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One week without TV

I’ve noticed my television addiction has started to take priority over other parts of my life, parts which are more valuable for my social, academic and physical wellness.


Life

Campus Cookies vs. Insomnia Cookies

Warm, freshly baked cookies are a comfort college kids have been deprived of for decades. There’s nothing which says, “you’re on your own” like the absence of mom’s baking.


Life

Bachelorette edition

Tuesday, our Bachelorette Paige went on 5 dates at Starbucks on the Corner from 6-9 p.m. While every guy brought something to the table, only one boy could emerge with Paige’s “rose.”


Volunteers deliver scones throughout the Charlottesville community spreading Valentine's Day spirit. 
Life

Breaking hearts, making bonds

For those somewhere between completely in love and celebrating Singles’ Awareness Day — or SAD — this Valentine’s, Charlottesville has the cure for your lonely heart.


Mary's columns run biweekly Thursdays. She can be reached at m.long@cavalierdaily.com.
Life

All in the family

Over fall break, a group of friends and I road-tripped to southern Georgia, exploring nearby coastlines and crashing at my aunt and uncle’s house each night.


Life

LinkedIn, GrownUp

Last week, I spent a thrilling Saturday night making a LinkedIn profile under the guidance of a friend of mine who maintained an “Expert Level” profile since High School.


Vega's column runs biweekly Tuesdays. She can be reached at v.bharadwaj@cavalierdaily.com. 
Life

Swimming with the tide

I decided to enroll in a swimming class this semester because it seemed like the optimal alternative to more torturous forms of cardiovascular exercise — particularly running.


New Global Development Organization "gold members" hold first official meeting. 
Life

GDO goes gold

Like many organizations at the University, the Global Development Organization is a CIO which prior to this semester had no formal membership.


Tri Sigma sorority launches new chapter with Week of Service. 
Life

Tri Sigma hosts service week

Last week the national women’s sorority Sigma Sigma Sigma, also known as Tri Sigma, hosted a Week of Service as part of their colonization process to begin a new chapter at the University.


Life

Lessons I learned from "Snowmageddon"

When Snowmageddon hit a few weeks ago, I’m pretty sure I was the happiest Wahoo at this school — not because I was particularly excited at the thought of playing in the snow, but because I had a valid excuse to shut myself up in my apartment all weekend.


Life

The changing of the guard

I don’t know anyone who starts studying right at nine and stops immediately at five, but apparently that’s the grownup thing to do, right up there with New Year’s resolutions and wine bars.


Kelly's column runs biweekly Tuesdays. She can be reached at k.seegers@cavalierdaily.com. 
Life

Where the heart is

This winter break, my drive home was slightly longer than usual. Instead of driving up the familiar rectangular driveway, I arrived to a public parking garage.

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Latest Podcast

With the women’s team working to maintain a five-year championship streak at the College Club Swimming National Championships, Club Swim at U.Va. hosts a thriving team at the University consisting of hundreds of members. Colin Sartori, Club Swim president and third-year engineering student, discusses the history, events and upcoming competitions for the organization, including the the College Club Swimming National Championships in April.