Evelyn Alsultany: Examining the Paradox of American Media Portrayal of Muslims Post-9/11
On Wednesday afternoon, Evelyn Alsultany, a professor of American culture from the University of Michigan, gave a talk on the portrayal of Arabs and Muslims in the Media post 9/11.
Alsultany described the issue of...
Bike and Build: Cycling Across America
This summer, a handful of UVA students will be participating in Bike and Build, a program designed to benefit affordable housing through service-oriented cycling trips. These individuals will be scattered on different routes across...
‘The Last Lecture’ Series Holds 25th Anniversary
University of Virginia Housing and Residence Life hosted its annual event, “The Last Lecture Series,” on April 18, celebrating their 25th Anniversary. The event featured two keynote speakers, Professor of Ethics and Religion, Dr. James...
Harriet Tubman to Become Face of the $20 Bill: A Fitting Tribute
This past Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew announced that Harriet Tubman would adorn the $20 bill, bumping former U.S. President Andrew Jackson to the back of the bill. Tubman will be the first...
Take Back The Night Hosts Open Mic
Take Back the Night hosted its annual campaign this week on Grounds in efforts to “shatter the silence, and stop the violence” regarding sexual assault. Student leaders planned this week of events to help...
Semester at Sea Students Visit Morocco, Their Final Port of Call
A long line of Semester at Sea students stood in line at the dock, waiting to climb up the gangway onto the MV World Odyssey for the last time. Many students were brushing tears from their...
