I've been pegged as a cynic too many times lately - an appellation met with skepticism and scorn, followed by sneering.
Wild concert sells out Mem Gym The shadows of the Central Grounds Parking Garage casted down upon the small group huddled in the alleyway between the garage and Memorial Gymnasium Saturday evening. The group of floridly dressed people pointed their fingers high in the air, desperately seeking tickets to String Cheese Incident's 8 p.m.
Timothy Dennehy sits down in a Runk Dining Hall booth. As he eats, he keeps up a steady stream of conversation.
Q: How many Echols Scholars does it take to screw in a light bulb in an Echols dorm? A: Probably only three.
As political campaigns brew throughout the country, remember to carefully weigh the candidates before casting your vote this Tuesday.
Net freakiness on the Corner Well, the Corner will get really freaky today. The "Freak Box" is here. No, it's not a follow up to Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball political preview presentation.
Corn Festival What happens when you subject three college-age 'boys who wanna have fun' to a commercial about a West Virginia blueberry festival?
The weekend starts tonight. No, it's not time for T.G.I.F yet. Weekend celebrations start Thursday night at the University. "The bulk of my classes are done by Thursday, so I'm usually ready to go out," second-year College student Eric Christensen said of partying on Thursday nights.
In the real world, the entertainment business demands hard-earned cash in exchange for a much-needed break.
Some wise person once suggested that one's problems are never solved by running away. Those with troubles do far better to stand their ground and work out their difficulties rather than to turn tail and run.
Long before "Wasssup!" Budweiser made commercial history with three frogs and later a weasel. Ever wonder how they got those frogs to talk, or that lovable weasel to dance? The University's Film and Media Society put on a program at the Virginia Film Festival last weekend to help students learn about such puzzling imagery. The program, "Storming the Media," is just one example of the society's efforts dedicated to assisting students' work in filmmaking, as well as encouraging general interest in independent films. One of the renowned guests the FMS brought to the program is Stan Winston, who spoke at the Festival on his creature special effects studio.
(This is the first in a four-part weekly series on dating and relationships at the University.) At times, college dating can seem like a virtual smorgasbord of tempting options. Contestant A has sexy blue eyes and a great smile.
Flyering Frenzy It used to be impossible to pass through Bryan Hall's walkway without being barraged with flyers plastered to the columns, advertising every University event around Grounds. But when Student Council Vice President for Organizations Kelly Harris shared the Postering and Chalking Regulations with all Contracted Independent Organizations (CIO) this semester, the fluorescent flyers came down. "Much of the concern about postering and chalking is the increased maintenance required by Facilities Management," said Assistant Dean of Students Aaron Laushway, noting the extra labor hours put in to repair and repaint. No flyers are to be hung on the columns by Bryan Hall or Old Cabell Hall, along the Ruffner footbridge on lanterns across Grounds, since the paint typically chips when the posters are torn down.
As the year goes on I feel as though I'm becoming less happy. It seems like everyone has a niche of friends to do things with, and I am starting to feel extremely left out.
Catherine Pollock knows more about organ donation than most people. She sits and sweeps back her blonde hair from her forehead with a pair of black sunglasses, green eyes wide and intense, as she numbers off statistics about organ donation, such as the fact that the donated organs from a single person can benefit the lives of over 50 people. Pollock should know her stuff.
Trick or Treat It may not be the most obvious locale for Halloween festivities, but from 4:00 to 6:00 today, the Lawn will become a haven for young trick-or-treaters. Mr. Jefferson's Academical Village will swarm with young children in costumes hoping to fill their plastic pumpkin candy troves with something good to eat. Lawn residents have prepared for the event by spending between $15 and $50 on candy, said fourth-year College student and Lawn resident Katie Dirks.
Let's face it. Golf can be boring. In fact, golf could even scream "boring!" if you didn't have to be so darn quiet all the time. At least that's what I always thought until I began working as a standard bearer in the Presidents Cup four years ago. Held right up Route 29 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville (yes, you NOVA citizens, that is why it took you an extra hour to get home last weekend), the Presidents Cup pits two 12-man teams against each other in a U.S.-versus-the-World competition.
Gazing into the future Even though one of Larry J. Sabato's favorite sayings is "He who lives by the crystal ball ends up eating ground dust," the University Government and Foreign Affairs professor will attempt to predict the outcome of the 2000 elections tonight at 7 p.m.
After several nights of crazy Halloween parties, I'm sure one thing is resonating in the mind of every student - nude beaches.
PlayStation hits U.Va. Kai Campbell actually had fun camping out for the night in the Circuit City parking lot. "Hell yeah, it was worth it," the second-year College student said.
