After this weekend's winter storm, I'm completely convinced that snow is the ultimate in procrastination devices.
I have always wondered what constitutes an appropriate Valentine's Day activity. Ever since I saw an episode of "Full House" where Uncle Jesse rents a hot air balloon for Becky in an attempt to rekindle their marriage, I've wondered, "Is this what Valentine's Day is all about -- hot air balloons, roses and John Stamos?" Luckily, it has been my experience that Valentine's Day only includes one of those things.
Imagine walking to class Valentine's Day morning -- backpack slung over the shoulder, talking on a cell phone, thinking that this is going to be yet another run-of-the-mill Feb.
Cell phones seem to be a constant issue for many University students, whether it involves pacing around their rooms trying to get reception or walking down Rugby Road looking for the phone they misplaced the night before. Because Charlottesville is in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, wireless reception in the area can be of very poor quality for many cellular subscribers.
I'm going to tell you guys something you should know by now but probably don't pay attention to. When women say they don't want anything for their birthday, Valentine's, Christmas or your anniversary, chances are she is trying to act, or even legitimately be, the cool, laid-back girl she thinks you'd appreciate.
In Observatory Hill Dining Hall, next to a window overlooking a field of melting snow, first-year Engineering student Eric Pankey sat in passionate discussion with a group of companions. The topic of so much interest was not a new academic discovery or even the adventures of the previous evening's basketball game -- Pankey was describing the perils of a snowball fight. "This girl chased me down," Pankey said, adding that, despite his attempts, he could not keep from getting pelted in the face. "I'm pretty violent," Pankey said with a laugh, but, ultimately, he had to surrender. Students get excited over the special occasion of snow, first-year College student Colin Page explained. "It doesn't happen very often," Page said, while "you can go to the gym or go outside and throw a football any time you want." Elsewhere on Grounds, third-year College student Darius Nabors was also narrating a snow-filled story. Nabors walked down the street describing to his friends his experience perfecting a new snowball technique. Nabors said he would throw them at the branches of magnolia trees so that the snow they were collecting would fall down on people. "They wouldn't know what happened," Nabors said.
"You're Hired!" Only four distinguished Americans have had the privilege of hearing these two words from business mogul Donald Trump on his hit reality TV show "The Apprentice." The fourth person to be hired as an apprentice, and the first African-American, is Dr. Randal Pinkett, president and CEO of BCT Partners, a management, technology and policy consulting services firm.
The Feb. 10 Life article "Alive and kickin'" stated that the Virginia Pep Band will perform "during the University Homecoming game." In fact, they will perform for alumni groups during Homecoming.
Today is my little brother Joe's birthday. He turns 16. That sweet age where you can take to the road for the first time or have MTV tape a show about your spoiled life. Joe's not doing the latter at any point, but he will get behind a wheel of a car, a very scary thought for me.
Since the University Pep Band left the varsity sports scene two years ago, their presence continues to show around Grounds, and they are still an active part of the University community. In the past few years, their focus has shifted from football and basketball to playing for a variety of sports, charities and alumni events. The Pep Band recently performed at a Washington Capitals NHL game in January.
Did you know that the guy who played D.J.'s boyfriend (Steve) on "Full House" also provided the voice of Aladdin in the classic Disney film?
Over the previous two weeks, one might have noticed a decrease in the number of U.Va. trademark North Face jackets and baseball caps emblazoned with an orange "V." They have been exchanged for pinstripes and flashy ties.
The devastation in post-Katrina New Orleans tore families apart, closed local schools and universities and destroyed entire neighborhoods.
Peter Engel, a writer andproducer of televisionshows, has been involvedin television for over 30 years.
Instead of doing homework and reading books, I've taken on a new hobby. Like many other reporters who lie and make up life histories, I too have created an alias.
In President Bush's State of the Union address last Tuesday night, he focused on bipartisanship, America's role in the world, the economy and energy. Bush mentioned the need for political cooperation between members of both parties frequently during his address. Setting the cooperative tone in the beginning, Bush said that in a government consisting of two parties, "there will always be differences and debate ... To confront the great issues before us, we must act in a spirit of good will and respect for one another.
With the career fair season upon us, fourth years like myself have been in and out of job interviews for the past few weeks.
One thousand, four hundred and ninety pounds. That's the total amount of food University students wasted in one day at O-Hill and half a day at Newcomb. On Monday Jan.
The Jan. 31 Life article "Rock Steady" incorrectly stated that Aarash Sofla was a paid tour guide.
