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It’s lonely at the top

Third year, at least for those not born over the summer, revolves around the number 21. Before the nostalgic bucket-list marathon of fourth year, third year brings 21st birthday season in all its glory.


Life

Wisdom from a babysitter

Babysitting is a blessing and a curse. Getting paid is an obvious benefit — after all, extra cash is the only form of extra weight I welcome.


Life

The roommate survey

I can’t be alone in thinking the University’s current roommate survey just doesn’t cut it. I, like many others, resorted to Facebook to meet my future roommate.


Life

Separate spheres

Sometimes I feel like I’m leading separate lives, like there are multiples sides to me that come out on different occasions.


Life

Running in circles

As an Asian-American, I can’t pretend to know what it’s like to be followed around by store employees, have my intelligence underestimated or be unjustly attacked by law enforcement officers because of my skin color. 


Event organizers said the partnership between Relay for Life and Madison House was crucial in drawing a large number of students to the event.
Life

Service never sleeps

Relay For Life garnered the participation of over 1,800 student volunteers Friday night through its partnership with Madison House.


The week's events focused on increasing dialogue surrounding mental illness and providing resources for students.
Life

Fighting the stigma

Fight the Stigma — a mental health awareness week organized by Second Year Council — took place from April 6th to April 10th and aimed to rework preconceived notions surrounding mental health at the University.


Life

The perils of the internship hunt

Being a third year sucks. Don’t get me wrong, I love how much I have matured, I love having a solid group of friends and I love taking on leadership roles in extracurriculars.


Life

The motto I live by

When I think of words to live by, I think of quotes printed under senior pictures in high school yearbooks — proverbs, inspirational song lyrics and cliché expressions alike.


JoeYear: SecondMajor: CommerceU.Va. Involvement: McIntire Investment Institute, Global Markets Group, LSA, IM SportsHobbies: Boxing, paintball, jetskiing, basketball — no video games over here.Hometown: New YorkIdeal Date: Brunette with blue or green eyes.Ideal Date Personality: Easy to talk to, good sense of humor, goes along with sarcasm. Deal breakers? Awkward peopleTypical weekend: Going to dinner, bars, fraternity, school work, gym.What makes you a good catch? I’m up for everything, I'm extremely friendly, it never gets awkward with me and I just know how to make someone laugh and have a good time. I've been told I'm quite attractiveWhat makes you a less-than-perfect catch? I’m not six feet tall, unfortunately.What's your favorite pick-up line? “Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again?”Describe yourself in one sentence: I’m an outgoing but sweet guy — once you get to know me more — who likes to meet new people.
Sex & Relationships

Joe and Grace

Joe and Grace met at 7 p.m. at the Rotunda and went to Jump Cville. Joe: [I applied for Love Connection because] I thought the idea of it was entertaining and was excited to go on it. Grace: I was so excited to find out I was chosen.


Members of the University's chapter of Students Helping Honduras participate in an annual service trip to the country, during which they build schools for impoverished children.
Life

Students Helping Honduras builds schools

Third-year Nursing student Nicole Burkhardt has traveled to Villa Soleada and Nuevo Blanco to build houses the past two years through Students Helping Honduras (SHH) — an organization which aims to end poverty through education and empowerment.


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