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Finding "Your People"

In that moment, I felt utterly content with my surroundings. I knew I had found a place where I fit in — a group where people don’t find it crazy to love running, or to eat protein bars like candy. 


Grace's column runs biweekly Fridays. She can be reached at g.muth@cavalierdaily.com.
Life

To my professors

After coming from a series of small private schools, it was jarring to begin my academic experience at U.Va. not face-to-face with a beloved teacher.


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

Give me back my hometown

On a two-day, 1600-mile jaunt up and down the southern east coast this past weekend, I passed the exit on I-95 for a small Georgia island where I always spend holidays visiting family.


Life

Call your mom

I was taken aback when rather than greeting me with a “hello,” my mom's immediate response was “is everything ok?”


The Virginia Anthropology Society painted Beta Bridge to promote their weeklong event. 
Life

VAS hosts Anthropology Week

Virginia Anthropology Society hosts Anthropology Week CIO looks to expand their presence on Grounds, spread love for Anthropology By Jane Winthrop The Virginia Anthropology Society at U.Va.


Life

Facebook politics

I recently learned Facebook allows you to unfollow your friends’ posts so you don’t have to see them on your News Feed. 


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.

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Latest Podcast

Carolyn Dillard, the Community Partnership Manager for the University’s Center of Community Partnerships, discusses the legacy of Dr. King through his 1963 speech at Old Cabell Hall and the Center's annual MLK Day celebrations and community events. Highlighting the most memorable moments of the keynote event by Dr. Imani Perry, Dillard explored the importance of Dr. King’s lasting message of resilience and his belief that individuals should hold themselves responsible for their actions and reactions.