1950s
October 26, 1951
“Quadrangle Fraternities Absolved From Blame In Saturday Disturbance”
By Curt Bazemore
While ticketing some illegally parked cars near several fraternity houses, which welcomed many visitors on the weekends, policemen endured “wise-cracking” and even had bottles thrown at them, though they could not identify a perpetrator.
1960s
October 27, 1965
“Anniversary of Rotunda Fire Today”
By John Levin
On the anniversary of the Great Fire of 1895, this article details the lengths University students and staff went to in order to save important paintings, books, and even a marble statue of Thomas Jefferson. At the time, writings reveal that the Rotunda was deemed “the central ornament of our great University” and its loss was mourned as if it were a “departed friend.”
1970s
October 23, 1979
“Presidential presence may kick off jogathon”
By Susan Kelty and Jim Nehring
Illustration by Peggy Martin
October 29, 1979
“Jogathon a success; politicos get creamed”
By Patricia Dodge
Photo by Jim Holmes
The United Way Jogathon, sponsored by WUVA and the Barracks Road Association, was hoping to draw Jimmy Carter into Charlottesville. While the President didn’t end up showing face, a jogger wearing a Jimmy Carter mask did, and the community event was a success.
1980s
October 28, 1983
“Burrs lay haunt to rest”
By Kim Herbel
Photo by Bill Skenderis
A professor at the University, Dr. Horace Burr, recounts the ghostly occurrences that took place in his old home, which once was the residence of James Monroe. The Burrs often heard strange noises and crying just before dawn. After some digging, they learned the tragic story of a young mother who once lived and died there.
2000s
October 25, 2004
“The ‘V’ is for…”
By Jessica Van Atta
Back in 2004, lifestyle and culture publication V Magazine distributed its inaugural issue. Christopher Miles, the founder of V Magazine, says the magazine’s mission is “to teach U.Va. how to look better, play harder and live happier.” Nowadays, V Mag is headed by talented creatives and has recently launched a new website.
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