To engage in shared traditions is to take part in something larger than oneself and spend valuable time with loved ones.

Students share their diverse holiday traditions

By Alexa Kamm | 2 days ago

Students’ various traditions are characterized by exciting festivities and family union.

A Guide to the University for Visiting Virginia Tech Students

By Jia Williams | November 27, 2021

Team members quickly found a spot in each yard to start raking and began clearing the yard in sections.

Annual Rake-a-Thon event returns to protect and support Southwood mobile home community

By Acacia McCabe | November 23, 2021

Attendees were tasked with writing their name in Thai using printed alphabet guides for assistance.

Thai Student Organization hosts Thai Festival to celebrate and share culture

By Alexa Kamm | November 16, 2021

With this masked, in-person year being just as new of a transition as the switch to online learning last year, unexpected challenges are inevitable.

Professors face circumstantial challenges of in-person learning this fall

By Acacia McCabe and Alston Rachels | November 14, 2021

Following the closure of Littlejohn’s Delicatessen due to the pandemic, new restaurant Sammy’s On The Corner took up its space on Oct. 5 to serve an array of Philadelphia-inspired dishes to locals.

Sammy’s cheesesteak restaurant opens up on the Corner

By Tanner Kissler | November 14, 2021

Aerial dancers soar above the Lawn in their fall showcase

By Nicole Freeman | November 8, 2021

University students showed off their awe-inspiring silks skills at the Aerial Dance Club's fall showcase at 2 p.m. on the South Lawn.

Engaging discussion questions invited book club members to consider both lighthearted topics — such as the relatability of characters and humorous sibling dynamics — and heavier topics — such as female sexuality, the Asian American experience and disordered eating.

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Reading in Hues celebrates women authors of color

By Alexa Kamm | November 6, 2021

Reading in Hues’ mission adheres to the Women’s Center’s goal of ensuring the celebration of and respect for women’s voices with an emphasis on racial diversity and inclusion.

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Green Bandana Project builds a bright support network across Grounds

By Tanner Kissler | October 26, 2021

The organization provides its members green bandanas to wear on their backpacks around Grounds, which serve as a symbol to other students to show that they can be approached by anyone who needs mental health support.

The event was no less lively, and an estimated 1,000 students and families came out to support the various cultural CIOs performing on stage.

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35th annual Culture Fest showcases U.Va.’s diversity

By Jia Williams | October 25, 2021

This year's event marks the 35th annual Culture Fest since its inception in 1986 and a return to in-person Culture Fest.

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CAPS and Contemplative Sciences Center partner for mindfulness meetups this fall

By Acacia McCabe | October 25, 2021

No matter what stress might look like for any individual in the Charlottesville community, it is important to remember what resources are available throughout the year.

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Flipping for a cure

By Nicole Freeman and Alston Rachels | October 20, 2021

The sense of community support was truly present at Pancakes for Parkinson's, not everyone volunteering and attending had a personal connection to Parkinson's, but many who did were especially touched by the advocacy of so many hardworking University students.

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The Latino Medical Student Association emphasizes local patient education

By Jia Williams | October 19, 2021

LMSA functions in many different capacities — it connects its members with mentors in the medical community, helps build resumes, does research, and hosts professional development events for their members.

Challah for Hunger sets up shop on the Lawn every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., selling freshly baked challah bread in a variety of delicious flavors to hungry students trekking to and from classes.

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Challah for Hunger fights food insecurity one loaf at a time

By Alexa Kamm | October 17, 2021

In the future, Challah for Hunger hopes to combine their usual operations with some of their pandemic practices.

Not only is visiting the market a great way to eat delicious locally-sourced foods and buy from local businesses, but you are also giving back to the Charlottesville community.

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A student’s guide to the Farmers Market at IX Art Park

By Elise Kim and Grace Park | October 14, 2021

As a busy college student, a trip to the market is worth your Saturday morning, as it allows you to spend time with the larger Charlottesville community and start your day in a relaxing, fun way.

The ballroom was rife with sparkling chatter as attendees relished in delicious food and cheery company but was soon replaced with quiet awe as HooRaas — the University’s competitive co-ed dance team that specializes in garba — showcased a performance.

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Hindu Students Council hosts Garba Night in Newcomb Ballroom

By Pauline Povitsky | October 4, 2021

The dance floor opened up for all attendees to participate as members of HooRaas led dance workshops to primarily Bollywood songs.

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Across Grounds, career services adapt to aid students in recruiting season

By Jia Williams | September 20, 2021

The multiple University career offices around Grounds are ready to connect students to the best opportunities for their unique skills and aspirations.

To kick off his discussion on the topic of “China's Premodern Centricity,” Womack welcomed Wang Gungwu — University Professor at National University of Singapore and renowned Chinese historian — as his first guest collaborator.

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Politics Professor Emeritus leads prestigious four-part lecture series

By Elise Kim and Acacia McCabe | September 19, 2021

Each session will feature Womack’s own knowledge, an assortment of attendee questions organized by a chosen moderator and significant collaboration with a renowned Chinese expert.

There was an intimate and friendly atmosphere at IX Park Thursday evening, as the Charlottesville Pride Community Network hosted a Thursday Night Market Pride Takeover as part of their weeklong Pride celebration.

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Charlottesville community gathers at IX Park for Pride Week’s Thursday Night Market

By Pauline Povitsky | September 19, 2021

The event took place from 4 to 8 p.m. with a couple hundred people coming and going throughout the evening.

Fourth-year Engineering student Tae Chang and fourth-year College student Eric Su practice their swings on the driving range during Golf class.

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Students and educators return to in-person interactive learning

By Acacia McCabe | September 2, 2021

These classes might have been disrupted by online learning, but they are now moving forward with a new knowledge of learning style and restored confidence Grounds can return to normal.

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Students share their diverse holiday traditions

A Guide to the University for Visiting Virginia Tech Students

Annual Rake-a-Thon event returns to protect and support Southwood mobile home community

Thai Student Organization hosts Thai Festival to celebrate and share culture

Professors face circumstantial challenges of in-person learning this fall

Sammy’s cheesesteak restaurant opens up on the Corner

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Aerial dancers soar above the Lawn in their fall showcase

Reading in Hues celebrates women authors of color

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The Latino Medical Student Association emphasizes local patient education

Challah for Hunger fights food insecurity one loaf at a time

A student’s guide to the Farmers Market at IX Art Park

Hindu Students Council hosts Garba Night in Newcomb Ballroom

Across Grounds, career services adapt to aid students in recruiting season

Politics Professor Emeritus leads prestigious four-part lecture series

Charlottesville community gathers at IX Park for Pride Week’s Thursday Night Market

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