Katie Urban
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This column marks my final roll. It’s the last time my name will appear in this paper and the last time a piece of my writing will be — digitally, of course — rolled up and sent to the printer. Even though my career of writing columns and attending final rolls ends here, this paper will march on long after I am gone because it is bigger than me, bigger than anyone else writing a parting shot this week and bigger than any of us combined. And that’s just one of the reasons why I have always loved this paper — even when it had that terrible masthead featuring Thomas Jefferson’s bust.
APR 25
I love social media. But I also hate social media — and I don’t think I’m the only one who feels this way.
APR 22
My college career is going to come down to 100 words. Or so it seems.
I say this because, two weeks ago, I received an email from the Media Studies department asking me to confirm I wanted to walk in their graduation ceremony and if I did — which I do — to submit a 100-word biography to be read at graduation.
While this request should send a rush of panic to any unemployed almost-graduate, it was especially ironic in my case, as I received this email while I was working my last shift at the only paid media job I’ve ever had.
APR 8
Last summer, I spent a lot of time walking. At the close of each business day, I would set off on my journey home, bypass the smelly, tourist-ridden Times Square subway stop and head straight down Broadway.
MAR 25
When my sister Jennifer was born nearly 20 years ago, I didn’t quite understand the concept of having a sister.
MAR 4
If you’re like me, you’ve spent much of your college career clocking hours in class or in the library, learning about everything from media theory to the formula for compounding interest.
FEB 18
This past Saturday was my last Boys’ Bid Night. On one hand, it was sad to reminded of how fleeting my opportunities to wear neon workout clothes and run all over Rugby Road while buzzed off cheap liquor are.
FEB 5
Charlottesville is known for a lot of things: U.Va., of course; all things Thomas Jefferson; Bodo’s — once I met someone in New York City who named their dog after Bodo’s because it’s that good — and a lot of preppy clothing.
JAN 21
Three weeks ago I turned 22, and in the three weeks before and after my birthday I saw my high school friends more than in the past three years combined.
DEC 3
Now that Starbucks is using its holiday cups, Barracks Road Shopping Center has hung its wreaths, and the back of Target looks like a Christmas tree forest, I think it is appropriate for me to write a column about why the holidays rock when you’re in college — a whole 35 days before Christmas.
Around the holidays, it is hard to not be a little sad.
NOV 19
Much like my current favorite fictional heroine Lady Mary Crawley of “Downton Abbey” fame, I am very lucky.
NOV 6
I will be the first to say it — I am addicted to my phone. When I leave it in another room, I always make sure the audio is up loud so I know if someone wants to talk.
OCT 23
I knew it was going to happen. I spent the summer in New York City hanging out with Commerce School students who were working at banks.
SEP 25
Dear Class of 2016,
Some of you reading this column are already in love with college, Grounds and all things U.Va.
SEP 10
Although I always claimed to understand how great this college town is, I never really understood until I went to a place where most people associate 14th Street with the Union Square subway station. While I was away, I learned not only about New York, the magazine industry, and myself; I also learned a lot about Charlottesville.
AUG 28
If you have never seen thetelevision show "FridayNight Lights," you should immediately stop reading this column and watch the pilot episode.
APR 17
Afew weekends ago at adinner honoring some ofmy favorite fourth years, I began the final stage of the five stages of grief: acceptance.
APR 3
You know it's the monthafter Spring Break whenyou get no work done because you're too busy looking through photos of 800 of your closest friends in exotic places.
MAR 20
One of my all-time favorite billboards reads: “Honk if you love Jesus. Text and drive if you want to meet him.” As a law-abiding citizen who likes to follow the rules, texting and driving isn’t one of my vices.
FEB 28
When I realized my column would be running on Valentine’s Day, I knew I had to step up my game. After all, Harris Teeter has been selling pink and red heart-shaped baked goods since Jan.
FEB 14
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I am never one of those people who gets excited for fall. Ever since I was little, one season is the only season for me and that season is summer.
SEP 25
I came back to Grounds this fall with a sense of urgency- this is my last year in Charlottesville, so I want to make every moment and experience count.
SEP 12
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