After 16 years of textbooks, term papers and exams, fourth-year students have reached the beginning of the end.
Students flock to hear their own 'Voices' "Diversity" has become a buzzword at the University, but this weekend the term will not be discussed in a forum on race or discussion about unity, but in a unique dramatic compilation known as "Voices of the Class." For the third year now, Spectrum Theatre will stage excerpts of outstanding admission essays from the first-year class. If you want to go, though, you better get your tickets fast.
They titled the pamphlet, "The First Year Experience." It was folded neatly in thirds, printed in black block lettering, with the University crest nestled snuggly on the lower portion of the front cover.
So you've finally finished your resume. You've listened to everyone's advice, spent countless hours polishing it and selecting the lucky companies who might receive a copy.
Bring it on Meeting for a battle of mitts - not wits - the Virginia Law Democrats and the Law & Graduate Republicans are squaring off softball style. Come 4:30 p.m.
Laboring on Labor Day The lazy days of summer usually end with a Labor Day barbecue, a trip to the beach and a day off from school or work.
Perspective If you're a tennis fanatic like me, you've probably dreamed of going to the U.S.
There comes a point about every three months in a guy's life when he's sitting peacefully on a couch somewhere, and an intrusive thought jumps into his head for better or for worse.
Football uniforms undergo makeover This year in addition to a new coach and a new stadium, football is sporting a new look.
Staring at a blonde, beefcake model, his dreamy eyes transfixed on a faraway point, we wonder what this has anything to do with clothes.
Station is just one of about half a dozen restaurants that have opened in the past year on Main Street between the University and the Downtown Mall.
It's the University Rotunda, pretty as a picture. But it's also just one of three other rotundas within a five-hour radius of Charlottesville.
By Kelly King Cavalier Daily Associate Editor Do you believe? Year after year students struggle to find some clue, some trick, that would explain his magical powers.
It happens every time. No matter how many pep talks I give myself as I walk through the door of Arch's, no matter how sternly I try to reason with myself, I know that inevitably I will not be able to alter the chain of events.
Farmer's market blooms in Newcomb From up-and-coming bands to eggplant and orchids, Big White Tent outside Newcomb Hall has now officially seen it all.
For fourth years who made a showing at the Biltmore Bar and Grill last night, at some point you probably glanced down at the orange cup clenched in your hand and read the words aloud to yourself. Nar Bight. You said it again, just to make sure your reading skills didn't truly waste away to nothing over the summer. Nar Bight. And then it registered, and a knowing look crossed over your face. "You can't fool a Wahoo," the cup boasts on the back.
When she packed up and left Charlottesville for the summer last May, Rebecca Shwalb was sure she had concocted a fall schedule that was perhaps the best she'd had in her two years at the University.
Finding fun in the sun Ryan Howell did not have a bad deal at the Activities Fair. The captain of Virginia Men's Crew could stand in the shade to make his sales pitch to potential rowers.
Okay, so you've finally moved all your stuff into your humble abode, which you'll dub "home" for the next two semesters. But enjoy this first week of clean bathrooms and clean kitchens, because it won't last.
Over the summer I lived with someone who became increasingly important to me. She began to rule my life, but I didn't mind because I'm in love with her.
