The Cavalier Daily Vol. 131, Issue 1 Thursday, September 3, 2020

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To our readers: viding the University community across the globe for an online ed- tinue to build a more robust digi- port throughout this unprecedent- With students returning to with new, relevant and insightful ucational experience — combined tal presence and experiment with ed historic time as we all grapple Grounds this week, we are pleased information that inspires critical with a lack of funding and adver- innovative methods of storytelling with the effects of the COVID-19 to present our first print edition of conversation and impactful ac- tisements — we have decided to which convey our collective student pandemic. Please join us in our mis- the fall 2020 semester. In this issue, tion. While most classes are being print our newspaper less frequently experience amidst one of the most sion of keeping the University com- you will find stories about student’s offered remotely, COVID-19 is this semester with three issues per challenging times in history. munity informed and creating op- responses to attending in-person still very much a public health and month. We will continue to update In this time of shared uncertain- portunities for the next generation classes, concerns about living in safety threat to the University and our online digital content daily ty, it is more important than ever of journalists by making a tax-de- on-Grounds housing and how the Charlottesville communities, and through our website and social me- for us to stay connected, listen to ductible donation to The Cavalier community is navigating the Uni- our volunteer staff members and dia platforms, as well as send a daily each other’s stories and hold our Daily. versity’s reopening plan. editors are working around the newsletter to subscribers. leaders accountable. You can count As we find ourselves embarking clock to ensure that you can count Our goal is to resume weekly on The Cavalier Daily to continue on yet another historic semester on us to listen to your voices and print production once health and publishing breaking and investiga- faced with unprecedented challeng- keep you informed of important safety conditions improve and tive stories that answer the ques- Nik Popli es and uncertainties, The Cavalier developments. all students are able to return to tions that we all deserve to know. Editor-in-Chief, Daily remains committed to pro- However, with students located Grounds. Until then, we will con- Thank you for your continued sup- 131st term of The Cavalier Daily NEWS COVID-19 AT U.VA. BY THE NUMBERS TYRA KREHBIEL | THE CAVALIER DAILY 31 On Sept. 1 17,203 4,400 Since Aug.155 17 28 55 Total students moving into on- Grounds housing Students 117 Total positive before in-person tested classes begin COVID-19 Students positive Sept. 8 test results Student tested Total positive reported in cases negative cases in U.Va. U.Va. com- before community Student munity arrival cases

Case data was obtained from U.Va. COVID Tracker, which was last updated Sept. 2 at 7:20 a.m. The tracker only includes data from testing conducted through U.Va. Health and pre-arrival testing vendor LetsGetChecked. NEWS Thursday, September 3, 2020 | 3 On-Grounds housing converted for quarantine The International Residential College, Johnson, Malone and Weedon and Shea House are the residences being converted

Ali Sullivan | News Editor

Residents of the Internation- al Residential College, Johnson, Malone and Weedon Houses and Shea House were given just 24 hours to choose a housing reas- signment or remain off-Grounds after learning on Aug. 28 at 8:00 p.m. that their dormitories were being converted into quarantine and isolation areas. Residents of the three housing communities received the Hous- ing and Residence Life email in- forming them of the decision just three hours after the University announced its intention to forge ahead with in-person classes this fall. In that Aug. 28 Return to Grounds email, the University’s senior leadership alluded to the creation of “additional spaces for isolation and quarantine.” University spokesperson Wes Hester said in an email to The Cavalier Daily that the choice to convert the residences was made in “real time” and “needed to be made quickly and was made after consultation with the Provost [Liz Magill], the Chief Operating Of- ficer [J.J. Davis] and the Vice Pres- RILEY WALSH | THE CAVALIER DAILY ident and Chief Student Affairs Officer [Patricia Lampkin].” “It just makes me wonder how many cases they’re actually expecting to have once everyone returns,” second-year Curry student Arnaldo Sandoval said. “This was a difficult decision and we wish it were otherwise,” Hester said. “Now I have to look out for my about everything,” Ding said. mitories. foot on the IRC since I’ve been The decision has blindsided safety in terms of who I’m with,” With HRL offices closed on While Bailey is frustrated with here.” on-Grounds housing residents, Madhiwala said. the weekend, some residents re- the lack of communication, he Choosing to move off-Grounds who said they had no idea their Each housing community be- port that they have been unable said the real issue is breaking up a presents other difficulties. housing was under consideration ing converted into a quarantine to find answers to their housing tight-knit community of students Second-year Curry student for quarantine conversion. and isolation area was below 35 questions. The only information — especially one grounded in the Arnaldo Sandoval planned to Among the students forced to percent capacity, according to Ding has obtained, she said, has celebration of multiculturalism, move into the Johnson, Malone relocate days before their move-in Hester. been through the principal of diversity and inclusion. and Weedon Houses Sept. 6. With date is fourth-year College stu- “Of the 4,400 students living the IRC, Engineering Prof. Reid “They haven’t just moved stu- his classes in full-swing and move- dent Jenny Ding, who has lived in our residences, this decision Bailey, who said in an interview dents,” Bailey said. “They’ve hurt in just around the corner, he has in the IRC since her second year. impacted a couple hundred stu- with The Cavalier Daily that he a community.” little time or resources to find Amid the tumult of online classes dents,” Hester said. had not been consulted prior to Ding called the decision to housing off-Grounds. and post-grad job hunting, Ding Affected students still have the the University’s decision to shut break up IRC — which boasts “I’m ultimately left to live on- had found solace in knowing she option to cancel their on-Grounds down dormitories. the largest international-to-do- Grounds,” Sandoval said. could return this fall to the IRC contract at no penalty, provid- Bailey learned in a later con- mestic student ratio on-Grounds Hoping for a single bedroom, — a community that she calls ed that they contact HRL before versation with Dean of Students — “hypocritical” in the face of the Sandoval asked to move to Bond home. their move-in date. Students who Allen Groves that University ad- University’s well-publicized ef- House for his reassignment — an “That was one less thing I had move into higher-priced hous- ministration had initially planned forts toward racial justice, such as option is Madhiwala is consider- to worry about,” Ding said. ing reassignments will not have to alert students of the decision the recently-formed Racial Equity ing as well. The late-night Housing and to pay more than they were ini- Friday morning but ultimately Task Force. Madhiwala said he is also con- Residence Life email now leaves tially charged for the IRC, John- delayed the notice. Students in the IRC were pro- templating staying at home. If he Ding and other residents with son, Weedon and Malone or Shea A source from within HRL — vided the option to be reassigned were to move into a new dormito- two options — submit their pref- House. If they move into low- who asked to remain anonymous to Hereford or Brown College, the ry, he would be doing so without erence for a new housing assign- er-priced housing, they will pay due to an HRL policy which re- University’s two other residential the community he forged in his ment or forfeit their on-Grounds the lower rate. stricts employees from speaking colleges. That offer, Bailey said, two years at the IRC. housing. Residents may also indicate to the press — said several Resi- reveals a detachment between “It’s almost as if I’m going back That binary choice worries their preference for a single or dent Advisors had already moved administration and residential to first year as a third-year stu- IRC resident and third-year Col- double room. into the residences being consoli- college students who choose their dent,” Madhiwala said. lege student Soumil Madhiwa- Still, questions remain. dated for quarantine. Those RAs housing not for the residential The lack of transparency as la, who fears being reassigned to Madhiwala wonders wheth- received communication of their college experience, but for the last-minute nature of the decision an on-Grounds apartment with er he will be able to stay with reassignment to different dormi- college’s unique community. leaves Sandoval wary for the fu- roommates who fail to take ade- his roommate if he is reassigned. tories nearly an hour after their “The fact that that is included ture of the fall semester. quate COVID-19 precautions. He Others speculate whether cancel- residents had received commu- to placate the concerns or to make “It just makes me wonder how and his roommate were well-pre- ling their housing contract will nication about the decision from it less bad for IRC shows a dis- many cases they’re actually ex- pared to social distance, and the put them at a disadvantage for HRL. connect, a misunderstanding by pecting to have once everyone re- IRC was at only 32 percent occu- finding on-Grounds housing this Many RAs first learned of the the decision makers,” Bailey said. turns,” Sandoval said. pancy — making distancing much Spring. news from their residents. All “I don’t think anybody on the de- more feasible. “We are just left in the dark have been reassigned to new dor- cision-making team has stepped 4 | www.cavalierdaily.com NEWS RAs submit 10 demands to U.Va. amid pandemic The RAs anonymously submitted a list of demands to HRL due to a policy that restricts Resident Staff from speaking to the press

Jacquelyn Kim | Magazine Editor

Resident advisors at the Uni- hiring of a third-party anti-rac- condition of anonymity due to cumstances amidst the current community Aug. 13, while con- versity anonymously published a ist consultant and professional the aforementioned HRL policy. COVID-19 pandemic and also demning the “intimidating and list of demands via Twitter Aug. staff liaison and also co-chair According to Alex, the cam- those which have been common abhorrent behavior intended to 28, calling upon Housing and accountability in the form of a paign was inspired by the efforts grievances among RAs for many strike fear and sow division in Residence Life to treat Resident democratic election rather than of resident staff at Cornell Uni- years. our community” of the white su- Staffers as “frontline workers” appointment. versity, who organized a strike After releasing the statement, premacists, she also emphasized and provide them with the “nec- The demands were published Aug. 20 that ended that day numerous former and current that “the University supports the essary resources to fulfill our role anonymously because of an HRL when the Cornell administration RAs reached out to Alex and First Amendment rights to free and protect ourselves, our resi- policy that restricts resident agreed to engage in dialogue. Carter to commend them for mo- speech and peaceable assembly.” dents and the community.” staffers from speaking to the Since Aug. 20, resident staff at bilizing a group to finally speak “The University literally pro- While the RAs recognize in press. Currently, only the co- other colleges — including the out. tects the freedom of speech of the letter accompanying their chairs of Resident Staff — who University of Michigan, Univer- “Things like that [just go to neo-nazis on our campus but list of demands that the task of are appointed by HRL and not sity of Utah and University of show that] this has been years does not do the same for its stu- creating a “meaningful, safe, and elected by resident staffers — Arkansas — have also followed in of people having these same is- dents who are resident staff,” equitable college experience for may publicly speak to the press. the footsteps of those at Cornell. sues with HRL and being scared Carter said. “It’s not student thousands of students” is “no Fourth-year College student “The inspiration was Cor- to voice them because they were self-governance if I can’t be crit- small feat,” they express concerns ical of the governance part of it.” about the safety of the University According to Alex and Cart- and Charlottesville communities. er, RAs were told during their “[W]e worry as U.Va. Resident training that only the HRL co- Staff that all of the restrictions, chairs could speak to the media guidelines and precautionary or the press on behalf of HRL measures set forth by the Univer- or in regards to their individual sity will fall short of their goal roles in HRL. The Resident Staff to keep all students, faculty and Program Agreement states that staff safe, a reality that several “the Chair(s) of the Resident universities have already faced,” Staff program represents Resi- the letter states. “The University dent Staff to the University, the will not protect students, faculty, press and the public.” staff and the greater Charlottes- The RAs’ first demand is for ville community if they do not the University to provide all follow through with the needs of HRL employees who are working their workers on the frontlines, directly with residents hazard including resident staff.” pay compensation for working The letter and list of demands during a pandemic in the form of has garnered signatures from 272 a stipend of $2,226.67 per semes- individuals and 16 organizations ter, equivalent to one-third of as of press time. Among the sig- the housing remunerations RAs natories are current and former currently receive. Currently, RAs resident staffers, faculty, under- do not receive any sort of stipend graduate and graduate students, as a part of their compensation. alumni and Charlottesville com- Their second demand is for munity members. Of the 272 “adequate personal protective individuals, approximately 25 equipment and risk reduction” in percent are current or former recognition of the fact that the resident staffers. “risks associated with our jobs as Student Council was one of RAs and SRs have increased with the 16 organizations who signed the possibility of COVID-19 in in support, and they passed a res- the dorms.” olution Tuesday night in “strong Carter emphasized that haz- support” of the demands made by EMMA KLEIN | THE CAVALIER DAILY ard pay and additional PPE the RAs. The letter and list of demands has garnered signatures from over 270 individuals and 16 organizations as of press time. should be provided for not only The list of demands is divided resident staffers but also facili- into two sections — COVID-19 ties management workers “who and safety-related demands and are also going into the bath- equity, inclusion and safety-re- Ja’Mel Reed and fourth-year En- nell and seeing how much sup- scared to lose their job,” Alex rooms and doing a lot of front- lated demands. gineering student Anna Winter port they had garnered [from said. “How can you be proud of line work.” The COVID-19 and safety-re- are serving as the 2020-21 HRL their community],” Alex said. “I yourself as an institution or a Similarly, Alex expressed that lated demands include financial co-chairs. Although they signed thought we could do something part of the University … and have the group of RAs who created compensation and hazard pay, on in support of the demands, like that if we all worked togeth- people who are scared to speak the list of demands believe that adequate personal protective they did so in their capacities as er.” up and voice their concerns?” resources should be made acces- equipment and risk reduction, fellow students and not officially Alex and Carter reached out Alex and Carter each ex- sible to all those who might re- revised and clearly articulated as the HRL co-chairs. to other resident staffers they pressed frustrations with HRL’s quire them. policing and COVID-19 guide- In their letter, the RAs re- thought might be interested in blanket restrictions surrounding “Our letter touched on the is- lines, provisions for food security quested a response from HRL by collaborating on this campaign media coverage, pointing to how sues of RAs, but we wanted it... and housing stability and revised Sept. 1. However, HRL has yet and assembled approximately 20 the University has previously em- to be applicable to everyone that financial aid policies for resident to release a response as of press people to work on creating the phasized the importance of the interacts with dorm life or things staff. time. letter and list of demands. For freedom of speech, particularly at U.Va.,” Alex said. “Even in our The equity, inclusion and Alex and Carter* — two res- the 2019-20 academic year, HRL in the wake of the white suprem- demand about PPE, we [the RAs] safety-related demands include ident staffers who spearheaded employed 218 RAs. acist rallies of Aug. 11 and 12 in want that extra PPE, but also res- RA representation as student the efforts to create the list of Together, the group of RAs Charlottesville. idents should have access if they employees in the University’s demands — agreed to speak with compiled their concerns, both In then-President Teresa Sul- do need additional PPE and stuff Human Resources system, the The Cavalier Daily under the those relevant to the unique cir- livan’s message to the University like that. The [demand] about NEWS Thursday, September 3, 2020 | 5

