The U.Va. bubble and why I felt the need to escape By Samantha Cynn | 01/13/2020 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 | 1/1/2020 8:43pm Rejection. Disappointment. Failure. These things are the bane of the typical University student’s existence — they are our kryptonite.
An open letter to all my fellow undecided majors By Samantha Cynn | 12/01/2019 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 | 12/01/2019 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
Thoughts on being mixed By Emma Keller | 11/10/2019 I may have become used to being described as mixed, but I still felt like I had to choose a singular identity — black or white. READ MORE
A four-year journey to feeling at home at U.Va. By Aly Lee | 11/04/2019 I began to see that though there were many signs that I had chosen wrong, there were equally as many that showed I was exactly where I was supposed to be. READ MORE
Why I celebrate Christmas as a Jewish person By Hanna Preston | 11/04/2019 It’s the beginning of November. The leaves are changing, houses have their Halloween decorations up and pumpkin-spice-everything is taking over every coffee shop in Charlottesville. READ MORE
When is U.Va. supposed to feel like home? By Samantha Cynn | 10/31/2019 I am reluctant to admit that I have spent the vast majority of my free time not thinking about life back in my hometown of Springfield, Va. READ MORE
Graduation, but through my grandmother’s eyes By Jason Ono | 10/30/2019 I'm glad that I've been able to show my family — especially my grandparents — things that other people wouldn't have the chance to see in their home country. READ MORE
Love Your Body Week challenges the stigma facing body image By Nicole Freeman | 10/23/2019 With resources, activities and uplifting discussions, Love Your Body Week promoted a healthy idea of self-love, teaching students how to not only survive, but thrive. READ MORE
How movie soundtracks helped me rediscover my abandoned hobby By Josie Sydnor | 10/22/2019 Even though I won’t completely regain the piano skills I’ve lost, I’ve discovered a new way to continue my love for playing the piano through movie scores. READ MORE
My life as a crazy football fanatic By Zachary Forstot | 10/15/2019 The reason I am a Browns fan is in fact so irrational that, in a way, it makes perfect sense for a fanatic to have such a reason. READ MORE
The struggles of writer’s block and how to overcome it By Samantha Cynn | 10/15/2019 I'll begin by admitting that I started the writing process for the column you are reading right now with immeasurably high expectations for myself. READ MORE
How my parents and I keep our relationship strong despite seven years of long-distance By Jason Ono | 10/14/2019 My parents might live 7000 miles away from Charlottesville, but regardless, I'm confident that I will always stay in close touch with them, no matter where I go on the globe. READ MORE
Learning about myself through veganism By Riley Creamer | 10/13/2019 I’m so proud of myself for the ways I’ve grown because of this lifestyle change — I don’t want to stop! READ MORE
It’s OK not to be OK — really By Sarah Delcoco | 10/11/2019 If you had asked me six months ago if I’d ever consider taking time off from U.Va., my reaction would have been a stiff “No! Why would I do that? I’m doing just fine.” READ MORE
How college changed the way I view my younger sister By Josie Sydnor | 10/08/2019 Sally's visit to Charlottesville made me realize how much she has changed over the course of two years — she's still my little sister, but she's not my "baby" sister anymore. READ MORE
On becoming basic and watching ‘Love Island’ By Hanna Preston | 10/08/2019 As a longtime loather of all reality shows, I have become obsessed with "Love Island." READ MORE
If I was a Post-Grad… By Aly Lee | 10/07/2019 I will testify that fourth year is not very chill at all. Let me be the first to tell you — it’s not all wineries and McKinsey interviews. READ MORE
I’m forgetting my mother tongue By Jason Ono | 10/04/2019 Because of my long-term commitment to learning English and applying it to my academics, I had nearly forgotten about a part of what makes me who I am. READ MORE
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