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Coach Tony Bennett

September 12, 2019 Alexandra Pentel Lawlor
Photography by Matt Riley / UVA Athletics

Photography by Matt Riley / UVA Athletics

A note from Coach Bennett

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April 24, 2019 Alexandra Pentel Lawlor
Photography by Alexandra Pentel

Photography by Alexandra Pentel

If you’re reading this, let’s reconsider the way we talk about suicide.

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Dr. Schroeder

November 12, 2018 Alexandra Pentel Lawlor
Photography by Alexandra Pentel

Photography by Alexandra Pentel

If you’re reading this, know that I believe you.

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