packages, thereby impacting the grievance resolution, protection grants and work-study opportu- against retaliation and employee nities for which a student might relations, which are currently not have typically qualified had they codified within HRL according not become an RA. to the RAs. Thus, the RAs have included a In reflecting upon their expe- demand for revised financial aid rience last year as a returning RA policies that would not impact this year, Alex characterized the the typical financial aid pack- relationships and interactions ages that RAs would receive, between HRL and resident staff citing the impact on students of as having been “always [messed] low-income backgrounds. up.” “The University often talks “I think that [the University] about being a best-value school, gives us a little bit, and people and their whole strategic invest- are [excited], but [the problems ment plan is that they are one are] deeper than that,” Alex said. of the best-value schools in the “[The University gives us] little nation, but undercompensat- things that keep people going. I ing RAs to make it a best-value think I and other people feel like school for residents is not being now, more than ever, was the time a best-value school,” Carter said. to hit them when they’re vulnera- “Making it a best-value school ble, and it’s an open wound. They for first-years but undercompen- know that they’re messing up.” sating RAs is so exploitative.” As a first-time RA, Carter A group of University em- was excited to become an RA but ployees announced last week the expressed disappointment with formation of a wall-to-wall un- their interactions with HRL thus ion and launched their #ActFas- far. EMMA KLEIN | THE CAVALIER DAILY tUVA campaign, which demands “I personally don’t feel sup- that the University address stu- ported by HRL as a first-time In their letter, the RAs requested a response from HRL by Sept. 1. However, HRL has yet to release a response as of press time. dent, worker and community RA,” they said. “I was ready to concerns related to the COV- take on the role of RA, but under ID-19 pandemic and racial injus- a pandemic I would really just housing stability is also some- or ‘I don’t really have an answer,’” and was in conversation with tice. Although the union signed expect them to do more. They’re thing that we would want there Alex said. HRL and Andy Petters, associate on in support of the letter and really a quintessential example to be for residents if we went on- Alex expressed frustrations dean of students and director of list of demands created by the of trying to operate business as line. It’s bigger than us, and we with what they see as a lack of residence life. Ultimately, how- RAs, resident advisors are inel- usual.” know that and realize that.” preparation and thought regard- ever, RAs did not receive any igible to join the union because Additionally, Carter empha- In their demands, the RAs ing potential police interactions form of compensation for the they are not technically Univer- sized that the RAs must prior- also draw attention to what they with students and residential remainder of the spring semester sity employees and are not on the itize their own health. see as the potential establish- staffers. despite many of them having re- official payroll of the University. “Yes, I care about this work, ment of a “culture of actively po- “If you really have nothing to ported that they were continuing In order to join the union, and I want to protect students, licing and shaming students” that say, it means that it hasn’t been to provide support for their res- the RAs would need to be rep- but, ultimately, I’m not a martyr.” would run the risk of students in your conversations over the idents after move-out in March. resented as student employees not self-reporting symptoms or past few months when Black and Because RAs receive compen- in the University’s HR system, a *The names in this story have reaching out to the proper servic- brown people are dying at the sation in the form of housing demand they have also included been changed to protect the sourc- es in fear of retribution and also hands of police, and you guys and meal swipes, their remunera- in their list. The designation as es’ privacy due to an HRL policy the risk of marginalized students didn’t say anything, make a state- tions are processed as an outside student employees would grant that restricts resident staffers from in particular perhaps feeling over ment or anything,” Alex said. scholarship in the calculations RAs benefits and protections speaking to the press. policed, given the fact that Black “The policing is not only within for their individual financial aid in the form of set processes for and Asian students are dispro- the dorms, but it’s a bigger issue portionately policed on Grounds. within HRL that there’s such a The RAs demand that HRL huge reliance [on police] … and “acknowledge that Resident there’s no consideration of how a Staff cannot constantly police resident staffer might feel about residents to maintain six feet of that situation.” social distancing in dorms and Carter added that, in light of wear masks in all dorm areas the University’s “supposed efforts but their rooms.” Additionally, to be more diverse and equita- they emphasize that “[c]onstantly ble,” the University and HRL’s needing to be hyper vigilant in “dependence on police for safety our halls is traumatizing and det- is ridiculous.” rimental to the mental and phys- Additionally, the RAs’ de- ical stability of RAs and SRs.” mands include provisions for Alex and Carter also believe augmented meal plans — given that the conversation about stu- that community kitchens in dor- dents policing each other should mitories will be closed — and be expanded to include a critical for financial compensation in eye at the University’s relation- the event of students being sent ships with police and policing home due to COVID-19 for the culture in general. According to fall semester. them, interactions with police When students were sent were not discussed during their home in March during the spring week-long RA orientation, and, semester, those living in on- when asked by an RA about con- Grounds housing received pro- cerns regarding potential inter- rated refunds for housing and actions with police, HRL staff meal plans. However, RAs did did not have an adequate answer. not receive any of the value of “When people brought it their dining or housing plans. up in a different conversation, In April, Student Council EMMA KLEIN | THE CAVALIER DAILY [HRL staff] were like, “Oh, I ha- passed a resolution “calling for “Yes, I care about this work, and I want to protect students, but, ultimately, I’m not a martyr,” an anonymous HRL staffer said. ven’t really thought about that,’ equitable compensation” for RAs 6 | www.cavalierdaily.com NEWS Students question return to on-Grounds housing Guidelines for living in on-Grounds housing present health concerns for residents and staff

Patrick Roney | Senior Writer

tory information about safety pro- tocols. For example, HRL staff sup- posedly informed RAs at a training session that gatherings could exceed the 15 person limit if all the attendees lived in the same dorm, then notified RAs later via email to say gatherings may never exceed 15 people. The RA fears that instead of ad- justing policies to learn from the faults of other universities — such as the University of North Carolina and the University of Notre Dame — the University has only emphasized repercussions if policies were to be broken. “These policies aren’t robust enough,” the source said. “People’s lives are at stake.” They added that the lack of con- sistent information and impractical policies has led to low morale among RAs. Under current HRL guidelines, an RA will not know that a resident tests positive for COVID-19 unless the student tells the RA themself. The policies prize protecting- per sonal privacy above general public health, according to the RA. “I don’t feel safe,” the RA said. “There’s nothing in place to keep us safe. You can follow all the guide- EMMA KLEIN | THE CAVALIER DAILY lines, and I still don’t know if it’s ef- fective. Plus, we don’t actually have Some RAs are especially concerned about the balance between fulfilling their responsibilities as advisors and keeping themselves safe. a way to properly enforce [policies]. It’s a ticking time bomb.” University Spokesperson Brian As the University welcomes back Some RAs are especially con- alizes that the University is placing at the same time, I feel like as a first Coy told The Cavalier Daily that the students, Resident Advisors are cerned about the balance between responsibility for prevention on its year that I really do want to get that University aims to stop a potential tasked with ensuring that students fulfilling their responsibilities as ad- students. first-year experience.” virus outbreak by providing infor- adhere to University guidelines in or- visors and keeping themselves safe. One aspect of prevention may in- Another factor that makes Mei mational resources to returning stu- der to protect the community from “We’re employees of the Universi- volve students like first-year College uncomfortable returning is the lack dents, such as guidance on isolation the spread of COVID-19. However, ty but we’re being completely treat- student Emma Mei, who said she is of information she has received and quarantine. In addition to these with the University committing to ed like commodities,” they said. “All willing to report classmates who do about her housing situation. De- resources, all returning students an in-person semester, some RAs feel that matters for them is having RAs not adhere to University policies of spite her move-in date being days signed a pledge affirming that they uncomfortable with current policies here because they need us here, so social distancing. Based on behaviors away, she has not received any con- will adhere to health guidelines both and the lack of agency given to them. they can have residents here so they she’s observed on social media, she tact from her RA and is still unclear on and off Grounds. The University A letter from U.Va. Resident can charge room and board.” said she does not trust fellow mem- about acceptable practices for dorm encourages students to take measures Staff circulated Aug. 28 demanding Second-year College student Da- bers of the University community to life. For instance, students are still to protect themselves and their com- that Housing and Residence Life vid Bass is returning to live in on- prevent an outbreak. unsure about whether friends from munity. prioritize their public health and Grounds housing this fall and says Another factor that makes Mei other dorms are allowed to visit, Coy also added that the location address concerns about racial equi- he feels confident in his decision wary of this semester is the Univer- or who will supply the disinfectant of quarantine and isolation housing ty. Demands include RA housing because he and his roommates will sity’s COVID tracker, which, as of wipes used to wipe down common will not be disclosed in order to pro- stability and whistleblower protec- avoid risky actions by wearing masks Wednesday, shows 155 total cases in spaces in the bathroom. tect student privacy. He stated that tions for staff to speak freely about and not attending gatherings with the University community — 117 of The University’s current guide- the University expects the number of HRL without retaliation from the more than 15 people. which are student cases. The rise in lines include having 15 people or less quarantine beds to fluctuate depend- organization. The letter also calls for “I think that if everyone follows reported University cases make her at all gatherings, wearing face masks ing on the facilities available to house HRL employees to receive $2,226.67 the University’s guidelines diligently, afraid of catching the virus when at all times — unless with roommates COVID-19 positive students. stipends and increased personal pro- then yes [the policies] are enough to more students come back to Grounds — and maintaining six feet of social “The University is working hard tective equipment such as face masks keep me safe,” Bass said. “Prevent- which would lead to her missing class distance. In residence halls, access to to make our return to Grounds as and gloves. ing COVID-19 is a very easy task if time and school work. spaces will be limited to building res- safe and successful as possible for One RA spoke with The Cavalier everyone follows directions.” Yet, despite her trepidations, she idents and select staff only, overnight our students, faculty, staff and Char- Daily on the condition of anonymi- Like Bass, second-year College will live on Grounds this semester in guests will not be permitted and only lottesville neighbors,” Coy said. ty about HRL policies. Part of their student Quinn Feeney said she feels order to focus on her academic work two visitors will be allowed to assist HRL did not respond for com- frustration stems from the lack of safe living on Grounds during the and receive some experience at the a student during move-in, according ment. communication between HRL and semester. She plans to live in a bub- University, though she still does not to University policy. Students who RAs. Despite having to move in two ble with her roommates to minimize feel safe returning. live on Grounds will also receive des- weeks earlier than residents in order contact with others to reduce her “Honestly [U.Va.] seems more con- ignated sink, stall and shower assign- to attend orientation training, RAs chances of contracting COVID-19. cerned about making sure the money ments. found out about their move-in delay As for HRL’s guidelines, Feeney that they’ve put into this prevention The RA considers HRL’s policies at the same time as residents. Plans wishes the University provided pays off,” Mei said. “They’re not will- to be impractical and unable to actu- changed drastically as they had to ad- clearer details as to how the policies ing to back out now, even if it could ally protect students, and also claims just on short notice. will be enforced. Ultimately, she re- be detrimental to student health. But that HRL has provided contradic- NEWS Thursday, September 3, 2020 | 7 Die-In held to protest on-Grounds instruction Around 50 students and Charlottesville community members gathered against the University’s fall reopening plan

