Life

Stepping into the Real World

While first years are skipping classes and procrastinating on their work, some of the University's "mature" and "responsible" upperclassmen are slowly beginning to think about their future careers. University Internship Program provides these students with the opportunity to get a taste of the working world. UIP is holding internship interviews until March 2 for rising fourth years who want to intern this summer or next academic year. "We usually have 300 to 400 students involved in our program each year," UIP Director Nancy Gansneder said. The application process involves completing an online application form and scheduling a "match-up interview". "The application tells us what the student is interested in, and they identify the placements they are interested in," Gansneder said.

Back in Vietnam Part Two:

The saucy South Whether it was to the croon of Edith Piaf, the swoon of James Brown and now the globo-dance-pop of Kylie Minogue, Saigon -- make that Ho Chi Minh City -- still swings.

"I would like to voice a complaint about the swim meets at the AFC. I think it's totally cool that our swim team is really good and all, but it's totally ridiculous that the AFC is going to be closed for days at a time because of these meets.

News for those hiding under a rock

Tap Leaks, Jaberwoke's Bouncers Covert Identity is Blown.The University wasn't kidding when they sent out those safety alert e-mails.

On my honor as a professor

The University prizes its tenet of student self-governance. But when it comes to the Honor System, faculty -- and not just students -- are also affected. As a gesture of student-faculty cooperation in honor, the Faculty Senate and Honor Committee are co-sponsoring a presentation today at 4:30 p.m.

Back in Vietnam Part One:

Vietnam is red, hot and ready for you. Nominally communist, but unabashedly capitalist, these days it's rockin' from the Delta way beyond the old DMZ thanks to free market reforms that have attracted foreign investors and budget travelers.

Soulful stretch

I was driving to my first yoga class ever. Visions of peace, balance and spiritual health danced in my head.Suddenly, I heard a bang, and my vision-filled noggin snapped toward the windshield.

Calling for Counselors

For many students, summer is a time to get as far away from stressful University life as possible.

Say it with style: the lost art of 'romantic' communication

I think it's high time for a little adventure and danger in our lives. It's time to be rebellious, flirt with the uncertain and indulge in the mysterious.

Studying under the Tuscan sun

For those daydreaming of a more tranquil environment than the biting winter weather in Charlottesville, making plans for a month-long study abroad program in Tuscany just might do the trick. Christina Ball, Italian tourism professor and University faculty coordinator for the American Institute of Foreign Study Summer 2004 Florence program will hold an informational meeting this evening from 6 to 7 p.m.

Insomniac ranting

I need a nap. A vacation. A hug. My brain is fried. I'm a lot like the egg in those old anti-drug ads they used to show during Saturday morning cartoons.

Good morning C'ville

"The moment I open my eyes," first-year College student Galen MacCaba said with a mischievous wink, "which is usually at the crack of dawn, I spend several moments re-aligning my seven chakras in order to optimize my aura's brilliance." He continued in his native Irish dialect. "After rearranging my assortment of dream-catchers and other lucky charms, I sacrifice three cockroaches to bring the gods' blessing on the new day.

Music, food, Yo-yo's

Music and bright posters led students into the Newcomb Hall ballroom Saturday, as the Chinese Student Association's Chinafest got underway. The event filled the building's South Meeting Room with food, but the main attraction was in the ballroom. Third-year College student Selma Du, who helped to publicize Chinafest, did a Yo-Yo performance for the event. Du said that both modern and traditional Chinese dances were performed as well as a reoccurring skit that ran throughout the show. Chinafest, however, was not just a big show -- spectators were encouraged to play an active role. Du said there was a lot to for students to do. "We had exhibits that sold T-shirts and bubble tea," Du said.

Cover that

I love how Janet Jackson's right breast is suddenly public enemy number one. I thought I saw it yesterday in the mall and immediately dialed 911, fearful for my life.

Conversation hearts

While some sugarcoated their stomachs on Valentine's Day, feasting on chocolates and conversation hearts, second-year College student David Johnston opted for heartier

Virginia's new voice

If today's college students are increasingly lethargic due to the irresistibility of Instant Messenger and the Internet's infinitely distracting games and dancing banana demonstrations, their cyber activity may soon yield more purpose through www.virginia21.com. The 21st Century Virginia Coalition (Virginia 21), a fast-growing student political organization that began as a small political action committee at the College of William & Mary in fall 2002, attributes much of its success to the fact that it allows students to perform several political tasks online.

Sheepskin boots: cute or UGGly?

What if, hypothetically, I wanted a pair of comfy, trendy UGG boots? As usual, I would go online and check them out, look at assorted colors and sizes and then click that button that fills me with excitement and anticipation -- "order now." But instead of asking me for my credit card number, bright red lettering shows up at the top of the screen: "Back orders will be filled July 2004.

Be My Valentine (Or Not)

If your busy schedule has caused you to lose track of the time, you will be reminded of this weekend's significance with the red and pink extravaganza of hearts and roses. Tomorrow is Feb.

Trendy and Tasty: Try Zo-Ca-Lo for your Valentine

Most years, Valentine's Day is plain old awful. Watching happy couples exchange gifts of candy and roses and all those public displays of affection can send some into post-holiday depression.

Something to talk about

Second-year Reema Hijazi's hair is cropped short. A skinny yellow scarf coils about her neck, even as she sits indoors.