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Take a stand

Last week, our nation reelected Barack Obama to be the 44th president of the United States of America.


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A fratting mess

Has anyone in the history of the world ever attended a fraternity house while sober? Am I the only member of this sad minority?


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The rear view

Perfect students. We all know them — I mean, it’s U.Va. There’s the student with a 3.7 GPA who is active in six different clubs and president of two of them and still manages to work out two hours a day and eat healthy.


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Charlottesville's cultural, commercial core

The Downtown Mall is one of Charlottesville’s great attractions. The brick-paved outdoor strip is adorned with stores and restaurants, such as the chic boutique Bittersweet, the high-end sushi spot Ten and the beloved ice cream shop Chaps.


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Birthday bombardment

I’ve never really been a birthday person. In the past, the event has been riddled with enough anxiety to make it generally unpleasant.


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Model students: Ashley Brown

What’s your favorite item in the closet? I have this amazing grey sweater that’s chunky with braided material on the arms from some thrift store in Staunton.


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A European value

For the first several weeks of my stay in Lyon, Sundays were the dreaded day. In France, everything is closed on Sundays.


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Latest Podcast

As the fall semester is underway across Grounds, Special Olympics at the University is kicking off its new season. Beyond training for the upcoming Shenandoah Super Games, the student-led volunteer organization plays a vital role in connecting University students with local Charlottesville residents through sports. On this episode of On Record, Grant Supancich, Special Olympics president-in-training and third-year Commerce student, discusses team goals, community impact and how to build a lasting relationship with the organization.