Thousands Mourn Yeardley Love

On Wednesday night, thousands of students memorialized lacrosse player Yeardley Love, allegedly killed by an ex-boyfriend, George Huguely, who played on the men’s lacrosse team. “This is the springtime, a time of year for renewal and new beginnings, and yet we’ve come to grieve the ending of life, of Yeardley Love’s life, one full of promise and prospects, not unlike yours,” the school’s president told mourners, who sang The Pretenders’ “I’ll Stand By You” at one point. The men’s team is also facing increased scrutiny. The Washington Post reports eight out of 41 players have run into trouble with the law when it comes to illegal drinking. Two years ago, during a visit to another college, Huguely was arrested for public intoxication. He told the arresting officer, among other things, "I'll kill you. I'll kill all of y'all." The Charlottlesville Daily Progress is reporting that police found a bloody shirt in Huguely's apartment on Wednesday.