For many students, summer is a time to get as far away from stressful University life as possible.
I think it's high time for a little adventure and danger in our lives. It's time to be rebellious, flirt with the uncertain and indulge in the mysterious.
For those daydreaming of a more tranquil environment than the biting winter weather in Charlottesville, making plans for a month-long study abroad program in Tuscany just might do the trick. Christina Ball, Italian tourism professor and University faculty coordinator for the American Institute of Foreign Study Summer 2004 Florence program will hold an informational meeting this evening from 6 to 7 p.m.
I need a nap. A vacation. A hug. My brain is fried. I'm a lot like the egg in those old anti-drug ads they used to show during Saturday morning cartoons.
"The moment I open my eyes," first-year College student Galen MacCaba said with a mischievous wink, "which is usually at the crack of dawn, I spend several moments re-aligning my seven chakras in order to optimize my aura's brilliance." He continued in his native Irish dialect. "After rearranging my assortment of dream-catchers and other lucky charms, I sacrifice three cockroaches to bring the gods' blessing on the new day.
Music and bright posters led students into the Newcomb Hall ballroom Saturday, as the Chinese Student Association's Chinafest got underway. The event filled the building's South Meeting Room with food, but the main attraction was in the ballroom. Third-year College student Selma Du, who helped to publicize Chinafest, did a Yo-Yo performance for the event. Du said that both modern and traditional Chinese dances were performed as well as a reoccurring skit that ran throughout the show. Chinafest, however, was not just a big show -- spectators were encouraged to play an active role. Du said there was a lot to for students to do. "We had exhibits that sold T-shirts and bubble tea," Du said.
I love how Janet Jackson's right breast is suddenly public enemy number one. I thought I saw it yesterday in the mall and immediately dialed 911, fearful for my life.
While some sugarcoated their stomachs on Valentine's Day, feasting on chocolates and conversation hearts, second-year College student David Johnston opted for heartier
If today's college students are increasingly lethargic due to the irresistibility of Instant Messenger and the Internet's infinitely distracting games and dancing banana demonstrations, their cyber activity may soon yield more purpose through www.virginia21.com. The 21st Century Virginia Coalition (Virginia 21), a fast-growing student political organization that began as a small political action committee at the College of William & Mary in fall 2002, attributes much of its success to the fact that it allows students to perform several political tasks online.
What if, hypothetically, I wanted a pair of comfy, trendy UGG boots? As usual, I would go online and check them out, look at assorted colors and sizes and then click that button that fills me with excitement and anticipation -- "order now." But instead of asking me for my credit card number, bright red lettering shows up at the top of the screen: "Back orders will be filled July 2004.
If your busy schedule has caused you to lose track of the time, you will be reminded of this weekend's significance with the red and pink extravaganza of hearts and roses. Tomorrow is Feb.
Most years, Valentine's Day is plain old awful. Watching happy couples exchange gifts of candy and roses and all those public displays of affection can send some into post-holiday depression.
Second-year Reema Hijazi's hair is cropped short. A skinny yellow scarf coils about her neck, even as she sits indoors.
Here we go again. Pink and red hearts, ashortage of doilies at CVS and little kids buying 8,000 cards for all their friends at school -- complete with Power Rangers and whoever else is cool to a third-grader. It's chocolate and red roses, expensive French restaurants and a guaranteed night with your love of choice.
This week's poll: Who was the best captain? Captain Ron, Cap'n Crunch, Captain Morgan, Captain Planet, Captain Kangaroo, Captain & Tennille, Captain Hook or Captain Jack Sparrow?
The countdown to Valentine's Day is almost over, and you're single. Oh, what to do? Buy a date. Out on Rugby, the Asian Student Union and the Queer Student Union are joining forces to host a date auction tonight. And there's a twist -- you can bid on anyone, opposite sex or same sex. "When people conceptualize a date auction, it's always in heterosexual format," said fifth-year Education student Anthony Whitten, president of Out on Rugby and chief organizer of the auction.
Students dance to it, workout to it and study to it. Now, they can perform it as a means to help others. Musicians on Call, a volunteer organization founded by fourth-year College student Anna Palumbo, gives students this opportunity, providing therapeutic music for patients at the University hospital. "The main purpose is to bring music into the hospital," Palumbo said.
MONEY. Who would have thought that a simple five letter word could become so important? It is the source of complaints, excitement, frustration and most every other emotion a college student feels.
In the past week, I've been a horrible daughter. If I were my parents, I would just stop answering the phone. It all started with the Spring Break fiasco -- Destin, Bermuda, Nassau.
It feels kind of like trying to carry a bowl full of water across an obstacle course, and each time you let any spill, arrows are launched at your head -- the pain is excruciating. You have, of course, brought this all upon yourself.
