I had heard of Charlottesville's culinary scene before I came to the University. I firmly believe that what makes a town, city or village civilized is not its population or income rate, but its food. Any town with many restaurants that feature a variety of cuisines is a town that has reached a certain level of civilization, according to my standards. After eating at the historic Boar's Head Inn, the eclectic Zocalo and the traditional Downtown Grille, I was already convinced about Charlottesville's status as a culinary hub.
Even I was surprised, though, after eating at l'
Read More
The graduate admissions exam grind
By Charley Thomas | YesterdayJust when University students think they have left the prep-work perils and score obsessions of standardized testing back in high school, entrance exams for graduate program applications ring in round two.
No longer the new kids on the block
By Phoenix Banks | 3 days agoAs second year begins, different pressures and stresses — from academic comebacks to harder classes — plague the Class of 2029.
After a year of tech, University students spend the summer offline
By Phoenix Banks | 3 days agoThese students felt that analog hobbies — passions that are independent of technology — not only bring entertainment, but also help relieve tension from the prior academic year while passing time over the summer.
