1940s
January 25, 1943
“Cavaliers Trounce Carolina 4½ To 3½”
No Author
The University’s boxing team triumphed over the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill after a series of bouts, with a final score of 4 ½ to 3 ½. While the score was tight, two decisive technical knockouts from Virginia boxers Milt Parlow and Willie Barnett ensured a Cavalier victory.
1950s
January 20, 1954
“Will Provide Music For Dances, Concert”
By Paul Patton
Buddy Morrow’s orchestra was announced to headline the Midwinters weekend in 1954, featuring performances at both the formal and informal dances hosted by the University, as well as a concert on Saturday. With hits like "Re-enlistment Blues" and "Night Train," the star’s music promised an unforgettable weekend of celebration.
1970s
January 24, 1977
“Actress Elizabeth Taylor stars in seminar for area drama students”
No Author
In 1977, Elizabeth Taylor captivated a packed Helms Theatre with insights on her career and personal life, including her favorite role in “Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” and candid opinions on Hollywood. Joined by her husband, John Warner, Taylor also reflected on life on their farm in Virginia and expressed her enduring love for acting.
1980s
January 25, 1982
“Cold front sustains wintery weather”
By Randy Wolfe
Photos by Alan Martin
As students returned to Grounds for the Spring 1982 semester, they navigated ice-covered sidewalks and chilly temperatures, which led some student organizations — including the Inter-Sorority Council and Virginia Student Association — to cancel their planned events. However, Assoc. Environmental Sciences Prof. Bruce P. Hayden said these conditions were normal for Charlottesville during the wintertime and that temperatures would rise again in the coming days.
1990s
January 24, 1997
“Reality reigns for female spectators”
By Kris Whitehead
“Bowl dreams: Men play out fantasies”
By Peter Leary
These articles from 1997 give two perspectives into the culturally significant event of Super Bowl Sunday describing it as a thoroughly planned ritual, filled with camaraderie, nostalgia, snacks and intense focus on the game. The connection between fans and their favorite team can be so strong that they live vicariously through the sport. The male bonding, game-day traditions and over-the-top devotion to football are compared to the relaxed and mostly unenthused perspectives of women.
2000s
January 25, 2005
“Formal recruitment shows increase in participants”
By Margaret Bonner
Photos by Danny Neckel
The Inter-Sorority Council saw an increased number of bid acceptances at the end of the recruitment period as compared to previous years. While the Inter-Fraternity Council recruitment period had not yet concluded at the time of publication, IFC Chairman for Membership Intake Miles Clements said more than 640 people were participating, up from the fewer than 600 people that had participated the year prior.
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