the new University Hotel and Confer- into University life. The first cohort of scholarship recipients University in managing the pandemic,” Ryan said. “We’ve ence Center as well as a new athletics complex. Due to mold will be selected this spring for students attending in fall 2021. come to appreciate even more than we have before the inge- concerns, the committee also plans to replace the outdated Each year, around 150 students transfer from PVCC to the nuity, the determination, the resilience and the compassion heating and cooling units at Lambeth Field Apartments — University — through this scholarship program, 25 scholar- of our students, our faculty and staff.” which were installed when Lambeth was first built in the ships are expected to be awarded annually. Ryan then gave an overview of the priorities for the 1970s — for updated, more energy-efficient ones. The Academic and Student Life Committee of the Board 2020-2021 year, which include advancing key initiatives of the The Board of Visitors’ Finance Committee approved three of Visitors met Friday afternoon to approve the establish- University’s strategic plan such as the Emmet-Ivy corridor, action items and announced its delay in discussion of poten- ment of 11 new professorships and two new degree pro- investing in STEM research and interdisciplinary research tial tuition and fees increases. Tuition discussion was delayed grams — a Doctorate of Philosophy at the Darden School spaces and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion initia- due to unfinalized aspects of Virginia’s 2020-2022 budget. The of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science in tives such as increased funding and changes to the University governor has until March 31 to propose other amendments, the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. When landscape based on recommendations from newly created and the Board cannot discuss what that means for tuition compared to fall 2020, the committee projected that total Naming and Memorials Committee. until the budget is finalized. undergraduate enrollment will decrease by 2 percent over the During the Advancement Committee meeting, University next seven years. President Jim Ryan announced an anonymous donation of $5 After the Academic and Student Life session concluded, million that will go towards supporting students at Pied- the full Board met for summary and a conclusion. President mont Virginia Community College who wish to transfer to Jim Ryan remarked on the unprecedented year the Universi- NEWS Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 3 Jayla Hart and Mj Smith to serve as HRL co-chairs Their planned initiatives include increasing communication and emphasizing diversity and inclusion in residential committees

Lauren O’Neil | Senior Writer

Third-year College students Mj issues in their community and build increasingly accessible and inclusive Smith and Jayla Hart accepted offers connections between groups sup- community for students and staffers. to serve as resident staff co-chairs for porting diverse populations across They are already planning to increase the 2021-22 academic year on Feb 23. Grounds and HRL staff. transparency and boost camaraderie The positions — which they will hold “I think that desire to spread that by creating a lunch series for everyone until May 2022 — include responsi- feeling of home across the program in in the program and sitting in on staff- bilities such as leading Housing and an equitable way was really the moti- ing meetings. Residence Life senior staff training vating cause for me applying because “I aspire to know everyone in the meetings, reviewing applications for at HRL I had noticed how much program, which I know is a big task, and managing a team of 240 staffers growth we had made in the last two but I believe this will allow for staffers and providing recommendations for years,” Hart said. “I really felt that this to feel seen and heard within the pro- changes to Housing and Residence was a good time to start pushing for gram,” Smith wrote. “Having a diverse Life’s mission and policies. even more bold initiatives, things that group of staffers and leaders allows for HRL provides on-Grounds hous- would show that HRL is adapting more diverse stories and experiences ing for approximately 7,000 students, with the student body and the needs to help HRL grow and best serve the ranging from first-years living in of our residents and staffers.” needs of the varying staffers and resi- dorms to upperclassmen in apart- For the coming year, Hart and dents that we serve and will continue ment-style housing. Smith are using their positions to re- to serve throughout the year.” In an email to The Cavalier Daily, organize one HRL committee, dedi- HRL co-chairs are required to Smith said that at first he didn’t even cating it to addressing “Community serve as either a resident advisor for consider applying for the co-chair Development and Residential Inclu- two years or a senior resident for one position. However, at the urging of sion” instead of simply Community year. Hart, who lived in Brown College friends and other staffers of HRL, he Development. her first year, was a RA for one year realized the role was a chance for him “We really do kind of set the tone in Brown before she was selected as to make a difference in the program for the program, and we can leverage the residence’s senior resident. Smith and get to know all of his fellow staff- our authority so that we can change has served as an RA for the last two ers. a position like we’re doing this year,” years in Bice House and the Language After serving on HRL’s - Com Hart said. “This [change] was really Houses. mittee on Multi-Culturalism for the meant to take a past Vice-Chair po- Hart and Smith were selected after last two years, Hart knew she loved sition and make it more tailored to- completing both a written application acting as a leader and a coach in her wards diversity, equity and inclusion, and two rounds of interviews. This own way to help staffers understand and initiatives that help to shift the year, the interview process was virtual, COURTESY JAYLA HART what concepts such as diversity, equity direction of what we’re doing as a co- and for the first time, a group of RAs Hart knew she loved acting as a leader and a coach in her own way to help staffers understand and inclusion actually look like when chair.” were able to sit in on the first inter- what concepts such as diversity, equity and inclusion actually look like when it comes to it comes to providing a home for all Hart and Smith both believe that view. The second interview was just providing a home for all residents. residents. The committee’s mission is complete transparency and open com- with professional staff, including Dean to provide tools to RAs to confront munication lines will make HRL an of Students Allen Groves and Associ- resident staff co-chairs, fourth-year of our staff] to come to a consensus on ate Dean of Students Andy Petters. College student Ja’Mel Reed and what we want HRL to be? And I think “The interview process itself, it did fourth-year Engineering student Anna that that’s going to take a lot of con- happen virtually this year over Zoom,” Winter. versation, a lot of collaborative work.” Hart said. “While it was a bit inter- “Some of the traditional roles of Hart and Smith acknowledged esting doing that for the first time, I the RA revolve around coverage, host- that the role will certainly come with think that we really were intentional ing programming, building communi- challenges, namely navigating train- about including all the voices within ty and being a mentor, friend and/or ing 240 new staffers virtually over the the program so that our co-chairs re- support system for residents depend- summer and increasing the diversity ally were two people that were able to ing on association,” Reed and Winter and inclusion of the HRL program. speak the best interest of everyone, not said in a joint email to The Cavalier However, both Hart and Smith are just a small group of people.” Daily. “[These roles] have changed staying optimistic and preemptively Hart and Smith will spend this and remain ever changing in order to planning how to face their coming up- semester attending onboarding meet- adhere to the advisory given by the hill battles. ings, senior staff training sessions and health system and VDOH.” “Alongside the uncertainty of the all-staff orientation. Once a week, This year, RAs have served as the current pandemic, me and Jayla have they will also meet with other SRs and first line of support for first years had many discussions on the impor- the four vice-chairs of HRL. This en- during the pandemic and have had to tance of equity and inclusion and have sures that Hart and Smith are able to enforce the new COVID-19 guidelines begun work to ensure that these are gather concerns from all levels of staff — including gathering limits, masking one of the main focuses into the up- and voice the concerns to HRL’s pro- guidelines and social distancing — in coming year,” Smith said. “I know that fessional staff if needed. addition to hosting programming vir- this is a difficult time where many The co-chairs are also responsible tually. things are up in the air, but I am con- for making actionable changes when In September, many RAs anony- fident in our team that we will be pre- concerns are brought to them, and mously published a list of demands in pared for any issue that may arise.” Smith and Hart have already gotten light of their changing roles, including Hart hopes to make clear that to work expanding one of the staffing hazard pay, increased personal protec- HRL is a constantly evolving program positions. tion equipment and co-chair account- looking to make both notable and Serving as an RA or SR looks very ability in the form of a democratic small improvements. Hart and Smith different this year than in past years election rather than appointment. are looking for student and staff -in because of COVID-19 and the nec- “We saw with the HRL demands put into ways to improve the resident essary policy changes HRL has made this past year and all the smaller experience and forge a more inclusive regarding the roles and responsibilities moments of calling for change, and program. I think we’re trying to understand If a community member has a sug- COURTESY MJ SMITH of staffers. The changes aim to “ultimately what that change is going to be within gestion or concern that can be ad- At first, Smith didn’t even consider applying for the co-chair position, but at theurging keep our staffers and residents as safe HRL,” Hart said. “It’s how will I, as a dressed by HRL, Hart asks that they of friends and other staffers of HRL, he realized the role was a chance for him to make a as possible,” according to the current co-chair, work with MJ [and the rest reach out at [email protected]. difference in the program and get to know all of his fellow staffers. 4 | www.cavalierdaily.com NEWS A year of cases, cancelations and continual adjustments University community members were forced to adapt to online courses, testing requirements and limited social interaction over the past year

Eva Surovell | News Editor

When the University first brought detailing the University’s response to Students and faculty adapt to remote faculty and one student tasked with back students studying abroad in It- the pandemic. instruction amid the pandemic providing recommendations on the aly and canceled all outgoing study That plan changed when Ryan upcoming semester. After just over a COVID-19 abroad programs last March, it turned emailed again just three days later, And so began more than a year of month of deliberation, on May 28, the out to be just the start of a brutal pan- this time announcing the extension mostly online instruction. University announced its intention demic that would take the lives of over of spring break and the suspension As students and faculty alike nav- to begin the semester as usual, with at U.Va. 500,000 Americans in one year. Stu- of in-person instruction until at least igated the challenges of mastering in-person options and classes ending dents would be sent home in March April 5, asking students to return Zoom, calls for changes to the regular before Thanksgiving. Despite nation- 2020 only to come back five months home and stay at home if possible. grading system surfaced as individuals wide uncertainty surrounding when Timeline later subject to masking requirements, The following day, Governor Ralph reported concern over lack of Inter- the pandemic would be over, one gathering limits and public health Northam declared a state of emergen- net access, educational quality and thing was clear — the University was guidelines previously unheard of — it cy after 17 Virginians tested positive job security while studying at home planning for students to come back to was a new normal. for the virus, and the University later during a pandemic. For international Charlottesville. 3/7/20: Students Now as we approach the one reinforced its request for students to students who returned, this transition “This fall will not be a normal depart Charlottesville for year mark of students’ departures on leave Grounds following student gath- was uniquely challenging. Not only fall, even with some students back on spring break. March 11, 2020, the University com- erings on the Corner that weekend. did these students have to adapt to of- Grounds and some classes being held munity is just recovering from its larg- That week, the University’s athletic ten-stricter lockdowns in their home in person,” the email said. “There -in est spike in COVID-19 cases since the department also suspended all activity countries, but they also had to stay up evitably will be greater risk in having pandemic began after over 700 cases following the cancelation of the ACC into the early hours of the morning — students return, and we will be placing 3/11/20: The were reported the week of Feb. 15. men’s basketball tournament. sometimes even to 3 or 4 a.m. — to be a good deal of trust in our students to University extends spring With vaccine distribution providing On March 16, 2020 the first Uni- available for synchronous classes. look out for the safety and well-being hope for the end of the pandemic in versity community member tested “My day of classes usually starts af- not just of each other but of our fac- break by three weeks and the coming months, it’s important to positive for COVID-19. A second ter dinner these days,” then-first-year ulty, staff, and community members.” asks students to not return reflect on the biggest milestones and community member would test pos- College student Ria Kharosekar said. to Charlottesville. challenges the University community itive for the virus March 18, and on “On most days I get done around 2 Students return to Grounds for a fall faced this year. March 19, the first student contracted a.m. It was fine for the first week after semester like no other COVID-19. Amidst all this, the Uni- I got back because I was still jet lagged, The virus escalates as students are on versity notified students March 18 of but now it’s definitely really strange.” After a summer filled with protests 3/16/20: The first spring break its decision on the rest of the semester Following a petition that garnered and a nationwide reckoning on race, community member tests more than two weeks ahead of time — over 5,000 signatures, University Prov- students began to plan their returns to When spring break first began the all classes would be held virtually for ost Liz Magill announced the adoption Grounds. The University required all positive for the virus. weekend of March 7, 2020, students the foreseeable future. of a credit/no credit grading system students coming back to Charlottes- left Charlottesville for destinations “It is exceedingly unlikely, based March 18, later adding a general credit ville to partake in pre-arrival testing, nationwide, many of them unaware on all that we know at this point, that option for students whose grades fell which revealed 36 positive cases be- 3/18/20: U.Va. that it would be the last time they this virus will have abated by the end below the grade minimum for receiv- fore the start of the fall semester. To cancels Final Exercises stepped foot on Grounds for more of April,” the email said. “We realize ing credit but above that of no credit. keep track of cases over the course of than five months. At the time, most and regret that these additional steps To provide first-generation, the fall, the University launched the and Provost Liz Magill students wrote off coronavirus as a will cause more disappointment and low-income, international and work- first of three versions of its COVID-19 announces the adoption distant threat — though the first U.S. call for more sacrifice, but we see no ing students with necessary resources tracker Aug. 27, featuring daily case of a default C/NC grading case was identified on Jan. 21, there other way to do our part to help con- as the pandemic progressed, Student counts and quarantine and isolation had only been one case reported in the front this public health crisis.” Council launched a mutual aid net- space occupancy. system. state of Virginia when spring break In the same email, the University work through which students could In response to a national and local began. canceled Final Exercises for the Class request up to $100 in funding. U.Va. increase in COVID-19 cases, the Uni- That didn’t stop the situation from of 2020 — making it the first time Mutual Aid is still operating today, versity announced Aug. 4 that it was Remote escalating quickly. Just three days be- the celebration would not be held as and it has distributed over $36,000 to delaying the start of in-person instruc- 3/19/20: fore the World Health Organization planned since its start in 1829. students to date. tion and move-in for students living instruction begins and the declared the COVID-19 crisis a pan- “Graduating isn’t easy, but not After several weeks of uncertainty on Grounds by two weeks. first student tests positive demic March 11, University President graduating is even harder,” said then- regarding how and when they would The country then watched as nu- Jim Ryan sent a community-wide Fourth-year Batten student Hannah collect their belongings, students merous clusters of cases were identi- for COVID-19. email detailing steps the University Semmes. living on Grounds were finally per- fied among students at the University was taking to mitigate the spread of A virtual degree conferral featur- mitted to return between May 4 and of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, caus- the virus, which had then infected ing Yo-Yo Ma and Dave Matthews 24 to pack up their rooms and move ing the school to desert its plans for 5/4/20: The eight people in the Commonwealth. would be held for the class in June. out of residence halls using staggered in-person instruction Aug. 17. Just an move-out process begins “At this point in time, we plan for As of March 2021, any in-person cele- pickup times and social distancing hour away at James Madison Univer- students to return to Grounds and to bration for the Class of 2020 has been procedures. At the time, it was unclear sity, over 1,000 students tested positive for students who lived on resume classes, but we will be mak- delayed until May 2022, and Final Ex- when — or if — students would be for the virus within one week, leading Grounds. ing some modifications to mitigate ercises for the Class of 2021 have been able to return in the fall. the university to do the same as UNC. against the risk of exposure to and canceled as planned. To make this decision, the Univer- Coupled with rising cases nation- transmission of the virus,” Ryan said, sity created the Fall 2020 Committee wide, these outbreaks at neighboring 5/28/20: The which proved to be the first of many — a group made up of administrators, universities generated calls from some University announces that fall semester will begin as

