F or five thrilling minutes, he forgets about the psychology midterm, the mediocre paper he turned in that morning and the lectures in which he hears a voice reminiscent of Charlie Brown's inaudible teacher from the Peanuts cartoons.
Drug abuse and life-altering spiritual epiphanies often seem far from everyday life. Instead, they sell out theaters and are found on the shelves of popular bookstores.
CD:How did you decide to teach at the University? BT:I came here with my husband because we had jobs here together.
So this summer I received a horribly disturbing Instant Message on my computer. According to the sender, Gumby's was no more.
The other day I walked into my house and there was an arrangement of flowers sitting in the foyer.
Less than six hours before the first presidential debate between President Bush and Sen. John Kerry, students eagerly anticipated a night full of potential flip-flopping, made-up words and, inevitably, drinking games. "It's definitely an excuse to drink," fourth-year College student Matt Oberhardt said.
Last week, Pavilion VIII was unusu-ally full of blue and orange striped bow ties and clicking heels.
Over 7,500 miles from Charlottesville, Tibet is not exactly a convenient destination for many students.
The best performance the members of Silent Diner ever gave was on the night of their friend "Hippie" Katie's birthday party.
Over 7,500 miles from Charlottesville, Tibet is not exactly a convenient destination for many students.
It's 5 a.m. and you wake up in the fetal position, huddled on the edge of the bed, with no feeling in your extremities.
A long, long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, University students used strange objects called "walkmans" in order to have access to music on-the-go.
The vast majority of the student body has been, at some point or another, a first-year student, and has thereby been exposed to numerous programs designed to promote diversity, from Grounds for Discussion to less structured hall and suite discussions in first-year dorms. As such, the University attempts to portray itself to students as a progressive and protective agent of honor and racial acceptance from the time they arrive on Grounds.
We've all done it. It's Friday afternoon, you think to yourself, "You know, if I just focus tomorrow ... I mean, REALLY focus, I bet I could catch up on all my reading in one day.
What would you sacrifice for a cause you believe in? You may think you're passionate about it, but how far are you willing to go to prove it?
It's not "good riddance," per se. Perhaps it's just time to move on. I looked out across the Sea of Orange on Saturday as our 12th ranked Cavs -- in what I think was the single biggest play this season thus far -- stopped the Orange on the four-yard line to maintain their 14-point lead. And I was glad I was wearing my tie. On my head. In a school of secret societies, popped collars and pink pants, where tradition is sacred and "change" is a dirty word, the orange glow of Scott Stadium this season is a welcome sight.
How long have you taught at U.Va. and how did you end up here? It'll be seven years in January.
It took a year for famed investigative journalist Bob Woodward to craft a 21-page memo detail-ing behind-the-scenes information on the Bush administration's decision to go to war with Iraq.
By Michelle Jamrisko Cavalier Daily Associate Editor Those expecting to find a shady spot to study or eat on the Newcomb patio yesterday afternoon may have been shocked to find the tent sheltering video game gurus, truants and several students simply looking for a good time. The tent event was the 2004 NCAA Football Challenge, a 16-school video game tournament sponsored by gaming company EA Sports and organized by the University Program Council's Special Programs Committee.
In the beginning, there was steak. The moment when humans decided that cows looked better on a plate than in the field has to rank up there with learning to stand upright. Vegetarians, be warned: This is not the column for you.
