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Life

America's pastime

April holds a special place in my heart, as these first few days mark the start of six months full of triumph, challenge, heartbreak and victory.


Life

One week without meat

I’ve always felt qualms after enjoying a barbeque sandwich or a hamburger, but managed to suppress that guilt because of the pure joy I experienced each time I ate one.


Kelly's column runs biweekly Tuesdays. She can be reached at k.seegers@cavalierdaily.com. 
Life

Finding joy amidst uncertainty

As we were sitting at Easter brunch, a friend of mine recounted how her family had recently grilled her about her future. Given that she has had a job since the beginning of the school year, this surprised me.


Professor Bob Kemp shares his motivations for becoming a professor. 
Life

Why become a professor?

Many will tell you, a class is only as good as the professor who teaches it. At the University, students have the opportunity to work with faculty who are experts in their fields with a passion for teaching.


Mary's columns run biweekly Thursdays. She can be reached at m.long@cavalierdaily.com.
Life

Love like the movies

I must be watching too many movies. Or reading too many books. You listen to enough stories, and after a while you start to think life works similarly to the stories you’ve been listening to.


Vega's column runs biweekly Tuesdays. She can be reached at v.bharadwaj@cavalierdaily.com. 
Life

Ditching the dining hall

I can’t forget the simultaneous power and frustration I felt over my stockpiles of Plus Dollars, resulting in a continual catch-22 of needing to get rid of them but not wanting to consume the extra gummy worms.

Puzzles
Hoos Spelling

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Co-president Armelle Worrel gives a behind-the-scenes look at U.Va.’s club pickleball team, highlighting the welcoming culture, national championship success, what it’s like to lead such a large team, and partnerships and sponsorships that help the program thrive. This episode explores what makes UVA pickleball a trailblazer and a vibrant part of student life on Grounds.