Few students can claim to have co-founded a theater company or an improvisational comedy troupe by their third year of college.
The most exciting thing that I did during Winter Break was successfully operate the Xerox Document Center at The Roanoke Times newspaper in Roanoke. I say this with no hint of irony.
The old, white house on Wertland Street could be mistaken for another student-packed dwelling. But the small black sign with white letters that declares "Division of Personality Studies" reminds pedestrians that the building in is fact connected to the University in a different way.
"What happens when you put seven strangers in a house and people stop being polite and start being real?" It is nearly a rite of passage for everyone under the age of 25 to know not only where this familiar quote comes from, but also seven different answers to what really does happen. When thousands of teens and early 20-somethings try out for these seven coveted spots, however, for those invited aboard, the ride is likely to be just as exciting, as fourth-year College student Candice Cook is finding out. Cook follows in the footsteps of fourth-year College student Rebecca Lord, who starred in "Real World 7," set in Seattle.
It's the most anticipated event of our time. It has spawned everything from apocalyptic movies to album titles for boy bands, songs to specialty t-shirts, fears of computer crashes to fears of misguided theme parties, yet it will be over within the blink of an eye.
Shuffling for the Mouse While spades and hearts never have enjoyed the high tension and excitement of poker, and euchre has languished in card game anonymity, University students will get a chance to play these games for some serious stakes tomorrow. The Wild Card Collegiate Tournament, sponsored by the United States Playing Card Company, will be held tomorrow beginning at 10 a.m.
Some University students are helping to create their own "Toy Story" this holiday season. Collection boxes were scattered around Grounds for the past two weeks to collect toys for disadvantaged children.
Contrary to what you might expect from a cyber cafe, there's no bleeping space-age music or silver and chrome furniture at www.caffe in the Rio Hill Shopping Center.
Ms. Garvey's New Year's plans are supposed to assuage the fears many travelers have about Y2K and its effect on the safety of flying.
Exams test sanity Any undergraduates in the College who anticipate suffering from exam overload might qualify to change the time and day of an exam, but the deadline to make the switch is Dec.
Everyone knows what happens on a typical Saturday night at about 2:30 a.m. on the Lawn. It is a tradition that University students hold near and dear to their rears -- streaking. The recent incidences of students being cited by the police for participating in this coveted weekend ritual, however, make one wonder if enthusiasm for the practice has fizzled.
Fourth-year College student Carolina Espinal had a lot of experience growing up as what she calls a "hyphen." A Latino American of Dominican, Nicaraguan and Mexican heritage, Espinal said she has grown up between cultures.
Like so many other students, I awoke Monday morning reeling from the paradox of Thanksgiving Break: after five days at home, I need a vacation from my vacation. I assure you, I approached the holiday with the best intentions.
Few students worried that the meteor shower that occurred two weeks ago signified the end of the world.
Stitching together memories The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt is on display in the Newcomb Hall Ballroom until Dec.
Picture this: It's your first year of college, a time to get away from the parental authority you've been living under for the past 18 years and experience life on your own.
Few students worried that the meteor shower that occurred two weeks ago signified the end of the world.
Few students worried that the meteor shower that occurred two weeks ago signified the end of the world.
Few people knew who he was several months ago. Even though he played in the National Basketball Association and served in the U.S.
Thanksgiving has sneaked up on us again, and before we know it we'll be consuming enough gravy to fill an Olympic-size swimming pool three times over.
