Life

Mr. Martin Goes to Washington

Gone are the days of University life for Law Prof. David Martin. The calm days of lectures and meetings with students and faculty members are, for now, part of the past.A specialist in international and immigration law, Martin now is on two years of leave from the University, to work for Barack Obama?s administration at the Department of Homeland Security.Martin will serve as Principal Deputy General Counsel, currently acting as the General Counsel, which means he is the second most senior lawyer in the department, he said.The department has a wide range of responsibilities, Martin said, noting that he will deal with the more delicate ones.Currently, Martin is serving former Gov.

Celebrities: The American Gladiators

In the ancient days of the Roman Empire, gladiatorial games were held.

Since I first came to Charlottesville, I have been on a quest to find the best homemade Chinese food in town.

For Courtney

As anyone who was ever single on Valentine?s Day knows, it can be a bit of a downer.

Bargain Buy: Burgundy

2004 Givry, Premier Cru, La Vigne Des Anges-Vieilles Vignes (Burgundy, France)Price: $18Grade: A Since the entrance of American tastes into the wine trade during the 1970s and the desire of many vineyards to get high critic ratings, many regions succumbed to outside influences that demand mass-market wine.

A gay soccer team, a group of talented artists and a one-armed, legless dancer are just three testaments to the distinct culture of Iquitos.

Caution: Spring Breakable

It may only be February, but Spring Break is almost upon us. Though with the alternating 30- and 60-degree days we?ve been having, I can see how you might be confused as to what season we?re even in.In anticipation of the break, people already are hanging up winter coats, trading boots for flip-flops and doing that weird wire-walking thing between trees on the Lawn.

Top 40 Things to Write on Lawn Residents

We all know that the second-most iconic setting at the University

Thinkin

Women. Sometimes I have a hard time believing I?ve grown up enough ? in years anyway ? to consider myself a ?man? chasing after ?women.? It wasn?t so long ago that I shuddered to ask these GIRLS to Homecoming or out to a movie some Friday night.

Valentine

So, Valentine?s Day was a couple of days ago. Flowers were purchased, chocolates were eaten and thoughtful men all over the country finally got laid.Flowers, chocolate and jewelry are all typical Valentine?s Day clich

Love Connection

What extracurriculars do you participate in?Marching band, and I started the whole volunteering thing, which I believe is quite rewarding.What do you like to do in your free time?

Oscar Buzz Kill

What big day is coming up soon?

Bringing love into the kitchen

It happens once a year. Some dread it and watch horror films with their like-minded buddies, while others look forward to it as an opportunity to spend some quality time with their loved ones.

Lustful advice for the loveless

It?s almost Valentine?s Day. Here?s a question: If a lonely loser cries herself to sleep with her Build-A-Bear and cat named Professor Cuddlekins, while watching ?Hairspray,? does anyone hear her?

Projects for peace

Last summer, fourth-year Engineering students Ana Jemec and Eric Harshfield spent nine weeks in the bushveldt of South Africa.The experience, which Jemec described as ?incredible,? allowed the two to conduct their own undergraduate research and was made possible through a $10,000 grant from the Davis Projects for Peace program, which they applied for in spring 2008.The Davis Projects for Peace program is just one of many grants and fellowships available to students for undergraduate research projects.

Curbing Pay in Corporate America

During the past few decades, high salaries, luxury benefits and seemingly endless company spending have become entrenched in American business culture.

Merrill Merger Gone Awry

In business school, students learn that clear, direct communication is essential to the operation of any business entity.

Transferring to a new community

Imagine you are a student, who after acing the SATs and crafting the perfect college essay, earns admission to the Ivy League institution of your dreams ? let?s say, Cornell University.

Something to chew on

I?ll be the first to admit it: I have a serious addiction. I always have at least one pack with me.

Taking it slow

It is no secret that the International Residence College provides students with a unique housing experience, but what many people do not know is that it also provides students with unique Spring Break experiences.