usual. 9/3/20: 9/8/20: 9/16/20: 9/22/20: 11/24/20: 12/25/20: Students living In-person in- U.Va. identifies a The University drops Fall classes end U.Va. Health on Grounds, struction begins potential outbreak its gathering limit and students administers its first 8/4/20: U.Va. including first with strict social in Balz-Dobie and from 15 individuals to return home for dose of the Pfizer delays in-person start to years, begin the distancing places residents five and bans travel Thanksgiving and vaccine. classes by two weeks move-in pro- and masking under a 24-hour and visitors for at finals. following a rise in cases. cess. guidelines. quarantine. least two weeks. NEWS Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 5

difficulties focusing on finals at home. worst Feb. 15 when 121 cases were re- ported in a single day — this more Cases and hospitalizations mount as than doubled the previous record of the start of the spring semester nears 59 cases Sept. 17, which occurred due to a testing backlog. Then, 229 new Following an increase in cases cases were reported Feb. 16, shatter- statewide after the Thanksgiving hol- ing Monday’s record by more than 100 iday, Northam issued an executive cases. As a result of the sharp increase, order Dec. 14 limiting in-person gath- the University banned all in-person erings to 10 people and instituting gatherings and encouraged students a curfew from between 12 a.m. and to restrict movement outside of their 5 a.m. Still, U.Va. Health was able to residences to essential activities for at administer its first dose of the Pfizer least 10 days. COVID-19 vaccine Dec. 15, signaling a “This is crunch time,” the email light at the end of the tunnel for hos- said. “If individual members of this pital workers and staff. community take this seriously for the Despite the hope provided by the next 10 days, we will see a decline in start of vaccine distribution, U.Va. cases and a return to a more “normal” Health experienced a surge in COV- spring semester. The alternative is ad- ID-19 hospitalizations as the holidays ditional consequences, not only for the approached and more individuals type of semester we have as a universi- chose to hold in-person celebrations. ty, but potentially for the health and As the spring semester neared, cases safety of the people who live, learn, and hospitalizations still soared across and work at and around U.Va.” the Commonwealth. Speculation on social media sug- COURTESY UVA TODAY With staff redeployed to COV- gested the increase in cases resulted ID-19 units, other hospital units at from in-person elements of Inter-Fra- As we approach the one year mark of students’ departures March 11, 2020, the University community is just recovering from its largest-ever spike in COVID-19 cases. U.Va. Health saw staffing shortages. ternity Council and Inter-Sorority As a result, U.Va. Health instituted a Council recruitment. The University policy Jan. 10 requiring all registered has maintained that Greek life was not student organizations — such as Stu- enough to where I didn’t think that health. Student groups performed nurses, patient care technicians and primarily responsible for the increased dent Council and Young Democratic we were going to have a massive out- theater on Zoom and overcame limi- certified nursing assistants to pick up caseloads, but Dean of Students Allen Socialists of America — for the Uni- break,” first-year College student Leah tations to create community virtual- extra COVID-19 shifts. To protect the Groves confirmed that COVID-19 versity to abandon its plans for in-per- Boone said to The Cavalier Daily dur- ly. All the while, students conquered health of patients and hospital work- violations have been brought against son instruction and not allow students ing move in. the anxieties of living in quarantine ers, the hospital barred visitors to the five fraternities, though he did not living on-Grounds to return. Despite What followed students’ arrivals and isolation housing and learned to hospital beginning Jan. 13, returning specify if any of the violations were pushback, senior University leader- to Charlottesville was a troubling 48- mitigate COVID-19 risks within their restrictions it had originally imple- related to recruitment events. Both ship confirmed in a community-wide hour period some 10 days later during daily lives. mented last spring. the IFC and ISC have since suspended email Aug. 28 that in-person instruc- which four potential outbreaks were Despite the breakouts, the Univer- in-person gatherings due to increased tion would begin as planned Sept. 8. identified in first-year residence halls. sity was able to rapidly expand its test- A delayed start to the spring semester caseloads and reported violations by “There are no easy answers here, The first potential outbreak was ing capacity throughout the fall semes- member organizations. and there are no risk-free paths,” the identified Sept. 16 when residents of ter, beginning with the announcement The spring semester began Feb. 1, Cases declined throughout the 10- email read. “While we can’t expect to Balz-Dobie were placed under a dorm- of an asymptomatic and symptomatic nearly two weeks after the originally day period, so the University lifted its persuade all who disagree, we can tell wide quarantine for at least 24 hours. testing plan, as well as the develop- scheduled date of Jan. 20. In an effort ban on in-person gatherings Feb. 26 you that we have listened to all per- The next day, the University selected ment of a saliva testing program and to limit travel to and from Charlottes- and returned to a six-person gathering spectives, have given this a great deal residents of Lefevre for prevalence a wastewater testing program. Under ville, the University replaced the tra- limit, encouraging students to stick to of thought, and are making what we testing after wastewater testing indi- the University’s first asymptomatic ditional week-long spring break with social bubbles. believe is the best decision at this mo- cated a potential outbreak. A day after testing program, anywhere from 50 four break days scattered throughout Though Ryan has expressed -opti ment in time. And that is the decision that, the University reported potential to 150 students were selected daily to the semester. Students also began the mism that the University will return to give this our very best effort.” outbreaks in both Kellogg and Echols, report for testing. Following the an- semester governed by a six-person to normal operations next fall, it still Just days before the start of move- and wastewater indicators later iden- nouncement, however, some students gathering limit and a weekly manda- remains uncertain how and when in, the University notified residents of tified the presence of a potential out- cited difficulties accessing testing tory testing requirement, among other that will happen. Some students have the International Residential College, break in Hancock on Sept. 22. while athletes regularly received up to public health guidelines. begun to receive vaccinations and the Johnson, Malone and Weedon Hous- “There was definitely a lot of -un three tests per week. Though University administration state recently launched a pre-registra- es and Shea House that their rooms certainty for us students,” first-year By November, the University re- warned students ahead of the spring tion site for Virginia residents. Living would be converted into isolation and College student Joseph Ascoli said. quired all students living on Grounds semester that its margin for error was in the midst of a pandemic has become quarantine space for the course of the In response to rising cases within to report for weekly testing and had narrower than in the fall, after the first the new normal for students, faculty, semester. These residents were given the University community, the Uni- expanded its prevalence testing for two weeks of the semester, there was a staff and community members — all just 24 hours to choose a housing reas- versity dropped its gathering limit off-Grounds students. Before Thanks- steep increase in COVID-19 cases. that is left to do is mask up, socially signment or live off Grounds. from 15 individuals to five, reinforced giving break, University offered On Feb. 8, the University placed all distance and wait. Students living on Grounds moved the need for mask-wearing and pro- pre-departure testing before leaving residents of Gibbons dormitory under into residence halls Sept. 3 through hibited travel and visitors for at least Charlottesville and encouraged stu- a dorm-wide quarantine after identi- Alexa Clark, Ali Sullivan, Ava MacBlane, Callie Freeman, Carolyn Lane, Erin Rafferty, Harry Sept. 6 as many first years hoped to two weeks. At the time, there were 224 dents to remain at home until the fying 17 positive cases in the building. Farley, Jenn Brice, Kate Bellows, Kate Still, Lau- experience some semblance of what it active cases on Grounds. beginning of the spring semester. Fall Three days later, the University- con ren O’Neil, Lilly Whitner, Lucie Rutherford, Mac- means to be a student at the Univer- Throughout the fall, students tried classes officially ended Nov. 24, and all firmed the presence of the B.1.1.7. U.K. kenzie Williams, Madison Workman, Maryann sity. to find alternative ways of enjoying students were required to take finals variant in the community and extend- Xue, Nayeon Kim, Nicole Freeman, Nik Popli, “[My parents] decided that the Charlottesville during a pandemic, online in December. Some students, ed the six-person gathering limit until Omega Ilijevich, Patrick Roney, Raghda Labban, policies were probably good enough, sought companionship through fos- however, did choose to remain in conditions improved. Sevy Van Der Werf, Sierra Martin, Tanvika Vegi- raju, Zach Rosenthal and Zoya Zahid contribut- that [the University] was trying hard tering pets and prioritized mental Charlottesville through exams, citing Case numbers took a turn for the ed reporting to this story.

1/10/21: 2/1/21: 2/8/21: The 2/12/21: U.Va. 2/16/21: 2/26/21: 3/3/21: U.Va. U.Va. Health The spring University places confirms presence of U.Va. bans all The University lifts cancels Final Exercises requires nursing semester Gibbons under a B.1.1.7. U.K. variant in in-person its ban on in-person as planned for the Class staff to pick up begins with dorm-wide lockdown the University gatherings after gatherings and of 2021 and postpones extra shifts due to a six-person after identifying 17 community and extends 229 cases are returns to a in-person ceremony for rising COVID-19 gathering positive cases within the six-person gathering reported in a six-person gathering the Class of 2020 until hospitalizations. limit. the residence hall. limit. single day. limit. May 2022. 6 | www.cavalierdaily.com The Cavalier Daily LIFE TAs cultivate connection in time of disconnection Teaching assistants work to maintain their designated roles by overcoming pandemic-induced obstacles

Anna Heyse | Features Writer

COURTESY LUCY WANG

For “Software Development Methods,” the class utilizes the virtual messaging platform Discord for students to ask questions and meet with their TAs in either office hours or in their cohorts.

