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College Mentors for Kids

A new group on Grounds is working to connect University students with first through sixth grade students from local elementary schools, joining a nationwide effort to lend a helping hand to young kids.


This year, the Homecomings event Hoos under the Lights included two musical acts and was held in Scott's Stadium. 
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Hoos under the Lights

On Thursday evening, over 750 students gathered in Scott Stadium to partake in the fifth annual Hoos under the Lights event as part of Homecomings weekend.


Madison's column runs biweekly Wednesdays. She can be reached at m.ruddy@cavalierdaily.com. 
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To be or not to be...happy

In my college journey thus far, I’ve learned that we tend to think of things in the moment rather than view the master plan. We think one bad grade is the end of the world, or if we’re unhappy where we are, we can’t change it.


Laura's column runs biweekly Fridays. She can be reached at l.holshouser@cavalierdaily.com. 
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A 21st birthday celebration

Forget D-Day. Forget July fourth. Forget Valentine’s Day. The most epic day in history comes upon us in t-minus 10 days. Ladies and gentlemen, boy and girls: my 21st birthday is nearly here.


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The side effects of staying awake

One of the most fear-inducing phrases in the collegiate English language is “midterm season.”It brings to mind images of getting kicked out of libraries at closing time and of syllabi you haven’t glanced at since week one.


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Roughly 3,000 graduates expected for Young Alumni Reunions

Thousands of recent graduates will gather in the Amphitheatre Saturday night for a chance to recapture their college nights at the Corner and down Rugby Road. The party, also known as Young Alumni Reunions, is a part of the Young Alumni Council’s efforts to keep recent graduates coming back to Charlottesville and reconnecting with old friends.


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Homecomings Board brings hoos home

While students don gameday buttons, smile at alumni, eat pancakes on the Lawn and cheer on the Hoos each year during Homecomings, a student organization is hard at work behind the scenes coordinating the weeklong activities: the official University of Virginia Homecomings Board.


Victoria's column runs biweekly Tuesdays. She can be reached at v.moran@cavalierdaily.com. 
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Why am I afraid to commit?

Thus, all things considered, are those who fear romantic commitment really to be blamed for their apprehension? Or are we just reacting naturally to the objectively daunting circumstances monogamy presents?


Kelly's column runs biweekly Tuesdays. She can be reached at k.seegers@cavalierdaily.com. 
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A beautiful walk home

I noticed so many little things in that short walk that I probably would have ignored on any other day. Most of the time when I walk home I try to multitask, reading emails, responding to texts or checking Facebook as I dodge the people walking by me. But by taking the time to look around and listen to the things happening beside me I was able to remember how many beautiful things there are going on at any given moment.


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Photographing Rotunda capitals from Carrara, Italy

To help lessen the eyesore of ongoing Rotunda construction, Art History Prof. William Wylie added pictures to the wall facing the Lawn. The pictures document the remaking of the Rotunda’s Corinthian capitals which are being crafted in Carrara, Italy.


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The gripe squad

Over fall break, I, like many of my classmates, took to my favorite relaxing activities in the comfort of my own home.


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