Erin Rafferty| Staff Writer

A “Die-In” demonstration held participated. “The [University] risk, she noted that many com- everybody in this town,” McVey Elliott also acknowledged that by U.Va. Young Democratic So- administration’s decisions are not munity members that will be put said. “And, frankly, the communi- the pandemic disproportionate- cialists of America, Charlottes- reflective of the best interests of in danger may not have the same ty members are sick of being bled ly affects Black people across the ville Democratic Socialists of students, workers and the Char- resources or safety nets as profes- dry by this university.” country, a point that McVey reit- America and the United Campus lottesville community.” sors or students. Zazzera also expressed that erated. Workers of Virginia at U.Va. at- The letters will be a part of a “This city is full of workers students should follow appropri- A report by the Center for tracted approximately 50 protest- letter-drop campaign YDSA is who do not have healthcare or ate safety guidelines and hopes Disease Control showed that the ers to symbolically pretend to lie organizing, according to André have poor healthcare, who have that members of the Universi- percentage of Black coronavirus dead on the Lawn on Sept. 2, in Zazzera, a member of UCW of complex medical issues that have ty community act with respect. patients was higher than the per- protest of the University’s reopen- Virginia and a graduate student been untreated for years,” McVey However, the organizers argue centage of Black people that make ing plans. in the School of Data Science. said. that the University will be at fault up the population. Doctors at the The purpose of the demon- “The letters that participants McVey noted that she thinks when cases begin to rise drastical- University hospital were among stration was to express to the wrote to University admin were a the University does not have ly, workers are laid off and stu- the first to notice this trend, ac- University that no lives should way for us to be able to authen- Charlottesville’s best interest in dents are left in precarity when cording to UVAToday. be expendable in the choice to tically represent the voices of our mind, especially when many com- the University goes back to online Across the United States, move forward with on-Grounds COVID is impacting communi- instruction, which is set to begin ties of color the hardest, and that’s Sept. 8. Demonstrators chanted definitely going to be the case in the slogan that titled the YDSA’s Charlottesville as well,” McVey demands — “no in-person classes, said. “Given the disregard for peo- no acceptable losses.” ple of color that runs through the “I am hoping the admin realiz- University’s history, it’s not sur- es our lives, students, workers and prising to see their indifference community members are at risk,” about this decision.” said Sarandon Elliott, a third- Elliott and the YDSA addi- year College student and chair tionally called for the opportuni- of U.Va. YDSA. “U.Va. admin are ty for students to choose credit/ gambling with our lives and well- no credit as a grading option if being, and it’s a bad bet. We have the University is going to put seen so many campuses shut down them at risk. The UCW union and people get sick because Uni- discussed the importance of pro- versities wanted to take chances. viding proper personal protective I want U.Va. to care about us and equipment for the University’s do the right thing.” Resident Advisors and facilities The University’s chapter of management workers, including YDSA organized the event to extra hand sanitizer and masks. occur shortly after the release of Zazzera and Elliott both were their demands for administration impressed with the turnout for to pursue actions such as a re- the “Die-In.” The organizers felt versal of the decision to convene they had an appropriately-sized in-person classes this semester, a group of people to get the message reversal of tuition increases for across without putting any partic- the 2020-21 school year, a firing ipants in danger, as everyone was freeze and hazard pay for all em- able to properly social distance in ployees required to work in-per- the space on the Lawn. son. Ultimately, Zazzera wants the The demands were endorsed University to acknowledge the by the three host organizations, as efforts the community is willing well as the University Democrats to put forth to change adminis- and the University’s Organization trative decisions. The demonstra- of Young Filipino Americans. EMMA KLEIN | THE CAVALIER DAILY tors are committed to fighting for Similarly, the UCWVA also safety and standing in solidarity recently released their #Act- Before lying silently still for the 15-minute “die-in,” participants sat in a large, socially-distanced circle on the Lawn to write letters that with those put at risk by the ad- demonstration organizers plan to give to University administration. FASTUVA campaign asking the ministration’s plans to reopen. University to abandon in-person “Whether they be students, learning and cancel move-in for workers or Charlottesville resi- undergraduate students. community,” Zazzera said. munity members are in positions classes. dents, UCWVA is not going to Before lying silently still for Lillie McVey, co-chair of Char- where they cannot limit their ex- After the 15 minutes of demon- stop being present and demand- the 15-minute “die-in,” partici- lottesville DSA, believes the main posure. stration across the grass and on ing justice until we get it,” Zazze- pants sat in a large, socially-dis- concern with resuming in-per- During an online meeting, the the steps of the Rotunda, several ra said. tanced circle on the Lawn to write son classes is the impact that the Charlottesville Human Rights representatives from the host or- Elliott wrote to The Cavalier letters that demonstration organ- spread of COVID-19 will have on Commission declared its intent to ganizations spoke to the crowd. Daily that she hopes students izers plan to give to University the Charlottesville community at send a letter to University Presi- Elliott talked about the Uni- continue to fight and organize for administration. large. She emphasized the impor- dent Jim Ryan urging him to not versity’s fault in the potential out- what they believe in. “I don’t want to see any of my tance of students limiting their bring undergraduate students comes of the spread of COVID-19, “I do want students to remem- graduate student instructors be exposure to the community to back to Grounds. In July, Char- pointing to student housing cir- ber how U.Va. has treated us dur- compelled to give in-person in- protect the people of Charlottes- lottesville Mayor Nikuyah Walker cumstances as one of the issues ing this time,” Elliott said. struction when they have person- ville. called the University’s plan to re- the University is facing. The lack ally lost family members to COV- McVey anticipates that allow- open “a recipe for disaster.” of affordable on-Grounds hous- ID, and when they’ve personally ing students to come back will “The University always likes ing has forced students who have experienced great hardship due lead to an instant spike in cases to say that they are at the heart been locked into off-Grounds to the pandemic,” said one third- that will harm workers. While of this community but just con- leases since the winter to return year undergraduate student who University students are also at tinues to make policies that hurt to Charlottesville, she said. 8 | www.cavalierdaily.com The Cavalier Daily LIFE U.Va. faculty, students discuss impact of cancel culture As the social climate of today moves from offline to online, universities and students become more aware of their media use and presence

Nayeon Kim | Features Writer

of attempting to return from one’s cancellation. “[Redemption] is not just a one step thing, it’s a multiple step process in terms of growth,” Dinh said. “It’s not you changing overnight [but that] you consist- ently make that decision to not think a certain way or not or do certain things because you truly believe it, because your actual way of thinking has truly changed from that event.” It is equally difficult to ascer- tain the correct measures to take in order to ensure that victims of actions that caused individu- als to be canceled are able to get the justice they deserve. As social media increases its influence on people’s real lives, victims turn to social media masses to seek action where traditional univer- sity systems have failed to do so. Third-year College student Avery Shivers is concerned by the role victims of these incidents of- ten have to play in educating the public over the wrongness of an action. “It doesn’t make sense for me to have a victim hold their per- petrator’s hand and teach them why what they said was offensive because I don’t think that’s jus- tice,” Shivers said. “If you don’t ANGELA CHEN | THE CAVALIER DAILY have a system that promotes and provides justice to victims, then Technology has continued safe from the repercussions of ventional version of themselves mand that this person not be in those victims are going to take to entrench itself in our every- their words online as some uni- in fear of university retaliation. a position of influence because justice into their own hands.” day lives as it continues to pro- versities have threatened student However, that is not to say that these systems that they operate With universities having no vide easy communication and suspension, expulsion and schol- there shouldn’t be consequences in, they can use them and have clear guidelines in regards to quick online transactions and arship revocations in response. for what a student may choose to utilized them in a dangerous handling a new source of infor- give people nearly full access to Media studies professor Bruce post to the public. way,” Russell said. “But I do think mation about their current and the world in a single swipe. The Williams expressed concerns of “I think that what students that there are certain limits … incoming students, there is much growing importance of online an educational institution in- are doing amongst themselves because sometimes I think that uncertainty surrounding the cir- interactions has melded into the voking its authority on a student is … to socialize and discipline you will see a divide, depending cumstances of not only online physical world more than ever for expressing their personal what’s acceptable and not — I on the issue.” learning, but increasing online as people are forced to move to thoughts on a digital platform. have a hard time getting very up- The steps to redemption from social interactions. contactless deliveries and online “I have encountered these sto- set at that,” Williams said. “It’s online social error become in- “There isn’t a real clear dis- classes due to the widespread ries about someone who has been when institutions get involved creasingly difficult to construct, tinction between online and in COVID-19 pandemic. admitted to a university and … If we’re going to have models where there can be a degree of the real world.” Williams said. As the social lives of students then something they posted ear- of holding people, especially stu- debate or lack thereof in the va- “When we spend as much time on platforms such as Twitter, lier online catches them up and dents, accountable, there have to riety of subjects that are suscep- as we do every day staring at Facebook or Instagram has be- then the university says we are be good models of how you apol- tible to cancel culture. Where screens, that’s part of our world. come the majority of entertain- rescinding admissions,” Williams ogize.” an action of one student could But it’s also important to recog- ment and interaction between said. “I have a hard time with that Not only does cancel culture be forgiven by certain students, nize that there still is a very real friends and peers, the conse- because … universities are about touch on the controversies be- others may deem that an action world.” quences from what is said in the educating, about changing.” tween students in universities, is not simply one that can be for- online world has begun to grow, According to Williams, the but the actions of faculty mem- givable or revocable. often materializing in the offline more institutional authority be- bers as well. For Ryan Russell, a Cancel culture focuses on can- world. Specifically, consequences comes involved in the surveil- doctoral candidate in the poli- cellation as a consequence of how are resulting from cancel culture lance of a student’s life online, tics department, he believes that students portray their opinions — the act of media users publicly the more that pernicious effects cancel culture allows for people and themselves on social media, shaming and socially cancelling can arise as a result. These effects to hold those in power to ac- but it’s difficult to know how other’s views on social media that convince students that they are count that institutions otherwise one can un-cancel themselves — don’t fit the audience’s criteria of no longer able to change their would not. if there even is such an option. what is socially acceptable. No minds and are pressured to con- “You have cancel culture Third-year College student Kim longer can students expect to be stantly present a completely con- where people are going to de- Dinh discusses the complexities LIFE Thursday, September 3, 2020 | 9 Students raise health concerns about returning to Grounds Immunocompromised students have to comply with stricter social distancing guidelines in order to minimize risks

