Photo-op By Alexandra Valint Cavalier Daily Senior Writer Friends of University and alumni soon may find photographs of the Rotunda in their e-mail inboxes, thanks to a new feature on the school's Web site. "Virtual Postcards" enables Web surfers to send a postcard of the University, along with a personalized message, via e-mail.
Maybe it's the excitement of seeing a flurry of physicians bent over a patient in the emergency room.
Greased-up high rollers like to gamble their dollars at the Vegas blackjack tables amid an array of showgirls scantily clad in sequins.
Shakespeare in the Ring By Katie Sullivan Cavalier Daily Senior Writer Shakespeare probably did not have the World Wrestling Federation in mind when he wrote the play "As You Like It." But Shakespeare on the Lawn has added it for him. The play, which will run tonight, tomorrow and Saturday at 8 p.m.
Dressed in slacks, a button-down collared shirt and a red bow tie, William Redd says good-bye to one of many customers he has encountered over his years in the retail business.
A new look for the library by Lytle Wurtzel Cavalier Daily Senior Writer Most students do not visualize themselves spending their evenings and weekends in a chat room with a librarian, but the Real Time Reference program is changing all that.
The dishes had been piling up for three days and fruit flies were starting to appear. For Chrissy Miller, this was more than she could bear. "If we don't clean these dishes soon then there will be no more room left in the sink and then they will never get cleaned," she said.
Speaker to celebrate life of King By Laura Good Cavalier Daily Senior Writer In celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rev.
After waving goodbye to a friend, fourth-year College student Jenny Stein closed her window, hard.
The first trip down Route 29 is a rite of passage, an introduction to the awe-inspiring rolling hills of the Appalachian Valley and the infamous speed traps that are hidden between them.
N othing ruins a good day in which you are loving life, minding your own business, and driving at speeds nearing 85 mph like a speeding ticket.
Sweet Success By Lauren Akselrod Cavalier Daily Senior Writer It's about beating the odds.
By Christa Dierksheide Cavalier Daily Life Editor Every year, she begins a new novel on Jan.
Tucked away in downtown Charlottesville at 218 West Water St., the DJs at Club 216 spin off pop and hip-hop techno remixes of Janet Jackson and 'N Sync.
Whether you are searching for a dining location for a large group or a cozy spot for your next romantic dinner for two, Rococo's, an upscale Italian restaurant off Hydraulic Road, offers the perfect environment.
The only time that first-year College student David Rose takes off his hat may be when the National Anthem plays at sporting events - or when he goes to bed. While some people wear hats to make a fashion statement or merely to disguise a bad hair day, others have more of an affinity.
A blast from the past By Julie Hofler Cavalier Daily Associate Editor Break out your dancing shoes and your medieval garb (if you happen to have any). Tonight the new Students for Creative Anachronism will be holding their second Medieval and Renaissance dance at Newcomb Ballroom from 8 to 11. No experience or partner is necessary, and dances ranging from English Country to Italian Renaissance will be taught by David Oxford, the dance master of the Shire of Isenfir, the local SCA chapter. The SCA was reinstated last semester at the University and is a branch of the international Society for Creative Anachronism, an organization devoted to researching and re-enacting pre-17th century European history.
They need special scissors and special desks. They stand on the opposite side of home plate. They smear every word they write. Welcome to the life of a left-handed person. Although theirs may seem like a minor ailment, left-handed people suffer from subtle forms of right-handed oppression every day. For instance, the typical University desk discriminates against one out of 10 people - those who are inclined to reach for their pencil with their left hand.
By Catherine Dunn Cavalier Daily Associate Editor Plan 9 Records is creating a new version of the "Corner Crawl." The record store is settling into new digs at the end of the month - one block up West Main Street.
Even with Christmas and Winter Break just around the corner, it's hard to believe the trials of finals and research papers will ever end. The significance of the holiday season is the farthest thing from the minds of many students and faculty as they grade exams, touch up final papers and scribble in blue books in three-hour increments before sitting back to a much-needed month-long break. But for many students it's important to take the time to reflect upon the season's true meaning during the post-Thanksgiving, pre-Christmas bustle when it's easy to lose sight of those who are far less-fortunate. That's why the University's Madison House provides students with the opportunity to participate in its Holiday Sharing program each year.
