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Life

The black sheep of the family

Having just turned 40, my aunt is now at a mid-point in her life. By this age, it is not uncommon for people to have started a family, yet my aunt remains unmarried and living in her trendy apartment in the West Loop of Chicago.


Life

Cutting the cake

While fall and spring seasons are beautiful times of natural transition, they are also seasons endowed with meaning and significance for many people.


Life

When you try your best

Réussir. This is one of my favorite words in French. Though it has several translations, it usually means “to succeed at doing something.” But what exactly is success?


This year's first-year class of 3,685 students hail from 45 states and more than 70 countries, however each has a unique experience on Grounds. 
Life

First year experience in five words

As a whole, the first year class is incredibly diverse; the 3,204 students included in it hail from 49 states and over 100 countries, and represent a unique assortment of interests, talents, hobbies and accomplishments.


EileenYear: ThirdSchool: Curry School of EducationMajor: Psychology and Elementary EducationU.Va. involvement: Brown College, JADE Lab, Early Development Lab, Housing and Residence LifeHometown: New Hartford, NYIdeal date personality: Easy-going, good sense of humor, genuine, wokeIdeal date activity: Exploring the city! Playing ping-pong/board games/cards! Having really passionate discussions while eating tasty food! Something outdoorsy!Deal breakers? Pretentious, misogyny, copious drug usage, awkward silencesHobbies: Intramural Sports, reading, being outside, yoga, making listsWhat makes you a good catch? I like to think I’m witty. I’m kind, goofy and my hair usually smells good. I can find an “Office”or “Always Sunny in Philadelphia”quote for almost any situation.What makes you a less-than-perfect catch? When I’m first getting to know someone, I am a terrible conversationalist.What is your spirit animal? DolphinWhat's your favorite pickup line? My name may not be Luna but I sure know how to love good.Describe yourself in one sentence: I’m not 28 and desperate for a man; I’m 20 and mildly desperate for a man.
Sex & Relationships

Aaron and Eileen

Aaron and Eileen met on the Rotunda steps at 12:15 p.m. on Friday. Eileen: A few of my friends have gone on Love Connection dates and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about.


Life

Boring Mondays filled with fun

This morning, I got a haircut at the first place that showed up on Google when I typed in “haircut.” When I took off my beanie at the salon to reveal unwashed locks, in all of their split-ended glory, the hair stylist furrowed her perfectly-shaped brows.


Life

Smaller world

I lived in the same city my entire life before coming to college. I traveled every now and then, but for the most part, Charleston was my world as a child.


Life

A very long night to remember

I knew it would be a rough night when I decided to get down to business and start my midterm essay — which I had told myself I would do all week — the night before it was due.

Puzzles
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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.