Due to the pandemic, teach- felt like they benefited from having a able to adequately support students meet with the students individually,” mirrors how Mayes advocates for a ing assistants have had to adjust peer-like TA to whom they can ask virtually through the course.” Wang said. “Then I had them intro- policy of openness in the class. By to helping students through their questions and have general support Likewise, classes in the computer duce themselves to each other on encouraging students to voice their semesters virtually, albeit without for the course as the TAs themselves science department have adopted the first day, and I tried to facilitate mental health-related concerns, the same connections as they could had gone through the course,” Sarkar similar solutions in order to try and communication and collaboration Mayes can help identify a case-by- in an in-person semester. Howev- said. “However, [with] the abrupt combat the disconnective nature of among them from the get go. And case plan that both keeps students er, TAs have taken this obstacle in switch online in Spring 2020, the stu- online classes and discussion sections now we’re about a month in, and all learning and also caters to their stride by utilizing a variety of virtual dents had lost this connection with by encouraging students to engage my cohort members are collaborat- mental well-being. When the pan- platforms that have helped increase their TAs … During that transition with their TAs, fellow classmates ing and working together, so things demic hit, Chen expressed that this opportunities for connection with period, it was so hard to feel con- and professors. The course Software are going pretty smoothly.” emphasis on how students are faring students. Whether TAs are living off nected with the students.” Development Methods utilizes the TAs like Wang and Sarkar are beyond the letter grades and class Grounds or on Grounds, they have Despite these impediments, virtual messaging platform Discord paid to carry out their responsibil- participation is a sentiment that has continued to help students navigate Sarkar noted that Prof. Kevin for students to ask questions and ities for a set amount of hours per never been more applicable to what and better understand course mate- Welch’s decision to move the class- meet with their TAs in either office week. Both before and during the it means to be a TA. rial outside of lecture. es’ Expo sections to the virtual in- hours or in their cohorts. pandemic, Wang and her fellow CS “I would say I think it’s really Introductory Chemistry TA and teractive platform Microsoft Teams The latter is a system that was im- 2110 TAs are paid $11 per hour and important [as a TA] to be cognizant third-year College student Annesha this past fall has helped emulate this plemented last fall as a means of rep- can work a maximum of five hours of students and how they’re doing, Sarkar, who has been a TA since Fall collaborative environment. One of licating pre-pandemic office hours. per week if they are a first-time TA, especially during this time,” Chen 2019 and for four consecutive semes- its unique features allows 27 differ- At the start of the course, all 60 TAs but this can be raised to eight hours said. “I think there’s always been a re- ters, experienced the transition from ent TAs to switch between multiple were assigned a cohort that consists per week if they continue as a TA in ally good policy about mental health being a TA in-person to having to channels of student groups in order of around five students each. following semesters. Sarkar and the awareness … even before COVID-19, shift online in March 2020. Sarkar to check-in with them and answer On a weekly basis, each cohort other Chemistry TAs have had both and the follow through from then to recalled the difficulty that she and any questions they may have as they meets on a Discord voice channel their hours and pay reduced because now has been great.” the other 24 undergraduate and two work through a variety of group during the class’s designated lab time of a department-wide policy imple- Although there are clearly limita- graduate TAs experienced during assignments — which is especially for at least 30 minutes, so that stu- mented at the start of the pandemic. tions to virtual learning that prevent that time, specifically in adapting helpful during large Expo sections. dents can work together on their as- However, some TAs continue to online classes from fully replicating the course “Expo” sections. One of “It was overall a time of learning signments and ask their TA for help engage with and demonstrate ex- the nature of in-person classes and their primary roles is to help facili- how to adapt quickly to the situa- when needed. traordinary dedication to students, office hours, this hasn’t stopped both tate students’ broader understanding tions we were given... to make sure Since this is her second consec- even without pay. For fourth-year professors and TAs from dedicat- of the course material through such that the students were able to still utive semester as a TA for the class, Batten student Jackie Chen, this ing commendable time and ener- Expo sections, which are designated succeed during such a time of uncer- second-year College student Lucy spring semester marks her fifth con- gy to their students. From actively discussion times in which roughly 90 tainty,” Sarkar said. “The instructors Wang shared how she was able to secutive semester as an unpaid vol- engaging with students on digital students break into smaller groups have done an amazing job of transi- find success in cultivating an inclu- unteer TA for Professor Rick Mayes platforms to continuing care for stu- and answer class problems with the tioning the Expo discussion sections sive and collaborative environment in his class, Overview of the US dents’ mental health, University TAs help of three TAs assigned per sec- online to mimic what it would look for her cohort. Healthcare System. have demonstrated exemplary resil- tion. like in person … Although the con- “This semester, when I was as- Over this time, Chen has made ience to fulfilling their responsibili- “In the past, and even when I per- nections are not the same as if we signed to my cohort, it was definitely sure to prioritize students’ mental ties as teaching assistants. sonally took the class, students really were to be in person, I feel like I am a lot better, and I was able to first health at all times — a focus that LIFE Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 7 Giving authentic Chinese pancakes the spotlight they deserve You will never look at Chinese takeout the same way again

Chuyuan Lyu | Food Columnist

CHUYUAN LYU | THE CAVALIER DAILY

This recipe may contain steps that look unfamiliar to you, but the resulting delicacy will definitely make your courage and efforts worthy!

It has been a year since the be- making them just based on my es beyond just the use of scallions ginning of COVID-19 and quar- imagination and naive assump- in green onion pancakes. For ex- DANBING (单饼) antine. Due to the pandemic, a tions. I simply added water and ample, green onion pancakes lot of restaurants were closed in salt to flour and was left with a originate from Shanghai accord- my hometown — one of them was mess that warped my childhood ing to legend. They are also fold- Prep Time: 5 minutes 4. Sprinkle the remaining cup a small pancake restaurant called memories into a nightmare. Af- ed several times before mixing Cook Time: 25 minutes of flour over a cutting board Aunt Wang’s Breakfast Shop ter searching online for pancake in scallions, and they are smaller Yields: 3 pancakes and divide the dough into (王大妈早餐铺), which I visited recipes, I tried adding some oil to and denser than the classic pan- three parts. every morning on the way to pri- the pancake batter to create a few cake that I will be introducing Ingredients: 5. Pick one of the dough pieces mary school. It was an important airy layers that would improve below. 7 cups of any kind of flour and press it with your hand part of my childhood, and I feel the texture and add flavor. How- It is important to note that — preferably wheat flour into a very thin pancake — nostalgic whenever I think about ever, the resulting pancake still the success of your pancakes is 1 cup boiling water about 8 inches in diameter. how their pancakes tasted. wasn’t right because the texture determined by remembering to ½ cup warm water 6. Spread some oil and salt over There were various breakfast was not as soft as I remembered. use both boiling water and warm 1 cup of any kind of cook- the pancake. diners next to my primary school. I consulted my mother, and she water. Using cold water will ing oil — preferably soy- 7. Lightly roll the pancake into The cooks were always busy mak- advised me to add some boiling lead to pancakes that are hard bean oil strips so that it can be coiled ing Chinese hamburgers known water. Surprisingly, boiling water to chew, but boiling water will 2 teaspoons of salt up into a spiral. as rougamo (肉夹馍), deep-fried was the magic trick that perfect- make them soft on the inside and 8. Press the spiral into a thin doughnut sticks (油条)and clas- ed my pancake recipe. slightly crispy on the outside. Instructions: pancake with your hand. Even sic Chinese tofu drinks (豆腐 Now, you might be wondering Additionally, you can easily store 1. Add the boiling water to 4 though you will end up with 脑). Despite being busy prepar- why I went to such lengths for a leftover pancakes in the refriger- cups of flour in one bowl. In another thin pancake similar ing all this food, the cooks would pancake. It’s because this authen- ator and simply reheat them on a another bowl, pour the warm in shape to the one in step never forget to say “Enjoy!” or tic Chinese staple — colloquially pan later on. water over 2 cups of flour. five, steps six and seven are “Have a nice day!” Even though it known as danbing (单饼), which This recipe may contain steps 2. Fully combine both mixtures crucial for creating layers. was hard to choose what to buy translates to “single pancake” that look unfamiliar to you, but in their respective bowls with 9. Set your pan to medium heat from the diners, a pancake and — is very versatile and can be the resulting delicacy will defi- chopsticks, a whisk or a sim- and wait for it to get hot. a bowl of soybean milk was my paired with many different fla- nitely make your courage and ilar utensil. After, combine Then, lightly coat with the favorite breakfast pairing, and I vors. Originating in Shandong, efforts worthy. For some more the two mixtures together in cooking oil of your choice. never got tired of it throughout these Mandarin-style pancakes authentic pairings, I would per- one bowl. The resulting bat- 10. Put the pancake on the pan my six years of primary school. are commonly eaten with roast- sonally eat the pancakes with ter might be a little watery, and fry it for a minute, turn They always gave me energy and ed pork or duck, cucumbers and soybean milk or millet congee to but this is normal and actu- it over and fry it for another made going to school much more a dipping sauce. They can also create a particularly nourishing ally helps make the pancake minute. enjoyable. serve as the perfect alternative to breakfast. softer and more delicious 11. Repeat steps four through Fast forward to 2021, where starchy carbohydrates like rice or As always, if you make this later on. nine two more times until quarantine has given me plenty of noodles. recipe, please share a picture and 3. Cover the bowl with plastic you have finished frying all time to try out recipes. Naturally, Danbing is similar to anoth- tag @cavalierdaily on Instagram wrap for 10 minutes — here, three pancakes. I decided to experiment with the er famous Chinese staple called — we’d love to see your meal! the mixture should thicken pancake to see if I could replicate green onion pancakes (葱油饼), until it appears relatively this nostalgic taste. First, I tried but there are a few key differenc- malleable by hand. 8 | www.cavalierdaily.com The Cavalier Daily abCD MAGAZINE Activism, art and expressions of Black strength Through film, photo, music and paint, Charlottesville artists are using art as a form of activism and expression

