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Healthy body, healthy mind

"It doesn't matter how many times my friends tell me I'm skinny, I think I look fat," second-year College student "Julia," who suffers from non-purging bulimia, said. "Julia" is not alone.


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April break-up

Planning to go home for Easter? Think again. With the University in session on the Christian holidays of Good Friday and Easter Monday, students said they found the Easter holiday to be much shorter than it should be. "I think having the Monday off after Easter would be helpful for people who choose to go home," third-year Engineering student Mimi Krauss, who is Jewish, said. Third-year College student Davar Irvani, who is Muslim, said he believes there should be an Easter holiday for those students who wish to use the time for studying purposes. "It would be nice to have another short holiday in the spring," Irvani said.


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New books

Environment influences production. It's a simple formula, really. Artists are the obvi-ous example.


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De-lightful

Now in his fourth semester teaching at the University, Computer Science Prof. Aaron Bloomfield has taught almost every Engineering School student from the Classes of 2008 and 2009. His class is a requirement for all Engineering students unless they tested out through high school Advanced Placement scores. "It is nice that I get to interact with so many students," Bloomfield said of his 356-student class.


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IRS = IOU

Dear Inside Review Section of the U.S. Government, I am writing to ask for an extension on my tax forms.


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First-year favorites

Students gripe and moan about the dining hall food here at the University, but they still choose favorites -- even if their preference is less of a favorite and more the lesser of the three evils of Newcomb, Runk and O-Hill. First-year Engineering student Justin Chhabra said he prefers Newcomb out of the three dining halls. "They have a greater variety," Chhabra said.


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Competing for the crown

When people read the words "beauty pageant," many different images come to mind. For some, beauty pageants conjure images of beautiful women who are justly awarded for their incredible smarts, great people skills and promise of unwavering leadership.


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Cunningham v. Reality

Yesterday The Cavalier Daily reported that the University's own Mock Trial Club won the Collegiate Mock Trial National Championship in glitzy Des Moines, Iowa.


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Don't trash the 'stache

The first time you saw it was probably sophomore year in high school. Guys who had just started shaving within the past year or two were finally feeling bold enough to take that next big step in their paths to becoming men -- growing out their facial hair.


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Colorful splash of culture

A splash of color, the taste of spices, the jingle of anklets, the traditions of a country half way across the world -- this year's India Day. The event was hosted by the Indian Student Association in coordination with the Cultural Programming Board and the University Programs Council, showcased various aspects of the nation's culture last Saturday at the Martin Luther King Performing Arts Center. The show included an exhibit on various South Asian topics and a catered dinner in addition to the main feature -- a cultural show. From instrumental solos, singing and dancing to a fashion show and poetry, interspersed with comedic skits by the Masters of Ceremonies, India Day featured performances ranging far and wide. "We definitely had a different vision for this year's show," said Danielle Varughese, fourth-year College student and ISA president.


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An American in Milan

Few things about Italy can be easily explained to Americans. In the months I've lived in Milan and traveled the country, I've accepted the fact that there are aspects of the Italian culture that will forever mystify me. How can shops be closed all the time and stay in business?


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In the year 2010

Days on the Lawn began this week and, at the same time, my graduation is just around the corner. Contemplating these two bookends of college life made me realize that I've seen a lot of change in my time at the University. I've witnessed the births of the new O-Hill and the John Paul Jones Arena.


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Manning the moon

Do you need some time to get away from it all? Have you considered a beach, an island, the AFC? What about the moon? Although men have not walked on the moon since 1972, plans are in the works for the United States to return.


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The world and the door

I love storms. There was a real cracker of a storm on Monday, and I loved it; the rain made our professor inaudible, and the lightning flashes lit up our classroom even when the power failed. Storms are great here.


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Take Back the night battles against sexual assault

If you happened to be around the Downtown Mall or the Amphitheater last night, you might have seen an unusual sight -- students coming together for the annualTake Back the Night protesting against sexual assault and domestic violence. "Sexual assault is an important issue across the country and the world," said fourth-year College student Emily Saunders, co-coordinator of the event as an external chair for the Sexual Assault Leadership Council, one of the event's sponsors.

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All University students are required to live on Grounds in their first year, but they have many on and off-Grounds housing options going into their second year. Students face immense pressure to decide on housing as soon as possible, and this high demand has strained the capacities of both on and off-Grounds accommodations. Lauren Seeliger and Brandon Kile, two third-year Cavalier Daily News writers, discuss the impact of the student housing frenzy on both University students and the Charlottesville community.