Buckling his seatbelt and revving up his engine, the eager racer takes a quick glance at his opponent and the excited crowd.
Dozens of panels and discussions about the war in Iraq have come and gone, but tonight's debate will provide an opportunity for increased student participation. Instead of listening to esteemed professors or political authorities, students will have the opportunity to hear the opinions of their fellow students in the "Student Debate on Iraq." Dean James Sofka, an assistant professor in the politicsdepartment, will moderate the debate, which will take place in Rouss 202 from 7 to 9 p.m. Two students will represent the viewpoints of each side of the debate.
Asst. Director of Student Involvement Q: Where did you go to college? A: I went to Western Carolina University for undergrad and The University of Tennessee for graduate school. Q: What were your favorite activities at each university? A: Probably being an orientation leader, which I did for two years.
If the rampant Charlottesville weather hasn't gotten you yet, it soon will. I honestly don't think anyone's immune system can take a sampling of each of the four seasons in one week.
The decision was impetuous, but the choice was clear: an afternoon of seminars vs. a road trip to D.C., political complacency vs.
At the end of the runway, two buff bouncers guard the proverbial silk rope. A guy in a collared shirt with a University ID approaches them, only to be rebuffed. He retreats and encounters two women, dressed for a night out on the town, who give him a quick makeover and escort him back up to the bouncers.
Boarding a plane bound for Florida usually is one of my favorite things to do. The anticipation of palm trees, sunshine and my family always has me smiling as I make my way down the terminal. Even my intense fear of flying can't put a damper on my good mood.
What would you do if you were stranded on a desert island? What would you do with a million dollars?
Thomas Jefferson began building his University in 1816, even before it had become the University of Virginia.
Sick of choosing between three kinds of baked chicken at the dining hall? Unable to choke down any more breadsticks at the Tree House?
For many upcoming Cavaliers, the word "college" triggers feelings of anxiety: Unknown buildings, unknown cafeteria food, unknown roommates and particularly a mass of unknown faces. Beginning afresh at a new school can inspire many mixed feelings, but overall there is a dominating feeling of excitement for a clean slate in life. Starting college is a chance to rid oneself of that heinous nickname you acquired in ninth grade and have not had the chance to shed until now.
A few of my friends and I were eating lunch one day at O'Hill, and we were so surprised to hear that our friend didn't know who dropped the atomic bomb, whether it was the United States, or Japan, or where it was dropped.
Three months of preparation culminated last night as the First Year Players put on their first performance of the spring semester, "Guys and Dolls." Those who missed last night's performance will have other opportunities to attend, either tonight, Saturday or Sunday at 8:00 p.m.
"Once every 18 minutes someone in the U.S. dies by suicide. Every 19 minutes someone is left to make sense of it." On this statistic from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the University begins Depression and Suicide Awareness week. "Lifting the Darkness" was started last year by fourth-year College student Samantha Gavin. "I lost my dad to suicide at the age of 15.
All right, so I'm sitting around, and it is Thursday, and I just love Thursday -- it has a good vibe -- vitality, pep and a punch.
Q: What are you tabling for? A: Our Greek Explosion Step Show that will be on Thursday. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Some students attend the University for free, but they don't want you to know who they are. Lauded as some of the best and the brightest students in the country, Jefferson Scholars receive huge incentives to choose the University over their numerous other potential choices. Despite their achievements, Jefferson Scholars frequently are indistinguishable from other students during casual interactions, a fact many of them appreciate. This anonymity has led to a desire by many Jeff Scholars not to flaunt their esteemed status to fellow students.
First is the call to prayer.On the lawn outside the Hillel Center, Muslim students prostrate themselves before God, facing in the direction of Mecca. Inside, Jewish students recite the services for Shabbat, or the day of rest.
The similarities were the most striking. The languages, the customs, the values and the American experiences of the Muslim and Jewish communities are incredibly.
The depth of information available to students on health issues can seem too vast to absorb. Organizations like ADAPT, HOPE and SAFE provide helpful outlets but sometimes overwhelm students with resources.