Maryann Xue | Features Writer

While the return to Grounds is, tals checks and constantly trave- the house, she wears a mask. She lack of trauma is a privilege, but above the age of 75 are between 8 for many students, a long-awaited ling in the company of an IV pole. goes shopping once a month at that privilege also imposes blind to 13 times more likely to be hos- escape from home and a hopeful Now a year out of chemotherapy, most, only at Harris Teeter and spots. pitalized and have a 220 to 630 promise that things will soon re- Berry is not yet sure to what ex- occasionally CVS or Lowe’s for ne- “The threat of complications times higher risk of death due to turn to normal, the reality is less tent her immune system has been cessities. from COVID is real, and it is aw- the disease. exciting for those who are con- impacted due to the uncertainty According to Berry, Char- ful, in a way most people lack the “For some other families who fronted with personal health chal- surrounding her treatment plan, lottesville residents were careful experience to fully realize,” Ber- don’t have people living in their lenges. but experiencing heart and lung enough with social distancing ry said. “When death is abstract, house that are at high risk for COVID-19 is known to gen- disease within the next decade is a practices throughout the summer masks and six feet of distance feel dying from the virus, bringing erally have a greater impact on common side effect. to provide relative herd immunity, like an imposition.” the virus may not be as stressful,” those who already have underlying “I see people really struggling but she’s worried that things will This fall, second-year College Shepard said. “For my family and health conditions or who have un- to adjust to the socially distanced change once students return. student Olivia Shepard was sup- myself, bringing the virus home dergone treatments that weakened could and probably would be a life their immune system. These -im or death situation.” munocompromised individuals are In addition to taking extra at greater risk of becoming severe- precautions, such as wiping down ly ill from the disease. As a result, everything brought into the house it becomes even more important from outside, wearing masks out- for them to prevent infection by side at all times and only going entirely avoiding exposure to the to places with few people, she is virus through social distancing. also choosing to stay home this se- For immunocompromised mester to avoid bringing the virus students, returning to Grounds back. means introducing themselves to a However, Shepard is planning host of risks. However, many are to stay connected with the Univer- still choosing to return. sity community in many ways by Second-year Engineering stu- keeping in touch with friends, at- dent Caroline Davis wants to be tending virtual residential college able to continue her college experi- events and planning virtual events ence on Grounds so she is choosing with the Arts & Enrichment com- to return instead of living at home. mittee of UPC. She also plans to In addition to University-mandat- visit at least once this semester, ed protective measures, she will be with social distancing measures in prioritizing a higher restriction place. of social distancing for herself to “Wearing a mask, putting on minimize the risks. While she had hand sanitizer and standing six always needed to be vigilant about feet away from your friends when her health even before COVID-19, talking to them are all minor in- the current situation has opened conveniences that are saving peo- up new perspectives for her. ple’s lives,” Shepard said. “There have been periods of While Davis, Berry and Shep- anxiety and panic in my household ard all hope that things will pro- about how best to keep me safe,” gress well on Grounds this fall, Davis said. “There have been peri- they are all well aware that reality ods of anger towards people who may have different plans. During remain ignorant and risk the lives Midsummers, many students con- of people who have weakened im- tinued partying in large numbers, mune systems. Overall, I would disregarding federal, state and not necessarily say my experience University guidelines. The Univer- has been any different than other sity of Notre Dame and Michigan people’s experience, but I definite- EMMA HITCHCOCK | THE CAVALIER DAILY State University have already can- ly think that COVID has high- celed in-person instruction after lighted new concerns that were sudden COVID-19 outbreaks, previously hidden from me and I lifestyle, and while I can sympa- “My last grocery trip, the store posed to be living in a residential among several other colleges — will carry these perspectives for thize with the mental health toll of was two to three times as crowd- college, but she didn’t like the idea most recently including James the rest of my life.” doing this for the first time, having ed as it has been with students re- of having to stay in her dorm the Madison University in Virginia. However, concerns still remain been living a much worse version turning,” Berry said. “I fear that, as majority of the time without being Ultimately, a successful semester about whether the student popu- of the quarantined life less than Midsummers showed us, the pre- able to invite her friends over or would have to involve students lation will be able to comply with two years ago, I really can’t relate cautions full-time Charlottesville visit their dorms. While she want- complying fully with all the social the University’s regulations and at all,” Berry said. “We are still able residents have been taking are not ed to return to work, the library distancing guidelines in place. avoid being sent home early. to do most things, just with a mask being mirrored by incoming stu- she worked at isn’t open this se- “At the end of the day, you can “I desperately want to be hope- on and a little extra distance. On a dents.” mester. The unpredictability of the get frustrated and hopeless when ful,” Davis said. “But we are asking scale from hospital life to normal As someone who has been situation and concerns about the you see the lack of respect for the the U.Va. population to commit to life, socially distanced life is barely through a life-threatening expe- health of her older family mem- community, but all you can do is guidelines that our country strug- an inconvenience.” rience, Berry particularly empha- bers contributed to her decision your best and communicate with gles with, and whether or not we Berry has been living in Char- sized the importance of personal to stay at home. others to ensure that they do their are able to exhibit model behav- lottesville since the University experience in making rational Shepard is living with two peo- best,” Davis said. “I think those iors is definitely up in the air.” shifted to online learning in the decisions regarding safety. Those ple over the age of 75 who are more who are not following social dis- Fourth-year College student spring because her hometown who have not been on the verge of vulnerable to the virus, making it tancing practices are ignorant to Layne Berry has personally expe- was in the middle of a major out- death are not able to fully under- much more dangerous if the virus the severity of COVID, and to rienced what it’s like to live in a break. She is planning to continue stand the severity of the situation is brought home. According to the have that lack of understanding hospital for a long time, being staying in Charlottesville for the and appropriately weigh the risks, Centers for Disease Control, com- highlights their privilege.” woken up every four hours for vi- school year. Every time she leaves she says. According to Berry, this pared to 18 to 29 year olds, those 10 | www.cavalierdaily.com LIFE Littlejohn’s — a Charlottesville Corner staple in crisis Charlottesville community members rally to save Littlejohn’s Delicatessen, one of many businesses financially hit due to COVID-19

Charlie Teague | Features Writer Often described as a staple of the to Littlejohn’s, Stockton believes the considerable attention and support “[Littlejohn’s] was one of the first going to make anywhere else on the University’s Corner, Littlejohn’s Deli- small business holds a unique value from the community. places that I took all of my suitemates Corner … If you’re a part time dish- catessen on University Avenue has a for Charlottesville residents. “We had a University of Virginia when I was showing them around,” washer that works for us and you base of dedicated, long-time patrons. “When COVID hit, [the Little- soccer player, who, I think, played on Morris said. “One of my favorite need some help, we’re going to help Founded by University alumnus John john’s location] became prime for the women’s World Cup team do- things to do my last year would be, you.” Crafaik Jr. in 1976, the sandwich shop another potential corporate place to nate and comment,” Stockton said. after a night out, to grab a Chipotle Morris also underscored the mon- has long been beloved by students, move into, and that’s what we won’t “There’s been so many super respons- Chicken and … blueberry muffins, ey-related benefits of Littlejohn’s, as Charlottesville residents and visitors allow,” Stockton said. “This is a Char- es — the lacrosse team, Kip Turner, so and then I would [have] a blueberry the restaurant sells its food at gener- alike for its New York-style sandwich- lottesville staple, and it’s been around many people … that have made us, as muffin the next morning in my bag ... ally affordable prices. es and welcoming environment. for over 40 years. We all love it, we a group, feel like we’re doing the right it was the best present ever.” “[With Littlejohn’s], the price Thus, it came as a personal tragedy know how to do it — let’s raise some thing.” Second-year Engineering student point’s right,” Morris said. “You can for many when Littlejohn’s temporar- money.” Another among the business’s fan- Julia Joachim also recalls her first of go into Littlejohn’s and see a complete ily closed its doors this spring because Stockton and his partners base is Lara Morris, Charlottesville many times to the delicatessen. cross-section of Charlottesville and of the COVID-19 pandemic. Howev- launched a virtual fundraising cam- native and University alumna, who “Littlejohn’s will always hold a U.Va., and I think in times like this it’s er, Littlejohn’s has a widespread com- paign via GoFundMe, which will be began eating at Littlejohn’s in her ear- special place in my heart because important to hold onto those places munity pushing to keep the sandwich put toward the assets the restaurant ly childhood. it was one of the first places I ate at that make us all feel really welcome shop alive. would need to resume operations. “The first time I went to Little- when I toured U.Va. as a junior in high and really happy.” Charlottesville restaurateur Bo The GoFundMe’s target amount is john’s I was tiny,” Morris said. “But I school,” Joachim said. “After coming As one of many Charlottesville Stockton — a native of Charlottes- $85,000. do remember it because I was a really to U.Va., it was always a spot where residents who love Littlejohn’s and ville and the owner of several restau- “It just takes so much operation picky eater at the time. I liked really people went to get good sandwiches consider it part of the city’s identity, rants in the area — has been a leading capital to get a restaurant up and plain sandwiches, so they whipped up and just hang out.” Stockton urges community members figure in the effort to save Littlejohn’s. running,” Stockton said. “You have to something special for me, and they Beyond all of the fond memories to continue growing the GoFundMe “I’ve been running restaurants on look at things like initial purchases. gave it a name so I didn’t feel like I that make Littlejohn’s a special place to save the business. the Corner for almost two decades,” You have to fill your store with fresh was just ordering a boring sandwich. for so many people, the business’s “Charlottesville has been sur- Stockton said. “I ran The Virginian ingredients. You have to fill your cold It was a special moment.” commitment to ethical practices can- rounded in recent times by turmoil,” for 15 years. I ran The Biltmore for 10 delis … You have to have a cash run- The memory is the first of many not be ignored. Stockton emphasized Stockton said. “It has been represent- years while I was running The Virgin- way in order to pay employees that dear ones for Morris, who continued the financial importance of the busi- ed in the national media with nega- ian, and I bought Michael’s Bistro in you hire … Every penny that goes into to eat at Littlejohn’s throughout her ness for its employees. tivity … It is a representation of the June of last year, and Littlejohn’s was the GoFundMe is going to go into the childhood and eventually during her “One of the things that is foremost people that live here and who we are, our downstairs neighbor.” operation of Littlejohn’s.” time as a University student. Morris’s in our minds is paying [employees] a and I am not going to stand idly by As someone whose early life and According to Stockton, the fund- sentiments for Littlejohn’s and Uni- living wage,” Stockton said. “[Little- and watch it fail.” occupation has brought him close raising effort has already received versity life have stood the test of time. john’s] offers more money than you’re ADVERTISEMENT Charlottesville Family Medicine

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3025 Berkmar Drive Charlottesville, VA 22901 434-973-1831 The Cavalier Daily Thursday, September 3, 2020 | 11 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Kluge-Ruhe reopens with two new exhibitions After months of virtual operations, the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection reopens for tours

