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Heather Fischer
Year: Senior
Major: History, with a minor in studies in women and gender
Hometown: Warrenton, Virginia
What’s in your backpack? Vitaminwater, notebook, laptop, The Nation magazine, Edward Gibbon’s The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Charlottesville’s new zoning code, which went into effect in February, opens up potential for a much more urban landscape with higher buildings and increased residential density. The updated rules provide a new lens to speculate what might happen with some of the last undeveloped parcels across the city. Earlier this month, signs were placed at […]
On July 9, Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order calling for “cell phone-free education” across Virginia. Rather than issuing a direct guideline, the EO outlines a rapidly paced timeline for stakeholder feedback and policy development. “This essential action will promote a healthier and more focused educational environment where every child is free to learn,” […]
Pedestrian fatality Charlottesville City Police are investigating the death of 42-year-old Edward Anderson, who was fatally struck by a vehicle in the 700 block of Nassau Street on July 6. The driver of the vehicle has not been charged or publicly identified, though there are contradictions between official accounts and claims made by community members […]
