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On Record
by The Cavalier Daily
A weekly podcast from The Cavalier Daily, the University of Virginia's independent student newspaper.
Episodes
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Finding Your Place on Grounds — meet the transfer transition coaches
Episode Notes On this episode of On Record, we sit down with Grace Craig and Ava Mae Swafford, this year’s transfer transition coaches. They discuss their experiences as transfer students, mentorship and the transfer student community.
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From Grounds to the Charlottesville community — Special Olympics kicks off a new season
Episode Notes As the fall semester is underway across Grounds, Special Olympics at the University is kicking off its new season. Beyond training for the upcoming Shenandoah Super Games, the student-led volunteer organization plays a vital role in connecting University students with local...
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Tim Longo on recent University threats — misinformation, emergency alerts and campus safety
Episode Notes Tim Longo, associate vice president for safety and security and chief of police, explains the operational mechanics behind U.Va. Alerts, how U.Va. Police verifies threat credibility, how to manage widespread information during an incident and how students can take proactive measures...
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Meet Dr. Eileen Chou, the interim dean of the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy
Episode Notes As the school year begins to pick up, Dr. Eileen Chou, interim dean of the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, discusses some of her plans for the school and shares her background. Chou spoke about leadership, the excitement surrounding the opening of Batten’s new...
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Taking a closer look at U.Va. Recreation’s pursuit of digital connection through social media
Episode Notes In this episode of On Record, Marketing Fellow Shirley Ngyung shares how the U.Va. Recreation social media team turns creative post ideas into engaging content. From promoting recreational sports and classes to supporting U.Va. recreation-sponsored events, the team helps students...
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Inside the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA — a community where every animal thrives
Episode Notes On this episode of On Record, we sit down with local SPCA Executive Director Libby Jones, who discusses the organization’s role in promoting animal welfare and how CASPCA’s mission and philosophies guide their services.
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Students respond in crisis — inside U.Va.’s student-run emergency medical service
Episode Notes In this episode of On Record, Dr. William Brady, professor of emergency medicine and co-founder of U.Va. EMS, discusses the creation of the University's first student-run emergency medical service. From improving emergency response times and working alongside local first responders…
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The Meriwether Lewis Institute — a closer look at the fellowship inspiring citizen leaders
Episode Notes As this year’s newest Meriwether Lewis Fellows are beginning their summer session, Julie Caruccio, a MLI director and assistant vice president for research on the student experience, discusses the goals of the fellowship. Caruccio shares the history of the program and how it has...
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Inside U.Va. in Shanghai — learning language through cultural immersion
Episode Notes In this episode of On Record, Professor Ran Zhao, a Chinese professor and director of U.Va. in Shanghai, highlights how the program empowers students to immerse themselves in Chinese language and culture with intensive instruction and fun opportunities to explore the city. After…
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The Summer Language Institute — inside U.Va.’s language immersion program
Episode Notes On this episode of On Record, we sit down with Vera Abbate, director of the Summer Language Institute. Abbate discusses how the program builds fluency, confidence and community through intensive study and practice.
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Greener Grounds – How U.Va. is shaping a sustainable future
Episode Notes On this episode of On Record, we sit down with Lela Garner, sustainability manager of student outreach and engagement at U.Va. Sustainability. Garner discusses sustainability initiatives on Grounds, the 2030 U.Va. Sustainability Plan and Earth Month celebrations.
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A $6.2 billion earthquake nobody is talking about: Nexstar, the FCC and the future of local news
Episode Notes On March 19, the Federal Communications Commission authorized Nexstar Media Group to finalize its acquisition of TEGNA Media Group, potentially creating the most expensive and largest broadcast media company in U.S. History. However, there have been many appeals of the decision, as…
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Together on stage — U.Va.’s First Year Players
Episode Notes On this episode of On Record, we sit down with Layne Parker, First Year Players director and third-year college student. Parker discusses the importance of building community through an inclusive space for new students, and looks ahead to FYP’s upcoming musical production.
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Making Commonwealth history — the Virginia Prison Education Program
Episode Notes In this episode of On Record, we hear from Dr. Amanda Lloyd, director of the Virginia Prison Education Program, which offers Virginia’s first bachelor’s degrees to incarcerated individuals. Dr. Lloyd discusses how and why the University chose her to lead this historic initiative.
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Dance for the love of dance — University Dance Club at U.Va.
Episode Notes On this episode of On Record, we sit down with Ava Wolsborn, University Dance Club vice president and third-year College student. Wolsborn discusses the importance of inclusivity, accessibility and sisterhood within the club. Additionally, she highlights UDC’s upcoming showcase in...
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The untold stories of the University's copies of the Dunlap Broadsides
Episode Notes In this episode of On Record, we sit down with Special Collections Director Brenda Gunn to discuss the University’s copies of the Declaration of Independence. Listen to hear about the importance of having physical copies, the unique story of the McGregor Copy and how students can…
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Swimming towards Success: Club Swim at U.Va.
