Distance, homesickness and unfamiliarity are some of the words that can exist in the vocabulary of U.Va. students, especially during first year.
There are few things that seem more unproductive than one-hour class gaps, but if you’re like any other student here, you’ve probably had to endure quite a few of them.
“Hurry up- it’s 7:00!” I told my mom and brother, rushing to join the crowd of people surrounding the stage.
Last week’s rain brought on some crazy circumstances for a house on Gordon built in the 1920’s and home to 12 girls.
Must-see alumni of Homecomings.
Each year, students both past and present join together to celebrate the University during Homecomings.
Charlottesville is known for many things, but unlimited access to Asian food is not one of them.
The Downtown Mall is so accessible to U.Va. students that we decided to go places we’d never been before. That meant no Citizen Burger Bar, no The Nook and no Chaps.
“It’s not what I expected,” a voice said from down the hall. It was a lanky student, huddled by an isolated stairwell in New Cabell; the student cradled a cellphone to his cheek and fidgeted with the hem of his ‘CLASS OF 2020’ t-shirt.
Pamela Norris was only in fourth grade when she realized she wanted to be an engineer.
While many people have been focused on Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in this year’s presidential election, some student groups on Grounds are spreading the word about third party candidates who they believe should be in the Oval Office.
When it comes to energy, so much of the world lives in darkness. Despite the vitality of modern energy services, over a billion people are without access electricity.
Andy and Anna met at the Rotunda on Friday at 7 p.m. and went to College Inn on the Corner. Andy: There were a couple of people in my residential college who did [Love Connection] and said that I should try it.
We found ourselves high and dry on a mud bank in Charleston harbor. Anyone boating around an unfamiliar area will realize the importance of knowing depth.
It’s a question we all get. You’re sure to hear it, whether you hail from Hong Kong, were brought up in Brooklyn or are so thoroughly Charlottesvillian you remember Venable Elementary School on 14th St.
Before I left for college, I received my fill of well-meaning adages. People told me to work hard, play hard; stay up on schoolwork; prepare for the underwhelming dining hall food.
There is no doubt a degree from the University can open up countless doors to places beyond Grounds.
I was reading a book this summer and from all of it, one line stuck clearly with me: “Yes, everyone else thinks they are just as special as you do.”
Here's how to best utilize your four year course of study.
Nearing finals week last spring, I was chugging three to four cups of coffee every few hours to function each day and stay awake until the birds began to chirp as I waked from Clemons to my dorm.
