The root and the wing: On finding community in Staunton
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Every March, in a state of mild seasonal depression, I convince myself that winter will never end, that we’re doomed to endless Siberia.
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Bongino’s proposal to move FBI Academy from Quantico ‘raises serious questions’
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FBI leaders are pushing to move the FBI National Academy from headquarters at Quantico, Virginia to Huntsville, Alabama.
UVA Baseball alum Andrew Abbott tosses complete game in 1-0 Reds win
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On the day UVA Baseball ushered in a new era with the signing of former Duke coach Chris Pollard, former Virginia pitcher Andrew Abbott provided more evidence of the program’s legacy.
Wim Laven: The unbearable familiarity of the use of force in Los Angeles
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I’ve seen this story before. The images coming out of Los Angeles—militarized streets, protesters met with force, another round of justifications for escalation—hit me with the dull weight of déjà vu. It’s not that I’m shocked. It’s that I remember.
Donald Trump wants a day fit for a king: Every day should be No Kings Day
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A would-be king wants a coronation on June 14, a date already laden with meaning: Flag Day, the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army, and, yes, Donald J. Trump’s 79th birthday.
UVA Basketball alum Rick Carlisle leads Indiana Pacers to the 2025 NBA Finals
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So many people emailed me in the fall and winter asking why I wasn’t writing about how Rick Carlisle should be the next UVA Basketball coach.
American Dirt, American Water: Cultivating empathy for migrants amidst Trump’s culture of fear
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American Dirt sat unread on my shelf for the better part of two years, and every couple of months, I’d pick it up and turn it over in my hands.
Seven Mary Washington graduates earn 4.0 GPAs, most with double majors
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Teachers and parents remind young students that perfection is impossible, but seven UMW graduates reached perfection.
Waynesboro: Big Lots back in the ‘Boro; fate of Harrisonburg location unknown
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Ten Big Lots stores will reopen in Virginia in May, and the list includes the West Main Street location in Waynesboro.
Imperfection is the point: On tee-ball, the Steroid Era, and the love of baseball
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My first practice as a tee-ball coach, or “Coach Papa,” as my son calls me, ended with at least four children in tears. I’ll take most of the responsibility for this.