Denise Brookman-Amissah | Staff Writer

Throughout the summer, recounted his experience witness- study revealed that only four of Charlottesville community ing history to The Cavalier Daily. the 107 directors were Black or members and students took to “It’s a movement that is finally African American and only nine the streets alongside 26 million getting people to pay attention of the movies had a Black lead or Americans to protest police and listen to what folks have been co-lead. #OscarsSoWhite began brutality and systemic racism in saying for all these years about trending in 2016 on Twitter in re- America. Since then, the nation police brutality, ... the injustice sponse to the award show’s lack of witnessed record-breaking voter of how they treat black people, minority representation in their turnout in the 2020 elections, the implicit bias, all those things that nominations. restriction of chokeholds in 62 everybody has been talking about However, even when Black percent of the country’s biggest Trump for as long as we can re- Americans are represented in me- police departments and resist- member,” Amos said. dia though, their portrayals are ance among government leaders Amos stated he believed in or- often inaccurate and stereotypi- to implement major reforms. der to create lasting change, art- cal. In a literature review on the In addition, various other art ists must keep pushing the stories impact of media representations forms were created to honor the and communicating the messages on the lives of Black men and victims of police brutality and of protesters that mainstream boys, researchers at The Oppor- advocate for change. The Black media doesn’t cover. tunity Agenda, a social justice Lives Matter movement put a communication lab, found that spotlight on the lack of diversity Addressing the lack of Black males are stereotyped and and representation in the media representation underrepresented in media. The and art world. Local artists are report’s findings indicated that combating this absence by docu- “It’s very important to pro- negative associations such as menting their experience as Black mote creators from all walks of criminality, unemployment and artists through their creations. life,” Amos said. “[When I got poverty are exaggerated while to Charlottesville], it took me positive associations are limited Documenting summer 2020 forever to break into the mar- to physical achievement and mu- ket and get people to pay atten- sicality. These stereotypes create Eze Amos, a Charlottesville tion … Black photographers and erroneous portrayals of Black photojournalist, used his Insta- Black artists are never given the males. The researchers conclud- gram to showcase his walks dur- opportunity to prove themselves ed that producers of media must ing Black Lives Matter protests in because, somehow, there’s just an create more accurate portrayals ALYCE YANG | THE CAVALIER DAILY summer 2020, documenting pro- assumption that we’re not up to of Black men in the media by in- testors in action in Charlottes- par.” corporating more African Ameri- wrong. We as artists can rewrite Beyoncé!” Njoku said, laughing ville and Richmond. The increase in exposure cans in production. our stories and tell them in a bet- while reminiscing about the mo- “This revolution will be pho- Amos received due to his docu- Charlottesville-based pho- ter way.” ment she found out she was fea- tographed,” Amos wrote in the mentation of mass protests gave tographer Jason Lappa thinks that The push to promote Black tured in the campaign. caption of an Instagram post. him the opportunity to share his the BLM movement is broadcast- representation and diversity ex- Njoku was overjoyed to be in- Amos was one of the many photos with reputable news or- ing the unheard stories of minor- tended into the business world cluded among the likes of other Black photojournalists who used ganizations like the New York ities to the world, including those as well. Black community mem- talented Black artists and crea- their skills to document the Black Times. On June 21, Instagram of Black artists and creatives. bers and allies participated in tors. Even though she expressed Lives Matter protests. Photojour- featured Amos in their “WHAT “What is revolutionary are an economic boycott on July 7 that more celebrities should fol- nalists stood on the front lines NOW, TAKE ACTION” cam- the eyes and voices behind the in what was known as Blackout low suit, Njoku emphasized that alongside protestors and cap- paign. However, despite Amos’ photographs we are starting to Day. Participants were told not strictly supporting Black business tured the spectrum of emotions recent access to a larger platform, see in the major media outlets,” to spend a dollar at stores, res- owners is not as simple as it may sparked by protests, using their Black representation in art and Lappa said in an email to The taurants or businesses unless they seem. social media platforms to share media has historically been low. Cavalier Daily. “The eyes of Black were Black-owned in an effort to “We all say we should support moments that were not broadcast In 2019, art historians, stat- and brown photographers such as highlight the 1.3 trillion dollars in Black businesses, but a lot of these on national news. isticians, professors and art cu- Ruddy Roye, Sheila Pree Bright, buying power that Black Ameri- processes, payment and shipping “Folks go out in the street to rators surveyed art collections Vanessa Charlot, Courtney Coles, cans have in the U.S. economy. processes are giving money to a protest, they write signs, they of the 18 major museums in the Julio Cortez, Andre Chung and On last year’s anniversary of white man,” she said. “However, have sit-ins, they have public United States. The researchers set Kris Grave, The stories of Black the emancipation of enslaved lab- I still think support is important disobedience — whatever form out to find the gender, ethnic and people told by Black people — orers in the United States, also for Black business owners.” of protest they adopt, our job as racial composition of artists rep- that is the revolutionary realiza- known as Juneteenth, Beyoncé Njoku’s business saw an in- artists is to help them amplify resented in these collections. The tion that is just now beginning to released her single “Black Pa- crease in sales as a result of the whatever message they are trying results revealed that 85.4 percent take hold in the mainstream.” rade” with the proceeds from her support redirected to Black- to push,” Amos said. of pieces in the collections were Amos believes that art has the single going to support the sing- owned businesses. Njoku, in turn, The infamous Stonewall Jack- created by white artists and Black power to recondition society’s er’s Black Business Impact Fund. donated extra funds towards or- son statue on Monument Avenue artists’ work made up 1.2 percent perceptions of Black Americans The fund awards $10,000 grants ganizations involved with the in Richmond — a grassy mall of the art in all major U.S muse- and their stories. to small Black-owned business- Black Lives Matter movement which is home to numerous Con- ums. This is despite Black Amer- “[It’s like how we are all] con- es. The song was released along and fellow artists struggling due federate statues — was removed icans composing 13.4 percent of ditioned in a dark alley to picture with a directory of over 700 na- to the COVID-19 pandemic. by cranes on July 1. As the statue the U.S. population. a shadow of a big person coming tionwide Black-owned business- was removed from its pedestal, This disparity isn’t just pres- towards you [and] nine out of ten es. One business featured was For the full story, check it out on hundreds of protesters cheered ent when it comes to visual art. In times you are picturing a black the African inspired art store cavalierdaily.com. The Winter Is- in the pouring rain — Amos was the film industry, researchers at person,” Amos said. “It’s some- UzoArt, a business owned by Uzo sue of the abCD Magazine will be there to document that historic the University of Southern Cal- thing we’ve just been conditioned Njoku, artist and Class of 2019 published Friday, March 12 and moment. When he drove back to ifornia analyzed the top-gross- to think overtime from the mov- alumna. available to be read in a digital for- his home in Charlottesville, he ing 100 films of 2015, and their ies and all of the books and it’s “It was crazy — I was like, mat on The Cavalier Daily website. The Cavalier Daily Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 9 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT We are all citizens, we are all artists Local artist Laura Lee Gulledge honors and celebrates the Black community with Black Lives Matter art installation and live-painting

Kalista Diamantopoulos | Arts & Entertainment Editor

Charlottesville cartoonist Laura along with the collaborative piece are — made her “even more grateful [that author of YA graphic novels and con- Gulledge believes there is great Lee Gulledge never really considered currently on display through the end she] was there to help bring positivity tinued developing her storytelling. At power in the stories people choose to herself a portrait artist until she was of March 2021 in the windows of Sil- and hope to this site of trauma.” the same time, she worked as a scenic tell. Her mission is to use her artistic inspired to paint a large-scale portrait verchair on the Downtown Mall locat- Moreover, Gulledge said making painter, primarily in the Macy’s and gifts to be an ally and amplify the voic- of George Floyd for a Black Lives Mat- ed at 316 E Main Street, near Heather art in isolation can make her feel as if Saks Fifth Avenue’s holiday window es of those who are underrepresented ter march to the Rotunda in June 2020. Heyer Way. she is in a vacuum which can “distort displays. This experience taught her in our collective conversation. In do- “When problems feel too over- However, visitors who passed by one’s perception of both your art and about creating art as a team, world- ing so, she creates art that is “radically whelming it can be immobilizing fig- the windows the past few weekends yourself.” Being observed by onlook- building and the importance of mak- truthful and forward thinking” and uring out how to help,” Gulledge said. may have noticed not only the 12 “Rest/ ers while making her art helps her feel ing art accessible to the public. For presented beautifully in a way that is “What can I possibly do? Well, I can Recover in Power” portraits, but also both “accountable to the art but also the time being, she is back in Virginia accessible to the public. At its core, draw.” Gulledge herself busily working on a seen as a human.” Gulledge also hopes creating art. Gulledge understands her responsibil- After completing the portrait of new portrait series celebrating figures that by putting herself in the public Gulledge likes to describe herself as ity to make art that is “so full of love George Floyd, Gulledge went on to “Living in Peace.” These portraits cele- eye during her live-painting, she may a “citizen artist,” a term she picked up that it is non-threatening.” paint 12 more paintings using india brate the life and work of living icons, act as a role model for any younger art- while working at the Kennedy Center “Even if I make art about sadness, it ink on cardboard. These are part of a including poet and activist Amanda ists that might walk by. in Washington, D.C. will have hope,” Gulledge said. series titled “Say Their Names” which Gorman and Kehinde Wiley, who is “The stress of the moment can “It refers to artists who use their As for the student artists and ac- aims to “honor and humanize” the well-known for his 2018 portrait of make it challenging to be inspired, but work to create a positive impact on tivists at the University, Gulledge Black people who were victims of po- former President Barack Obama. I want to help encourage others that the community,” Gulledge said. “I like urges them to not wait for permission lice violence and racial injustice. Some Gulledge chose a live-painting ex- they too can keep making,” Gulledge this label because I always felt that to undertake creative endeavors. She of the subjects include George Floyd perience to present these works be- said. there was a responsibility that came believes the very conception of an idea and Breonna Taylor along with local cause she wanted to “inject some love Gulledge started her career as a with my creative gifts.” is all the permission one needs as an figures such as Marcus David-Peters, and life into this emotionally scarred public school art teacher and did not Gulledge prefers new terms such artist. She also encourages doing and Sage Smith, Tony McDade and more. space in the spirit of healing.” In fact, a have any intention of becoming a as “citizen artist” or even “artner” over creating no matter how “obvious” the Gulledge also collaborated with local bomb-scare that blocked off 4th Street professional artist. Her students and more politically charged terms like idea may seem, as it may not be so ob- rapper LaQuinn on a large-scale piece and led to increased police presence role as a teacher gave her the courage “artivist.” vious to someone else. featuring lyrics from his song “Black and K9 unit investigations Feb. 27 — to go out and discover herself as an “Politics separate us, but art unites You find your voice by using it,” Lives Matter.” the day after a Black Lives Matter pro- artist. This journey took her to New us,” Gulledge said. “For we are all citi- Gulledge said. “Just remember to also The “Say Their Names” portraits test marched through the same area York, where she became a published zens and we are all artists.” pass the mic.”

Tied for First: The best mashup of all time Leaning into the unhinged

Stefan Lizarzaburu | Senior Writer

On Feb. 25, Post Malone dropped a internal questioning and, in the end, However, these pioneers have also sounds more immediate, urgent and, “ba-du’s” and “ba-du-da’s” into audito- cover of the 1995 hit “Only Wanna Be just the right amount of subconscious led us to YouTuber William Maranci, most importantly, triumphant. Both ry nostalgic conquest, filling my body With You” by Hootie & the Blowfish justifications for me to put finger to the author of our mashup in question. of the original songs, in their own with those youthful, wistful feelings to celebrate the Pokémon’s 25th an- keyboard. In the current moment of Maranci has staked his claim in this right, rely on the invigorating power of pure triumph — reminiscent of niversary. Ellipsis. Yep, truth be told, our collective crawl toward the 12th seemingly ill-fated legacy by creating of the triumphant build — a tactic when I first defeated the Elite Four when this headline first made it from month of a global pandemic, I can’t his own pure 21st-century mashup — easily found in any Coldplay classic on Pokémon Pearl or any touchdown my oculars to my brainstem, I could bring myself to care about convention. perpetually unable to escape labels — organizing a satisfying musical plot caught in a gravel-coated end zone instantly feel my legs start to go cold. I This mashup of “Walk” by Foo Fight- of corniness. Maranci’s most popu- structure, with straightforward ex- or those first few seconds of unpar- frantically grabbed the closest ground- ers and “September” by Earth, Wind & lar mashup? “Bohemian WAPsody,” position, climax and resolution. This alleled, exploratory liberation at the ed object near me — my bedpost — in Fire, is unequivocally the best song of which, by the way, is pretty impressive. mashup, however, happens to mostly Scholastic Book Fair. Innocent amuse- a semi-delirious effort to ensure my all time. Lineage is important, sure, but you consist of rising action. ments, sure — but they were mine. My mind and my body remained as one. Let’s rewind for a second. First, don’t need to be a disc jockey to make The mashup quietly begins with a plot structures. By the time the third Luckily, they did. let’s unpack the deep-seated mental a mashup anymore. All that is required bed of gentle, jumpy guitar riffs, while chorus hits, I’ve found the Pokémon This past year has felt like the mechanisms that make me silently gig- is a simple recipe — inspiration, audio White cooly makes it through the first guidebook I wanted, with my grubby heavy-duty setting on the simulation gle while reckoning with the fact that software and a loosey-goosey under- verse and chorus. But then, the surging fingers gently grasping a $10 bill, and washing machine, and that headline, I’m actually writing critically about a standing of beats per minute. And pum-pum-pum of the drums moving I’m ready to check out. of all things, was almost the straw mashup. There is an undoubted depth that, to my understanding, is the rec- into the second verse raises the eye- Goodness gracious. OK. Deep that broke my camel’s back. 2020, by and richness in the legacy of mash-ups, ipe that gave us “Walk But It’s Septem- brows of the heart and the soul. In this breath. I can’t stand the fact that a my definition, was the year of the un- but in the age of personalized online ber by Earth, Wind, and Fire.” part of the imagined plot structure, YouTube mashup genuinely gives me hinged. 2021, out of necessity, might existences, this richness has recently This mashup has afforded me the main character would be about goosebumps. But let me unpack that. have to be the year of celebrating the amounted to one-off TikTok trends everything I’ve ever wanted but have to fall in love, land their dream job or Guilty pleasures are just that — pleas- unhinged. That cover, admittedly, was and quick-fix virality fodder. Extend- never received in all of music histo- defeat whatever could not be defeated ures. And there’s no guilt in leaning pretty good. ed remix “dubs” from Jamaica in the ry — a stadium-funk, power-grunge before. into what breathes life into my heart With that said, this column en- ’70s and fluid dance mixes from queer progeny. Maurice White’s heaven-sent In the song, these jubilant tropes and limbs. So I’ll relax, and allow my- try feels, well, silly on principle. And clubs in New York in the ’80s have falsettos always deserved a jarring son- are sonically maintained, but with the self to let the simple things be simple. yes, just like the Post Malone cover, built up a sturdy legacy of remixing, ic juxtaposition — and the Foo Fight- animated power and prowess of, say, And I’ll allow this song to continue to a little unhinged. Right? A mash-up? sampling, splicing and reconfigur- ers’ gritty guitarwork and thudding Whitney Houston’s national anthem oil my creaky hip-gears, alone in my In 2021? I know. This article has gone ing music by any other semi-ethical drumsmanship fit like a glove. With performance or Prince’s Super Bowl room, as I get out of bed and imagine a through countless drafts, unbounded means. this new backbone, White’s voice halftime show. 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In honor of the one-year mark of a second thought — they were meals Charlottesville community member COVID-19 sending students home in on the Corner, visits to Bonny Cat has been impacted by the events of March 2020, The Cavalier Daily asked and hangouts with friends. For others, the last year. At times like these, it is community members to share their they were bigger moments — cele- important to remember these small last memories on Grounds before the brating love on Valentine’s Day, film- moments. This is The Cavalier Daily’s pandemic began. These were what ing for a project at Women’s Center first step towards that. some of the responses were on Twit- and cheering on a men’s basketball ter. win over Duke. But regardless of peo- For many students, these memo- ple’s last memories here, one fact is Design by Noah Holloway | The Cavalier COURTESY @_ARIANAAGS ries were ones that passed by without undeniable — every University and Daily “getting roots with @alecscicchitano right before we went on a spring break getaway in shenandoah”

