After attending the fall activities fair, many students walk home with a small tree’s worth of flyers, have an onslaught of emails waiting for them in their inbox and feel a renewed appreciation for the CIOs available on Grounds.
Dear Incoming First Years, You’ve probably heard a mind-numbing number of maxims and a desensitizing amount of advice about your first year of college.
The other day, as I sat mindlessly scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed, I came across an ad that caught my attention immediately: “CLICK HERE to view ALL Ashley Madison users in Northern Virginia!”
Let’s face it, we’ve all been there — the aggressive text from your bank saying your account balance has dropped below 20 dollars, the feeling of impending doom as you finally go to check your statement.
The best ways save as a student in Charlottesville.
In the McIntire School of Commerce’s personal finance course, fourth and fifth-year non-Commerce majors learn financial and budgeting skills to assist them in life after graduation.
During this year’s MTV Video Music Video Awards, Kanye West accepted the award for Video Vanguard.
Three weeks ago, my beloved cat and best friend, Lillie, died.
The excitement of fourth year often dwindles when the pressure of solidifying post-graduate plans reaches its peak.
After returning to Grounds and seeing friends for the first time in months, I find myself frequently saying, “Want to get coffee?” or “We should grab lunch!” I’ve enjoyed the coffee dates I’ve had so far — and look forward to more in the future — but I’ve started to wonder why these encounters always involve some sort of food or beverage. What does our need for food in social settings say about our relationships?
The 2015 Lockn’ Festival will take place on September 10th through 13th in Arrington, Virginia.
1. National Hot Dog Day This one is confusing. Did you mean a “hot dog,” as in the oft barbequed food, or “hot dog,” as in a golden retriever having a particularly good hair day?
Ira and Ambi met at the Rotunda at 7 p.m. and went to Fig on the Corner. Ambi: [I had] never been on a blind date — I didn’t have any expectations. Ira: My first impression was that she’s pretty and dressed well.
Each year at the University is unique and comes with its own set of new experiences and, occasionally, problems.
Last June, Nathan Kirby closed out the College World Series and fundamentally changed what it means to be a University sports fan.
Three long months have passed and finally school is starting up again. If you are like me — in denial that summer has truly ended — you waited until the last minute to face reality and come back to school.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve told myself everything happens for a reason.
A graveyard of retired planners sits in the drawer of my bedroom nightstand.
John Hernandez grew up on a farm in southwest Virginia, where he was responsible for delivering meat to customers in his hometown.
This past Thursday while syllabus week was in full swing, Morven Kitchen Garden — a one-acre farm located off-Grounds — was hard at work preparing for their fifth annual Gazpacho in the Garden event.
