Tomorrow marks the two-week anniversary of University student Michelle Collier's death. Given the outpourings of love and expressions of grief in Charlottesville during the 14 days following her passing, someone who didn't know Collier might suppose that she had been at the University for years.
Tomorrow marks the two-week anniversary of University student Michelle Collier's death. Given the outpourings of love and expressions of grief in Charlottesville during the 14 days following her passing, someone who didn't know Collier might suppose that she had been at the University for years.
I n light of the recent attack on Sigma Alpha Epsilon fra-ternity, the University's Greek students are guarded,perhaps more now than ever before, against outside dangers penetrating the fraternity and sorority environments.
Finally, the days of collar angst -- pop or not? -- may be behind us. An alternative to the polo is sweeping across campuses, thanks to nine budding entrepreneurs at the University of Michigan. Despite their full-time student statuses, these college seniors/business partners found a way to launch a T-shirt company that will celebrate its first anniversary this October.
This week marks the one-month anniversary of the end of the school year. It's been a full four weeks since the 2005 graduation, and University students are well into their long-awaited summer vacations.It turns out, however, that a school-free summer isn't always the vacation some students anticipated it to be.
Last October, some particularly prepared University students were making housing plans for the 2005-2006 school year.
Many University students are aware of their connection to former Virginia students-turned-celebrities, including "Today Show" host Katie Couric, "Save the Last Dance" actor Sean Patrick Thomas and "The O.C." star Benjamin McKenzie.
As spring semester begins, another class of University fourth years return to school in good spirits.
I've been looking forward to my semes-ter abroad for years. To make the most of it, I wanted to go with an open mind and an aptitude for some serious cultural enlightenment.
My friends and I studying abroad in Lyon, France this semester are always joking about our "European Transformation." We'd like to think we'll come back to the University with great French accents, the latest Chanel products and a flawless air-kiss greeting.
