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Apron with attitude

I am in my element in the kitchen. The rhythmic, soothing chopping sound of a sharp knife slicing through an onion, the exceptional, inimitable smell of garlic and olive oil melding together on the stove top, the feel of pasta's warm steam hitting my face when drained in a colander - these sensations are familiar and comforting to any seasoned cook. In fact, these seemingly insignificant sensations are what make the cooking experience.

It is more than these smells and tastes and sounds, though. I like seeing the enjoyment on others' faces when they savor the last bite of my dinner or receiving praise from astonished, impressed acquaintances when I bring a complicated dessert to a party. I want to discover recipes which make my fianc

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All University students are required to live on Grounds in their first year, but they have many on and off-Grounds housing options going into their second year. Students face immense pressure to decide on housing as soon as possible, and this high demand has strained the capacities of both on and off-Grounds accommodations. Lauren Seeliger and Brandon Kile, two third-year Cavalier Daily News writers, discuss the impact of the student housing frenzy on both University students and the Charlottesville community.