For the past few years, the lyrics to UVa’s “Good Ol’ Song” have been sung differently by many students at football games. After the line “where all is bright and gay,” many students shout out “not gay,” which has resulted in no small amount of turmoil over the years. However, today’s Cavalier Daily reports that Saturday’s game had very few people chanting “not gay,” the quietest within recent memory. This may mark the beginning of the end for “not gay.”
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Police announced this afternoon that their investigation into what was initially believed to be a fatal fire on Rugby Avenue is now a homicide investigation. #
The Virginia Supreme Court has denied George Huguely’s appeal. His second-degree murder conviction will stand, WRIC reports. #
In a carefully worded story, and not citing specific sources, WTVR reports that forensic evidence belonging to Jesse Matthew Jr., the main suspect in the disappearance of Hannah Graham, matches forensic evidence collected during the investigation of Morgan Harrington’s 2009 murder. #
In the wake of Hannah Graham’s disappearance, and the evidence that came from private security footage, city officials are revisiting the question of installing security cameras on the downtown mall. #
Both Charlottesville Registrar Sheri Iachetta and former Electoral Board member Stephanie Commander have turned themselves in to the police on
foursix and four felony counts of embezzlement, respectively. #Ten years ago, the National Institutes of Health budget doubled and schools like the University of Virginia built massive new research facilities. A decade later, those buildings remain largely underutilized. NPR visits UVA in this story on the effect of federal binge and spurge spending in the sciences. #
In 2012, Council approved a new student housing complex on West Main—now some council members are questioning whether what they were shown matches what was built. #
The Architectural Review Board has approved a bike-themed mural on West Market, below the McGuffey Art Center, although at least one member expressed concerns that it might look like the bicyclists were riding away from Charlottesville’s downtown. #
City Police Chief Tim Longo is meeting with city leaders to work on protocols regarding the use of military surplus police weapons in Charlottesville. #
A 100-year-old Colonnades resident received military honors for her service in the WWII Women’s Army Corps #
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No wonder UVA speaks of the “year” a student is in, rather than the “class.” Lack of class seems to be the problem among the drunken louts at football games.
Lack of class seems to be the problem among the drunken louts at football games.
Good point, but most definitely not an exclusively UVA phemonenon, I can assure you.
It’s still early, the first years haven’t learned the song yet. I would reserve judgement
Excellent point! Besides, the “seasoned” students started leaving the game midway through the second quarter, before Virginia scored. Give them another chance – the next game is with Penn State, at night.