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In anticipation of next week’s student-wide elections, the Editorial Board interviewed the candidates and read through platforms — here are our endorsements. Honor Committee CHRISTIAN SMITH Third-year CLAS curate polling of the student body. She has a very making Honor work for the student body. Her system — a one semester suspension, a year-long Smith has served two terms as an Honor Rep- clear understanding of the issues within Honor, advising role showed her major inequities, with suspension or expulsion. He wants committee resentative. He understands how the system and her experience and ideas prove that she will Honor serving as multi-sanction for those who panels to choose sanctions on a case-by-case works, and how to effectively make Honor a be able to address these issues in a meaningful can afford to take an IR and single-sanction for basis. Stone recognizes how Honor reporting more equitable system. Smith has seen the in- manner as a representative. those students who are unable to do so. She notes disproportionate affects marginalized students, equities within Honor and how it dispropor- that her ultimate goal is to make sure that the hoping to implement proper training, removing tionately affects marginalized students. Smith’s ANDY CHAMBERS Third-year CLAS sanctions with the IR are educational — whether the student panel and increasing diversity with- biggest goal is working towards abolishing the Chambers serves as an Honor Representative for this be community service or education require- in Honor. Based on his experience and ideas, we single sanction. However, he knows that he can- the College and as the Vice Chair for Hearings. ments. If the leave of absence has to remain, she believe Stone is a qualified and admirable can- not do this himself — he plans to work with dif- He’s been involved in Honor for over two years. wants to make sure students are equipped with didate. ferent organizations to set up a working group. He co-led selections, pushing for more diverse the necessary resources to be able to return to He hopes to have legislation written up for the support officer pools. He understands Honor’s the University — in her eyes, students going MAGGIE REGNERY Third-year COMM coming year to address the issues within Honor faults. He claims that the main issue with the through the process need to be prioritized. Pau- Regnery joined Honor as a first-year and is cur- so that students are finally able to have a system single sanction is that it does not work. He hopes lussen also recognizes the disproportionate levels rently serving as an Investigating Coordinator. that works for them. Smith clearly believes in lis- to move towards a multi-sanction system, having of reporting against marginalized communities, She aims to work towards finishing Honor cases tening to students, allowing him to implement students vote on what these different sanctions and wants to work with different student organ- more quickly. Additionally, Regnery believes the the changes students want to see. would be. Chambers notes the IR has issues, dis- izations to make this issue a priority. Paulussen single sanction system is ineffective, saying that proportionately affecting students who cannot cares about the students — she understands the a multi-sanction system would allow for more GABRIELLE BRAY Second-year CLAS afford to take the time off from the University. issues and knows how to address them. people to face accountability for their actions Bray currently serves as a Support Officer, work- He proposes eliminating the IR or reforming it — such as cheating. She also believes that there Bray currently serves as a Support Officer, work- significantly. Chambers’s experience and his rec- JACK STONE Third-year COMM needs to be increased communication with the ing as an investigator and a counselor. She under- ognition of Honor’s issues make him qualified to Stone has been a Support Officer since his first University community since these outcomes di- stands how the system works and how it impacts make a more equitable system. year, serving as both a counselor and an investi- rectly impact them. Further, Regnery also aims students. She wants to make Honor better, and gator. He wants to streamline the case process. to increase diversity within Honor by reaching she has tangible ways to do this. Bray discussed CHARLOTTE PAULUSSEN Third-year CLAS He also hopes to eliminate the single sanction to out to CIOs and improving outreach during the how the IR affects students in different ways Paulussen has been on Honor for over two years, create a more equitable system. While the cur- application process. She hopes this will increase — students who cannot afford to take the two and was trained in all three roles. She focuses on rent system claims to be single sanction, Stone the number of LGBTQ+ students and ethnic mi- semesters off face the full extent of Honor, while the advising role, as she is drawn to helping stu- believes it operates as multi-sanction. In elim- norities applying to be on Honor. With goals to those who can do not. She wants a thorough dents and professors going through the process. inating this, he hopes to see more consistent run for VCI, the Editorial Board believes Reg- reevaluation of the process, gathering a more ac- A senior advisor, Paulussen clearly believes in results. He plans to propose a triple-sanction nery is qualified and dedicated to the position.

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On this note, he proposes a more Noah Strike — who has several semesters of pendent Organizations — clubs and various plicitly designed to privilege certain groups of accessible legislative process. For instance, he administrative Student Council experience groups in the University community — Cadet people. His goal is to increase diversity at the wants to create a one-pager describing parlia- — emphasizes that the role of representatives wants to better identify inefficiencies across University while simultaneously supporting mentary procedure. And, he wants to require is to help students. Student Council repre- Grounds and within Council. She also wants the already diverse student body in order to a brief summary and goals of action attached sentatives do not exist to further specific po- to institute an open-door policy in Council ensure all groups are represented. Perry’s goal to each piece of legislation. Ultimately, Ryan litical agendas. Hence, he wants a represent- so that student and community demands are to increase representation starts with everyone Alcorn believes that a more accessible Council ative position so that he can defend students better heard. having a seat at the table by having access to will make it more active and effective. against discriminatory rhetoric. Noah Strike their representatives, he says. He plans to hold believes that both representatives and CIOs BOOKER JOHNSON Second-year CLAS regular office hours, take advantage of the -al AMELIA DELPHOS Third-year CLAS should be held accountable for their actions. Johnson believes that it is students’ voices that ready existing community structure and im- Amelia Delphos demonstrated a clear under- He specifically mentions the CIO involvement matter most — that’s why a huge part of his plement an anonymous form for people to fill Amelia Delphos — a third year with a clear with anti-queer discrimination and surges in platform is focusing on making sure that stu- out. He emphasized the importance of ensur- understanding of the limitations of student COVID-19. To rectify the current discrimina- dent voices are no longer pushed aside and are ing a continued effort of initiatives that will government — demonstrates passion towards tory rhetoric, he wants to educate these groups amplified by representatives. His is a voice leave a lasting legacy and not simply die when better racial equity and increased mental about the harmful impacts of their actions. that would be incredibly valuable to Student he graduates. health services at the University. She has no Furthermore, while he understands that Stu- Council, as he explicitly notes his intention prior experience with Student Council. How- dent Council is limited in the actions they can to protect Black women as a representative. LILIAN ROJAS First-year CLAS ever, she cited her extensive experience as a take against CIOs, he urges student council His main focus will be on furthering equity Lillian Rojas highly values minority inclusivi- journalist and believes that her dedication to members to apply ethical and emotional pres- and inclusion, partnering with other repre- ty. Though she has no experience with Student students and her journalism skills — especially sure to limit discriminatory behavior by CIOs. sentatives and organizations to seek support Council at the University, she intends to rely attentiveness and non-judgemental listening for first-generation and low income students. on her unique perspective as a biracial student. — will ensure her success as a representative. If ELLA TYNCH Second-year CLAS Booker’s voice is one that Student Council She believes that this identity will allow her to elected as a representative, she wants to make Ella Tynch serves as the communication chair needs right now, fighting for those students effectively interact with diverse perspectives Student Council more accessible, inclusive, of Young Democratic-Socialists of America who have been most ignored. and ensure she adequately represents Univer- and equitable. For instance, she plans to pro- at U.Va. In this role, she has advocated for a sity students. With this in mind, she intends to actively reach out to minority organizations tuition freeze in light of the COVID-19 pan- GABRIELA HERNANDEZ Second-year specifically support lower income, DACA and on grounds and is interested in legislation that demic’s hardships and has successfully fought CLAS Latinx students. In order to accomplish this supports students seeking additional mental for a credit/general credit/no credit policy for An incumbent, Gabriela Hernandez already broader goal, she is interested in using social health services at the University. Summer 2020 classes. While wanting to keep has experience working on legislation as a Stu- media and reaching out to multicultural CIOs an open mind to a diversity of opinions, Tynch dent Council representative. She is running to to better gauge student input. She notes that NINA SANTANA First-year CLAS plans to advocate for students and workers. retain her seat on Council. Hernandez’s spon- another marginalized voice within Student Nina Santana is a member of the Black Stu- Her policy proposals include providing pay- sored resolutions include a denouncement of Council is first years. Rojas believes that first dent Alliance, which has allowed her to work ment for Student Disability Access Center no- administrative negligence in regards to Greek years should be much better informed about with PLUMAS and undocUVA and has given tetakers and providing students involvement life’s endangerment of the student body dur- the role of Student Council, its goals and the her insight into Black, Indigienous, and Lat- grants so they may volunteer without interfer- ing this semester’s recruitment process. She action Student Council is taking to accom- inx communities. Santana served as president ence from having to work a job to cover per- also served on the Council’s diversity engage- plish those goals. To conclude, she reiterates of her high school’s student council, and she sonal expenses. She also hopes to be in contact ment committee, on which she researched the that her main goal is to help marginalized stu- hopes to use her experience in advocating with The Cavalier Daily in order to reach its makeup of Black and Brown students at U.Va. dents feel included and wants to ensure that all for the removal of Confederate statues across alumni readership and source potential fund- to work towards increasing representation in voices are heard. Grounds, an official land acknowledgement to ing. Tynch says that she plans to be available to the student body. Additionally, Hernandez is the Monacan people and increased funding for the student body and local community — via co-chair for the community cohort in Politi- RYAN ALCORN Third-year CLAS ethnic studies courses. She would also like to town halls, public feedback sessions, holding cal Latinxs United for Movement and Action Ryan Alcorn — who has one year of Council restructure the perception of Student Council calls and keeping her inbox open. in Society. Two of Hernandez’s specific policy experience and an extensive lobbying back- among the student body and ensure that stu- proposals include making textbooks free for ground — proposes a much more accessible dent voices are actually heard on Council, pos- VIOLETTE CADET First-year CLAS low-income students, if not all students, and and active Council. He explains that Council sibly through holding events where students Violette Cadet currently serves as chair of the securing funding for minority organizations so representatives should communicate more ef- can come and speak about their experiences to First-Year Council’s diversity and inclusion that they have financial resources on hand. fectively with thes student body. After all, if inform Council members. board, during which she has planned events Council doesn’t have the input of the student for her class and created lists of inclusive RAND PERRY Third-year BATTEN body, they are limited in the progress they can clubs on Grounds. In high school, she created Rand Perry has served as a Resident Advisor make. One way Student Council can increase a cabaret charity, in which she gave a stage to since his second-year, which inspired him to student body involvement is by taking advan- Editor’s note: Noah Strike, Booker Johnson and performance art in order to raise money for a run after seeing how difficult the past year tage of mass emails. Another of his proposed Amelia Delphos are current members of The Cav- women’s group. Cadet identified a recurrence has been on students. In Student Council, he methods is to encourage representatives to alier Daily staff. The Editorial Board’s decision to of resolutions within the current Council, but served on the Outreach Committee as a first- interact with CIOs. While input is crucial, endorse these candidates was made impartially if elected, she hopes to move from resolutions year and was also a Chair on the Financial Ryan Alcorn explains that the student body and without consideration of their affiliation with to actual action. By putting Student Council Committee. If elected, he aims to work on eq- must also understand how the Student Coun- our publication.

