Last week, “Justified” came to a glorious conclusion — a fact I was sadly reminded of when my 9:57 p.m.
What they say about Charlottesville is true. We have some of the best food in the country, yet I can’t remember the last time I had a meal anywhere off the Corner.
I hate to be the one to say it, but finals are coming — cue “Game of Thrones” theme song. In turn, I have compiled a list of tips and tricks to get us through the homestretch of the semester.
First-year College students Ben Walters and Eve Immonen, members of the executive board of the University’s Native American Student Union chapter, helped organize the first ever Native American powwow on Grounds.
One of the many perks of being an in-state student is living close enough to home to steal my dog away for a few days.
I worry we are losing sight of the important things and forgetting how to be truly human. But any time I get down about all this, I am able to find comfort in literature.
![AndrewYear: SecondSchool: CommerceU.Va. Involvement: Intervarsity, Beta Theta Pi, Madison House, facility attendant at North Grounds, Student Council.Hometown: HarrisonburgIdeal Date: I want a cross between Hermione Granger and Jennifer Aniston — or either one of them individually. That’s cool too. Ideal Date Personality: Sincere, warm, joyful, interesting, kind, good-humored, thoughtful, ethical.Ideal Date Activity: We would go out to eat somewhere in Belmont or on the Downtown Mall. Then, [we would go] swing dancing under the stars. Finally, we would end the night eating froyo while watching “The Office.” Deal breakers? Anyone who is really mean or super into themselves.Describe a typical weekend: I usually play sports, hang out with friends, perhaps go to a social gathering, go to church and do work.Hobbies: Playing sports, listening to country music, running, being outdoors, buying clothes from Goodwill, eating at Cookout.What makes you a good catch? Well, I can’t think of any features that are deal breakers, so that counts for something right?Describe yourself in one sentence: If you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else.](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/cav/26e75473-95af-41b8-8b93-ff40d1b5cb09.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=1000&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
Kirsten: I could see myself going out with him again as a friend for sure and possibly as a second date.
The Organization of African Students hosted its annual Africa Day this Saturday. The evening of entertainment and history allowed over 300 students a peek at African culture.
Through the Cavalier Education Program, these students instruct a course for their peers, combining academic interests with a passion for teaching.
Helping Advocate Rights Through Stories organized Empowerment Through Fashion this past week — a showcase in recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
We all know and love (or not) these Foxfielders.
I didn’t always dread flying, but I do now.
Third year, at least for those not born over the summer, revolves around the number 21. Before the nostalgic bucket-list marathon of fourth year, third year brings 21st birthday season in all its glory.
Babysitting is a blessing and a curse. Getting paid is an obvious benefit — after all, extra cash is the only form of extra weight I welcome.
I can’t be alone in thinking the University’s current roommate survey just doesn’t cut it. I, like many others, resorted to Facebook to meet my future roommate.
Sometimes I feel like I’m leading separate lives, like there are multiples sides to me that come out on different occasions.
As an Asian-American, I can’t pretend to know what it’s like to be followed around by store employees, have my intelligence underestimated or be unjustly attacked by law enforcement officers because of my skin color.
During a recent phone call, one of my old friends mentioned his pledge brothers had taken to calling him by his initials.
![This week's Love Connection is sponsored by Café Caturra ChrisYear: ThirdSchool: Curry Major: Secondary Education Social Studies U.Va. Involvement: Club Cross Country, Beta and Greek IVHometown: RichmondIdeal Date: Athletic, brunette, under six feetIdeal Date Activity: Dinner and ice skatingDeal breakers? Quiet, shy Describe a typical weekend: Recounting [my] days as a high school theatre major, running a lot, going to bars and Facebook stalking people back to seventh grade. Hobbies: Running, running some more. Did I mention running? Crafting in Curry. What makes you a good catch? I'm the type of guy who will cover you with a blanket on the couch if you fall asleep!What makes you a less-than-perfect catch? I'll probably accidentally take your blanket if I get cold. What's your favorite pick-up line? "Are you a magician? Because when I look at you, everyone else disappears." Describe yourself in one sentence: I'd rather people be afraid of how much they love me.](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/cav/db42838a-2b74-4505-91ad-41a560af27e1.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=1000&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
Chris and Maripaz met at the Rotunda at 7:00 p.m. and went to Café Caturra on the Corner.
Last week, Grounds was filled with events exploring what it means to be human as part of the University’s annual Humanities Week.
