Virginia General Assembly gears up for the new year

We don’t know about you, but here at Odd Dominion headquarters we are currently mourning the all-too-sudden end of summer, and remain deeply in denial about the rapidly shifting season. Unfortunately, unlike normal people, we live life on a political clock, which means that while most intelligent beings are out galavanting in the sunshine, we […]

Sick hospital? UVA’s rapidly expanding medical center is its biggest financial challenge

Writing on the wall The University has been keenly attuned to the challenges it’s facing. In its 2011-12 Medical Center budget—which followed close on the heels of Martha Jefferson’s acquisition by Sentara—the summary pointed to “significant changes in the strategic relationships of health care organizations” in its own backyard. It also anticipated the slowdown of […]

Obama’s Deferred Action plan attracts Latinos’ attention

Undocumented residents across the country are flocking to legal offices to discuss and apply for Deferred Action status, a recently approved administrative program that temporarily protects young immigrants from deportation. Congress has repeatedly rejected the DREAM Act, which would have provided a path to citizenship for immigrants who came to the United States illegally before […]

Georgia Tech humbles Virginia, hands ‘Hoos first loss going away

Virginia gained 297 yards of total offense on Saturday. Georgia Tech gained 210 on its first four plays. The Wahoos trailed 14-0 four minutes into the game, 35-7 at halftime, and 56-20 when it mercifully came to an end. Paul Johnson’s spread-option attack netted 594 yards in all, the most a Virginia team has given […]

Queer 101: Everything you need to know about the LGBTQ community

In preparation for Charlottesville’s first Pride Festival this weekend, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Cindy Gray and Katie Mayfield, the co-presidents of UVA’s Queer Student Union. We chatted for three hours over spicy nuggets and chocolate Frosties, and they answered every question I’ve ever had about the LGBTQ community. They are the […]

Soundboard 9/14: This week’s top news in a live radio format

Each week, the C-VILLE news team joins reporters from Charlottesville Tomorrow at WTJU 91.1 FM’s on-Grounds radio station for Soundboard, an hour-long, straight-from-the-source news show that touches on the big stories of the week. This week’s show looks at the fate of music at the Black Market Moto Saloon, DREAM-er workshops in the immigrant community, […]

Talking tech: Fostering the next generation of startups

Editor’s note: In this week’s issue of C-VILLE Weekly, I took a look at Charlottesville’s growing tech industry with a story that explored why so many Web- and technology-oriented companies are putting down roots here. I had some great talks with a number of people who are driving the expansion of the local tech scene, and […]

Running games crucial for Virginia, Georgia Tech in ACC showdown

As spotter and statistician for the Virginia Sports Radio Network, it is my job to know relevant personnel, follow the football, and relay information to our on-air voices. There are countless perks to the gig, with one exception: Georgia Tech week. Paul Johnson’s triple-option, spread offense is designed to deceive. On any given play, there […]