Life

K. Fed Rocks the Oh-Six

Greetings from the year 2006. Today marks the morning when everyone wakes up and thinks, "What? It's not 1:30 in the afternoon, why is my alarm -- Oh God no ... break is over." Yes, today symbolizes the end of half of a school year and the beginning of the part of 2006 when you do something other than channel surfing (or "Law & Order hunting," as it's referred to in the Cunningham household). Smack in the middle of break was a little holiday known as New Year's.

A perspective in motion

The following is an account of third-year College student Hannah Woolf's journey from her home in Maryland to Nantes, France, where she is studying abroad this semester.

The Castinator

I saw President Casteen at Alderman Café on Tuesday afternoon. His striking figure was unmistakable; his gait conveyed import.

Tough love

A creatively designed curriculum may be able to bring diversity from the outside world to the students in the classroom, but some members of the University community have chosen to try this the other way around. By joining the Peace Corps, University graduate student Amanda Hildt and University alumna Tina Schuster chose to interact directly with unknown cultures. These are two of many University students who made the same decision.

A strategy or a tragedy?

President George W. Bush, in the recently updated report entitled the "National Strategy for Victory in Iraq," is redefining the policies concerning continued American intervention in Iraq. This 35-page document outlines Bush's plans for economic, political and military success in the region.

A rewrite

A favorite author of mine once wrote something along the lines of this: If a certain type of story has a moral to it, do not believe it. I had my column for this week written a month ago.

A rewrite

A favorite author of mine once wrote something along the lines of this: If a certain type of story has a moral to it, do not believe it. I had my column for this week written a month ago.

It can't be worse than coal ... can it?

The end of Thanksgiving is the beginning of Christmas!* A classmate informed me that after Thanksgiving, her year went downhill.

Home for the Holidays

'Tis the season to be jolly; 'tis the season of mistletoe and wreaths, snowball fights and sledding, delicious food and relaxation; but most importantly, 'tis the season for family. Some students spend a quiet holiday with immediate family, simply taking advantage of the time away from school and work to relax.

Home for the Holidays

'Tis the season to be jolly; 'tis the season of mistletoe and wreaths, snowball fights and sledding, delicious food and relaxation; but most importantly, 'tis the season for family. Some students spend a quiet holiday with immediate family, simply taking advantage of the time away from school and work to relax.

Memories of Michelle

Tomorrow marks the two-week anniversary of University student Michelle Collier's death. Given the outpourings of love and expressions of grief in Charlottesville during the 14 days following her passing, someone who didn't know Collier might suppose that she had been at the University for years.

It can't be worse than coal ... can it?

The end of Thanksgiving is the beginning of Christmas!* A classmate informed me that after Thanksgiving, her year went downhill.

Just for kicks

Are you a female between 5-foot-7 and 5-foot-11? Are you at least 18 years of age? And, most importantly, can you kick eye-high? If so, you may be eligible to audition for the world-famous Radio City Rockettes, renowned for their high kicks and precision dancing. Fourth-year Education student Ericka Whitaker is one of the privileged few who made it through the rigorous and highly competitive audition process to perform as a member of the legendary dance troupe. Whitaker, who has been dancing for 17 years, recalled seeing the Rockettes perform at Radio City Music Hall when she was just 6 years old, and the image never left her mind. "My parents took me to the show in New York at Radio City Music Hall, and I was just fascinated with the Rockettes," Whitaker said.

Just for kicks

Are you a female between 5-foot-7 and 5-foot-11? Are you at least 18 years of age? And, most importantly, can you kick eye-high? If so, you may be eligible to audition for the world-famous Radio City Rockettes, renowned for their high kicks and precision dancing. Fourth-year Education student Ericka Whitaker is one of the privileged few who made it through the rigorous and highly competitive audition process to perform as a member of the legendary dance troupe. Whitaker, who has been dancing for 17 years, recalled seeing the Rockettes perform at Radio City Music Hall when she was just 6 years old, and the image never left her mind. "My parents took me to the show in New York at Radio City Music Hall, and I was just fascinated with the Rockettes," Whitaker said.

Memories of Michelle

Tomorrow marks the two-week anniversary of University student Michelle Collier's death. Given the outpourings of love and expressions of grief in Charlottesville during the 14 days following her passing, someone who didn't know Collier might suppose that she had been at the University for years.

Welcome to TVLand

In the spirit of coming off of a full week of television vegetation, this morning I present toyou a vision I had at 3:15 a.m.

'Harry' hype

With the multitude of modern inventions such as iPods, Xboxes and portable DVD players, old-fashioned movie theaters have been losing popularity.

Counting your historical blessings

Happy belated Thanksgiving, loyal column readers! I hope your week-long break treated you spectacularly well and that life is treating you equally as well back in C-ville. Actually, I have no idea if I have any loyal readers.

He says: "I had a lot of fun in college and ran out of spending money. Towards the end of my senior year, I had to get a job at Biltmore to gain some extra cash.

20 questions

Each week, The Cavalier Daily asks a student 25 questions and allows him or her to eliminate five of them.