Author: Destiny Jones
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Malachi Fields is an unstoppable force for the Cavaliers
Tens of thousands of fans paint the stands orange and blue as the Cavalier marching band blasts electrifying sounds. The unstoppable force is back again in Scott Stadium, foot to field. His name? Malachi Fields. His game? Dynamic. The 2022-2023 football season is underway, and there is one player that is taking center stage. His…
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How Do We Ensure That Students of Color Feel Respected?
Throughout my time with the lab, I conducted research on the development of respect in EL Education and comparison schools. Our team tracked a group of students as they progressed from the start of sixth to the end of seventh grade, and I am proud to have played a part in uncovering valuable insights into…
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Anna Williamson: Former manager of UVA’s men’s basketball team
Anna Williamson shares her story of overcoming spina bifida and spending four seasons as a sports student manager.
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The Varied Experiences of Black Women at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Versus Predominantly White Institutions
Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and predominantly White institutions (PWIs) both offer students with a unique experience and rich history. Typically, Black students attend HBCUs, and White students attend PWIs. In some cases however, Black students attend PWIs for a number of reasons such as greater funding, a more rigorous workload, or more academic…
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Shedrick, Caffaro, and Traudt Enter Transfer Portal.
Recently, Kadin Shedrick, Francisco Caffaro, and Isaac Traudt all decided to enter the transfer portal, ending their basketball careers in Charlottesville.
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#13 UVA Ends Two-Game Skid with 64-57 Win Over Clemson
On Tuesday night, the #13 ranked Virginia Cavaliers bounced back with a 64-57 win at John Paul Jones Arena against Clemson after two consecutive losses against Boston College and North Carolina.
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#6 UVA Loses 2nd Straight 71-63 to UNC
Last Saturday, the #6 ranked Virginia Cavaliers lost their second consecutive game 61-73 to the North Carolina Tar Heels at Chapel Hill.
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Societal Impact of the Media’s Portrayal of Black Bodies
In American media, there are countless films and television shows that promote and reinforce negative stereotypes. For Black people, in particular, there is a stronger presence of these harmful ideas throughout various media texts. One major area of concern is the visual representation of Black people, specifically the inaccurate portrayal of their bodies. As a…
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Tough Guise (1999): Political Economy, Textual Analysis, and Audience Reception
In our daily lives, the media impacts us both positively and negatively. Nearly all types of media including films, television shows, and even documentaries influence us both consciously and subconsciously. In Tough Guise: Violence, Media, and the Crisis in Masculinity, author and educator Jackson Katz argues that male violence contributes to American society’s definition of…
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F Is for Family (2015-2021): Textual Analysis, Representation, and Ideology
In our daily lives, the media impacts us both positively and negatively. Not only does it contain many dominant ideologies, but it also reinforces societal norms and ideas. According to Media/Society by David Croteau et al, an ideology is a “system of meaning that helps define and explain the world and that makes value judgments…
Destiny Rae Jones 