Life

Life

IRC of Charlottesville weaves web of support for new refugee arrivals

By Catherine Dunn | September 10, 2001

The red brick and white trim facade of 109 East Jefferson Street welcomes massage therapy clients and political refugees. On a breezy Tuesday morning the antebellum-style porch that adorns the building hosts a small group of ESL (English as a Second Language) students - recently arrived Afghani refugees.The class is one of many avenues through which refugees receive aid from the Charlottesville branch of the International Rescue Committee. Volunteer teacher Ken Reagle twists around in his chair to sketch something on the dry-erase board propped up behind him.

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Wild Wing Cafe flies high, but not high enough

By Adam Reno and Caroline Altman | September 7, 2001

Rolling hills surrounding beautiful academic grounds. Used bookstores, outdoor concerts, intelligence and bacchanal around every corner.

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Odds and Ends

By Cavalier Daily Staff | September 7, 2001

By Kelly King Cavalier Daily Associate Editor Ninety-nine cents - it's the American way.

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Scholars in the Making

By Katie Sullivan | September 7, 2001

The names line the walls of Garrett Hall like veterans on a war memorial. And in a way, they are a memorial to a group of exceptional University students who have won the battle for fellowships. Housed in the same dark wood that panels the rest of Garrett Hall's Common Room, black marble plaques with the names of past winners engraved in white face each other over leather sofas and hardwood floors.

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Making the last time ...

By Julie Hofler | September 6, 2001

After 16 years of textbooks, term papers and exams, fourth-year students have reached the beginning of the end.

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Odds and Ends

By Julia Salasky | September 6, 2001

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.

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Like fish out of water, floundering first-years find their way with time

By Lytle Wurtzel | September 6, 2001

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.

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Life

The Fast Track

By Kelly King | September 5, 2001

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.

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Odds and Ends

By Cavalier Daily Staff | September 5, 2001

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.

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Odds and Ends

By Cavalier Daily Staff | September 4, 2001

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.

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Inside the U.S. Open

By Daniel Stern | September 4, 2001

Perspective If you're a tennis fanatic like me, you've probably dreamed of going to the U.S.

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Maintenance required to keep masculinity in check

By Lee Camp | September 3, 2001

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.

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Odds and Ends

By Cavalier Daily Staff | September 3, 2001

Football uniforms undergo makeover This year in addition to a new coach and a new stadium, football is sporting a new look.

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Easy Access

By Michelle Ruiz | September 3, 2001

Staring at a blonde, beefcake model, his dreamy eyes transfixed on a faraway point, we wonder what this has anything to do with clothes.

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Former gas station fills the tummy, not the tank

By Adam Reno and Caroline Altman | August 31, 2001

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.

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Not the only one

By Daniel Stern | August 31, 2001

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.

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Odds and Ends

By Cavalier Daily Staff | August 31, 2001

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.

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Don't freeze when ordering Arch's: Change can be good

By Lytle Wurtzel | August 30, 2001

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.

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Odds and Ends

By Cavalier Daily Staff | August 30, 2001

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.

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Yourth-Fears adopt Nar Bight

By Ryann Collins | August 30, 2001

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.