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Spooky superlatives

I have to say that this is my lucky week. Recently there have been no insanely dumb commercials for me to ridicule and no old-school game systems for me to fall in love with again.


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Best of 'Halloweekend'

When writing about Halloween at the University -- or most colleges and universities for that matter -- the promiscuity factor of costumes cannot be avoided.


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International affairs. Spy stories. Worldwide conspiracies and intrigues. James Bond. And occasionally, Carmen Sandiego.


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Professor Profile

The University is well known for many characteristics that make it unique, but there is one aspect that many might not know about: The University is the home of the only accredited course on the history of the American circus taught in the entire country. Prof.


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CODelicious and mmmnemonics

New COD! New COD! It's finally here! I'm so excited! I feel like Scrooge McDuck diving haphazardly into his ocean of gold coins and shimmering chalice -- but instead of jewels and riches, the impact of my feathery rump will be gently cushioned by EVAT 795L "Microclimatology Lab" and plenty of other such academic treasures. The new COD has EVERYTHING!!! Go ahead, name something -- I guarantee the University has it.


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Parting with Parks

In studying the civil rights movement, many places, names and events come to mind, but none may be as prevalent as the figure of Rosa Parks who, in 1955, refused to comply with bus regulations in Alabama and move to the back so that a white man could take her seat.


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Witch Halloween was that?

Cobwebs and spiders adorn railings and doors; jack-o-lanterns and painted pumpkins are lined up against the windows; candy corn and skeletons make their annual appearance. It's that time of year again. Little girls dressed up as princesses, teenage monsters determined to scare everyone they run into, mountains of chocolate, unexpected (and unpleasant) jokes -- along with Halloween comes the potential for both tricks and treats. But no matter which prevails, nearly everyone enters November with many a memory to share in later years.


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Attack of 'the plastics'

Celebrities on television, in magazines and on billboards are easily recognized by the general public with a simple glance at their well-known faces.


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Att Surp Disor

I'm very much looking forward to the day in the Seinfeld-predicted future wherehumanity sheds its notions of fashion and adopts the one-piece jumpsuit uniform as the intergalactic standard.


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That time again

Weather.com never lies. And this week, it looks like fall is here to stay at last. With the end of midterms, the return of cold nights and the mischief of Halloween just a few days away, October is a time of renewal, rebirth and revitalization. Forget that loss to UNC! Go pumpkin picking with your hip, alternative college friends.


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Grieving for Gulu

M id-afternoon on Saturday, a quickscan around Grounds revealed that the University was abuzz, teeming with anticipation: Restaurants were crowded, parking spaces were scarce.


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Latest Podcast

In this episode, Mona El Khafif, an Associate Professor of Architecture, explains biophilic design, which refers to the integration of nature into urban and architectural spaces. Through her work on the Biophilic Region Exhibition and her emphasis on the role of educational collaboration, she highlights the importance of shaping architecture and learning for an environmentally conscious future, even here in Charlottesville.