Episode Notes With the women’s team working to maintain a five year championship streak in the College Club Swimming National Championships, Club Swim at U.Va. hosts a thriving swimming culture at the university. Colin Sartori, Club Swim president and third-year engineering student, discusses the...
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The soundtrack of U.Va. — a season with the Cavalier Marching Band
As the Cavalier Marching Band wraps up an exciting season, Drum Major Taran Gupta discusses the energy, creativity and leadership behind CMB. From halftime performances to long rehearsals, Gupta reflects on how the band contributes to game day atmosphere and strengthens the sense of community...
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Dr. King’s legacy reflected in 2026 MLK Day celebrations
Episode Notes Carolyn Dillard, the Community Partnership Manager for the University’s Center of Community Partnerships, discusses the legacy Dr. King left us through his 1963 speech at Old Cabell Hall and the annual MLK Day celebrations and community events. Highlighting the most memorable…
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Where music meets community — inside WXTJ at U.Va.
Episode Notes James Torgerson, WXTJ co-event director and second-year Data Science student, discusses WXTJ’s history, community and house shows.
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They speak for the trees: The Lorax Society at U.Va.
The Lorax Society is one of U.Va.'s many organizations with a focus on sustainability. The society’s mission is to preserve the natural biodiversity of Charlottesville. Maddie Foreman, the current president of the Lorax Society and second-year College student, discusses upcoming changes to the...
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Respect, safety and freedom — 70 years with the University Judiciary Committee
In this episode of On Record, UJC Chair Allison McVey discusses the Committee’s 70th anniversary, an unusually heavy caseload this past fall semester, and the responsibilities that come with student-led adjudication. From navigating serious health and safety cases to training new members and...
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Swahili Cultures Then and Now: J-term abroad in Kenya
Episode Notes Dr. Anne Rotich, Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Department of African American and African Studies, informs us about her J-term course, Swahili Cultures Then and Now, which takes the students across the globe to Kenya. Dr. Rotich discusses the new knowledge and...
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Tours, teaching and slow looking: The Fralin student docents
Episode Notes Charlotte Walden, Public Relations Chair for the Student Docent Executive Board and fourth-year College student, discusses museum education, diversity in art history and the future of the Fralin Student Docents.
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Creating a Community of Care with PHE
Episode Notes The Peer Health Education program is made up of student Peer Health Educators, who work to empower other students to develop healthier habits. Evie Liu, current Outreach Coordinator of PHE and fourth-year college student, discusses the role of PHE in promoting a “community of care”…
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What Makes the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library “Special”
Episode Notes Brenda Gunn, the director of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library and the Harrison Institute for American History, Literature, and Culture, explores how students can discover when approaching the collections with curiosity, and how this can deepen their...
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Curating Creativity: The Story of V MAG at U.Va.
Episode Notes Ahead of its Fall 2025 issue, V MAG co-editors-in-chief Rachel Mulvaney, fourth-year Batten student, and Kieran Warner, third-year Commerce student, give a deeper look into what it takes to lead an arts publication, the collaboration and creativity that shape each issue, and the...
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Fifty Years of the Miller Center: Shaping History, Policy, and Dialogue
Episode Notes David Leblang, Director of Policy Studies at the Miller Center, analyzes how the Center has remained a nonpartisan institution during a particularly divisive time in politics. He delves into the various programs, events, and policy proposals associated with the Center, and how they...
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The Future of Urban Spaces through Biophilic Design
Episode Notes In this episode, Mona El Khafif, an Associate Professor of Architecture, explains biophilic design: the integration of nature into urban and architectural spaces. Through her work on the Biophilic Region Exhibition and her emphasis on the role of educational collaboration, she...
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Feeding Charlottesville Families and Beyond: The Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
Episode Notes Loaves and Fishes has grown to be the City’s second-largest distribution partner of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, supported by more than 100 volunteers. Executive Director Jane Colony Mills discusses the behind-the-scenes operations — from sourcing food to the work of their…
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Pickleball Fever: What makes UVA Pickleball so Special
Episode Notes Co-president Armelle Worrel gives a behind-the-scenes look at UVA’s club pickleball team, highlighting the welcoming culture, national championship success, what it’s like to lead such a large team, and partnerships and sponsorships that help the program thrive. This episode…
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The Organization for Young Filipino Americans: Promoting Diversity and Community on Grounds
Episode Notes The Organization of Young Filipino Americans is one of many identity and cultural Contracted Independent Organizations at the University. OYFA’s mission is to create a supportive community for Filipino students. Danella Romera, the current president of OYFA and fourth-year College...
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Adventure Awaits: Leadership, Sustainability and Community in the Outdoors Club
Episode Notes Parker Sims, president of Outdoors Club and fourth-year College student, discusses her presidency, the club's student self-governance and its diversity and sustainability. She highlights breaking down barriers to the outdoors and the importance of not only getting outside as a...