University Judiciary Committee ADAM YOUNGER LAW MADELEINE FRANK Second-year CLAS LAUREN KIM Third-year CLAS SLADE SINAK Third-year CLAS Adam Younger brings to the table a wealth Although currently not a part of UJC, Ma- Lauren Kim emphasized in her platform a ho- Slade Sinak, an incumbent representative, of experience and insight. During his time as deleine Frank highlighted issues of transpar- listic approach to sanctioning students. As the spoke candidly about issues of prejudice with- an undergraduate at Case Western Reserve ency and poor communication with students Vice Chair for Sanctions, Kim has worked to in UJC cases. As the Vice Chair of Trials, he University, Younger was the chair of the Stu- on Grounds and the wider Charlottesville implement a streamlined process for adjudi- implemented a formal program for bias mit- dent Conduct Board. In addition, he is also a community. If elected, she plans to push for cating cases in light of COVID-19. If reelect- igation and has stressed the importance of graduate of the Robert F. Wagner School of increased diversity within the support officer ed, Kim hopes to adopt further reform meas- empathy. If reelected, Sinak plans to run for Public Service at New York University and pool and to release more statistics concerning ures including the addition of mental health Chair internally and hopes to use this position has recently been tapped to serve as a judicial adjudicated cases. Additionally, Frank also resources for accused students and counselors, to uplift the voices of those he represents. intern with the United States District Court hopes to reform the reporting process for vi- as well as increased outreach and engagement for the Southern District of New York. If olations that occur within Greek life to avoid with the wider University community. elected, Younger hopes to empower victims, many of the issues that were on full display particularly as it relates to matters of sexual earlier this semester. misconduct. 14 | www.cavalierdaily.com The Cavalier Daily HUMOR What happens inside an all-male isolation suite Dateline — Tuesday morning, 10 days with nine other male college we discovered that the University had continued to provide Pepsi to us conditions every morning and being Feb.16, 2021. students without any proper cleaning mistakenly not provided us with hand with every single meal. Do the math faced with the moral quandary of I woke up to a text message from supplies. My fear quickly turned into soap. And being male college first-year — that is a lot of Pepsi in just a few whether I should clean up or let those the Virginia Department of Health in- a reality when within the first day, students, not one of us brought any. days. As the conservationists that we late night “gentlemen” sit in their filth forming me that I had contracted the one of our two toilet seats had been This led to the inability to properly are, we refused to throw out full cans as a punishment for their actions. The COVID-19 virus. My unfortunate real- vandalized by urine. After a thorough wash our hands. Clever as we are, we of soda. What could we possibly do obvious problem was that I had no- ity quickly set in and I began organiz- investigation, the case remained un- resorted to spraying COVID-19-kill- with them? We are really bored at this where else to go, and thus I was also ing my things for the not-so-long jour- solved and we were forced to proceed ing solution onto our hands for all point, so we discussed the matter for stuck in their filth. I was beaten. Sever- ney to isolation housing. After talking without even a modest quantum of hygiene purposes, which provided us hours and hours. Inspiration struck al days of pleading and discussion with with Student Health, an associate justice against the villain. Then came with a false sense of cleanliness. But in — soda pyramid. What better way to other members of the suite confirmed dean and the Department of Health, I the case of the serial non-flusher. a late-night epiphany, one of my isola- spend our days than demonstrating that there was no end to their filth tol- was off to begin my 10-day stay. Someone — likely one of nine male tion brothers announced “We already our support for the School of Archi- eration and I would be forced to clean I must note that I have remained first-year University-student sus- had COVID-19, how much worse can tecture by crafting a Pepsi structure? our common spaces if I had any hope in strong health throughout my quar- pects — was unwilling to simply bend it get?” Half of the suite began boycott- Our masterpiece was underwhelming of remaining sane. antine with very minimal symptoms. I over and flush his waste away. If not ing even using the COVID-19-killing at first, but as the days went on and Though I have a few days left in my am doing well, and I know that makes the seat-urine culprit, this was a per- solution. Thankfully, one of our more the soda cans rolled in, it slowly grew stay I am optimistic about the possi- me fortunate. I recognize the severity petrator copycat of sorts. Again, our intellectually inclined peers in Courte- to breathtaking heights and our bore- bility of further growth in our dorm of the current situation at the Univer- investigation ran cold, and we thought nay was nice enough to drop off some dom remained in check. maintenance and an enhanced ability sity and nationwide and do not wish there was no hope. But one afternoon of his surplus soap after hearing about Another struggle with dorm clean- to avoid any further issues. Oh wait, to offend or minimize the struggles of — just as we were about to drop the the situation. We have three days left liness came when we realized that the my suitemate just locked himself out others. inquiry — the culprit made a mistake. in quarantine and four slivers of soap members of our cabal who were in- of his suite because he was having a With that being said — He forgot to flush while another was bars for 10 of us – that should work. clined to stay up late and sleep in late mustard fight -- I’m screwed. I was the first of my quarantine in the bathroom. Arrest made, mys- Another problem arose when we were a lot less inclined to maintain cohort to arrive at our new housing. tery solved. Punishment to be carried realized that none of us liked Pepsi, cleanliness than their counterparts. MALACHY DWYER is a Humor col- I quickly arrived at a rather dismal out after release from isolation. let alone Diet Pepsi. However, the For an early riser like myself, this umnist for The Cavalier Daily. He can be fear — I was about to spend the next Soon after arriving in isolation, University was unaware of this and meant waking up in frat- house-like reached at [email protected]. CARTOON Mr. Midterm Boogey Monster

Teresa Michael | Cartoonist The Cavalier Daily Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 15 PUZZLES WEEKLY CROSSWORD PUZZLE Aaron Rose | Puzzle Master * THE SOLUTION TO THIS PUZZLE CAN BE FOUND IN THE NEXT ISSUE Across 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. To hold in high regard, to respect. 5. A sound that is high-pitched, perhaps an- noyingly so; can describe the sound made by old hinges as a door closes. 9. Following the rules of a game; also, the 9 10 name of a South Carolina locale. (Two words) 10. Works, exerts. 11. A state of social isolation meant to stop the spread of diseases like COVID-19. 11 12 12. Video conference platform on which the majority of University classes have been conducted since March 2020. 13. A momentary rest; a break. 16. French oblong pastry filled with cream 13 14 15 16 and covered in chocolate. 17. Common succulent with long green leaves found in arid regions of the Ameri- cas. (plural) 19. To remove money from a bank account. 17 18 19 20 21. Face covering used to curb the spread of COVID-19 through air particles. 22. Investment option that pools together money from multiple investors to invest in a diverse portfolio of stocks, bonds, etc. 21 22 23 24 (Two words) 25. A type of cloud that produces rain and/ or other forms of precipitation. 26. To clear out from an area of danger. 27. Exits; Goes out from a place. 25 26 28. Someone who emigrated from their home country to another for political rea- sons; borrowed from French.

Down 27 28 2. A snag or obstacle in a plan; was original- ly an acronym. 3. A mistake. * SOLUTION FROM FEB. 25 ISSUE 4. Blend or mixture; derived from French. 5. The outline of buildings and/or nature A S S Z B against the horizon. D O G M A T E E T O T U M 6. To ease pain or discomfort. 7. To steal money entrusted to you. (past I A L R R C R P tense) V E R S A C E O U T W E A R 8. Small, pocket-size wind instrument com- monly found in blues. jazz, and country mu- E A M N O A A sic genres. R I G G I N G I N B O U N D 14. Something (like an image or word) T A T N E A carved into stone or wood. 15. Able to be rescinded or reversed. R A L P H L A U R E N 18. South Asian savory pastries filled with G E E U E C meat, potatoes, vegetables, and/or cheese. 19. Wilts, dries up. U N L E A R N G O U L A S H 20. Cookie or small pastry paired with tea. C A S U S T A 23. Chief medical advisor to President Joe C O R N I C E R O U G H E N Biden; also, director of NIAID. 24. White mineral form of potassium ni- I D N X A R E E trate. R E D G I A N T P E R I L R M E S D 16 | www.cavalierdaily.com The Cavalier Daily SPORTS A journey through student-athlete injury recovery Beyond the physical impairments associated with injury, athletes often deal with the mental challenges of being sidelined

Akhil Rekulapelli | Sports Editor

injured knee. A self-proclaimed battling chronic synovitis in her poor balancer, Madden was often shoulder at points in the season. frustrated with that component Madden’s experiences with injury of rehab and felt the process took — the meniscus tear and afore- not just a physical toll, but also a mentioned synovitis — helped mental toll on her. her recognize the importance of “I’m not very good at balanc- understanding her limits. ing to begin with and there’d be “For me personally I kind of points where I’d just get really know if too much is too much … frustrated, and my trainer had to so I know if [my shoulder pain is] remind me ‘you have to stay pos- coming on, and I’ll go and talk to itive, it’s not worth your energy [my trainer] and get treatment to worry’ which is hard for me for it,” Madden said. “It’s really sometimes,” Madden said. just [about] knowing my limits.” Beyond athletic trainers and Throughout the 2021 sea- the athletes themselves, there is son, managing chronic pain has a similar understanding among been a fruitful endeavor for the physicians that physical injury now-senior, as Madden once elicits both physical and mental again secured five gold medals challenges for student-athletes. at the ACC Championship and “The mental health compo- was named ACC Swimmer of the nent of [injury] is oftentimes Year for a second straight year. every bit as significant as the The Mobile, Ala. native now physical component,” Brockmei- looks towards the NCAA Cham- HEERAN KARIM | THE CAVALIER DAILY er said. “When you look at an in- pionship later this month, where jury, it’s not a knee, it’s a person she hopes to lead No. 2 Virginia In the spring of 2019, den of a second option — a me- their livelihood or their career … and these are people who are women’s swim and dive to their then-sophomore swimmer Paige niscal debridement or meniscec- or something they’re pursuing in very used to performing at a high first-ever national championship. Madden was all set to compete tomy — to remove the damaged that regard, [that] may not [al- level.” Further down the road are the in the World University Games tissue and shorten her recovery ways] be the case. Furthermore, particularly U.S. Olympic Trials in mid-June, in July, having finished the sea- time to only six weeks. For Madden, being able to re- for high-achieving athletes like where Madden and fellow team- son with an ACC Championship Madden was also told that she turn to her ACC-winning form Madden who know what it feels mate sophomore Kate Douglass in the 800-meter freestyle relay, wouldn’t know what surgery was meant a six-week grueling re- like to be at the pinnacle of their are strong candidates to qualify All-America honors across five performed — and if she’d have habilitation process where she sport, it can be tough to grapple for the Tokyo Olympics this July. events and a second place finish a chance to swim at the World would spend upwards of two to with sitting on the sidelines and While Madden’s successes — in the 500-meter freestyle at the University Games — until after three hours in treatment, forcing being unable to contribute to the especially in the face of injury NCAA Championship. the surgery. her to drop a summer volunteer team. — may come as a surprise to the “It was two months out from “I was really anxious about the commitment. After devoting countless casual fan, it’s rather a reflec- the World University Games, surgery and the outcome when I “It was pretty much eat, sleep, hours towards rehab for six tion of the remarkable resilience which I had qualified for the woke up,” Madden said. “So ac- swim, rehab,” Madden said. weeks, Madden was given the all- Brockmeier witnesses on a daily year prior and so I was looking tually when I woke up that was For the first week of rehab, clear to rejoin her teammates and basis while working with stu- forward to that for a whole year,” my first question, I asked which Madden wasn’t able to get into swim at full speed just two weeks dent-athletes. Madden said. “It was in Italy, procedure they did and luckily it the pool because the stitches in prior to the World University “I never cease to be amazed which is really exciting and a was the [meniscectomy].” her knee could have become in- Games. The abbreviated time at by the level of character and the chance to compete internation- However, when it comes to fected. Even once she started to full speed didn’t slow Madden level of determination and real- ally.” major injuries like a meniscal swim again, she could only pull in the slightest, however, as she ly just the level of time commit- Nonetheless, catastrophe tear, it doesn’t just become a with her arms for a week, before won a team gold as a part of the ment associated with our student struck as she fell down a set of question of if they’re able to re- starting to kick lightly. Guiding 4x200-meter freestyle relay squad athletes here at U.Va.,” Brock- stairs and woke up the next turn to walking and swimming her through the process was one and a silver in the 200-meter meier said. “It’s really an amazing morning with sharp pain in her leisurely, but one of if they can of U.Va. Sports Medicine’s athlet- freestyle. group of individuals.” knee. Madden found herself una- return to a high level of com- ic trainers, who provide consist- Despite the impediments the Madden and the Cavaliers ble to practice, let alone kick in petition. Stephen Brockmei- ent care for athletes involved in time away from swimming threw kick off their pursuit for a na- the water. er — one of Virginia Athletics’ rehabilitation and injury preven- at Madden, she recognized the tional championship Wednes- “Based off of Google alone I three team orthopedic surgeons tion. newfound perspective it gave her day at the Greensboro Aquatic kind of like knew what it was, — understands this intricacy, “Athletic trainers are able to on the sport. Center in Greensboro, N.C. All but it wasn’t until I went with my having worked with Virginia stu- stay involved in the athletes’ care “I think we get caught up with events will be broadcast live on trainer into the doctors [and] got dent-athletes for over 10 years. by seeing them on a regular ba- ourselves a lot because practice ESPN3. an MRI … when they called me “The stakes are a little bit sis,” said Andrea Fortunati, assis- is hard, it’s grueling physically to confirm the diagnosis,” Mad- higher for a high level athlete, tant athletic trainer for swim and and mentally, but when that gets den said. because their needs, their goals, dive. “We work with the athletes taken away from you ... it allows The diagnosis was a menis- their long-term outlook is cer- during rehab and treatments to you to take a step back and really cal tear, which with rehabilita- tainly going to be kind of higher, better prepare for training, and appreciate what you’re missing,” tion can take up to three to six frankly for some of these athletes monitor their progress as they in- Madden said. months to recover from accord- than some of us weekend warri- crease their volume and training Following the World Univer- ing to the American Academy of ors,” Brockmeier said. “[While] time.” sity Games, Madden had a strong Orthopedic Surgeons — poten- it’s important to every patient, Beyond swimming in the pool 2020 season. She notched five tially sidelining her from her trip the injuries and the manage- with restrictions, Madden also ACC titles — three individual to Naples. However, prior to her ment of these injuries … from worked on balance training in and two relay — and ACC Swim- surgery, doctors informed Mad- the standpoint of this being order to restore strength in her mer of the Year honors, all while SPORTS Thursday, March 11, 2020 | 17 Men’s basketball preview: the ACC Tournament The Cavaliers enter as the tournament’s top seed and hope to capture Coach Tony Bennett’s third ACC crown

