Life

From fried green tomatoes to Indian spices

By Connelly Hardaway | March 3, 2010

I know there's an international food section in Newcomb Dining Hall, and I know some restaurants on the Corner are not American, but my culinary sphere of influence truly expanded last Saturday when I entered "Snacks of Mumbai"at the Lorna Sundberg International Center at 21 University Circle - a destination I never previously knew existed. Earlier this month a friend of mine e-mailed me a link to activities at the International Center, and I jumped at the chance to cook something for my column.

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Life

To serve her country, to serve our students

By Michelle Kim | March 2, 2010

The corridors of Maury Hall are filled with photos capturing University Reserve Officers Training Corps students from years past.

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Life

Beyond the bubble

By Katie McNally | March 2, 2010

As a U.Va. student, I have always felt fortunate to go to a large school that still has the close-knit feel of a much smaller one.

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Life

Honesty

By Andy Taylor | March 1, 2010

Phil McGraw, Maury Povich, Judy Sheindlin together seem to preach one thing: honesty. Honesty in work, honesty in relationships, honesty to ourselves.

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Life

George and Oscar

By Jordan Hart | March 1, 2010

The Oscars are less than a week away, and as a pop culture fanatic, I couldn't be more excited. Whenever I turn on the TV, I feel that every preview brags about Oscar-nominated actors, screenwriters and costume designers.

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Sex & Relationships

Love Connection

By Jordan Hart | March 1, 2010

Date: Saturday, Feb. 13 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Basil Michelle: When I got the e-mail that I was going to go on the blind date, I was initially really nervous because I've never been on a blind date before ... I'm an RA and live with residents ... I told them and they started getting really excited for me.

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Life

Climbing Mount Barracks

By Hunter Tammaro | February 26, 2010

Beautiful vineyards. Delicious restaurants. Monticello. And, of course, the University itself. Charlottesville has no shortage of tourist attractions, but the list became a little longer when this winter's snowstorms hit the Barracks Road Shopping Center. After the city experienced a record-setting 55 inches of snow this season, it all had to go somewhere.

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Life

Which chaat are you?

By Tanzima Chowdhury | February 26, 2010

Despite snowstorms and other setbacks, I made my way toward Charlottesville again after a brief detour at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Life

Finding balance

By Lisa Kessler | February 25, 2010

In her spare time, third-year College student Kathleen Baines sorts invoices, serials and processes books in Alderman Library's Acquisitions Department.

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Life

Bonuses: not always a bad thing

By Harrison Freund | February 25, 2010

After the devastating attacks Sept. 11, 2001, New York City felt different. The World Trade Center had collapsed, about 2,750 citizens had been killed and the dynamism of individual businesses and the labor market had been virtually suspended.

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Life

Prepare for tax time and have your taxes prepared for free

By Ben Grosz | February 25, 2010

Oh, boy. Taxes. If you're like many people, then you may already be feeling anxiety as you imagine paying the Internal Revenue Service or navigating the complicated process itself.

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Life

Black History Month

By Lisa Littman | February 24, 2010

This past month saw the University bring Black History Month to the stage through various art and cinematic forms.

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Life

Spring Break down

By Abby Coster | February 24, 2010

Many expressions that define college culture consist of two words. We have "final exams," "beer pong" and the words that are currently on our minds, "Spring Break." It doesn't matter where you're headed, whether it is an exotic beach or the basement couch.

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Life

How to read for pleasure

By David Pierce | February 24, 2010

I honestly miss reading for pleasure once school begins. Every time I pick up a book or a magazine after classes resume, I suddenly feel guilty because I should be doing work.

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Life

A global exchange

By Lindsay Powell | February 23, 2010

Moving away from home and gaining new perspectives are experiences many first-year students expect. There are several additional challenges specific to about 5 percent of University students, however.

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Life

Column titles? Overrated

By Nick Eilerson | February 23, 2010

It's 4 p.m. on a Thursday in Valencia, and a suffocating typhoon of pressure is mercilessly beating down upon my battered body, swallowing it whole and not spitting it out until my soul has been completely sucked out and chucked into the Mediterranean.

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Life

Taking in Belfast

By Allie Palmer | February 23, 2010

We had been in Belfast for about eight hours. At that point, we only knew that we were staying at the Paddy's Palace hostel, which was colored green.

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Life

Friendly stereotypes

By Alex Foreman | February 23, 2010

They may be their pals within the United Kingdom, but many English people have told me that it is considered acceptable to make fun of the Welsh.

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Life

Miss Kathy

By Connelly Hardaway | February 22, 2010

Few people at the University know very much about Kathy McGruder, even though most students talk to her several times a week.

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Life

To be 6 again

By Keely Latcham | February 22, 2010

By a random scheduling chance this semester, I start class every day after 12 p.m., get out at 3:15 and walk home around 3:30 - exactly like I did in kindergarten.