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VOLUME 99 | ISSUE 13
February 20, 2026
Hard Launch celebrates love and friendship this Valentine’s Day Jordyn and Linah participate in UMW’s first ever Hard Launch show on Feb. 13.
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neutral bathrooms quietly removed
Opinion | 3 UMW needs more school spirit and student unity
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Life | 4
UMW hard launches its first ever dating show for students
Sports | 8
UMW lacrosse loses home opener against Roanoke