Kalista Diamantopoulous | Senior Writer

On Aug. 26, the Kluge-Ruhe eight people. For those 30 min- Aboriginal Art Collection of the utes, the visiting party will have University re-opened its doors the museum space completely to to visitors after closing March themselves. 14 to help stop the spread of “If 30 minutes doesn’t feel COVID-19. The Kluge-Ruhe is long enough, parties can choose displaying two exhibitions which to reserve two 30 minute time are available to visit by reserva- slots back to back, so they have tion only. an hour to explore the new exhi- “We encourage U.Va. students bitions,” Maupin added. to visit,” said Education and Pro- During the visit, guests must gram Manager Lauren Maupin. maintain a six-foot distance be- “Our two new exhibitions are tween themselves and employ- stunning and address themes of ees at all times. Employees are social justice, land rights, cultur- required to wear a mask as well al continuity, memorialization as visitors. Visitors who do not and innovation.” bring a mask will be provided The first exhibit is “From with a disposable one. Moreo- Little Things Big Things Grow,” ver, the museum has a number which opened Aug. 26 and will of gloves and hand-sanitizing remain open until May 23, 2021. stations scattered throughout Named after the song by Kev the space. Additionally, to ac- Camody and Paul Kelly, this ex- commodate these intervals and COURTESY KLUGE-RUHE ABORIGINAL ART COLLECTION hibit explores the relationship provide ample time to sanitize between identity, art and Indig- the space between groups, the The Kluge-Ruhe’s socially-distanced reopening allows museum visitors to experience work from two new exhibits firsthand. enous People’s political desires to museum hours have changed reclaim ownership of their land. and are listed on their website. It also shines a light on individ- The museum has increased the ADVERTISEMENT ual artists’ relationship to their frequency of their sanitization, lands amidst the modern land- especially for high-touch areas rights movement. “From Little such as restrooms, and the gift Things Big Things Grow” show- shop is closed to minimize sur- cases a number of brightly paint- face-contact. ed canvases including one large The process of preparing for collaborative painting made by the Aug. 26 opening was “a bit thirteen female artists in resi- complex” according to Maupin. dence from Tjala Arts in Amata. “Our galleries are small and The second exhibit is “Bäpurru we wanted to ensure that every- ga Bäpurru: New Yolngu Prints one felt comfortable, but it was a from the Kluge-Ruhe Collec- process we started in May, so we tion,” which opened Aug. 26 and had extensive time to consider will remain open through Jan. 10, the best approach to keep every- 2021. This exhibit features a sig- one safe and continue providing nificant collection of new prints a high-quality and engaging mu- Do you ever ask yourself... by Yolngu artists that come from seum experience,” she said. What am I looking for in life? the communities of Milingimbi Despite the unprecedented in central Arnhem Land and Yir- changes, the Kluge-Ruhe’s reo- How can I be a better person? rkala in northeast Arnhem Land, pening was a success and actually How can I know the right path God has in store for a historical region in Northern provided a more pleasant muse- Australia. These prints feature a um experience. me? unique etching technique on cop- “Many visitors in the past per plates. Bäpurru ga Bäpurru week have already comment- is a Yolngu expression that has ed on how unique and special If you are asking these questions, or questions like a dual meaning. On one hand it it was to have exclusive access is used to say “all the clans too to the exhibitions and how safe them, the Catholic way of life awaits you. numerous to mention,” referring they felt, as well as how nice it For centuries, people have turned to the Church to to the concept of shared ances- was to have a staff person nearby try or family. On the other hand, for questions,” Maupin said. “Vis- find the answers to the deepest and hardest questions the phrase refers to death and iting Kluge-Ruhe was a relaxed, mourning. In their prints, the awe-inspiring, reflective and ed- of everyday life. Are you interested in finding out more artists illustrate the cycle of life ucational experience for many about how to become a Catholic? If yes, join us for and death as both celebratory visitors in the past, and those el- and somber. ements have only been enhanced RCIA on Wednesday evenings at St. Thomas Aquinas In order to visit these two in our new normal.” exhibitions while still adhering To find more information University Parish on Alderman Road. For additional to social-distancing guidelines, or make a reservation, visit the information contact Deacon Tony at tditolve@gmail. visitors must make a reservation Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Collec- on the museum’s website. Reser- tion website at https://kluge-ru- com or see https://stauva.org/becoming-catholic. vations are divided in 30-minute he.org/. increments for groups with up to 12 | www.cavalierdaily.com The Cavalier Daily OPINION LEAD EDITORIAL This feels like the start of a horror movie We know better, we know what’s coming and we know whom to blame

espite several universi- plans. For example, look no fur- their concerns about U.Va.’s re- sential workers and community precautions due to the inevitable Dties closing their doors to ther than the University of North opening. The bridges President members will be forced to navi- spike in cases that Charlottesville students following public health Carolina at Chapel Hill, which Ryan claims to have built with gate. Students and faculty have will soon see. We are worried concerns, the University still saw a dozen clusters surface and the Charlottesville community the option to stay home — for for the students who will find plans to welcome back thousands 32.2 percent of students who were are already crumbling. residents of Charlottesville, this themselves sick just because they of students and faculty to Char- tested having positive results by In a recent email, the Univer- is their home. showed up to class. Now, we are lottesville this week. The Univer- the second week of its school sity plainly stated that “A suc- Even without irresponsible forced to ask ourselves a series sity has already reported 115 pos- year. It is difficult to imagine that cessful return to Grounds does student behavior, the Universi- of crucial questions — how many itive COVID-19 cases within the the University’s plan will fare any not mean totally eliminating the ty’s plan to reopen already poses community members must be- community since Aug. 17 — all differently when classes begin. risk of COVID-19 infections.” So, far too many threats to Char- come infected before the Univer- before the majority of students Here, we must wonder — is the what is a successful return? Clear- lottesville and the U.Va. commu- sity decides to shut down? Whose living on-Grounds have returned. risk of finding out worth it? ly, University leadership knows nity. Bringing students back to lives will be collateral damage in Even as the number of positive The University should not be students will spread the virus — Grounds in any capacity places the University’s ill-fated reopen- cases in the community increas- betting on lives. it has already forced hundreds the University at an elevated risk ing experiment? es by the day, the University re- Obviously, this pandemic is of students to relocate in order for being the center of a new out- We know that these infec- mains committed to reopening an unprecedented situation for to create additional quarantine break. Charlottesville City Public tions and deaths are coming — with partial in-person instruc- any university administration. housing. The University would be Schools will not hold in-person when they do, you know whom tion Sept. 8 — a plan that will Nevertheless, our administra- naïve to claim that they are doing classes for the first quarter of the to blame. We must always hold bring an additional 4,000 under- tion owes it to the University everything in their power to keep school year — leaving the Uni- the University administration ac- graduate students to on-Grounds and Charlottesville communities students safe while simultaneous- versity’s decision to reopen with countable. residence halls. In these next few to play it safe in the middle of a ly admitting that these risks exist. more students, faculty and staff weeks, as students continue to global pandemic. Still, the Uni- For many, being in an environ- as counterproductive to these ef- receive warnings from the Uni- versity is continuing with a plan ment in which the risk for infec- forts. versity administration about how several community groups have tions exists is life or death. Char- We are worried for the health they are to blame for the inevi- publicly and staunchly opposed. lottesville is not populated solely and safety of the University’s THE CAVALIER DAILY ED- table spike in COVID-19 cases, Charlottesville Mayor Nikuyah by healthy young adults who may employees who will be forced ITORIAL BOARD is composed it is important to remember who Walker called the plan a “recipe be at lower risk for COVID-19. to work in an environment with of the Executive Editor, the Edi- ignored the signs and made the for disaster,” and the Charlottes- Pretending that the virus will re- students who continue to go to tor-in-Chief, the two Opinion Edi- final call. ville Human Rights Commission main isolated ignores the health parties and bars. We are worried tors, their Senior Associate and an We’ve already seen the out- plans to send a letter to Univer- risks that immunocompromised for the community members that Opinion Columnist. The board can comes of other schools’ reopening sity President Jim Ryan voicing students, older professors, es- will be forced to take extra safety be reached at [email protected].

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t the unveiling of the statue served as a Confederate private, later “the face and form of Thomas Jeffer- of a northern sculptor and replaced it — located in Purcell Garden at the Aof Thomas Jefferson in front feeling “humiliation” as he witnessed son as in his old age” — again present- with Galt, a native Virginian. To un- School of Law — depicts Jefferson of the Rotunda, former University “set-free Negroes.” Long after the war, ing an unadulterated portrait of the derstand Jefferson, Galt consulted alone in contrapposto. For the 1978 President Edwin Alderman praised Ezekiel called the Confederacy a “lost University’s founder. Whereas Ezeki- with Thomas Jefferson Randolph, the dedication of that statue, ceremony sculptor Moses Jacob Ezekiel for be- but righteous cause,” kept a Confed- el’s statue shows Jefferson at the age of source of the false claim that Jefferson’s overseer Dean B. F. D. Runk consulted ing a “soldier of Lee” and heralded erate flag over his bed and considered writing the Declaration of Independ- nephew fathered Sally Hemings’s chil- President Alderman’s 1910 remarks on Jefferson for his “self-sacrifice.” Left a Lee monument “the one work [he] ence, Bitter’s statue shows Jefferson dren. By prioritizing white perspec- Ezekiel’s Jefferson, and the plaque for- unmentioned by President Alderman would love to do above anything else at the age of founding the University. tives, Galt’s statue makes a judgment merly below the statue quoted Jeffer- was slavery. Indeed, of the four men in the world.” The inscription at the base of Bitter’s about which histories matter. son on education without mentioning to speak at the statue’s 1910 unveiling, As a sculptor, Ezekiel repeated- statue is a quote from Jefferson about Although the most recent Jeffer- the prejudice of his educational vision. only one — Board of Visitors member ly memorialized the Confederacy, “fostering an establishment for the in- son statues on Grounds are from 1978 Even after integration and coeduca- Daniel Harmon — made even a pass- making Confederate memorials in struction of those who come after us.” and 2007, there is still reason to re- tion, the University still clung to the ing reference to slavery, calling it “the negationist history of its founder. thraldom of those ancient laws.” Maybe the University can ac- More than a century later, protest- knowledge Jefferson on Grounds ers shrouded the bronze Jefferson in “Jefferson’s association with this University is a cause for shame, not statues.” without glorifying him, but statues black fabric — a response to the Unite made to glorify Jefferson perpetuate the Right rally of Aug. 11-12, 2017. At a false history. Jefferson’s association the time, the Editorial Board of The Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia, as well Yet Jefferson’s vision for the University move them. Last year, in the book “Ed- with this University is a cause for Cavalier Daily’s 128th term reflexive- as statues of Confederate General excluded most of its current students. ucated in Tyranny: Slavery at Thomas shame, not statues. Being born in the ly defended Jefferson as “deserving of Stonewall Jackson, “Virginia Mourn- By eliding a racist past, Bitter’s statue Jefferson’s University,” co-editor Mau- South does not excuse Jefferson. Inher- commemoration,” distinguishing him ing Her Dead” and Senator John War- rewrites history of the University — rie McInnis criticized the 2007 statue iting enslaved people does not excuse from Confederate General Robert E. wick Daniel, a Confederate major and ignoring the ancestral land claims of — by Eugene Daub and Robert Fer- Jefferson. The founder of this Univer- Lee. Yet the most prominent Jefferson proponent of the Lost Cause. Ezekiel’s the Monacan Nation, the labor of en- min — for depicting a solitary Jeffer- sity chose a life of opulence over a life statues on Grounds belong to the same Jefferson is not an exception to his slaved people, the University’s violence son surveying land for the University. of morality — bluntly acknowledging historical project as the Lee statue on devotion to the Lost Cause, but part toward Black bodies and Jefferson’s In reality, Jefferson was accompanied that enslaved people “labor” for his Market Street — glorifying slavehold- of it. Ezekiel lamented that during Re- architecture of segregation. by 10 enslaved “hands,” along with his “happiness” and fathering at least six ers in the Jim Crow South. construction, “an ignorant Negro” sat The oldest Jefferson statue on overseer and an Irish joiner. Like Bit- children with a woman he enslaved. To The unveiling of Ezekiel’s Jefferson in a legislature “where Thomas Jeffer- Grounds is by Alexander Galt, who ter’s statue, Daub and Fermin’s stat- follow the truth, the University must statue in front of the Rotunda pro- son had once sat.” To Ezekiel, Jefferson later served as a Confederate army of- ue — located at the Darden School remove Jefferson from his pedestal. vides the most salient document of the embodied the past the Lost Cause ide- ficer and made a bust of Confederate of Business — glorifies a slaveholder statues’ historical project, but other alized. President Jefferson Davis. Installed in while ignoring the enslaved. Not even evidence abounds. Although Ezeki- The University’s other Jefferson 1860, the Jefferson statue exemplifies the plaque below the statue mentions el eventually characterized slavery as statue from the Jim Crow era is by the burgeoning sectionalism of the slavery. “evil,” he grew up in a slaveholding Austrian-American sculptor Karl Bit- antebellum South. When it commis- The other recent statue is by Lloyd ADAM GRIM is an Opinion Columnist household that dressed enslaved peo- ter. At the 1915 unveiling of that stat- sioned the statue in 1854, the Virginia Lillie, who died in February. The sec- for The Cavalier Daily. He can be reached ple for auctions. During the war, he ue, President Alderman described it as General Assembly struck out the name ond of three castings, Lillie’s statue at [email protected].

