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Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn attracts huge crowds

By Megan Richards | November 1, 2015

This past Friday, the children of Charlottesville swarmed what may be the cutest event of the academic year: Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn.

Building Tomorrow's Bike to Uganda fundraiser asked students to donate money and bike for 30-minute intervals on stationary bikes to raise funds for building schools.

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Building Tomorrow hosts Bike to Uganda fundraiser

By Julie Bond | November 1, 2015

Student group Building Tomorrow aimed to ride 7,354 miles — the distance between the University and Kampala, Uganda — on stationary bikes during its four-day “Bike to Uganda” fundraiser this past week.

This year, Disability Acceptance Week moved from awareness of various disabilities to acceptance as a major theme.

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Disability Acceptance Week strives to establish new norms

By Sarah Brotman | October 25, 2015

When thinking of diversity, many terms come to mind: race, gender, sexuality, religion — the list goes on.

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What to look for when signing a lease

By Margaret Mason | September 30, 2015

As most students know, the first month of school is filled with constant adjustments and non-stop activity.

The Native American Student Union partnered with the Astronomy Department to host the first Native American Stories of the Night Sky event at McCormick Observatory.

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Students hear stories of the night sky

By Danaite Soquar | September 21, 2015

The Native American Student Union (NASU) and Astronomy professor Ed Murphy came together this past Wednesday to put on the first Native American Stories of Night Sky at the McCormick Observatory.

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NASU hosts University's first Native American powwow

By Elizabeth Cornick | April 22, 2015

First-year College students Ben Walters and Eve Immonen, members of the executive board of the University’s Native American Student Union chapter, helped organize the first ever Native American powwow on Grounds.

The show's opening was inspired by the rebirth associated with chrysalides.

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Empowerment through fashion

By Joslyn Chesson | April 19, 2015

Helping Advocate Rights Through Stories organized Empowerment Through Fashion this past week — a showcase in recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

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Service never sleeps

By Sarah Brotman | April 12, 2015

Relay For Life garnered the participation of over 1,800 student volunteers Friday night through its partnership with Madison House.

Tom Tom Founders Festival, which kicks off today, aims to bring entrepreneurs from the University and community together. This year's festival, in particular, focuses on local food.

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Tom Tom Founders Festival returns for fourth year

By Jane Winthrop | April 12, 2015

The 2015 Tom Tom Founders Festival will take place April 13-19 in Downtown Charlottesville.

The week's events focused on increasing dialogue surrounding mental illness and providing resources for students.

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Fighting the stigma

By Megan Richards | April 12, 2015

Fight the Stigma — a mental health awareness week organized by Second Year Council — took place from April 6th to April 10th and aimed to rework preconceived notions surrounding mental health at the University.

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Romantic rejection and other struggles in college

By Sarah Brotman | April 5, 2015

When we think of our worst fears as college students, pop quizzes and 8 a.m. classes are most likely to come to mind immediately — not rejection.

Queer Student Union kicked off Pride Week with Drag Bingo on Saturday night.

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Pride Week kicks off with increased visibility

By Megan Richards | March 29, 2015

Pride Week kicked off with the Queer Student Union’s Drag Bingo Saturday night and events will be held throughout this week.

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The business of conservation

By Sarah Brotman | March 22, 2015

Students in COMM 4693 — “The Business of Saving Nature” — traveled to Costa Rica to explore sustainable business practices.

Second-year College student Will Pavlis spent his year participating in National Outdoor Leadership School in Patagonia, Argentina, completing the Camino de Santiago ancient pilgrimage route in Spain and working on a Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms site in Granada.

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A gap in schooling, but not in learning

By Jane Winthrop | March 18, 2015

The decision to deviate from the common path is hard, especially for teenagers just out of high school.

While on location, ASB participants work into the afternoon and are granted free time in the evening to sightsee, connect with the local community and reflect upon the day.

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Alternative Spring Break provides students different opportunities

By Margaret Mason | March 15, 2015

Most students imagine their spring break to be exactly that — a break. Select students, however, dedicated their week to one of 29 service trips organized by the University’s Alternative Spring Break program.

“It is a way to kind of show that you are accepting the decision of these young women to choose to wear the scarf and you are acknowledging the fact that some people don’t have the opportunity to choose,” Latif said.

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Attiya Latif brings World Hijab Day to Grounds

By Brittany Hsieh | February 2, 2015

In her short time here at the University, first-year College student Attiya Latif has immersed herself in clubs and organizations related to promotion of diversity, tolerance and acceptance of students of various backgrounds.

Fourth-year students won money from the University's Entrepreneurship Cup to put toward their original music website NostraJAMus, which allows users to bet on songs and how popular they will become in the future.

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Students jam along to 'NostraJAMus'

By Joslyn Chesson | February 2, 2015

Last February, after receiving an email from his brother with the simple message, “so good” and the song “I Wanna Get Better” by the Bleachers attached, fourth-year Commerce student Collin Waldoch had an idea.

Fourth-year College student Dyanna Jaye works on sustainability issues at the University, state and international levels.

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Sustainability across the globe

By Margaret Mason | January 19, 2015

Not many students can say they took gap years to travel the country on behalf of the Invisible Children, biked halfway across Canada, and participated as a student delegate in the United Nations Lima Climate Change Conference.

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When life gets ruff

By Mary Long | January 8, 2015

It was fitting that my trip to the dog park coincided perfectly with the end of my first semester at college.

Founded in 2006, FIFE is a CIO which advocates for gender equality on Grounds and at large.

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Feminism is for Everyone group seeks piqued interest after Rolling Stone article

By Jane Winthrop | December 3, 2014

Feminism is for Everyone, commonly known as FIFE, is a CIO which advocates for gender equality on Grounds. The CIO holds weekly discussion-based meetings, as well as frequent collaborative meetings with other organizations.

Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn attracts huge crowds

Building Tomorrow hosts Bike to Uganda fundraiser

Disability Acceptance Week strives to establish new norms

What to look for when signing a lease

Students hear stories of the night sky

NASU hosts University's first Native American powwow

Empowerment through fashion

Service never sleeps

Tom Tom Founders Festival returns for fourth year

Fighting the stigma

Romantic rejection and other struggles in college

Pride Week kicks off with increased visibility

The business of conservation

A gap in schooling, but not in learning

Alternative Spring Break provides students different opportunities

Attiya Latif brings World Hijab Day to Grounds

Students jam along to 'NostraJAMus'

Sustainability across the globe

When life gets ruff

Feminism is for Everyone group seeks piqued interest after Rolling Stone article

Archivist Report on Rolling Stone’s “A Rape on Campus” and its aftermath

LANFORD: Jefferson must be confronted head on

Blue Ridge sees a rise in edible-induced pediatric hospitalizations

Student Council hears proposed increase to student activities fee

The fourth-year blues

“Blonde” revels in its own sick twisted fantasy a little too much

EDITORIAL: Trans students have rights too

Men’s golf cruises to win at Hamptons Intercollegiate while women’s golf struggles at Windy City Collegiate Classic

My big fat caffeine addiction

Mold found in first-year dorms induces symptoms among impacted residents

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