Jude Nanaw and Joe von Storch | Senior Associates

Coming off of a 68-58 win against been due to one opposing player be- Louisville, the No. 16 Virginia men’s ing incredibly dominant. basketball team secured the ACC Against Virginia Tech on Jan. 30, regular season title. Clinching the that player was junior forward Keve championship as well as the top seed Aluma who posted a 29 point and 10 in the upcoming conference tourna- rebound double-double that paved ment was made possible following the way for a 65-51 Hokie win. Sim- Florida State’s loss to Notre Dame. ilarly against Duke on Feb. 20, it was The Cavaliers (17-6, 13-4 ACC) sophomore forward Matthew Hurt’s will have under 24 hours to prepare 22 points that allowed the Blue Devils for their first game in the contest to steal a one-point win in Durham, which will be Thursday against Syr- N.C. acuse, as the Orange (15-8, 9-7 ACC) Heading into their first game of defeated NC State Wednesday 89-68. the contest this Thursday, Virginia With the expectation that the is slated to take on either No. 8 seed tournament will be wide open this Syracuse or No. 9 seed NC State. time around, there are a number While the Cavaliers knocked off the of factors that will be crucial in the Orange in convincing fashion, 81-58 team’s pathways to the title. on Jan. 25, it will be worth keeping an eye on sophomore forward Quincy Virginia’s keys to success Guerrier if the two teams meet again. “We just would love a chance to Control the tempo get to that championship day, but It was evident in the Cavaliers’ there’s so many more things to worry late-February rough patch that being about,” Bennett said. “We need to be prepared and ready for Syracuse or forced to play at a faster pace cost EMMA KLEIN | THE CAVALIER DAILY them a number of those games. His- NC State.” torically, Virginia has been known for Likewise, if Virginia is to face Virginia looks to sweep both the ACC Tournament and regular season titles in the coming weeks. playing at one of the slowest paces in the Wolfpack, freshman guard Cam the country. This factor was key in al- Hayes and senior forward D.J. Fun- lowing the team to be dominant lead- derburk will be among the players to lock down. a midday tilt against eighth-seeded the team that reached as high as No. in the ACC Tournament. This season ing up to their 2019 NCAA Champi- Syracuse. 12 in the AP Poll in January. was no different, as the Seminoles onship victory. Feed senior forward Sam Hauser Virginia lit up the Orange back The Cavaliers swept the season blew the doors off the Cavaliers in a However, against Florida State, in late-January to the tune of an 81- series with Georgia Tech, pulling out 81-60 rout. a game in which the Cavaliers lost As the Cavaliers closed out the regular season March 6 against Lou- 58 blowout victory. Syracuse’s infa- close victories in each game. Headed As is often the case under Coach 81-60, falling behind early led to Vir- mous 2-3 zone defense was no match by Moses Wright — senior forward Lenoard Hamilton, Florida State uti- ginia having to speed things up on isville, Hauser was lethal throughout the game. In 30 minutes of play, the for the Cavaliers’ sharpshooters, and ACC Player of the Year — the lizes impressive depth — evidenced the offensive side. The Seminoles led including Hauser and junior guard Yellow Jackets presented a tough by their nine players who average at 45-25 at halftime and, although the Marquette transfer shot an impres- sive nine-of-14 from the floor and was Trey Murphy. Hauser drilled seven challenge for Virginia, allowing just least 15 minutes per game. Virginia Cavaliers closed the gap at a point in three-pointers, making up for half over 60 points per game in their two likely has a better performance in the second frame, they were ultimate- perfect from the free-throw line. The stellar showing totaled 24 points and of the total three-pointers the team matchups. store than the one displayed Feb. 15, ly unable to dig themselves out of the made that night. Taking down Georgia Tech for the but it will have its hands full, and deep hole. eight rebounds while leading Virginia to a win. The good news for Cavalier fans third time in as many tries or a Tiger do not be surprised if the Seminoles “Those are two very good teams following Syracuse’s drubbing of NC team rounding into form would not head into this potential matchup as — Florida State and Virginia Tech,” “It was just one of those games where you get a couple to go and the State is that the Orange likely present be easy for Virginia, but as the top the odds-on favorite. Coach Tony Bennett said. “Florida a more favorable matchup for Virgin- seed, it certainly is fortunate to avoid Since joining the ACC in 2004, State took it to us, and when we went basket kind of opens up and begins to look bigger,” Hauser said. “I think I ia. The Cavaliers are undoubtedly ca- drawing other ACC rivals such as No. the Hokies (15-5, 9-4 ACC) and Cav- to Virginia Tech, the last eight min- pable of going cold from long-range, 22 Virginia Tech, Louisville or North aliers have only faced off once in the utes they really pulled away.” got a couple good, easy ones early and that sprung me forward for the rest but Syracuse’s defensive style has al- Carolina on its side of the bracket. ACC Tournament and never in the In the ACC Tournament, Vir- ways been susceptible to teams that finals. A matchup between the two ginia must set the tempo from the of the game and I hit some big ones.” This season, Hauser has led- Vir can shoot from long range, one of Finals — Florida State or Virginia rivals in the finals would undoubt- get-go and play from ahead in order Virginia’s offensive strengths. Tech edly make for great television, and to have success. The Cavaliers proved ginia in points per game with 15.8 and has connected on the most The most-likely ACC Tourna- Virginia would hope to avenge their to perform at their peak in a number Semifinals — Georgia Tech or Clem- ment finals scenario would pit No. late-game collapse earlier in the sea- of their early February games against three-pointers on the team at 59. Hauser is additionally second on the son 15 Florida State against the Cavaliers. son against Virginia Tech. Pittsburgh, Georgia Tech and North If the Cavaliers can take care of It is also possible that Virginia could The Cavaliers are set to begin their Carolina. team in rebounding, averaging 6.8 boards per game. business in the quarterfinals, they meet up against in-state rival No. 22 ACC Tournament run Thursday at 12 Throughout each of those match- are likely to face either fourth-seed- Virginia Tech. As should be the case p.m. against Syracuse in Greensboro, ups, Virginia established the speed of Looking ahead, it will be abso- lutely critical for the Cavaliers to feed ed Georgia Tech or fifth-seeded in a conference finals matchup, either N.C.. The game will be televised on play and ran their mover-blocker of- Clemson. The Yellow Jackets (15- team would present a formidable either ESPN or ESPN2. fense to methodically pick apart the Hauser in order to fulfill their scor- ing needs. Hauser has shown the abil- 8, 11-6 ACC) and the Tigers (16-6, challenge, as the Cavaliers lost their opposition. A steady flow of buckets 10-6 ACC) split their regular season lone contests against each by a com- on offense allows the Cavaliers to set ity to make incredibly difficult shots falling away from the basket as well matchups with each other, and both bined 35 points. up the pack line defense on the other squads have been hot recently, win- The Seminoles (15-5, 11-4 ACC) end of the floor. as being able to catch fire and go on hot streaks. ning a combined 12 of their last 13 likely feel they blew an opportunity games. at claiming the tournament’s top seed Contain dominant opposing scorers Virginia demolished Clemson by losing to an ACC bottom-dweller Having played 17 conference Possible paths to a title for 85-50 in mid-January, but the Tigers in Notre Dame on the regular sea- games this season, Virginia will cer- Virginia appeared to be in an uncharacteristic son’s final day of competition. Florida tainly have a lot of tape available to lull at the time, losing three straight State has had solid outings against look over in preparation for the tour- Quarterfinals — Syracuse contests by a combined 72 points. Virginia in recent years, handing the nament. In games in which the Cava- After claiming the top seed in the Since then, Clemson has righted the 2019 National Championship team liers have fallen short, it has typically tournament, Virginia will prepare for ship and seems to be much closer to its only non-Duke loss of the season 18 | www.cavalierdaily.com The Cavalier Daily HEALTH & SCIENCE Virginia streamlines equitable vaccine distribution Roadblocks compelled the state to redesign registration protocol and increase distribution to underserved populations