We need to re-examine historical legacies As we reckon with controversial and racist figures, we cannot ignore either the good or the bad parts of their history

ll across the country, racist slave-owner, believed that Black peo- are not justifiable. However, while controversial figures but not the- fig we then must look at our memorials Amonuments are being top- ple were inferior to whites and raped the good parts of their legacies do not ures themselves, many more choose to and our history with an open mind pled and institutions are having con- Sally Hemings from the time she was forgive the bad, this does not make it honor the individuals to which those and grapple with how we collectively versations on how to treat memorials only 14 years old. Jefferson also - au right to minimize their positive contri- positive achievements are closely tied. ought to perceive historical figures in to controversial historical figures. Par- thored the Virginia Statute for Re- butions either. Yet when we act to take While both approaches have their light of the ways they have affected dif- ticularly at the University — a school ligious Freedoms, which extended down a monument to such figures we own merits, to only have monuments ferent people. We must challenge the marred by the legacies of slavery and full civil rights to non-Christians in ultimately act to do just that. Taking which separate the achievements from narratives that simply vilify or deify white supremacy — the challenge of Virginia — a monumental accom- down such monuments is an explicit the achiever will obscure the historical these figures and recognize some as addressing these racist memorials is plishment. Uriah Levy, a Jewish na- message of condemnation without ca- connection between them. When cou- indisputably flawed humans that still all the more pertinent, and many are val officer who faced anti-Semitism, veat — a statement which invalidates pled with taking down monuments to might merit some appreciation. calling for their removal. However, would call Jefferson an “inspiration any who would celebrate some aspect those individuals, the ultimate effect I say all this not to defend or min- removal is often an easy way of escap- to millions of Americans,” and would of the depicted. Thus, to take down will still be to transform their legacy imize the oppression perpetrated by ing the complications that we need to go on to purchase and preserve Mon- the statue of Jefferson is to say that his wholly into the negative. these controversial figures. Rather, I carefully weigh as we rethink histori- believe that as we rightfully reassess cal perspectives. our history, we cannot permit their Before continuing, I want to dis- “It is paradoxical that Jefferson is connected with both liberty and illiberty — but negative legacies to cancel out positive tinguish Confederate memorials from impacts — just as we also cannot let problematic non-Confederate ones. that is the unfortunate reality of so many American historical figures.” the positive justify ignoring the nega- While the latter group — which of- tive. To do so would only increase the ten includes slave owners and white divisiveness among our diverse per- supremacists — might depict individ- ticello out of admiration for Jefferson. bad actions override his good — warp- Such transformations may satisfy spectives at a time where we need to uals with a more complex history, the For better or worse, this juxtaposition ing his depiction to simply be that of a desire to right the wrongs the bad discuss historical legacies that treat all Confederate monuments do not. Con- shows the challenge of Jefferson’s leg- an evil man and stigmatizing people parts of these figures’ legacies repre- perspectives equally. History is meant federate soldiers and leaders betrayed acy whereby he is rightfully perceived like Uriah Levy who would still admire sent. But to paint history only in dark to be objective, and as we all contem- the United States to fight for slavery as a hero to some and an oppressor to his positive impacts. and light denies the nuance these fig- plate its good, bad and ugly, we must — that is not that something worth others. For those who argue that the ures deserve. Just as we still afford the not simplify its nuances. honoring. It is paradoxical that Jefferson is accomplishments can simply be di- most heinous criminals a fair trial, By contrast, memorials to some- connected with both liberty and il- vorced from the controversial figure so too must we offer the dead a fair one like President Thomas Jefferson, liberty — but that is the unfortunate who achieved them — such thinking is platform to justify their redeeming MATT HELLER is an Opinion Col- the father of the University, present reality of so many American historical disingenuous. Though plenty of mon- contributions to history — if there umnist for The Cavalier Daily. He can be a greater challenge. Jefferson was a figures. The bad parts of their legacies uments exist to celebrate the work of are any. As a University and a country, reached at [email protected]. 14 | www.cavalierdaily.com OPINION Give Charlottesville a voice on the BOV The University has imposed on and harmed the Charlottesville community for centuries — its residents deserve a voice in its highest governing body

he Board of Visitors is the the University and the wider commu- Corridor, and in some cases is required ty is any indication of how they will position with a vote. The student and TUniversity’s highest governing nity. For a University which has — for to do so, having a dedicated seat on the behave come fall, then Charlottesville faculty members must be able to firm- body, responsible for — among other over two centuries — imposed on the Board for a community representative is at a dire risk for a major outbreak. ly record their assent or dissent to the things — approving capital projects, surrounding community, it is uncon- is imperative. While the University has been con- actions the Board’s majority is taking setting tuition and fees, and oversee- scionable that they still have not been The ongoing coronavirus - pan tinuously working with local officials, on any given issue. Moreover, the stu- ing the University’s broad operations. given a say in its governance. demic perfectly illustrates the need there is a distinction between profes- dent member ought to be elected by It has 17 voting members who are ap- Generally speaking, there are doz- for Charlottesville residents to have a sional collaboration with local officials the student body, not undemocrati- pointed by the Governor of Virginia, ens of areas of the University’s opera- voice on the Board. A few weeks ago, and actual representation and voice cally handpicked by the Board after and two non-voting members — a tions which Charlottesville residents hundreds of students — who either within the University’s governing an application and intensive interview student representative and a faculty ought to have a say in. The University didn’t get the memo that Midsummers body. It is essential that Charlottesville process. A student appointed by the representative. Board themselves, rather than elected The Board’s current composition by the students they are supposed to is hardly representative of the Uni- represent, cannot truly act as a check versity community. Only 17 percent “It is essential that Charlottesville has a representative on the Board to voice the on the power of the Board. of the Board is female, and 76 percent community’s opinions — especially when it concerns as high-risk an issue as a President Jim Ryan’s “Great and of the Board is white — compared to Good” plan calls for a strengthening the wider University, which is over fif- public health crisis.” of the bridge between the Universi- ty percent female and just 56 percent ty and its host community and for white. Its political leanings, perhaps the righting of dozens of historical unsurprisingly, are solidly liberal. Data wrongs against it. As the University from the Federal Election Commis- Transit Service — while intended for was not going to happen this year, or has a representative on the Board to has, at times in its history, acted as an sion’s individual donor database shows University community member use simply couldn’t place the health of the voice the community’s opinions — es- imposing and violent force against its that 16 of the 17 voting members have — is heavily relied on to supplement community above their need to get pecially when it concerns as high-risk surrounding community, giving the donated to left-leaning political action the Charlottesville bus network by drunk at fraternity houses — gathered an issue as a public health crisis. Charlottesville community a voice in groups and Democratic campaigns at hundreds of local workers. The Uni- in large numbers in off-Grounds resi- In addition to adding a representa- its governance should be a top priority. every level of government. versity’s capital projects also have ma- dences and bars. The weekend’s events tive of the Charlottesville community Notably absent from the Board, jor implications for the surrounding prompted Dean of Students Allen to the Board, the existing student and however, is a voice dedicated to repre- community. The Ivy Street Corridor Groves to lambast their actions in an faculty members ought to be given full senting the interests of the Charlottes- construction, for example, has already email letter to students and caused the voting rights. Having representation ville community. Only one current resulted in disruption to local busi- Mayor of Charlottesville to declare the on the Board — while incredibly im- member of the Board actually lives nesses and job loss among residents. University’s reopening plans a “recipe portant — is significantly hindered in NOAH STRIKE is an Opinion Col- in Charlottesville, and his role is not While the Board can easily solicit com- for disaster.” If students’ absolute dis- its effectiveness if our representatives umnist for The Cavalier Daily. He can be explicitly to serve as a liaison between munity input on projects like the Ivy regard for the surrounding communi- cannot formally voice support or op- reached at [email protected]. CARTOON Good and great though, right?

Audrey Lewis | Cartoon Editor The Cavalier Daily Thursday, September 3, 2020 | 15 PUZZLES WEEKLY CROSSWORD PUZZLE Aaron Rose | Puzzle Master * THE SOLUTION TO THIS PUZZLE CAN BE FOUND IN THE NEXT ISSUE Across 1 Another name for Jamaica pepper. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 ‘Doppelganger’ and ‘wunderkind’ are words derived from this language. 9 10 Academic building home to the University’s English department. 11 State of being alive and present in reality. 10 11 12 In the metric system, mass weighed to the thousandth of a gram. 13 The cruellest month, according to T.S. Eliot. 14 Home to the U.Va. Religious Studies depart- ment; Nau’s twin. 12 13 15 Russian currency. 18 Absence of hope. 20 As opposed to unusual or inconsistent be- havior. 22 To bite and chew on something loudly. 14 15 16 24 Person who is responsible for preserving public records in a local municipality (two words). 17 25 Director best known for his films “Pulp Fic- tion” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” 18 19 20 (last name). 26 Crazy or foolish; associated with cartoon fig- ures like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck (minus 21 the ‘e’). 27 Gobi, for example. 22 23 24 28 Butted in, snooped around. Down 1 “Future Nostalgia” and “folklore,” for example. 2 If you begin helping the other team, your 25 26 teammates will start to question where your ------lie. 3 After using this object, you may have to clean up wood shavings off your desk (two words). 4 Oil and gas company with historical ties to Rockefeller’s Standard Oil monopoly. 27 28 6 Activities or clubs outside of typical academ- ic work. 7 U.Va. academic building that houses the In- ternational Studies Office. 8 Unnecessary; also, the title of a Japanese man- ga and anime TV series. 9 U.Va. academic building home to the biology and psychology departments; currently under a lengthy renovation. WEAR A 16 A type of estate in which a tenant holds right of real property from a landlord; not free hold. 17 Title of the best-selling novel by Tara West- over; also, to be informed on a topic. MASK, 19 To keep something you already have. 20 On-Grounds building that houses an eclec- tic mix of dining options, student centers and meeting rooms. Also, home to The Cavalier Daily, MSC and the LGBTQ Center. SAVE A 21 Approved, green-lighted. 23 Green vegetables that, when fried, are a sta- ple of Southern cuisine. (plural) LIFE 16 | www.cavalierdaily.com The Cavalier Daily SPORTS 2020 Virginia football: The big preview The defending ACC Coastal Champions look to build off a decade-best 9-5 season in 2019

