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Bust out the cobwebs, cadavers, candy and costumes — Halloween is upon us. Get ready to put out your candy bowl and set up your seances. For those of you who haven’t made Halloween your whole personality since Oct. 1, it’s time to get in the spooky season mood. Here are some of the best ways you can honor ghosts, ghouls and goblins alike and enjoy this Halloween.
Ah, fall — that time of year when pumpkin spice is intoxicatingly inescapable and glorious sweaters migrate out of their closets. Pools are out, and pumpkin patches are in. Crisp fall air makes for the best walks, and spooky season is ghoulishly grand throughout October. But I’m not here to talk about all of that. I’m here to talk about the cream of the crop — the absolute best that fall has to offer. For all the winning qualities of that lovely fall, look no further than this highlight reel.
No one can deny that first year is tough. Sure, my upper level classes are more difficult than my gen-eds, but adjusting to the college lifestyle makes first year by far the most challenging time in school. Just about everything is new — the people, places, living arrangements, schedules and academic rigor. It’s a lot to adjust to all at once. But never fear — there is so much to take advantage of on Grounds and in Charlottesville to help ease the transition. For all things first year, here are some ways to get acclimated, thrive socially and academically and have some good fun.
Gymnasts. Soccer goalies. Relay swimmers. I’ve marveled at the prowess of these athletes, and many others, over the past two weeks of the 2024 Paris Olympics. After watching four American women — including University swimmer Gretchen Walsh — win gold in the 4x100 medley relay and Mallory Swanson bring the United States to victory in the women’s soccer final, I’ve been thinking about the journey Olympic athletes take to get to their levels of greatness. They’ve dedicated themselves to a sport since they were young, and in doing so, they’ve just about perfected their craft.
For better or for worse, we’ve finally reached April — just over a month left of school. As the academic year winds down, the workload is increasingly revving up ahead of finals. Juggling extracurriculars, classes and self-care is much more difficult than it was in early March, with calendars overflowing with to-dos and “absolutely don’t-forgets.” It may not feel like it now, but we will conquer the rest of this semester, one day at a time. Here are a few ways to help get through these last few weeks of the academic year.
As the typical mid- to late-semester buzz emanates through Grounds, it feels all but necessary to be focused on the here and now. However, it’s undoubtedly more fun to take a look at the people from the “here and back then” — the history of those from Virginia. The stories of all of our Virginia predecessors are important, but the most fascinating ones are of the famed. Take a deep dive with me into the histories of some famous Virginians.
Spring Break is here for one full, glorious week, and those of us not traveling to exotic destinations are likely spending a little time back home. After living in dorms or apartments for the first half of the semester, it’s time to kick back and enjoy home life again, even if it’s just for a short and sweet reliever. As you relish all of your at-home habits and indulgences, here are a few things I know you missed from home while at school in Charlottesville.
Today, we celebrate Presidents’ Day, the federal holiday that pays tribute to all U.S. presidents. Though some may look at the long list of 46 presidents and see a dry, formulaic history of policy, controversy and occasional scandal, there are many interesting facts about these nuanced figures that probably weren't shared in your history class. For the low-down on all things presidential — or less so, in many cases — check out these lesser-known facts about U.S. presidents.
Ah, February. The time of year when the bitter cold is either blanketed by the warm love of Valentine's Day, or perhaps more realistically, fiercely amplified without one to call your valentine. For my fellow single pringles — no moping. It's time to pursue self-love, give yourself grace and indulge in all of the things that celebrate you. Here are a few ways to treat yourself when the holiday rolls around next week.
As the excitement of the spring semester emanates over our snow-covered Grounds, the sweet vacation memories of the holiday season still linger. This cold winter may have some thinking back to the more tropical — or at least more temperate — times of winter break. For all of you marinating on trips abroad this spring or summer, here are a few ways to soak up all you can in your next vacation outside of the United States.
With Lighting of the Lawn in the rearview and the first days of exams ramping up, we are certainly winding down on a whirlwind semester. As we finish our last lap in this home stretch toward a well-earned break, now is the time to start thinking ahead to what you want the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024 to look like. Whether you’re seeking excitement or want to keep it low-key, here are a few ideas for how to spend this winter break.
For Hoos or Hokies, we all have our routines, following the same guide. These schedules are ingrained in muscle memory and crucially supplemented by Google Calendar — week in and week out. We go to the same dining hall, sit with the same people, go to the same club meetings and bunker down in the same study spots. While there’s nothing wrong with the routine, it’s really hard to break — routine is “known,” easily dependable and comfortable. So why would we venture away from what we already know we like and works for us? Half of the answer, I have realized, lies in the monotony of “the same”.
My home had always been one place and one place only — Bucks County, Pa. The relationship I have with my home — one of feeling warm, safe, at ease and embraced — has only become amplified because of my time away from my Pennsylvania home and my family. Now, I am only in Bucks County for three and half months of the year, while the other eight and a half are spent in Charlottesville as a University student. However, time away from where I grew up, and more time in Charlottesville, is starting to make me realize that home is not defined by one place.
I’ve never had a gut feeling governing what I pursue in life. There has been no calling that has led me to my declared major. I didn’t discover that I wanted to become an author at seven or have an epiphany that launched me on the premed track early in life. I’ve always enjoyed creating things — Lego sets know no age limit — and science classes always kept me engaged. As someone who is excited about innovating new solutions, helping people and mitigating climate change, the Environmental and Water Resources track within civil engineering seemed like a solid possibility — and so I decided to try it out.
Work hard, play hard is a great motto, and it’s one that I should follow more. Especially, it seems, on the “play” side of things. I’ve always prioritized hard work, placing self-created expectations on myself which has led to a work-play imbalance. However, a recent weekend away watching some Broadway shows in New York City challenged what I view as most important in life. The joy I experienced in the theater reminded me that indulging in fun needs to be a constant choice in life, not just an occasional treat.
I’ve always been used to learning from the basics, starting with the fundamentals and building upon that foundation. I’m used to having a scaled order to things, like when I first learned how to ski — I started with the “pizza” wedge stance on the bunny hill before I skied on challenging trails with moguls. Even if some learning takes place through textbook readings or videos, building skills over time has always helped me gain confidence. My summer internship immediately proved to be a huge deviation from what I was used to.
With final projects underway and exam season upon us, it’s not hard to tell that school’s almost out for summer. We really are nearing the end of one long school year, and this summer is the perfect chance to relax and unwind — or, if you’re like me, to seek out new experiences. For all of those staying in Virginia this summer, here are a few adventures knocking at your door.
Halfway through our spring semester, we are quickly closing in on the finish line toward summer break. Don’t let exciting experiences on and around Grounds pass you by. Actively shape these last weeks into what you want them to be, and try to make what’s mandatory a little less mundane.
If the recent 60 degree weather was any indication, we are certainly barreling towards springtime. Those brisk winter walks will soon become memories of the past as we look to warmer weather. Let this spring season be a rejuvenating and relaxing season by allotting time to venture somewhere new on Grounds and in Charlottesville.
As the fall leaves trickle down by the dozen, talent at the University and in the Charlottesville community is in full bloom. It can be easy to become caught up in school work at this point in the semester, but taking time to engage with art reveals abundant beauty in the world around us and puts stress into perspective. If a drawing of a circuit or a graphic of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is the closest thing you have seen to art in the past few months, here are some ways to experience more natural art.