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Life

Overnight adulthood

The thought struck me as I entered a medical clinic this weekend, praying for a doctor to cure me after a period of prolonged illness. Suddenly it occurred to me — I am still on my parents’ insurance plan.


Life

Succession plans

Not so subtly hidden within the word, though, is a smaller one — success. But no one ever asks about a succession plan for “failure.”


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

We should work

The phrase, “that should work” has become a common part of my vocabulary. But what are the implications of this tendency?


Life

One week without TV

I’ve noticed my television addiction has started to take priority over other parts of my life, parts which are more valuable for my social, academic and physical wellness.


Life

Campus Cookies vs. Insomnia Cookies

Warm, freshly baked cookies are a comfort college kids have been deprived of for decades. There’s nothing which says, “you’re on your own” like the absence of mom’s baking.


Life

Bachelorette edition

Tuesday, our Bachelorette Paige went on 5 dates at Starbucks on the Corner from 6-9 p.m. While every guy brought something to the table, only one boy could emerge with Paige’s “rose.”


Volunteers deliver scones throughout the Charlottesville community spreading Valentine's Day spirit. 
Life

Breaking hearts, making bonds

For those somewhere between completely in love and celebrating Singles’ Awareness Day — or SAD — this Valentine’s, Charlottesville has the cure for your lonely heart.


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

All in the family

Over fall break, a group of friends and I road-tripped to southern Georgia, exploring nearby coastlines and crashing at my aunt and uncle’s house each night.


Life

LinkedIn, GrownUp

Last week, I spent a thrilling Saturday night making a LinkedIn profile under the guidance of a friend of mine who maintained an “Expert Level” profile since High School.


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

Swimming with the tide

I decided to enroll in a swimming class this semester because it seemed like the optimal alternative to more torturous forms of cardiovascular exercise — particularly running.


New Global Development Organization "gold members" hold first official meeting. 
Life

GDO goes gold

Like many organizations at the University, the Global Development Organization is a CIO which prior to this semester had no formal membership.


Tri Sigma sorority launches new chapter with Week of Service. 
Life

Tri Sigma hosts service week

Last week the national women’s sorority Sigma Sigma Sigma, also known as Tri Sigma, hosted a Week of Service as part of their colonization process to begin a new chapter at the University.


Life

Lessons I learned from "Snowmageddon"

When Snowmageddon hit a few weeks ago, I’m pretty sure I was the happiest Wahoo at this school — not because I was particularly excited at the thought of playing in the snow, but because I had a valid excuse to shut myself up in my apartment all weekend.


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Brenda Gunn, the director of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library and the Harrison Institute for American History, Literature and Culture, explores how students can approach the collections with curiosity, and how this can deepen their understanding of history. From exhibitions to the broader museum world, she reflects on the vital work of archivists in ensuring that even the quietest and oppressed voices are heard.