Akhil Rekulapelli | Sports Editor

Following an off-season dominat- one of the surest pairs of hands in backer Rob Snyder and senior right ed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Vir- the nation — dropping zero passes in end Mandy Alonso. Following a 2018 ginia football looks to improve on a 2019. Stepping up in their place will be season that saw him start seven times 2019 season that saw the Cavaliers de- senior wide receivers Terrell Jana and for the bowl-eligible Cavaliers, Sny- feat rival Virginia Tech, win the ACC Ra’Shaun Henry. Jana served as Vir- der suffered a season ending injury Coastal division and secure an Orange ginia’s third option behind Reed and four games into the 2019 season. If he Bowl appearance. However, this year’s Dubois, posting 73 receptions and 878 can stay healthy, Snyder’s hard-nosed Cavalier squad will look noticeably yards receiving in the 2019 season. The mentality should improve an already different from the 2019 team, as Vir- Vancouver native has shown a strong solid Virginia run defense that was ginia loses stalwarts in quarterback ability to find seams in the opposing 40th in the nation in rushing yards al- Bryce Perkins, wide receivers Joe Reed defense, and should make Thompson lowed per game in 2019. Like Snyder, and Hasise Dubois, linebacker Jordan and Armstrong’s jobs a little easier. Alonso provides a bevy of experience, Mack and cornerback Bryce Hall to Henry, on the other hand, is a grad- having already played in 34 games graduation. Along with the chang- uate transfer from FCS school St. for the Cavaliers. The Florida prod- es in the personnel, the Cavaliers’ Francis, where he earned first-team uct showed up big in key moments schedule will also look different. Due All-NEC honors in the 2019 season. throughout the 2019 season for Vir- to the pandemic, Virginia will play a Like Dubois, Henry can sky over de- ginia, including the Commonwealth conference-only 10-game slate that in- fenders and absorb hits while holding Cup-clinching sack and forced fumble cludes challenging road games against onto the ball. Yet despite the addition this past November. Virginia Tech, Florida State, Clemson of Henry, Virginia is still thin at the Rounding out the front seven is and Miami. wide receiver position due to the loss an extremely experienced cohort of of sophomore wide receiver Dontay- players that has a cumulative 75 total The breakdown vion Wicks to a season ending inju- defensive starts. Outside lineback- ry. For Jana, Henry and a supporting ers junior Noah Taylor and senior Offense cast that includes junior wide receiver Charles Snowden puzzled opposing KHUYEN DINH | THE CAVALIER DAILY Tavares Kelly Jr. and freshman wide offensive lines last year with their ex- With the loss of All-ACC quarter- Senior linebacker Charles Snowden will play a key role in Virginia’s defensive front this back Bryce Perkins, Virginia was al- receiver Lavel Davis Jr. to fill the shoes ceptional length and speed and could season and provide experience to a strong unit. ready in a tough position under center. of Reed and Dubois, the Cavaliers will find themselves receiving first-team However, with the pandemic can- certainly have to be creative in the All-ACC honors by season’s end. Sen- celling spring workouts, sophomore passing game. ior inside linebacker Zane Zandier led making his first career start, this game with its position at the tail end of the quarterback Brennan Armstrong and At tight end, the Cavaliers lose all Cavaliers with 108 tackles last sea- is more ideally positioned for the season, this game could make or break junior quarterback Keytaon Thomp- Tanner Cowley, but return sopho- son, and time and time again proved Hokies, who have an established quar- the Cavaliers’ hopes of a second con- son only had an abbreviated summer more Grant Misch, who played in all his ability to plug the gap and stop terback in junior Hendon Hooker. secutive ACC Championship berth. session to develop rapport with the 14 games for Virginia last season. Yet dynamic running backs. Senior left On the defensive side, the Hokies had offense. While Armstrong had the the presumptive starter for Virgin- end Richard Burney has had a career All-ACC junior cornerback Caleb Prediction edge on Thompson during fall camp ia is graduate transfer Tony Poljan, plagued with injury, but after being Farley opt-out of the season, while the The ACC schedulers did Virginia due to his familiarity with the team, who appeared in 37 games over three awarded the first jersey number- se Cavaliers return an experienced de- no favors this season, as the Cavaliers Thompson clearly beats Armstrong seasons for Central Michigan. Poljan lection of the year, Burney is poised to fense that found answers for Hooker face a brutal road slate that features out talent-wise. The New Orleans na- brings a quarterback’s intuition to the have a breakout season. Finally, sopho- in 2019. Overall, look for this game to consecutive road games against Vir- tive was the fifth-ranked dual-threat tight end position for Virginia, as he more nose tackle Jowon Briggs — the be a tough fight that goes down to the ginia Tech and Clemson. With plen- quarterback out of high school and played quarterback for the Chippe- highest ranked recruit of the Menden- wire. ty of new faces on the offensive side showed flashes of excellence at - Mis was in his first two seasons in Mount hall Era — has the potential to be a de- of the ball and a new quarterback in sissippi State. Watch for Mendenhall Pleasant. Finally, Virginia returns all fensive anchor for Virginia and could Vs. No. 18 North Carolina, Oct. 31 Armstrong, it’s easy to question the to bring Thompson in if Armstrong five starters from last year’s offensive enter the All-American conversation As Coach Mack Brown’s team Cavaliers ability to repeat their Or- struggles with the offense early. line, including All-ACC junior center by his senior season. has soared from sleeper to dark horse ange Bowl appearance. On the flip At the skill positions, Virginia re- Olusegun Oluwatimi. The Cava- Looking at the secondary, Vir- ACC contender, the Cavaliers’ home side, Virginia returns numerous expe- turns 2019 starting running back jun- liers had trouble protecting Perkins ginia fell victim to numerous injuries match-up against North Carolina will rienced players on defense that could ior Wayne Taulapapa, but loses two at times last year, but the increased throughout the season, having lost prove if the Cavaliers are truly wor- stifle dynamic offenses in North Car- All-ACC honorees in wide receivers chemistry in the offensive line should cornerbacks Hall and Darius Bratton, thy of an ACC Championship berth. olina and Wake Forest. Reed and Hasise Dubois. Taulapapa pay dividends this coming season. as well as safety Brenton Nelson. This With loads of young four and five-star Finally, given that the divisions will be joined in the backfield by Tow- year, however, sees the return of Brat- talent marshalled by 2019 ACC Rook- have been dissolved for this one-of-a- son graduate transfer Shane Simpson, Defense ton and Nelson alongside an experi- ie of the Year, sophomore quarterback kind 2020 season, the Cavaliers face who was an FCS All-American in Virginia loses three starters from enced trio of seniors in cornerback Sam Howell, the Virginia defense an even tougher path to the ACC 2018 before injuries marred his 2019 last year’s Virginia Tech tilt coming Nick Grant and safeties De’Vante should have their hands full with a Tar Championship game with a 10-game campaign. While Taulapapa posted into the 2020 season, namely seniors Cross and Joey Blount. With the three Heel offense that averaged just over conference-only schedule. I predict 12 touchdowns in 2019, he often strug- in inside linebacker Jordan Mack injuries last year, health is clearly a 33 points per game last season and re- that the Cavaliers will go 7-3 this sea- gled to get involved in the option and and right end Eli Hanback, as well as point of concern for the Cavalier sec- turns 10 of 11 starters. son, with away losses at Clemson and to create big plays on the ground or off junior safety Chris Moore, who trans- ondary, but if they can stay healthy, Miami and a home loss against North screens. Simpson should fill this role ferred to Georgia State as a graduate their experience and disciplined play Vs. Louisville, Nov. 7 Carolina. nicely, providing the Cavaliers’ run transfer. Perhaps the biggest loss for could guide Virginia back to the ACC Coach Scott Satterfield surprised The Cavaliers kick off their 2020 game with a new dimension due to his the Cavaliers, however, is All-Amer- Championship. ACC experts last season by leading campaign in a battle for the Com- speed and pass-catching abilities. Jun- ican cornerback Bryce Hall, who suf- Louisville to an 8-5 record — includ- monwealth Cup against Virginia Tech ior Indiana transfer Ronnie Walker Jr. fered a season ending ankle injury Games to watch ing one against Virginia — and a Sept. 19 in Blacksburg at Lane Stadi- should also see action in the backfield against Miami. Music City Bowl win. As more of his um. if his waiver appeal is approved by the At Virginia Tech, Sept. 19 recruits come into the Cardinal pro- NCAA. In the front seven, while the loss As is the case every year, Virginia’s gram, Satterfield has all the makings Out wide, Reed provided the Cav- of Mack and Hanback is a substan- 102nd tilt with Virginia Tech has im- of a coach who could restore Louis- aliers with exceptional speed on screen tial one, they are replaced by two plications for both ACC ranking and ville to its glory days of Lamar Jackson and slant plays, while Dubois had the seasoned players in senior inside line- state bragging rights. With Armstrong and Teddy Bridgewater. Furthermore, SPORTS Thursday, September 3, 2020 | 17 Spirit teams prepare for unconventional season Both teams have been forced to shrink membership and adapt to preparing for the fall season remotely

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major revenue source for schools na- tionwide. In May, Director of Athlet- ics Carla Williams announced that all 20 head coaches, 51 assistant coaches and additional staff had taken a vol- untary pay cut in anticipation of the difficulties these revenue losses would impose. Even if the fall season does go well, however, Williams expressed concern that the department could still lose money. “We’re anticipating anywhere from a 15 to 30 percent shortfall and that’s if we have an uninterrupted football and basketball season,” Williams said. Virginia Athletics declined to comment further on the nature of these budget cuts. So far, four student-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 after go- ing through two rounds of mandatory testing since football players began returning to Grounds for voluntary training July 5. Three of the players who tested positive are members of the football team. There have been no new positive cases of COVID-19 among student athletes since July 24. The University plans to resume in-person classes Sept. 8 — a two- week delay from its previous start date of Aug. 25 — with public health meas- ures in place to maintain the safety of students, faculty and staff. Professor John MacKnight, a professor of in- ternal medicine at the University and

COURTESY VIRGINIA ATHELTICS AND RACHEL SOUTHALL the medical director and primary care physician for Virginia Athletics, said Virginia’s spirit teams will experience a very different fall season amid unique circumstances due to COVID-19 concerns. that more students and teams return- ing to Grounds will create additional challenges for the athletic department to prevent the spread of the pandemic. Due to Virginia Athletics’ 10 per- need to update its uniforms. Accord- formed on the sidelines of football and the field at all before, during and after “As much of a protective bubble as cent budget cut announced just after ing to Haney, this will be a “costly basketball games. games. Visiting spirit teams are also we have tried to put around them, the the cancellation of March Madness adventure,” so the team is waiting for Sophomore dancer Bia Sajjad said not allowed at away games. Haney said reality is that as the beginning of the this year, both Virginia Cheerleading more information on what the fall that while not having in-person dance that they may perform in a section of school years approaches, those bub- and the Virginia Dance Team have season is going to look like before they instruction made tryouts difficult, -be the stadium or on the lower hill of bles either become very small or they been forced to conduct tryouts vir- begin doing so. ing able to practice a lot throughout Scott Stadium, but Virginia Athletics just flat-out disappear,” Macknight tually and cut the size of their teams Finally, Haney said that the team’s quarantine made the overall process is still working on the logistics of their said. “That’s where we’re really going to 12 members each. Though neither practices are sure to change this year as less intimidating. She also said that performances though. to have to depend even more heavily group has started conducting in-per- the squad adapts to the fluid situation her teammates are trying their best to “We are evaluating the role of the on the kids to make great choices and son practices yet, both are preparing that the COVID-19 pandemic has put adapt to the situation and find ways to cheer and dance teams at this time,” try to do the right things.” for what is sure to be an atypical foot- them in — because Virginia Athletics showcase their passion for dance and said Jim Daves, assistant athletics di- Coach Bronco Mendenhall said ball season. is still coordinating its plans with the Virginia sports. rector for media relations. that fan attendance at games will Virginia Cheerleading is broken NCAA regarding fall sports, Haney “It’s nice to know that everyone is For now, both teams are prepar- probably be limited to 1,000 fans in up into two teams — one all-girl squad has no idea what the season will look doing their best to support each other ing for the football season, which accordance with Phase 3 of Virginia’s and another co-ed group. In 2019, all- like for either team. as a team,” Sajjad said. was slated to begin the week of Sept. reopening plan, and will be limited to girl cheer had 21 members and co-ed “Our practices will look a lot dif- The dance team usually holds 7 — along with all other fall Olympic mostly families of players and coaches. cheer had 16 members, meaning that ferent this year,” Haney said. “We are in-person practices throughout the sports — until Virginia’s opponent, As of Monday, Virginia has 120,594 the squads have had to shrink by nine still working on that practice plan.” summer — this year, they weren’t able VMI, postponed all athletic activi- confirmed cases of COVID-19 — 847 and four members, respectively. The Virginia Dance Team has to do that, which means the team ty. As a result, Virginia will open its of which were reported in the last 24 Coach Kelley Haney said that try- already selected its team for the up- missed out on valuable training time. season Sept. 19 against Virginia Tech. hours. The Thomas Jefferson Health outs this year were conducted entirely coming year. In 2019, the squad had Instead, the squad has been doing Both the cheer team and dance team, District has 2,475 confirmed cases — online and consisted of an interview, 17 members — thanks to this year’s online workouts together over Zoom however, don’t know when they will 1,034 in Albemarle and 681 in Char- tumbling and performing the Fight budget cuts, that number has shrunk since tryouts ended. be allowed to begin in-person practic- lottesville. Song, as well as various sideline rou- to 12. College spirit teams are not sub- es or perform at games, leaving their According to the University’s tines. Typically the squad conducts try- ject to NCAA rules and regulations, role in this season-opener up in the air. COVID-19 tracker, by Wednesday Despite the tryouts taking place outs prior to National Decision Day in so both Virginia Cheerleading and Other than this budget cut, Vir- there were 115 total positive cases online, Haney said that the team has May, but this year, tryouts took place the Virginia Dance Team follow rules ginia Athletics has implemented nu- among faculty, staff, students and about the same number of athletes vy- virtually over the summer. Dancers determined by the ACC and Virgin- merous other efforts to mitigate the contract employees — 83 of which are ing for a place on the squad. submitted a video of them performing ia Athletics. According to Haney, the financial losses imposed by the cancel- among students alone. Since Virginia Athletics recently different skills, a jazz dance and one ACC has mandated that cheerleaders lation of winter and spring sports last changed its logo, the cheer squad will ditty — a short routine typically per- and dance teams are not allowed on March, as well as March Madness — a 18 | www.cavalierdaily.com The Cavalier Daily HEALTH & SCIENCE Study finds barrier to HIV treatment in southern states U.Va. researchers find geographic disparities in receiving HIV-prevention drug PrEP contribute to the spread of HIV in the South