Brigette Meyer | Staff Writer

COVID-19 vaccination in the at various sites. state of Virginia has proven to be a Allowing for more medical pro- logistical and organizational chal- fessionals to vaccinate primes Vir- lenge, but officials on the forefront ginia for an influx in vaccine doses, are leading initiatives to streamline which Northam is pushing heavily the process and construct solutions. for. In concert with Maryland Gov. The roadblocks have included inef- Larry Hogan and Washington, D.C. ficient online registration, - diffi Mayor Muriel Bowser, Northam culties distributing vaccines to ge- has pushed President Joe Biden to ographically isolated locations, and increase the weekly allocation of issues with equitable distribution doses to states. So far, Virginia is and inadequate vaccine supply. only obtaining one-third the week- The release of the PrepMod ly allocation it needs to achieve the pre-registration system, the inte- goal of herd immunity in accord- gration of local pharmacies into ance with the Biden administra- the grid of vaccination sites and tion’s goal of fully vaccinating all legislation dedicated to increasing Americans by July. Virginia ranks infrastructure and vaccine access 10th out of 50 states on its vaccine through data mobilization are be- distribution rates as of Wednesday. ing put into effect and modified to Eric Swensen, public informa- help avoid scenarios resulting in in- tion officer at U.Va. Health, agrees equitable vaccine distribution. with Avula and Northam on the With regard to the new pre-reg- major issue being of supply. istration system which was intro- “The major challenge — which is duced to simplify the process, Gov. a challenge faced nationally — is a Ralph Northam notes efforts to need for a greater supply of vaccine increase efficiency and accessibility doses,” Swensen said. by utilizing technology. Northam is optimistic, howev- “Virginia is delivering,” er, given the recent FDA authori- Northam said. “[On Feb. 16], we zation of the single-dose Johnson launched the website and preregis- MARTHA WILDING | THE CAVALIER DAILY and Johnson vaccine and the pre- tration tool. The response has been monition that AstraZeneca’s will be very strong.” — where a larger-than-expected those not meeting group 1a and 1b Latinx and Indigenous populations, approved soon. He continually em- Currently, the site averages 150 number of individuals, many who qualifications are turned away. who have a statistically higher phasizes that Virginia’s infrastruc- pre-registrations per minute, total- signed up via shared links, showed Another substantial challenge chance of contracting the virus due ture is ready for an influx of doses. ing 240,000 registrations since its up at designated vaccine sites. to the vaccination effort in Vir- to certain socioeconomic factors. There is no distinct timeline launch. However, only 1,500 vaccinations ginia has been the geographic dis- In order to ensure these com- yet as to when the general public, The new system also integrates were allotted to be administered at tribution of vaccine sites. In order munities have access to the vaccine which will include many Univer- a call center focused on pre-regis- a BRHD Kmart clinic held on Feb. to combat the challenges of vacci- as quickly as possible, Underwood sity students who fail to meet ear- tering individuals over the age of 75 17, so several eligible individuals nating in remote areas of Virginia, emphasizes a data-driven approach lier vaccine qualifications, might as well as those who speak Spanish. were turned away as a result. Those such as the Tidewater region, the to the distribution of the vaccine. receive doses. Due to high demand The call center also offers call-back turned away did not meet the qual- Virginia Department of Health is As of now, the rate of marginalized and low supply, groups 1a and 1b services for over 100 other languag- ifications of either being over 65, an partnering with pharmacies such communities receiving vaccines in — the latter which includes peo- es. essential healthcare worker, or over as CVS, Walgreens, Harris Teeter, Virginia are approximately 7.3 per- ple over the age of 65, individuals Yet the preregistration system 16 with a preexisting condition list- Kroger and Walmart, among others. cent for Black citizens and 6.3 per- over the age of 16 with preexisting has not been without problems. ed on the Virginia Health Depart- Avula hopes these partnerships cent for Latinx citizens, compared conditions and frontline essential Since the system is replacing lo- ment website. will expand access in more remote to 12.4 percent White individuals workers — are the only ones eligi- cal health departments’ former To prevent future issues like this areas. who have received vaccines. ble at the moment. Group 1c is up databases, the transfer of pre-reg- one, the BRHD held an After Ac- “In those selections, [we tried] to “The health equity working next, which includes other essential istration data has been slow and tion Review of the clinic to “avoid prioritize geographic spread, mak- group … is looking at data and us- workers. Explicit timelines for the individuals are still waiting to see repeating [these] mistakes,” accord- ing sure that was access in parts of ing a data-driven approach to dis- vaccination of each group as well their data transferred to the new ing to a statement released on Feb. the state … which is why there was a cover who is most vulnerable to as group designations past group database. 17. big focus on Walmart in particular, COVID-19 and create an equity 1c have yet to be set on the VDH Dr. Danny Avula, director of BRHD also appealed to and then the independent pharma- methodology to determine where website. the Richmond City and Henrico Northam to fix the link-sharing cy network of places like Southwest our vaccination sites should be,” There have not been updates on County health departments, rec- issue. For the time being, both Virginia,” Avula said. Underwood said. any other groups yet. ommends that individuals contin- Northam and Avula are appealing As well as prioritizing access for Part of this data comes directly In the meantime, though, as Vir- ually check the website to see if to individuals to simply not share geographically separated parts of from vaccination sites, where new ginia waits to achieve herd immu- their information is added but also the links in attempts to avoid fur- the state, the Virginia Department legislation in the state of Virginia nity, Northam continues to empha- potentially re-register, as any dupli- ther inequitable vaccine distribu- of Health has been prioritizing signed by Northam on Feb. 17 dic- size the guidelines which have been cate data will be deleted. tion. overall equity in vaccine distribu- tates that demographic informa- in place since the beginning of the Additionally, PrepMod gen- “Otherwise, if you sign up off a tion. Janice Underwood — chief di- tion must be collected on the vac- pandemic. erates appointment sign-up links shared link that was not intended versity, equity and inclusion officer cine recipient. “People need to continue to fol- which can be shared with other for you, you should expect to have for the Commonwealth — notes This same piece of legislation low these measures of wearing their individuals who may not be eligi- your appointment canceled and that “certain communities have had also includes a provision allowing masks, of social distancing and ble yet to receive the vaccine. This be turned away,” Avula said. Clin- to carry the burden of COVID-19 healthcare workers previously unli- keeping their hands washed and led to the issue here in Charlottes- ics are steadily implementing ID more than others.” censed to administer vaccines, such that is when we can finally put this ville — as well as in three to four checks to ensure the correct person In Virginia, the communities as dentists and medical students, to pandemic in the rear-view mirror,” other districts, by Avula’s estimate shows up to each appointment, and being referenced include Black, volunteer to administer the vaccine Northam said. HEALTH & SCIENCE Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 19 COVID-19 antibody cocktail gives short-term immunity Clinical trials indicate that antibody cocktail may give immunity against household transmission

Brightney Varghese | Senior Writer

U.Va. Health is participating in Petri’s lab during this demanding phase three of a clinical trial for a time. COVID-19 antibody cocktail to “I missed interacting with peo- stop transmission of the novel coro- ple in the clinical environment and navirus in households where one looked forward to getting to do individual has tested positive. The that again,” Carpenter said. “I par- drug is administered to household ticularly looked forward to getting contacts of a COVID-19 patient to interact with people who are who have been exposed within fearful and get to encourage and a four-day period. It has shown care for them in the midst of a lot promising results of immunity of uncertainty.” against symptomatic infections. Physicians from the study U.Va. Health is one of 150 sites reached out to household contacts in phase 3 of clinical trials for the of COVID-19 patients who had drug created by Regeneron, a bio- been exposed for a period of four technology company. The cocktail, days or less and had not received which includes two different mon- a previous positive COVID-19 test oclonal antibodies for the spike result. glycoprotein of COVID-19, can be “This study was set up that way delivered as a self-administered in- because [researchers are] trying to jection. prevent [transmission of] COV- When a patient is infected with ID-19,” Petri said. “The longer that COVID-19, the virus invades the you’re exposed, then, the less ... op- body and multiplies copies of it- portunity [there’s] to prevent the self. The body’s immune system re- infection.” sponds to the foreign material with Carpenter was responsible for white blood cells, which produce enrollment of patients for the trial, antibodies that react to the for- physical exams and documentation eign material if the virus enters the efforts under the supervision of a body again. Monoclonal antibodies study physician. are copies of the antibodies that are “I swabbed patients for COV- made in a laboratory setting and ID-19 [and] I was frequently told target specific foreign substances. that I was the favorite swabber, William Petri, professor of In- which I got a kick out of because I ternal Medicine and Pathology and never thought that would be a skill leader of the clinical trials at U.Va. I would perfect,” Carpenter said. “I Health, said that the spike glyco- also helped with study documenta- protein, found on the outer surface tion, monitoring after drug admin- of the COVID-19 virus, is essential istration including vitals and study SHELBY LAWTON | THE CAVALIER DAILY for attachment of the virus to hu- follow-ups in conjunction with the man host cells. clinical research coordinator.” tive in prevention against symp- temporary, artificial immunity tients could easily access the clinic “The spike glycoprotein is the Carpenter described that dur- tomatic COVID-19 cases, and 50 while the body begins to natural- outdoors, and thus did not have to Achilles heel of the virus because ing a patient’s initial visit to the percent effective at preventing ly form antibodies. Petri notes the enter the hospital, further decreas- [the COVID-19 virus] needs that clinic they took a rapid PCR COV- infection overall when factoring half-life of the antibodies from the ing the risk of exposure to others. spike glycoprotein in order to at- ID-19 test, had their blood drawn in asymptomatic cases. If a patient drug is approximately two weeks Petri indicates that the team has tach to the human receptor,” Petri and received a physical exam. The develops COVID-19 following the and serves as a way to jump-start been following up with patients said. “ If you can have an antibody drug choice was randomly assigned cocktail treatment, they are likely the immune system. since mid-August and will con- that binds to a spike glycoprotein, to a patient and then administered. to have an asymptomatic case and “The antibodies are not tinue to screen them every four to it can totally prevent the ability of Afterward, the patient would stay be infected with lower amounts of long-lasting and so this is going to five months, to ensure the safety of the virus to get inside of a cell, and in the clinic for an hour so that the virus. provide protection only for that participants. As of now, the cock- in fact, that’s a real advantage of the physicians could monitor their vi- Petri indicated numerous bene- period of time in which like your tail has been tolerated well, and approach.” tal signs in case an adverse reaction fits of the antibody cocktail includ- roommate or your spouse is infec- researchers have only seen reactions The addition of two different occurred. ing self-administration that would tious,” Petri said. “That’s an - im at the injection site. types of antibodies against the Following the visit, patients be similar to how diabetes patients portant difference from a vaccine, Carpenter notes that the next spike glycoprotein of the coronavi- received a weekly COVID-19 test use insulin. Fundamentally, he which we’re hoping [provides] very steps for the trial will include de- rus decreases the chance of the virus during the first month and were notes that this is the first drug for long-lived protection.” termining where resources should evading the body’s acquired immu- monitored for any adverse effects. COVID-19 that enables individu- Petri notes a challenge of the tri- be allocated. She is thrilled about nity. Additionally, it ensures a level After that period, Igor Shumilin, als to care for their loved ones who al was conducting the clinical study the prospect of distributing the of protection against variants, in- clinical research coordinator for the are infected with the virus without in a safe manner that did not put drug to places facing extreme iso- cluding the U.K. variant, which ar- study, said that further testing only putting themselves at adverse risk. other U.Va. Health patients at risk lation such as nursing homes and rived in the University community occurred if a patient experienced Furthermore, it is an effective treat- as COVID-19-exposed participants retirement communities. in February. COVID-19 symptoms during their ment given the variability in cases visited the clinic. He mentioned “I think the next step is identi- It was important for U.Va. 7 months with the study. as individuals get vaccinated and the key collaboration with Debbie fying which communities and sit- Health to join Regeneron’s scientif- Although Regeneron has not new variants emerge. Shirley, division head of Pediatric uations would most benefit from ically driven approach to analyze filed an emergency-use application “It’s like a stopgap until every- Infectious Disease and leader of the this cocktail to prevent COVID-19 the potential role of the antibodies, to the Food and Drug Administra- body is vaccinated,” Petri said. “In COVID-19 clinic, to reduce poten- infections and subsequent morbid- according to Petri. tion yet, Petri notes that prelim- part, it’s something that will always tial exposure to other hospital pa- ity and mortality from COVID-19 Rebecca Carpenter, fourth-year inary data for the study’s first 400 be useful because there are always tients. and also allow maximum return Medical student and sub-investi- patients indicate promising results. going to be situations where the Patients adhered to precautions to normalcy in our communities,” gator for the study, worked on the Twenty-four of the study’s 3,500 pa- vaccine’s not 100 percent effective by wearing masks while the clin- Carpenter said. project after the pandemic altered tients were enrolled at U.Va. Health. or there’s a new variant.” ic’s staff used personal protective her medical school plans, allow- Results indicated that the anti- Unlike the COVID-19 vaccine, equipment to ensure safety. Addi- ing her to continue researching in body cocktail is 100 percent effec- the antibody cocktail only provides tionally, Petri mentioned that pa- 20 | www.cavalierdaily.com ADVERTISEMENT UC050-2021_CavDaily_Print | .125” bleeds | 10” W x 12” H, Line Screen: 150 | CMYK | 1 of 4

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