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A Japanese international student’s take on postponing the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

By Jason Ono |

Most people in the world probably see 2020 as the year of the novel coronavirus outbreak — and this is no exception in Japan. READ MORE

I was studying abroad in Italy when COVID-19 broke out

By Madison McNamee | 3/19/2020 2:58am

“I can’t wait until I’m abroad.” These are the words I often told myself in times of stress throughout college.

Regaining perspective on the coronavirus crisis

By Emma Keller |

We live in a world that is dominated by social media and in a culture that puts too much trust in its most-followed users. It is more obvious now — while the globe is battling COVID-19 — than ever just how dependent we are on “reliable news sources” like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. READ MORE

'In-progress' reflections of an aspiring marathon runner

By Sarah Kim |

The moment she asked me to run a half-marathon with her, hesitation and doubt rushed in. In high school, we ran cross country together, but I ran for fun, not for the competition. READ MORE

The evolution of tattoos and piercings in the workplace

By Aaron Doss |

These are choices that I made to express myself, and I wanted to prove that I was more than what may meet the eye. READ MORE

Productive procrastination isn’t as much of an oxymoron as you may think

By Zachary Forstot |

A quick Google search for “medical benefits to doing dishes” yields infinitely more results than a search for “medical benefits to staring at my phone for 10 minutes.” READ MORE

What I learned by tracking my sleep schedule for a week

By Josie Sydnor |

If you’re reading this late at night as a break from your homework, take this as a sign to go to bed and get some rest. READ MORE

Music — a great way to start a conversation

By Zachary Forstot |

Although it took some time and effort to bring to the fore, this commonality gave me a platform to try to close the distance in some of my relationships. READ MORE

The terrors of driving by the Corner on a Friday night

By Aaron Doss |

My journey was a strenuous one that required the skill of Vin Diesel and the level headedness of former President Barack Obama. READ MORE

The effects of going abroad on everyone

By Lucie Drahozal |

Next time you know a friend is about to go abroad, see it as a time for self-discovery and exploration of a community you think you know. You never know what’ll find. READ MORE

How to navigate Grounds during spring rain showers

By Josie Sydnor |

While daily rain storms may be a drag, hopefully my advice will lead to dryer walks to class during spring showers. READ MORE

Coronavirus fears on Grounds and the alienation of the Asian student body

By Samantha Cynn |

There are numerous instances that exemplify how coronavirus has affected the increased level of xenophobia and outright racism in the U.S. against Asians, revealing the uglier undertones outlining coronavirus concerns. READ MORE

How K-pop has given me an identity clash

By Jason Ono |

To some extent, I think it is valid that I now feel challenged by a piece of culture that I used to feel comfortable with. READ MORE

The ups and downs of hosting watch parties

By Samantha Cynn |

Though perhaps choosing to have a watch party on a weeknight is not the brightest of ideas, it has certainly made for some fun times — and isn’t that arguably just as important a part of college life as the academic side? READ MORE

To compromise or not to compromise, that is the question

By Emma Keller |

The spring semester is upon us, and I am sure that I am not alone in saying that choosing a major, a summer internship and a career has become a daily mental battleground for me. READ MORE

I have become a little feminist woman

By Lucie Drahozal |

“Little Women” has helped ease my fears of change and embrace it with the hope of growth. READ MORE

The U.Va. bubble and why I felt the need to escape

By Samantha Cynn |

It took me about two months to come to the abrupt realization that I — during what was supposed to be the most liberating time of my life — wasn’t exactly happy at the University. READ MORE

Does U.Va. prepare us for rejection?

By Emma Keller |

Rejection. Disappointment. Failure. These things are the bane of the typical University student’s existence — they are our kryptonite. READ MORE

An open letter to all my fellow undecided majors

By Samantha Cynn |

Being an undecided major can be torturous on Grounds — or on any college campus, for that matter. READ MORE

When did people stop going to the movies?

By Amber Wall |

The picture and sound quality might be just as good with improved home streaming services, but there’s just something about the idea of getting to see a new movie at a theater that makes me feel nostalgic. READ MORE

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Columns

A Japanese international student’s take on postponing the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

I was studying abroad in Italy when COVID-19 broke out

Regaining perspective on the coronavirus crisis

'In-progress' reflections of an aspiring marathon runner

The evolution of tattoos and piercings in the workplace

Productive procrastination isn’t as much of an oxymoron as you may think

What I learned by tracking my sleep schedule for a week

Music — a great way to start a conversation

The terrors of driving by the Corner on a Friday night

The effects of going abroad on everyone

How to navigate Grounds during spring rain showers

Coronavirus fears on Grounds and the alienation of the Asian student body

How K-pop has given me an identity clash

The ups and downs of hosting watch parties

To compromise or not to compromise, that is the question

I have become a little feminist woman

The U.Va. bubble and why I felt the need to escape

Does U.Va. prepare us for rejection?

An open letter to all my fellow undecided majors

When did people stop going to the movies?

MULAY: The case for why Virginia could have won its second straight national title

Graduating students react to cancellation of Final Exercises as planned

Student activists create petition, list of demands for ‘holistic’ U.Va. COVID-19 response

Eriksson von Allmen: Calling for nuance in the way Virginia treats sex crimes

AMJAD: Why 2020 was Tony Bennett’s best coaching performance

EDITORIAL: College students deserve better from the federal government

AMJAD: Why 2020 was Tony Bennett’s best coaching performance

Restaurants on the Corner continue to serve the Charlottesville community despite economic hardships

U.Va. Health develops its own COVID-19 test, distributes to Virginia hospitals

Students may apply housing and dining refunds to future tuition and fees

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