Sydney Wayand | Staff Writer

Researchers at the University Health System have recently un- covered a systemic barrier in the South, impacting the access to critical HIV treatment and pre- vention drug pre-exposure proph- ylaxis. An insurance requirement known as “prior authorization” has been largely deemed the cul- prit, researchers reveal. The South is the U.S. region with the highest number of HIV infections each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 51 percent of the 37,968 new HIV diagnoses in 2018, throughout the U.S. and depending areas, occurred in the South. PrEP is a medication for those at high risk of contracting HIV, such as the Black and Latinx pop- ulations, to prevent the virus from establishing a permanent infection in the body. According to the CDC, “stud- ies have shown that PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99% when taken daily. Among people who inject drugs, PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV by at least 74% when taken ANGELA CHEN | THE CAVALIER DAILY daily.” Despite the efficacy and im- er medication. These cost savings percent, compared with 13 percent authorization not only reduces ac- As someone who works closely portance of this viral preventative could potentially be passed to the in the Midwest, 6 percent in the cess to care, but according to Sebas- with McManus, Powers stated that treatment, some insurance plans in consumer. West and 2 percent in the North- tian Tello-Trillo, assistant professor patients frequently plan on starting the South require what is known as Kathleen McManus, assistant east. of public policy and economics, it PrEP, though contract HIV before “prior authorization,” in which in- medicine professor and infectious When asked why more national plays significantly into the perpet- they receive the drug. surance companies have established disease and international health re- health care plans in the South call uation of HIV in Black populations “It’s always a tragedy when that an additional barrier to care by searcher at the University, elaborat- for prior authorization, McManus and worsens racial disparities that happens because PrEP could have preventing the immediate approval ed more on the concept. said researchers are still trying to already exist. permanently stopped that from oc- of the drug. This delay is character- “Insurance companies often say figure that out. “More than 50 percent of Af- curring,” Powers said. ized by additional paperwork for they use prior authorization to en- “We aren’t sure,” McManus said. rican American individuals live A good way to increase access both patients and physicians and a sure that the medication is medi- “We tried to see if we could explain in the South, where our research to PrEP and get a tighter grip on lengthy process of medication ap- cally appropriate,” McManus said. the use of prior authorization by shows they are more likely to face the HIV epidemic is to minimize proval. “And then if there is more than one looking at other plan characteris- this prior authorization barrier,” the amount of plans that call for However, prior authorization medication [for the aliment] some- tics to see if a plan uses prior au- Tello-Trillo said. prior authorization for the drug. poses some benefits to insurance times insurance companies use pri- thorization in certain settings. But Tello-Trillo further explained When asked his opinion on how companies and possibly consumers. or authorization to require the pa- we could not explain why more that the lifetime risk of HIV for to achieve this, Tello-Trillo said he “From an insurance compa- tient to start with the less expensive health care plans in the South re- Black men is 1 in 20, compared to believes a couple steps need to be ny’s perspective it helps maintain medication.” quire it. We would think that where a lifetime risk of 1 in 132 for white taken. tighter control on what is financed According to McManus, how- there is more HIV you would actu- men. Additionally, among Black “I think we need to first … un- and in many ways it helps balance ever, it is notable that at the time ally want to see more HIV preven- women the lifetime risk is 1 in 48, derstand the benefits [of prior au- budgets to some extent, as it is a of their study, there was only one tion medication to try to stop and where among white women it is 1 thorization] and ... think about healthcare market. From a con- HIV-prevention medication. There- turn things around, that is why we in 880. a standard procedure that either sumer standpoint, if you look at an fore, insurance companies motives are so concerned to find this.” “We can see that Black people in insurers need to follow or that the insurance company website they could not have been to try and shift Interestingly enough, research- America have higher lifetime risks federal government [has] to follow certainly market it as a benefit patients to another medication. ers found that the rate of prior au- of contracting HIV because of vari- to allow this insurance to have pri- to consumers,” said Sam Powers, Additionally, researchers have thorization for national insurance ous structural fractures,” Tello-Tril- or authorization,” Tello-Trillo said. fourth-year College student con- uncovered that the rate of prior companies compared to local plans lo said. “And now there is this addi- Finding ways to increase the use ducting infectious disease research authorization for insurance plans only offered in the South were tional barrier that adds to it.” and uptake of PrEP in the South is at the University. in the South is significantly higher comparably much higher. This sub- Powers further emphasizes the still a problem researchers are at- Another potential benefit of than those of other regions in the tly suggests that local plans in the problems prior authorization could tempting to solve. prior authorization is that it poses country. South are more effective in their pose for those at increased risk of “If we want more people to use as a checks and balances mechanism Of the 16,853 qualified health care for HIV prevention. HIV. this HIV prevention, we need to for consumers whose physicians plans that were looked at, with re- As stated in the research journal, “All it takes is one encounter make it as easy as possible,” Mc- disregard or have no knowledge of sults published in JAMA Network it was concluded that the South is to contract HIV,” Powers said. “So Manus said. potential problematic interactions Open, the proportion of qualified in most dire need of access to PrEP, a delay of two weeks ... in getting with other drugs. More expensive health plans in the South which re- even though it has lower PrEP use PrEP could be the difference -be medications could also be denied quired prior authorization for HIV than other regions of the country. tween people having HIV and not if there is an existence of a cheap- pre-exposure prophylaxis was 37 Insurance companies’ use of prior having HIV.” HEALTH & SCIENCE Thursday, September 3, 2020 | 19 U.Va. researchers make progress in fight against glioblastoma The team’s identification of the importance of the AVIL gene to the growth of cancer offers hope for a potential treatment for glioblastoma

Parker Driscoll | Staff Writer

that there is a lot of work to be done before an effective treat- ment can be deployed. The study has begun work- ing with a chemistry lab to be- gin synthesizing compounds that can potentially target AVIL, but this demands significantly more time and resources. When research studies take this step towards beginning preliminary work on a drug, pharmaceutical companies typically finance the project, but for this study, the Charlottesville-based Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation has provided crucial funding for this next stage of work. Li cited the translatability of this research as the reason the local foundation is motivated to further support it. Shortly after the research was published, patients from around the world began contacting Li in hopes that a clinical trial would be available. “I feel honored and am ac- tually happy to see as a basic scientist that our discovery is touching so many lives, and we can offer them some hope,” Li said. “But, at the same time I feel the pressure and responsibility on my shoulders that we should have delivered something yes- JOHN KANU | THE CAVALIER DAILY terday to these patients because they are desperate.” A team of University re- study. depend on the protein’s presence, driver or just affect the growth Whereas traditionally pub- searchers have successfully After realizing that AVIL, a the gene can be removed from in the later stages,” Janczyk said. lished medical research requires identified a gene that promotes protein that regulates cytoskele- the healthy cells without adverse “We don’t fully know.” viewers to pay to access, Li and cancer growth — advillin, also ton in cells which helps prevent side effects. Biophysics will also be central his team made the decision to known as AVIL. This finding cancerous overgrowth, is high- Although AVIL is not the first to the effort to eventually design publish their research open- is a promising breakthrough in ly expressed in cells affected by oncogene of glioblastoma to be a drug that can successfully bind source, making it free for anyone the fight against glioblastoma, glioblastoma, Li and his team identified, its unique profile of to and target the AVIL gene. in the world to access. one of the most malicious types were quick to continue their re- limited detrimental side effects As the study transitions to- “We feel as if our discovery is of cancer. The publishing of the search. to healthy cells after its removal wards identifying mechanisms a significant one,” Li said. “Glio- research study is the culmination “We’re a cancer lab … whatev- makes it of great interest to those that could lead to potential glio- blastoma is so devastating with of years of cancer research cham- er direction our genes point we participating in cancer research. blastoma therapies, others in- really no effective therapy at this pioned by University scientists will follow,” Li said. This unique situation offers a po- volved in the study are looking to moment. We feel as if our basic and clinicians. AVIL has been studied previ- tential pathway to developing a see if AVIL’s role in glioblastoma discovery can potentially help, Glioblastoma is widely ac- ously in different contexts, such drug to treat glioblastoma. could possibly translate to other and maybe some other people cepted as the deadliest form of as its role in the development of Although the team is certain cancers. are smart and working on similar brain cancer. In the U.S. alone, neuronal cells that form ganglia, that AVIL is involved in sup- “Our data really supports that things and can take our discovery 12,000 new cases are recorded a structure containing a num- porting the proliferation of glio- it’s a bona fide oncogene, and it’s and make it better.” each year, and over the span of ber of nerve cell bodies. This blastoma cancer cells, the exact a powerful oncogene, so we think five years, the survivability rate research team was the first to mechanism by which it interacts that even besides glioblastoma it of glioblastoma is less than three identify AVIL as an oncogene, with cancer cells remains unclear. may play an important role in the percent, according to the Na- or a gene involved in facilitating Identifying this mechanism is other cancer types,” Li said. tional Foundation of Cancer Re- cancer growth. crucial to eventually developing Preliminary research into search. Li and his team discovered drugs to treat glioblastoma, so gastric cancer suggests that tar- When the study began five that AVIL is expressed in all cells the team’s research efforts have geting AVIL could be beneficial years ago, researchers did not affected by glioblastoma. When pivoted towards understanding in treating gastric cancers and initially plan on studying glio- AVIL is placed in healthy cells the intricacies of the interaction some pediatric cancers. Uni- blastoma as they began by re- in a lab setting, cancerous cells between AVIL and glioblastoma. versity neuropathologist James searching pediatric cancer. But begin to take hold, suggesting As a biophysics major, Pawel Mandell was involved in finding their discovery of the AVIL pro- a link between AVIL and can- Janczyk — a postdoctoral student the first evidence of AVIL in real tein changed the direction of the cer growth. Additionally, the participating in the research glioblastoma cells in humans. As study. research team found that glio- study — is currently working to- the study progresses, Mandell “This [was] really a serendip- blastoma demonstrates oncogene wards developing a better under- will examine the role of AVIL in itous finding from the begin- addiction, meaning that when standing of the molecular mecha- medulloblastoma, a brain cancer ning,” said Dr. Hui Li, associate AVIL is removed from a cancer- nisms at work between AVIL and typically found in children. professor of pathology and lead ous cell, the cancer dies. Howev- cancer cells. Despite the promising reports researcher on the glioblastoma er, because healthy cells do not “[AVIL] might be an initial from the study, Li emphasizes 20 | www.cavalierdaily.com ADVERTISEMENT

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