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Bus blues

Standing at the bus stop on a typical day,students can occasionally be heard grumbling that the bus is late, they're not going to be on time for their meeting or that it might be faster to just walk. Some students tire of standing around or don't even bother waiting, while others simply don't have the option of walking to their destination. "I wait for the bus because I live far away in Faulkner," fourth-year College student Chantel Sparrow said. She acknowledged that if it's a nice day outside or if "the bus is taking forever," she might be inclined to walk instead. Second-year Engineering student Zeke Fugate, however, finds himself walking most places he needs to go. "I don't remember the last time I rode a bus," he said.


Life

Ruled by rankings?

College ranking guides claimthey give prospective college students insight into which schools will best meet their needs, but do the rankings accurately reflect the character of the University? The Princeton Review annually publishes a list of the 357 best colleges in the nation.


Life

Quiet Lois, men are talking

Being girly in today's world doesn't get you far, unless your ultimate goals include the words "simple," "life," "sex," and "tape." For those of us without hotel mogul fathers, girls have to fit into a guy's world to survive.


Life

Make room

The college experience is full of challenges. One of the trickiest issues to deal with is surviving in a completely new living arrangement.


Life

Sweet satisfaction

Gooey, chewy, fudgey brownie. Oreos. Reese's peanut butter cups. Cookie dough. Marshmallows. No, these aren't just late-night foods that University students love to gorge on in order to attain that sugar high they so desperately need for that exam tomorrow.


Life

Taking control

Arthritis only affects the elderly, right? Wrong. That is probably the most common misconception of the disease, but in fact, arthritis can strike anyone at any age. Out of the 70 million people with arthritis, half of them are under the age of 65.


Life

Not too cool for school

As the spring semester progresses, enrolled students are not the only members of Charlottesville who will get to enjoy the pleasures of learning here at the University.


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Naked sofa

Just before I start: if this column is conspicuously short, rest assured it's because some of my Sofka-related jokes were cut. Ever since this whole Sofka saga played out in the Cavalier Daily last week, everyone is offering up their own second-hand tales of their professors' alleged sex lives.


Life

Almost Famous

Many University students are aware of their connection to former Virginia students-turned-celebrities, including "Today Show" host Katie Couric, "Save the Last Dance" actor Sean Patrick Thomas and "The O.C." star Benjamin McKenzie.


Life

Only fools rµsh in?

Every spring, hundreds of University students make the journey to Rugby Road to participate in one of the most anticipated events of the semester: sorority and fraternity rush. During the rush process, the University's 31 fraternity houses and 16 sorority houses are bustling with activity, inviting students to compete for a limited number of openings in their houses for the coming year.


Life

Sung heroes

A cappella has been a long-standing tradition at the University and has become one of the most popular types of concerts to attend, for first and fourth years alike.


Life

Timing it right

There may be more to course enrollment than maneuvering past the "Users Exceeded" message on ISIS. Each semester, students must decide not only what classes to take, but also when to take them.


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Keeping Tabs

You've probably seen the flyers on the walls in your dorm, or maybe posted in the bathroom stalls.


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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.