Life

Life

Unnatural selection

By Connie Huang | November 24, 2008

For some, the term psychology brings to mind the image of a black leather sofa accompanied by a shrewd-looking old gentleman with a pointed beard, jotting down brilliant inferences about your life from a dream you had about standing naked in the middle of Harris Teeter.Psychology is not, however, simply a shallow interpretation of minute details about one?s life; it involves research, experimentation, data-collection and analysis.

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Democracy Matters

By Ashley Mathieu | November 21, 2008

Can a club of 20 members make a profound difference in American government?

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Life

My tummy hurts

By Nick Eilerson | November 21, 2008

It?s 6:30 in the morning. The faintest rays of sunlight show the world just waking up outside my window, but my weary, drugged-up body remains completely motionless, almost lifeless.

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Academical address

By Hunter Tammaro | November 20, 2008

The Lawn application for the 2009-10 academic year was released Monday, and some of the University?s best and brightest third-year students are preparing to be considered for the prestigious residences.Any third-year student can now access the application, which is designed to determine which applicants stand out for their ?unselfish service to the University and achievement in their respective fields of activity and academics,? according to the University Housing Division Web site.As fourth-year College student Christian West, senior resident of the Lawn, explained, the application consists of five to six questions, asking not just about a prospective resident?s past contributions to the University but also about how he or she will continue to contribute to the community.

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Life

The trouble with norm-breaking

By Lauren Kimmel | November 20, 2008

I was on the first floor of Clemons earlier this week, being a hard-core nerd and such, when in my peripheral vision I witnessed what should have been a peculiar sight: A male student had entered the bottom level of the building, sat down and casually removed his shirt.

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Life

Where do I go from here?

By Ian Smith | November 20, 2008

Squish.I can?t believe I just stepped in horse crap wearing flip-flops.

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Life

When wine nerd meets wedding

By Jeff Katra | November 19, 2008

Three Buck Chuck Charles Shaw Merlot, CaliforniaPrice: $3.00Grade: A- During the summer, I had the privilege of attending the wedding of two friends I met in my graduate history program here at the University.

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Sticks kebob shop

By Rasheda Nipu | November 19, 2008

Located on Preston Avenue, Sticks Kebob Shop is a dining destination for those in the mood for quick and easy food that skewers increasingly commercialized burrito and sandwich options with its bold spices and flavors.Upon entering the restaurant, customers are presented with a three-part system to create a meal.

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The sweetest potato in town

By Sarah Brummett | November 19, 2008

The first time I tried to cook sweet potatoes, it didn?t go so well.

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Life

Every blog has its day

By Rebecca Marsh | November 18, 2008

Despite a reputation as tech-savvy and click-happy, many in our generation are far from being true cyber-connoisseurs.

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Life

The universal language of cinema

By Katherine Carter | November 18, 2008

Art might not change the present world outright, but if it makes people think and forces them to start asking questions, that is a step in the right direction.

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Life

Best YouTube videos since man began to throw down, part II

By Austin Wiles | November 18, 2008

Alright kids, we?re back with another installment of ?the greatest YouTube videos posted by people you have never seen nor met, and who should not even possess a license for video-posting as most of their ?work? is dumb and involves misbegotten ne?er-do-wells jumping off the roofs of their homes ? OK, strangers? homes, the first batch of people don?t actually have homes since they spend too much time posting videos and thus failed to ever become gainfully employed, resulting in the repossession of their previously occupied excuse for a house that was ultimately condemned by local authorities ? into backyard pools only to realize mid-air that, shucks, they forgot to fill the thing with water ? watch and see what happens? ever ... list.

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Life

Love Connection

By Cavalier Daily Staff | November 17, 2008

DomenicFirst-year College studentWhat extracurriculars do you participate in?Nothing at the moment really.

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Dating deal breakers

By Jordan Hart | November 17, 2008

Every other Monday when the love and dating theme fills the Life section, I always snatch up the paper and flip right to that section.

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Fist pump

By Andy Taylor | November 17, 2008

In the world of dating, emotions run high with the promise of finding that someone special to waste your time with.

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Life

The real state of real estate

By David Victor-Smith | November 13, 2008

Crisp Charlottesville autumns draw people from all walks of life to stroll on the Downtown Mall, dine at its fine restaurants and buy gifts in its many shops.

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New president, same economy

By Andrew Golden | November 13, 2008

With the election of a new president, many Americans hope the economy will begin to improve.

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Rescue me

By Lauren Palmer | November 13, 2008

This weekend, American International Group, Inc. officially cried for help after taking stock of its latest Treasury bailout proposal.

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Sex, lies, and hookups

By Allison Comizio | November 12, 2008

?My patients are students like you,? Dr. Miriam Grossman said.

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Five letters, endless pain

By Matthew Warring | November 12, 2008

It is a time every University student absolutely dreads. We lie awake at night hoping and praying that it not come, but deep down we know it will.