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Life

Studying through the years

As a fourth year, I’ve realized that even though we have what seems like 1700 libraries at the University, there are only so many places students can do work before the pattern starts to repeat itself.


Life

Top 10 worst Halloween costumes

*1. “50 Shades of Grey”: *There are two ways to do this and they’re both pretty bad. First, you could embody the Red Room of Pain (really regret having to Google that). Think Rihanna’s S & M but more, just more.


Sex & Relationships

Love Connection: Kevin and Claire

Kevin U.Va. involvement: Bhakti Yoga Club, Community Garden Ideal date (person): Preferably somewhat athletic, but, like most human beings, I’m keen on a relatively symmetric face — can’t go wrong with that.


Life

The way in which

There is a certain way we choose to deal with memories. Sometimes we cherish them, sometimes we compartmentalize them, and sometimes, when the memories are especially fragile, we must watch them from afar. This semester, I’ve been watching a memory, carefully stepping around the delicate periphery so as not to disturb the inner sanctum.


Life

Falling out of love with fall

Because I refuse to give Comcast any more business than it deserves — which is negative 800 billion customers, in case you were wondering — and because “Arrested Development” and “Breaking Bad” are on Netflix, I do not watch television at school.


Life

The art of texting

I will be the first to say it — I am addicted to my phone. When I leave it in another room, I always make sure the audio is up loud so I know if someone wants to talk.


Life

Presence and absence

Being abroad — away from my home, friends, family and school — for more than two months has given me some new ideas about the meaning of presence.


Life

Ask Edgar

Dear Edgar, Since Halloween is on a Wednesday this year, I imagine I’ll have to have four different outfits for each night I go out.


Life

Charlottesville caught in war between states

The Civil War may not have been fought on the University’s doorstep, but the war did impact University students and Charlottesville, most notably with the community’s contributions to the rehabilitation of wounded soldiers. Several factories in and around Charlottesville supplied uniforms and artificial limbs to soldiers.


Life

Christmas in October

I’ll begin with an important announcement. Christmas is only 68 days away. You’re probably thinking, “Doesn’t she mean Halloween is only two weeks away?” Nope!


Life

Take a deep breath

Last Thursday, while waitressing, I started to feel ill. My manager told me that I looked terrible, which would have been offensive if it weren’t true.


Life

Farming the market

Students flock to the Charlottesville City Market each weekend for the numerous stands selling locally made products and the atmosphere only farmers’ markets provide.


Life

Five people you meet in lecture

The lecture hall. The universal symbol of collegiate education — a motif almost as prevalent as the red solo cup, the universal symbol of “screw you, Mom.” Yes, midway through the semester I have presumed it time to discuss that pesky, bloodsucking parasite on the backside of the unceasing party that is college: learning. I use the term loosely, of course.


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