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Life

Pipe cleaners and Popsicle sticks

Did you ever have to complete those creative, problem-solving activities when you were little? You know the kind that says, "Here's a piece of string, half a roll of toilet paper and a bendy straw.


Life

Speaking in silence

The lights dim in the auditorium. Anticipation builds within the room. The introducer begins to warm up the waiting crowd and is greeted with ... silence. This reaction is not because Prof.


Life

Oh the places we can, but won

As a fourth-year student, I cannot begin to express my frustration toward all those people who continually ask me what I plan to do after I leave this haven called Charlottesville.


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The European guido

It is fair game to judge a book by its cover. Right now, I am not talking about books. I am talking about classifications of people. Before continuing, I would like to note I have never been a consultant for GQ nor do I presume to know a lot about fashion.


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Las Fallas

On my way home from class the other day, I couldn't help but admire the serenity of the beautiful city around me.


Life

The visibility of pantyhose

A few weeks ago, I went to Target to purchase some pantyhose for upcoming job interviews. I entered the store feeling optimistic, looking forward to getting my life in order.


Life

To the McGregor Room kids

I spend a lot of time on the second floor of Alderman Library. Now, I know what you're thinking, I must be one of those nerdy kids who actually has enough time in my life to do all my homework.


Life

Dressed to Impress?

I have a theory that you can tell a lot about someone by the way he dresses. There's a reason it's called personal style.


Life

Ever expanding horizons

Now that I am finally mobile again and have been able to exercise for a while, workouts like running loops around Barracks Shopping Center, swimming back and forth in the Aquatic & Fitness Center pool and spending hours on the elliptical machines at Slaughter Recreation Center are starting to lose their former thrills. Exercise is still something I'm thankful to be able to do everyday, but just as a kid with a strong sweet tooth will start to feel queasy after downing three pieces of cake in a row, I'm starting to look for new and engaging ways to exercise. I'm not doing a complete overhaul of my exercise regimen.


Life

Switching Schools

To many students at the University, college is an opportunity to explore different interests and take a wide variety of classes to decide which career to pursue.


Life

Life lessons from Taylor Swift

Last Saturday night, I walked into John Paul Jones Arena at the tender age of 19, dressed to kill in a sundress and boots, living it up with my girls all around me - oops, that's a Miley song.


Life

Varsity blues

Intramural sports, division games, March Madness, walking up stairs - all constant reminders that I have no athletic ability.


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Apron with attitude

I am in my element in the kitchen. The rhythmic, soothing chopping sound of a sharp knife slicing through an onion, the exceptional, inimitable smell of garlic and olive oil melding together on the stove top, the feel of pasta's warm steam hitting my face when drained in a colander - these sensations are familiar and comforting to any seasoned cook.


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Chinese takeout

When I was in high school, I highlighted quotes in my quote books. Yeah, I had quote books. One of my favorites came from Clifton Fadiman (I have no idea who he is): "Cheese - milk's leap toward immortality." Upon first glance, I giggled.

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Since the Contemplative Commons opening April 4, the building has hosted events for the University community. Sam Cole, Commons’ Assistant Director of Student Engagement, discusses how the Contemplative Sciences Center is molding itself to meet students’ needs and provide a wide range of opportunities for students to discover contemplative practices that can help them thrive at the University.