In previous columns, I've written at some length about the dating scene on Grounds, my boyfriend and others' relationships.
Fridays always have been popular choices for student organizations to host events. After all, what better way to start the weekend? Third-year College student Daniel Garner is tapping into this idea with his latest brain child, called "Fridays at Five." Still in its conceptual stages, Garner's project hopes to bring different student organizations together every Friday at 5 p.m.
The final grueling days of Tech Week are in progress, and the stress of working with lights and costumes is making the past two-and-a-half months of demanding rehearsals seem easy.
Each year, University students must face the decision of whether to live on Grounds. While some students prefer the resources and security of on-Grounds living, others enjoy the responsibility and independence that comes along with living off Grounds.
Hearing the word 'Europe' conjures up familiar images of the Eiffel Tower, Colosseum, Big Ben. But now, hearing the word Europe brings thoughts of fiscal instability, high unemployment and general economic weakness.
Happy Tax Day! Today, April 15, is the federal filing deadline. Procrastinators were probably a little stressed this week, while others took care of their taxes months ago and will just be happy that the creepy costumed characters will no longer be waving at you while you drive around town. Celebrating your tax refund?
Republicans do not recycle, skinny white girls only listen to Taylor Swift and all Asians are pre-Commerce. Whether these statements made you laugh in agreement or shake your head, you are reacting to a stereotype.
The underdog story has prevailed in our minds and in our hearts ever since that measly fellow David surmounted unimaginable odds to triumph against the powerful Goliath or since Noah saved the twosomes of innocent animals from the mighty flood.
I did not get much of a tan during my Alternative Spring Break trip to Arizona - probably because, contrary to popular belief, the spring weather conditions were best characterized as snowy with a high of 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Along with 10 fellow University students, I had decided to rough it for the week, and our group headed west to work with rangers of the Grand Canyon and Zion National Parks on environmental conservation projects. It turned out we were lucky it was freezing.
We booked tickets to Italy months ago, fascinated by the thought of being in Rome on Easter, and equally - if not more - interested because of the ticket price.
The beauty and fresh air that spring brings to Charlottesville always seem to make everything worthwhile.
Although I had a great time during my Spring Break trip to Europe, I quickly realized keeping my guard up was the best strategy while visiting foreign countries. Before arriving in Spain, I heard tales of widespread pickpocketing in Barcelona.
Some University students do not settle for popular, generic dance moves party-goers generally show off weekend nights.
Every Tuesday evening, I meet up with two of my closest friends to prepare dinner and catch up on our lives.
Hi, my name is Alyssa, and I am addicted to my Blackberry. It has been exactly 2 minutes and 4 seconds since I last checked for messages.
Students are not the only people who sometimes have difficulty adjusting to life in Charlottesville.
My voice has been growing lower and lower for the past few weeks, and I can't say I dislike it. It's actually kind of cool to hear your voice as it's never been before - sort of similar to the effects of sucking helium out of your birthday balloons, except the complete opposite reaction. Nevertheless, it's still not the best experience in the world.
It seemed too perfect to be true. I was walking back from chemistry class one day when I happened upon a poster for a lecture on April 6.
Take a seat in the nearest chair. Allow your heavy eyes to close. Deeply inhale, then exhale. Step back from the ruckus that is your University life and scrupulously distinguish between those situations that are controllable and those that are fundamentally beyond your reach.
In honor of the University's upcoming publicity stunt known formally as Days on the Lawn, I have decided to write a brief message to the prospective members of the class of 2014.
