I recently started making lists of great ideas. That is to say, I carry around my artsy-fartsy black notebook and write in it instead of paying attention in class. Some examples: Leaves falling off of trees in autumn is a great idea.
By Michelle Jamrisko Cavalier Daily Associate Editor The varying rumors surrounding Yasser Arafat's health were extinguished yesterday with the announcement of the Palestinian leader's early Thursday morning death.
I've been writing this column for year or so, which translates to about 20 columns and occasional alienation from the dudes.
"Whiteness" is an elusive concept. In an attempt to address this often times confusing and debatable social construction, a group of artists have decided to present their own perceptions and ideas of whiteness through paintings, sculpture, photography and collage. The University's Bayly Art Museum currently is home to an exhibit titled "Whiteness: A Wayward Construction." According to the Bayly Art Museum Web site, the exhibit was initially organized by California's Laguna Beach Art Museum, and the University will be the only Eastern venue for the celebrated collection. The exhibition features a variety of artists' interpretation of whiteness, and as a whole, addresses not only the racial and social construction of whiteness, but also how that construction relates to history, class, region and gender. Several observers in the museum said that the whiteness exhibit was beyond anything they could have imagined and unlike anything they had ever seen. The exhibit "is not something you would see everyday in an ordinary art museum," said Charlottesville High School student Kaleigh Gilpin, whose Advanced Placement English class was touring the museum Wednesday. One room of the exhibition housed a large and incredibly detailed piece called "Mulatto Nation," by Lezley Saar.
Since the football team's 16-0 win over Maryland last weekend, the University has been preparing itself for the team's upcoming game against Miami on Saturday -- the last home game of the season. Although a general feeling of excitement dominates Grounds, students said they are also concerned about the last home football game because of the tradition of "the fourth-year fifth," during which fourth-year students attempt to consume a fifth of alcohol or approximately 17 shots. "I personally am so excited for the game this Saturday," second-year College student Yasemin Erseven said.
The hidden passageways of Culbreth Theater seemed deserted late last Wednesday night. The seemingly interminable corridors led to dressing rooms, classrooms and the stages themselves.
If your heart skipped a beat when you saw the title of this article, then yes, your time has come.
I'm starting to wonder why I've had The Shins' "Chutes Too Narrow" in my CD player for the past year.
By Cliff Roberts Cavalier Daily Associate Editor News of Matt Schaub's assault charge this weekend traveled as fast as one of the University alumnus and Atlanta Falcons quarterback's touchdown passes.
Watch out, MTV and E! -- VH1 has punk'd us all. Until recently, MTV was generally perceived as music television geared toward a youthful audience, while VH1 served as our parent's source of soft-rock video reruns.
For many graduate students, completing a thesis project is an act of passion. It is an endeavor that entails daunting amounts of work, but is ultimately a rewarding academic rite of passage.
For the past few weeks, I have dedicated myself to finishing all six seasons of "Sex and the City." Before this endeavor, I had never seen a full episode and had always stared blankly at people when they asked if I was a Samantha or a Charlotte.
By Michelle Jamrisko Cavalier Daily Associate Editor After the initial sulking or celebration that followed Wednesday's election results, University students voiced their concerns, hopes and predictions for the next four years of a Bush White House. Several students noted the great influence President Bush will have over the future of the Supreme Court. "Bush is probably going to get to nominate three or four [more justices]," second-year College student Ben Gibson said.
John W. Warner, IV Director and racing enthusiast John W. Warner, IV came to the Virginia Film Festival to present the final film in his trilogy of racing history, "The Golden Era of NASCAR." The film was narrated by Warner's father, Sen.
Technology exists to make our daily lives easier. That has been the whole motivation behind every technological advance in history.
I love bowties. Not unconditionally; but nonetheless, I do. I mean, don't you? Bowties are so different, so cute, so... wow. They can be polka dotted or striped, they can be Vineyard Vines style with little mermaids or fish or boats or four leaf clovers, or whales or anything for that matter. They can be preppy or academic, hilarious or serious, and they can be really snazzy (that's the weirdest word ever... snazzy?). I first came across bowties when I was a wee little one and it was my brother's first day of kindergarten.
This morning, fourth-year College student Erin Raub woke up sick. No, it wasn't because of the presidential election -- she had the flu. "But besides that, I feel like s***," Raub said. She had started out feeling optimistic on Tuesday that Sen.
Actress Sandra Bullock was originally invited to the Virginia Film Festival to receive the Virginia Film Award, traditionally given to a member of the film industry who has made significant contributions to his or her state.
Good times were had at second-year College student Stuart Farrell's house yesterday, as he and his pro-Bush roommates celebrated the Republican presidential victory with beer and fun for all. Drinking aside, Farrell said he was "pretty content" that Bush had won -- and not shocked. "I'm actually not surprised," he said.
I'm supposed to turn these articles in by Tuesday afternoon. Those of you who watch the news (or, let's face it: "The Daily Show") know that the election was held yesterday, so I had to write this column before a president was elected.
