After taking one last gulp of fresh air and hugging my roommate goodbye, I braced myself for the fateful locking of the hotel door behind me -- a sound that would commence my solitary confinement for the next five days and nights. A quick survey around my fairly spacious room revealed two double beds, a desk and a medium sized TV set.
Q: What did you do for spring break? A: I went on a cruise to Key West and Cozumel, Mexico. Q: How is it returning to Charlottesville weather? A: It was nice at first, but it's a little cold now -- it's still better than it was when we left. Q: What brings you outside this afternoon? A: Just to walk around, I've been doing work all day, so I just wanted to get out and walk the dog while the weather was nice. Q: How is it having a pet at school? A: It's not a problem.I live with five other guys, so we all just take turns taking her out when she needs to be walked.She generally just barks at us when she needs to go out. Q: What are you looking forward to most about spring? A: I play a lot of golf.I just like being outside, walking around.I just love the warmer weather, hanging out outside, cookouts. Q: What spring activity at U.Va.
Over Spring Break I tried out for a new marriage reality TV show called "Who Wants to Marry A Bachelorette I Think Is a Millionaire but Really is a Transexual Convict with an STD in America." It was such an amazing journey, and I discovered so much about myself, and the world, falala.It was a once in a lifetime experience, fa la.
Yesterday, members of the secret Z society painted two of their Zs black, leaving a statement explaining their actions and a famous quote about persecution nearby.
Before the sun had even peaked over the mountains on the morning of Feb. 23, Madison House volunteers were congregating in the Architecture school parking lot for the one-hour caravan ride to Massanutten Ski Resort.
DRAM 307: African American Theatre Q: What made you decide to teach? A: I had spent a lot of years as an administrator, but my goal was always
You don't have to run, bike or swim to be a winner at this marathon. In fact, all you need is an open heart and a pair of dancing shoes.
The streets were slick with rain and beer sludge and oozing of hedonism. The fires of hell threatened to lick it all up.
Every single spring break idea we had didn't pan out. No one wanted to shell out the money to leave the country.
Over the past day, the University has been forced to accept ownership of a hate crime. What follows is an assortment of thoughts -- varying in intensity -- roused in response to the assault on Student Council presidential candidate, Daisy Lundy. Donald Houser, fourth-year College "At first I thought it wasn't true.
As students across Grounds lie nestled in their beds, visions of spring break dance through their heads.
With elections for the major University leadership positions wrapping up, many officers-elect are planning for next year by coordinating fellow students to aid them with organizational and logistical issues. Among these planners are upcoming fourth-year class president, third-year College student Justin Ferira, and upcoming fourth-year vice president, third-year Commerce student Alicia Corbin.
It's finally almost here. It took six weeks of snowstorms and midterms, but it's finally two days away.
Caleb King Third-year College Student Q: How often do you come here? A: I come to Greenberry's in the bookstore probably more often than Alderman, maybe once a week.
Patch Adams, the doctor made famous by Robin Williams' portrayal in the movie of the same name, will bring his theories on health care to the University today. Sponsored by the University Programs Council as this year's Thomas Jefferson visiting lecturer, Adams will present a free comedy show entitled "The Joy of Caring" to students and health care professionals. Adam's show, which is open to the public, will take place tomorrow at 8 p.m.
They give you parking tickets. They pull you over. Sometimes they crash your party. But they also keep you safe.
The new "50 Cent" tracks are blasting through the speakers at the packed club on South Beach. You are with your friends, dancing, chatting and scanning the sun-tanned faces of the familiar Spring Break crowd.
Economy of China and Economy of Japan Q: What brought you to U.Va.? A: That's easy. I was following a beautiful and intelligent woman: my wife.
It's 8 p.m., do you know where your children are? Well, of course you do. They're in front of the brain remover, watching the finale of Joe Millionaire.
Forget grinding to prerecorded rap mixes in two inches of beer sludge at frat parties this Thursday night. If you go to Jab'erwok'e instead, you'll be greeted by live music ranging from punk rock to modern jazz.
