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First 100 Days: UVA Center of Politics Unpacks the Trump Administration
“For Republicans, it’s the second coming, for Democrats it’s the apocalypse.” This early quote, spoken by Larry...
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Gianna Hunsche
Gianna is a second year from Chicago, IL, studying politics and data analytics. Outside of the Jefferson Independent, she is the President of the Network of Enlightened Women at UVA and Secretary of College Republicans.
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Finals are Approaching. Here’s a Reminder of Mental Health Resources at UVA
With finals week arriving, many students feel greater levels of stress. This increase in anxiety can feel daunting,...
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Lifestyle
An Ode to the Charlottesville Airport
I am sitting in the Washington Reagan Airport as I write this, and I would so much rather be in the Charlottesville...
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UVA Admissions Report: Welcome Class of ’29!
Opening the UVA acceptance decision during the senior year of high school is a core memory for Hoos. With the recent...
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Opinion
Vice President Musk
I remember asking my dad about the “99” next to gas prices when I was younger—he explained it was a “mill,” a coin...
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Air Travel Safety: Media Sensationalism and Public Perception
In the past month, the dialogue around air travel has changed. Travel by plane is usually regarded as one of the...
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Interviews
UVA’s Marriage Pact: The Student Experience
It’s almost the end of February, meaning that Valentine’s Day has passed us by. To commemorate the month of love, I...
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Lifestyle
Scandals and Surprises at the 2025 Grammy Awards
Like 15.4 million others on February 2nd, I watched the 2025 Grammy Awards, as well as the usual ensuing drama that...
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Trump Moves to Declassify JFK, MLK, and RFK Sr. Assassinations
With the stroke of his pen, Donald Trump might have just unleashed a secret that plagues both conspiracy theorists...
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Interviews
Will UVA Survive the End of TikTok?
"How many hours do you spend on Tik Tok a day?" Our reporter, Gianna Hunsche, recently spoke with a number of UVA...
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