The first African-American students who came to the University faced multiple hardships. Under close scrutiny by the administration, faculty and students, they found solace in one another's triumphs.
At 8 p.m. this past Monday night, I found myself walking into Newcomb Hall wearing awkwardly towering high heels, a tank top under my winter jacket, and more eye makeup than I ever thought would adorn my practically virginal lids.
While the year-round Oktoberfest celebration at Busch Gardens theme park is enough to satisfy most people's desire for German food, a meal at Bavarian Chef is certain to be just as memorable and enjoyable.
The following story was compiled by random University students. Each was asked to read the story and then add a sentence, or part thereof, to the previous ones.
I'm calling concerning this guy who lives downstairs from my friends and I. I don't want to say his real name, so we can just call him 'can dook-dook.' I think the word needs to be spread that this guy doesn't cover his mouth when he coughs, and these germs just go everywhere.
A pair of scissors lies on the table. Brightly colored construction paper scraps adorn the floor.
University of Virginia students are well known for their zeal in community service. Whether they serve through Madison House, peer mentoring or simply individually, many students share a common desire to help others in their community. In the particular realm of peer mentoring, three organizations distinguish themselves: The Transfer Student Peer Advisors, the Peer Advisor Program of the Office of African American Affairs and the Asian Pacific American Peer Advisor Family Network. While working extensively to better the community individually, these three groups have not yet had an opportunity to collaborate their efforts -- until today. The Clothes from Cupid Clothing Drive, located in front of the Bookstore from noon to seven this evening, is the first joint project from these three prominent service groups. Assistant Director of Orientation Laurie Casteen, who is the director of TPSA and the main faculty advisor for this event, said she is very excited about the drive.
What's worse than reading Cosmo on a plane when seated next to an old, wrinkly man, or being a first-year this past Sunday and waking up not to discover that the groundhog saw his shadow, but instead that your hair has had a deep-conditioning beer treatment?
The bleachers of Monticello High School's gym were packed this past Saturday to the point that some onlookers were forced onto the outskirts of the basketball court.
Robert Spousta Fourth-year College student Q: What's your favorite dining hall food? A: Ice cream. Q: What did you eat for dinner? A: Ice cream. Q: Is that all you had? A: Well, no.I had some salad too and some pasta. Q: What's your favorite dining hall salad dressing? A: Ranch. Q: How often do you eat here? A: Once in a blue moon. Q: Do you have a meal plan? A: No.
This column really is fun to write. My friends love to read about my embarrassing incidents. I get random emails from people who generously share their own accounts of drunk dials or dull winter breaks.
This past weekend, while most University students were sleeping off the effects of a week of classes, the University Sil'hooettes traveled to William and Mary to compete in the quarter-finals of the International Championship of College A Cappella. The girls in black and silver left triumphant, with a quarter-final victory under their belts.
Strange eaters beware: we know you're out there. Some of you stalk through Clemons library, armed with a bag full of raw vegetables and a super-sized chocolate bar.
Women in Latin American History Latin American Culture and Civilization (Spanish) Q: Where were you born? A: New York City. Q: What universities have you attended? A: The University of Maryland.
Look at the woman dancing in the car next to you at the stoplight, singing her heart out. Watch the party-goers compete with the karaoke system, shouting the words of their favorite hit songs of the moment.
Tired of the same old standard University tour? Everyone knows Jefferson's story. But some of the lesser known struggles behind what we see around Grounds today remain stuck in time.
Waking up Sunday morning, the remnants of U.Va. Bid Night surrounded me. Empty cans littered the stairwell and discarded Solo cups lined our parking lot like small traffic cones.
Thomas Jefferson began construction of his university on October 6, 1817.Construction started with Pavilion VII and ended with the Rotunda in 1826.The majority of the work at the University was done by a group of at least 32 slaves.
"¡Silencio!" Actors stop shuffling and the hum of their voices draws to a close at the request of Fernando Opere, Spanish Professor and founder of the University Spanish Theatre Group.
St. Valentine's Day is two weeks away, and that means it's time to start thinking about where to go on that special night.
