Spanish people don't like French people. That's a fact. For instance, the other night when I asked a Spaniard what he would do if a Frenchman walked into the bar, he immediately put his hands against his neck and began making slashing motions. Meanwhile, Americans share a similar perception.
There are certain things I expect when I go to a party. To be confused immediately upon entering is one.
My gift to you today is a lesson in financial self-sufficiency from someone completely dependent on parents.
When it came to eating out this semester, I originally intended to branch out and expand my palate after a steady two-year diet of Corner cuisine.
Pickles and ice cream, goat cheese and Nutella on Wheat Thins, pretzels with crunchy Jif reduced-fat peanut butter - the cravings of a pregnant woman.
I know there's an international food section in Newcomb Dining Hall, and I know some restaurants on the Corner are not American, but my culinary sphere of influence truly expanded last Saturday when I entered "Snacks of Mumbai"at the Lorna Sundberg International Center at 21 University Circle - a destination I never previously knew existed. Earlier this month a friend of mine e-mailed me a link to activities at the International Center, and I jumped at the chance to cook something for my column.
The corridors of Maury Hall are filled with photos capturing University Reserve Officers Training Corps students from years past.
As a U.Va. student, I have always felt fortunate to go to a large school that still has the close-knit feel of a much smaller one.
Phil McGraw, Maury Povich, Judy Sheindlin together seem to preach one thing: honesty. Honesty in work, honesty in relationships, honesty to ourselves.
The Oscars are less than a week away, and as a pop culture fanatic, I couldn't be more excited. Whenever I turn on the TV, I feel that every preview brags about Oscar-nominated actors, screenwriters and costume designers.
Date: Saturday, Feb. 13 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Basil Michelle: When I got the e-mail that I was going to go on the blind date, I was initially really nervous because I've never been on a blind date before ... I'm an RA and live with residents ... I told them and they started getting really excited for me.
Beautiful vineyards. Delicious restaurants. Monticello. And, of course, the University itself. Charlottesville has no shortage of tourist attractions, but the list became a little longer when this winter's snowstorms hit the Barracks Road Shopping Center. After the city experienced a record-setting 55 inches of snow this season, it all had to go somewhere.
Despite snowstorms and other setbacks, I made my way toward Charlottesville again after a brief detour at the University of Pennsylvania.
In her spare time, third-year College student Kathleen Baines sorts invoices, serials and processes books in Alderman Library's Acquisitions Department.
After the devastating attacks Sept. 11, 2001, New York City felt different. The World Trade Center had collapsed, about 2,750 citizens had been killed and the dynamism of individual businesses and the labor market had been virtually suspended.
Oh, boy. Taxes. If you're like many people, then you may already be feeling anxiety as you imagine paying the Internal Revenue Service or navigating the complicated process itself.
This past month saw the University bring Black History Month to the stage through various art and cinematic forms.
Many expressions that define college culture consist of two words. We have "final exams," "beer pong" and the words that are currently on our minds, "Spring Break." It doesn't matter where you're headed, whether it is an exotic beach or the basement couch.
I honestly miss reading for pleasure once school begins. Every time I pick up a book or a magazine after classes resume, I suddenly feel guilty because I should be doing work.
Moving away from home and gaining new perspectives are experiences many first-year students expect. There are several additional challenges specific to about 5 percent of University students, however.
