The Cavalier Daily | Fall 2025 Recruitment
Subjective Literary
Opinion
The Cavalier Daily Opinion section is looking for thoughtful voices to join our team of columnists. Whether you're passionate about student self-governance, local politics or the environment, this is your chance to shape conversations on Grounds and beyond. Our readership is not just made up of students and faculty, but also policymakers and University administrators. This means that your words have the power to elevate important dialogue and implement real change. If you are interested in making this University a better place with the power of rhetoric, insight and integrity, the Opinion desk is excited to give you that platform.
The expected time commitment for Opinion Columnists is 3 hours per week.
Humor
The Cavalier Daily Humor section is looking for goofballs and wry satirists of all shapes and sizes. The desk’s content thrives on bold, creative ideas and witty punchlines and encourages staffers to adopt a hilarious perspective on University events. If you love making your friends laugh or wittily satirizing the University, the Humor Desk is perfect for you. Absurd, dry, chaotic or clever — as long as you have something to say, we want to hear it.
The expected time commitment for Humor Columnists is 2 hours per week.
Cartoon
The Cavalier Daily Cartoon section is looking for illustrators, doodlers and visual storytellers of all styles and experience levels. From satire and humor to political commentary and critique, our cartoons spark important conversations and provide witty takeaways on our University community and student life. There is a place for your work here, whether it is humorous, unique, beautiful or thought-provoking. If you are someone who wants to bring your artistic ideas to life, come make your mark at the Cartoon desk — literally.
The expected time commitment for Cartoonists is 1-2 hours per week.
Puzzles
The Cavalier Daily Puzzles section is looking for creative students that want a desk experience like no other. The desk crafts original mini and full-sized crosswords, as well as Hoo’s Spelling, designed to keep the University and Charlottesville communities thinking. Whether it is a cleverly worded crossword clue or a challenging panagram, the opportunities for creativity are endless. If you have a knack for wordplay or love the thrill of a good puzzle, come help us create the next challenge that readers won’t want to put down.
The expected time commitment for Puzzlists is 2 hours per week.