The costume paradox
Though Christmas claims the title of “best holiday” for many people, I cannot help but wonder if they have ever genuinely enjoyed my favorite day of the year in the way I have for the past 20 years.
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Though Christmas claims the title of “best holiday” for many people, I cannot help but wonder if they have ever genuinely enjoyed my favorite day of the year in the way I have for the past 20 years.
There is a reason they say New York City is the greatest place on Earth. Maybe it’s because “You’ve Got Mail” has always been one of my favorite movies, but I really can’t argue with this grand claim. Though I would have loved to spend fall break with my parents — and my cats, of course — I instead decided to road trip to the Big Apple with several of my closest friends. After a seven-hour drive amid torrential downpours, complemented by a series of panic attacks, the glitter of skyscrapers upon the horizon immediately induced a calm within the car.
It seems everyone around me is eternally exhausted. Think about it: when was the last time you slept in confidently, without the stress of homework swallowing you the moment you open your eyelids?
he time crunch has begun and the pressure is on. Scrolling daily through the infinite amount of study abroad options, I have examined the same online program brochures countless times. Again and again I stare at photos of exotic cityscapes, hoping I will have that “Eureka!” moment I’ve been waiting for.
There is this strange party phenomenon I often forget about during the academic months, only to be reminded when I return home for “adult” parties: the cheese plate. The next time you wonder whether you are worthy of the title “adult,” ask yourself this question: Will there be food at the party? If the answer is no, you are most likely not an adult. If the answer is yes, you might well be.
The blue and orange awning that extends above the Corner’s brick sidewalk is an unmistakable landmark of the Charlottesville area. Mincer’s University of Virginia Imprinted Sportswear has been a part of University tradition since 1948, opening as a tobacco shop under the name of Mincer’s Humidor. Since then, the legacy of Mincer’s —and the types of products it offers — has developed under the three generations of ownership by Mincer men.
Although the process of determining class schedules certainly gets easier with experience, even fourth-years have trouble picking interesting courses outside of their major. Unfortunately, the chaos of SIS can often blur the excitement of course selection. With only four years to spare as an undergraduate student, there is limited time to take advantage of all the engaging classes the University offers. Below are a few interesting courses which may have slipped under your radar while crafting your schedule for this semester.
In light of the upcoming Foxfield Races, the University’s Gordie Center for Substance Abuse Prevention is holding a “teaser campaign” this week to raise awareness about the dangers of substance abuse.
As the spring semester hits its peak and students across Grounds consider summer plans, several have decided to embark overseas for study abroad programs. The International Studies Offices offers summer programs all across the world. Here’s a small taste of where the Hoos will be this summer: