From the Archives
From the archives: Oct. 23 – Oct. 29
By Maisy Callahan and Grace Franklin | October 23, 2023
Serving the University Community Since 1890
For the 2003 Virginia Film Festival, Arts and Entertainment staffer Tim Ciesco reviews the 2003 remake of “The Italian Job” and conducts an interview with the scriptwriters, Donna and Wayne Powers. The 2023 Virginia Film Festival will take place next week, Oct. 25-29.
When “The Greatest Show On Earth” came to town in 1954, elephants, giraffes, tigers, and hippos were paraded through the streets of Charlottesville.
This article teaches a little-known piece of University lore — in the late 19th century, marksmen used to station themselves at present-day Old Dorms and aim for the clock at the top of the original Rotunda, only to find it was bulletproof!
In a 1970s opinion piece, a student complains about the lack of parking spots on Grounds and calls for a boycott of the expensive parking meters. His words echo many of the complaints heard around Grounds today. Perhaps times have not changed all that much!
This week: fraternity history, Bob Dylan and football rivalries
In a special orientation issue of the Cavalier Daily, incoming first years were informed about the schedule of tours, receptions, club information, dorm hall meetings, and even a movie showing, which sounds reminiscent of our present-day Wahoo Welcome.
