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A weekly podcast from The Cavalier Daily, the University of Virginia's independent student newspaper.

  1. 10H AGO

    Where Music Meets Community: Inside WXTJ at UVA

    Episode Notes James Torgerson, WXTJ co-event director and second-year Data Science student, discusses WXTJ’s history, community and house shows.

    9 min

  2. JAN 25

    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 organization following the election of a new executive board, as well as her plans for new events and initiatives this semester.

    17 min

  3. JAN 15

    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 launching a new endowment, McVey explains how the UJC continues to adapt while remaining grounded in UVA’s core values of respect, safety and freedom.

    27 min

  4. 12/28/2025

    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 informational experiences students gain through her course, traveling around Kenya, and how she provides opportunities for cultural immersion. She also analyzes the benefits of studying abroad and how students can most insightfully learn about other cultures.

    16 min

  5. 12/23/2025

    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.

    19 min

  6. 12/16/2025

    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” in the student body and expands on the organization’s various initiatives.

    16 min

  7. 12/08/2025

    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 understanding of history. From exhibitions to the broader museum world, she reflects on the vital work of archivists in ensuring that even the quietest and oppressed voices are heard.

    30 min

  8. 12/03/2025

    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 inspiration behind the upcoming edition. This episode explores the importance of an arts magazine as a platform for students' voices and the artistic community it fosters on Grounds.

    18 min
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A weekly podcast from The Cavalier Daily, the University of Virginia's independent student newspaper.

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  • Creator
    The Cavalier Daily
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026
  • Show Website
    On Record