Rock of the ages
The Genesis Society, started in September of 1998, has placed a stone plaque in a grassy spot next to Garrett Hall. It lists different schools of the University and different academic years.
University Architect Samuel "Pete" Anderson II said that the stone, which appeared in its current spot about three weeks ago, right before Graduation, actually first showed up on a crosswalk near Brooks Hall about two years ago.
"It went to the Executive Vice President's [Leonard Sandridge's] office" and other offices for permission as well, Anderson said.
He added that it was initially installed without anyone's permission about two years ago and removed until the Genesis Society approached Asst. Dean of Students Aaron Laushway to help them find a new spot for their plaque.
"They sent me a letter asking my help to facilitate a new place for it" this past semester, Dean Laushway said. "I contacted Mr. Anderson and began facilitating discussion and then stepped away."
21 Society makes their mark
Last Sunday the 21 Society painted 21s over the Newcomb Hall tent and also painted 21s on The Cavalier Daily's newspaper box in front of Miller and Peabody Halls. The artists ran away when they saw a student emerge from Newcomb Hall. The student, who wished to remain anonymous, said "They were pretty suspicious looking. Who are they letting in these days anyway?"
No explanation for these actions could be found.
The 21 Society began on June 21,1999 and chose 21 students, administrators and organizations who would "increas[e] student and administration awareness of the concerns of some of the more active students" at the University, according to the letter the 21 Society sent to The Cavalier Daily last year. They were concerned with "the widely publicized events of the last 21 months [that] have posed a direct challenge to student self-governance."
Coffee-less Corner
Two of the Corner's coffee shops are currently closed. Espresso Corner was recently sold to a new owner who is not yet known. John Salidis, Espresso Corner's co-owner declined to comment on why the shop was sold, but did say, "It's sold and will be something different."
Espresso Royale is closed for renovation, but will open up again in late June. The sudden dearth of coffee shops will ensure that Starbucks will have less competition this month.
Odds and Ends were compiled by Tina Hong and Rachel Alberico. If you have any odds to report, please call Rachel at 924-6735.
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