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American idiots in London

Now that the college Spring Break season has died down and a proliferation of photo albums have been posted on Facebook, I find myself spending many classroom minutes perusing them when I should be paying attention rather than living vicariously through some of my dear friends.


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Tech support

I hate computers and I hate the Internet. I hate learning about computers, working on computers, relying on computers, and I especially hate how the computer is becoming so central to our society.


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How much is enough?

The date is March 14, 1907. The markets are down 50 percent. Faulty stock and real estate speculation have caused the failure of major lender Knickerbocker Trust Company.


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Tom Wolfe was wrong

As any high school student visiting Grounds finds out very quickly, just about all of us here at the University absolutely love it.


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Competing for conservation

There has been a lot of talk recently about energy conservation. You may have heard the recommendations -- walk to work, turn off your computer, use energy-efficient bulbs.


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A House of Hope

Imagine being released from prison with no contacts, a check for $25 and a prison uniform as your only clothing.


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Hammerhead Time

Recently the world saw the most impressive feat in female shark history since Susan the sand shark brought suffrage to all female sharks.


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Major woes

It's that time of year again, when the fate of our futures is left to a freshwater fish and an Egyptian goddess.


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Guilty pleasures: first-year style

Guilty pleasures are often dorky pleasures. Everyone can agree that watching "The O.C." is a guilty pleasure, but since Seth Cohen is so cute and funny, you can get away with it.


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A Mock Hajj to Mecca

The journey to Mecca, formally known as the Hajj, is a dream for Muslims all over the world, who believe they should make the pilgrimage once during their lifetimes.


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In the hot seat

Cocke Hall is a tough place to be a chair. In most buildings, the job's not so bad. You plunk yourself down on one side of the room, wait for a body to plunk down on you and for the next 50 minutes, just hang out right there.

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Latest Podcast

The University’s Orientation and Transition programs are vital to supporting first year and transfer students throughout their entire transition to college. But much of their work goes into planning summer orientation sessions. Funlola Fagbohun, associate director of the first year experience, describes her experience working with OTP and how she strives to create a welcoming environment for first-years during orientation and beyond. Along with her role as associate director, summer Orientation leaders and OTP staff work continually to provide a safe and memorable experience for incoming students.