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As the enrollment period for the spring semester approaches next week, students are searching for the best classes to fill their schedule.
Life

Classes you should be taking

As the enrollment period for the spring semester is rapidly approaching, students are searching through Lou’s List for interesting classes to fill their shopping carts.


Dean of Libraries John Unsworth carries lifelong love of books to his new job title. 
Life

From library local to library leader

Growing up as a “latchkey kid" — returning from school to an empty home while his parents were still at work — Unsworth spent his afternoons at the public library, reading through the collections.


Life

The black sheep of the family

Having just turned 40, my aunt is now at a mid-point in her life. By this age, it is not uncommon for people to have started a family, yet my aunt remains unmarried and living in her trendy apartment in the West Loop of Chicago.


Life

Cutting the cake

While fall and spring seasons are beautiful times of natural transition, they are also seasons endowed with meaning and significance for many people.


Life

When you try your best

Réussir. This is one of my favorite words in French. Though it has several translations, it usually means “to succeed at doing something.” But what exactly is success?


This year's first-year class of 3,685 students hail from 45 states and more than 70 countries, however each has a unique experience on Grounds. 
Life

First year experience in five words

As a whole, the first year class is incredibly diverse; the 3,204 students included in it hail from 49 states and over 100 countries, and represent a unique assortment of interests, talents, hobbies and accomplishments.


EileenYear: ThirdSchool: Curry School of EducationMajor: Psychology and Elementary EducationU.Va. involvement: Brown College, JADE Lab, Early Development Lab, Housing and Residence LifeHometown: New Hartford, NYIdeal date personality: Easy-going, good sense of humor, genuine, wokeIdeal date activity: Exploring the city! Playing ping-pong/board games/cards! Having really passionate discussions while eating tasty food! Something outdoorsy!Deal breakers? Pretentious, misogyny, copious drug usage, awkward silencesHobbies: Intramural Sports, reading, being outside, yoga, making listsWhat makes you a good catch? I like to think I’m witty. I’m kind, goofy and my hair usually smells good. I can find an “Office”or “Always Sunny in Philadelphia”quote for almost any situation.What makes you a less-than-perfect catch? When I’m first getting to know someone, I am a terrible conversationalist.What is your spirit animal? DolphinWhat's your favorite pickup line? My name may not be Luna but I sure know how to love good.Describe yourself in one sentence: I’m not 28 and desperate for a man; I’m 20 and mildly desperate for a man.
Sex & Relationships

Aaron and Eileen

Aaron and Eileen met on the Rotunda steps at 12:15 p.m. on Friday. Eileen: A few of my friends have gone on Love Connection dates and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about.


Life

Boring Mondays filled with fun

This morning, I got a haircut at the first place that showed up on Google when I typed in “haircut.” When I took off my beanie at the salon to reveal unwashed locks, in all of their split-ended glory, the hair stylist furrowed her perfectly-shaped brows.

Puzzles
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Latest Podcast

Charlotte Walden, Public Relations Chair for the Student Docent Executive Board and fourth-year College student, discusses museum education, diversity in art history and the future of the Fralin Student Docents.