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The Good Book

By Catherine Dunn | August 27, 2001

One hundred and sixty-one years after his death, Thomas Jefferson can still raise eyebrows. This time it's not what the liberty-loving patriot said, but how he said it - through his own cut-and-paste version of the New Testament that distills Jesus' life into a scant 82 pages. Jefferson's reconstruction of the Gospel excludes mention of Mary's immaculate conception and of any miracles Jesus performed, but highlights the ethics Jesus lived by and preached.

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Life

The Destiny of Dorm Decor

By Josie Roberts | August 25, 2001

IKEA, a national chain of home furnishing stores, conducted a survey of 600 randomly selected college students and found that there is a strong correlation between what students bring to school and the decisions they make.

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Life

WARNING!

By Daniel Stern | August 25, 2001

From the moment first years step out of their luggage-filled minivans and SUVs, their lives change instantly.

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Swimming in a sea of tears

By Lee Camp | August 2, 2001

Seeing as it is summer time, I have received many letters from worried readers asking questions like, "Why haven't I seen anything about swimming pools?" and "I want to read more about swimming pools." Well, since I'm a man of the people, I will write a column about swimming pools in order to satisfy the desires of these readers who do not exist. The house I grew up in actually did have a swimming pool.

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Life

Looking good has never been so hard

By Sam Bresnahan | August 2, 2001

It's August now, which means students everywhere are freaking out because classes are about to begin.

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Madison's Mansion

By Julia Salasky | August 2, 2001

Thomas Jefferson. That immortal name rings through the columned pathways at the University every day, echoing into the gardens, the classrooms and the dorms until it seems as if it were synonymous with perfection.

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Life

Summer jobs bring more than paychecks

By Josie Roberts | July 26, 2001

The man had lost his marbles and so he came to my store, the museum shop at the National Museum of American History, to collect them.

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Life

Legal Labor of Love

By Ryann Collins | July 26, 2001

It's a love story, of sorts, involving one Northwestern Law School graduate (Andy Block), one University alumnus (his wife), 15 University law students (his pupils), and hundreds of children (his clients), revolving around one organization - the JustChildren Program. Andy Block was working with legal services for kids in a public defender's office in Seattle when he fell in love with a University alum (CLAS '89) and social worker from Charlottesville.

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Life

For every problem at college,

By Sam Bresnahan | July 23, 2001

From the onset, college is nothing like high school. Things you took for granted in high school, like having clean laundry every day or a well-stocked refrigerator and mom's home-cooked meals become mere shades of reminiscence upon arrival at your first-year residence hall.

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Life

Hungry? Grab a Sandwich

By Kerri Hannigan and Thomas Kennedy | July 23, 2001

Charlottesville is the home to quite a number of specialty sandwich shops. What follows are five of Charlottesville's favorites.

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Don't miss your chance: 12 things to do before graduation

By Julie Hofler | July 23, 2001

Last weekend, in the grand tradition of college summers, some friends and I decided to take a road trip.

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Finding fun diversions in Charlottesville

By Sam Bresnahan | July 23, 2001

Children always seem to see things differently than their parents, whether it be music, television, clothing styles or even college life.

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Seeing the Light at the End of the Tunnel

By James Tsai | July 23, 2001

The temperature on the Lawn is about 80 degrees Fahrenheit, but underneath the University, in a network of tunnels 5.5 miles long, the thermometer displays temperatures of up to 130 degrees.

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A Guide to Local Restaurants

By Julia Salasky | July 23, 2001

Bluebird Cafe Known for a variety of daily specials, the Blue Bird Cafe on West Main Street offers a wide range of tasty entrees, from traditional pastas to unique chicken and vegetarian dishes.

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Life

Technology Bytes

By Sam Bresnahan | July 19, 2001

Some of the inventions of today are quite harmful and ultimately detrimental to the human race. Electronic mail and cell phones are two primary examples.

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Life

T.G.I. FRIDAYS AFTER 5

By Ann-Woods Isaacs | July 19, 2001

The conundrum of finding cheap entertainment, particularly good musical entertainment, constantly looms over the heads of college students.

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Life

Another best-selling Bible teaches life lessons

By Ryann Collins | July 12, 2001

Two years after the initial release of Barbara Kingsolver's politically-charged novel, The Poisonwood Bible continues to appear on best-seller lists across the country.

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Service with a Smile

By Julia Salasky | July 12, 2001

W hen you have a well-known family and live in the center of the public eye, do you have an unlisted phone number and live in an exclusive neighborhood?

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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Yard Man

By Lee Camp | July 12, 2001

When considering which field you would like to pursue as a career, you must consider the facts. The job most likely to allow you to earn a great deal of money while still allowing you to look at hundreds of unattractive naked people is that of a physician.

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European toilets stink!

By Julie Hofler | July 5, 2001

I learned a lot during my first trip to Europe last month. Like how to raid vending machines to quickly use spare foreign currency before leaving for another country, and how to walk for miles with all of my belongings precariously strapped to my body. But as my plane returned to Dulles International Airport, I found myself with immense new knowledge on a topic that I had never previously bothered to explore - the bathroom.