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Housing at U.Va.: Challenges and Changes
Episode Notes All University students are required to live on Grounds in their first year, but they have many on and off-Grounds housing options going into their second year. Students face immense pressure to decide on housing as soon as possible, and this high demand has strained the capacities…
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Scoring School Spirit: Virginia Athletics and the Sabre Points System
Episode Notes With the fall season underway, Cavalier Daily Sports members Victoria Blankenship and Ryan Weiner discuss the University’s Sabre Points System, how it works and why it matters for Virginia athletics. From football Saturdays to volleyball courts, they share how the system strengthens...
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Directing the First Year Experience: U.Va.’s summer orientation program
Episode Notes ** **The University’s Orientation and Transition programs are vital to supporting first year and transfer students, though much of their work goes into planning summer orientation sessions. Funlola Fagbohun, associate director of the first year experience, describes her experience...
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Finding the True North with TEDxUVA
Episode Notes TEDxUVA is an entirely student-run organization, hosting TED-style events under official TEDx licensing. Reeya Verma, former president and fourth year College student, describes her experience leading the organization when its ability to host TEDx events was challenged, working to...
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The Contemplative Commons: U.Va.’s Newest Hub for Student Wellness
Episode Notes **Since the Contemplative Commons opening April 4, the building has hosted events for the University community. Sam Cole, Commons’ Assistant Director of Student Engagement, discusses how the Contemplative Sciences Center is molding itself to meet students’ needs and provide a wide...
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The Civil Discourse Initiative: How to disagree productively
Episode Notes In a time of tense politics with increasing polarization, we will be talking to CDI president Jack Siegel and CDI co-media chair Marty Dwyer, about the value of civil discourse and how CDI aims to responsibly promote respectful conversations about controversial subjects.
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The Importance of Indieheads
Episode Notes Indieheads is one of many Contracted Independent Organizations at the University dedicated to music, though it stands out to students for many reasons. Indieheads President Brian Tafazoli describes his experience and involvement in Indieheads over the years, as well as the impact…
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Ramadan Reflections: MSA Celebrates Away from Home
Episode Notes The Muslim Students Association at the University strives to create an inclusive and supportive environment for Muslim students, with a special focus on the holy month of Ramadan. Vice President of MSA Amirah Radwan shares insights into the events and initiatives organized by the...
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Leading with Purpose: The Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center
Episode Notes In light of recent developments on Grounds, Chanel Craft Tanner, director of the Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center, highlights the Center’s mission, resources and ongoing initiatives.
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“Celebrating Resilience” — The Office of African American Affairs’ Black History Month celebration
Episode Notes Hashim O. Davis, the assistant dean of the OAAA and director of the Luther Porter Jackson Black Cultural Center, discusses the relevance and importance of “Celebrating Resilience,” OAAA’s theme for this year’s Black History Month celebration. EDITOR'S NOTE: This episode was recorded...
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Destigmatize and Deglamorize — The Cavalier Daily’s Sex & Relationships Column
Episode Notes ** Following the revival of the Sex and Relationship Column, Life desk editors Kate Johnson and Dana Douglas reflect on the process of developing and producing the new column as well as the importance of having safe spaces on Grounds to discuss often stigmatized and taboo topics.**
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100 years with the Virginia Quarterly Review
Episode Notes With the Virginia Quarterly Review’s 100th Anniversary approaching Executive Director Allison Wright and Senior Editorial Intern Michael Newell-Dimoff, reflect on the magazine’s last hundred years, their own experiences with VQR and the celebration for the magazine’s 100th anniversary!
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Lighting of the Lawn: Illuminating the Past and Igniting the Future
Ahead of Lighting of the Lawn, Riley McNeill and Chelsea Huffman, co-chairs of the Lighting of the Lawn Committee and fourth-year College students, and Peter Mildrew, the president of the Hullabahoos and third-year Commerce student, discuss the festive tradition which brings the community…
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Election Day: Hoo’s Ready?
Episode Notes With Election Day looming overhead, students are faced with questions about how and why this election, and their vote, matters. Ella Nelsen and Blake Boudreaux, presidents of University Democrats and College Republicans, respectively, and fourth-year College students, delve into the...
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Life on the Lawn — Inside U.Va.’s Most Iconic Tradition (Part Two)
Episode Notes Four Lawnies share their experiences with both the Lawn and the diverse community it represents, touching on their identity as individuals as well as what it means to uphold one of the University’s pillar traditions.
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Life on the Lawn - Inside U.Va.’s Most Iconic Tradition (Part One)
Episode Notes Part One From everything about what it's like to live on the Lawn to navigating their final year at U.Va., the Lawnies share the ins and outs of representing the University.
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They Shoot, They Score: An interview with Virginia women’s club basketball
Episode Notes From the court to the classroom, Virginia women’s club basketball always brings their A game. Today, we sit down with both the president and treasurer of the Virginia women’s club basketball to discuss everything from academic success to making free throws to the recent increased...
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