The outlook for our nation might seem bleak right now, but it looked much bleaker in 1863 — the middle of the Civil War — when Abraham Lincoln established an annual day of thanksgiving on the last Thursday of November. Things were only a little better when Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the holiday into law in 1941. It is in this spirit of optimism that we offer this list of things we are particularly thankful for today.
Environmental sustainability efforts: This semester has seen practical improvements in several areas, ranging from biodegradable take-out boxes and composting in the dining halls to LED light bulbs at Lighting of the Lawn.
An official winner in the Goode-Perriello race: Weeks after the election, we’re glad to see a winner finally declared, if only because it means election officials can get started on the recount.
That grate behind Monroe Hall: The warmth wafting up from the steam tunnels feels so good on cold days, it’s worth taking a different route to class.
Sports other than football: With the football team’s hopes at postseason play hinging on a win in Blacksburg, it’s nice to remember the field hockey team made it to the NCAA semi-finals last Sunday, the women’s soccer team played in the NCAA Round of 16 Saturday, the men’s and women’s cross country team competed at the NCAA Championship yesterday, and the men’s soccer team begins its playoff run tonight.
Sam Leven and Josh Hess: Now in the Law School, these two arch-nemeses’s continuation of their undergraduate disputes has allowed us to re-print stories from our archives for most of the past week.
The Shiba Inu puppy cam: The Internet will be a little less cute in about two weeks, when the owner of the six adorable puppies whose lives have been broadcast online for the past seven weeks says they will all go to new homes. We at The Cavalier Daily have found it difficult to focus on our — aww, look! He’s playing with his toy pumpkin!
A week off for Thanksgiving: Oh ... right.
Our staff: Hang in there, everyone! Just four more papers until Winter Break!
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