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No Place Like Home

By Elizabeth Katz | October 27, 2003

Townies. They're everywhere -- at the football games, at the grocery store, at the mall. And in your classes. Dozens of students who grew up in Charlottesville attend the University each year, bringing their own unique perspective on the pursuit of independence, the role of family and what it means to be a "townie." Going to college for most University students involves an actual, physical move away from familiar surroundings into a totally new environment, but for these students, dorms may be as close as a 10-minute drive from home. First-year College student Sarah Borish moved to Charlottesville before attending high school.

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Tyra Banks is an Alien and My Girlfriend Was Almost President

By Jake Hostetter | October 27, 2003

If you coaxed Tyra Banks into a little, flower embroidered basket attached to a bicycle and wrapped her in a blanket, she'd look exactly like ET.

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Home Sweet Homecomings

By Meghan Moran | October 27, 2003

From putting on ties and sundresses before a football game to taking it all off to streak the Lawn, the University has its fair share of traditions.

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Sound Bytes

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 24, 2003

To the really hot girl in SYS 321: On the day of the midterm could you please not look so damn hot?

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For the Love of Dance

By Jillian Villars | October 24, 2003

Gathering nightly in the Student Activities Building with a shared passion for dance, acceptance and culture, the members of Mahogany Dance Troupe practice diligently for tonight's performance.

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A return to All-American: Wild Wing offers great wings, good specials

By Allison Correll and Daniel Stern | October 24, 2003

We've finally done it. After traveling the world of cuisine -- India, South Africa, Cuba ­-- we have finally sat down and enjoyed some good ol' American food. Do not be fooled.

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Take it to the house

By Jennifer McDaniel | October 24, 2003

As you lie on your comfy couch, the fire blazes, the television special escalates to its climax and your stomach rumbles for food from local restaurants that don't provide delivery. Instead of being forced to pull yourself away from your picture-perfect environment, a new business, Take-Out Tonight, may provide an alternative to the daunting task (for many college students) of eating dinner.

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Losing my grip

By Jason Motlaugh | October 22, 2003

Mexico City, Mex. 8/03 I've just been robbed. Three hours have passed since my wallet was pinched and my hand is still shaking, making it difficult to scribble these words down.

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Ode to money

By Neela Pal | October 22, 2003

It has gotten to that point in the day when morning and night all start merging into one general sense of fatigue.

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AZ 101: Intro to the Southwest

By Megan Peloquin | October 22, 2003

"The Grand Canyon State

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Staying tuned

By Patricia Cooper | October 22, 2003

A few people scurry across the brick path down East Lawn, and two squirrels chase each other among the branches.

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A League of Their Own

By Patricia Cooper | October 21, 2003

This is the first in a three-part series on relationships. Part one features dating between athletes and non-athletes.

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The Troubleship of the Ring

By Brett Meeks | October 21, 2003

Damnit, they're everywhere. No matter how hard you try to relax, pay attention in class, watch a movie, or anything else, a cell phone is going to screw it all up.

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Scoring at Sign-Up

By Elizabeth Katz | October 21, 2003

Roughly 8,000 students on 725 teams participated in Intramural Sports last fall, according to Todd Bowman, assistant director of intramural sports. And tonight, from 7 p.m.

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Alumni raise questions: Are these the best years of our lives?

By Lytle Wurtzel | October 20, 2003

Nothing brings alumni back like a goodfootball weekend. By Friday afternoon, the cars start rolling down Main Street, waving their orange and blue flags.

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The Visored Knight of O-Hill

By Defne Gunay | October 20, 2003

There's one experience every University student has in common. Whether you are completing your first two months here at the University or rushing to take that non-Western perspective before you graduate, you have seen Dean.

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The Cavalier Daily Crossword

By J.J. Feminella | October 20, 2003

ACROSS 1. Indian governor 6.Viagra offers and pleas fromNigerian bankers, e.g. 10. Wife of Osiris 14.

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Sexual Tension

By Meghan Moran | October 20, 2003

If men are from Mars and women are from Venus, this week the two planets collide for Alpha Chi Omega and Phi Psi's "Battle of the Sexes." The weeklong "battle" consists of multiple events which will determine which of the two sexes are the strongest, smartest and most philanthropic.

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Once a Wahoo... Always a Wahoo

By Neela Pal | October 17, 2003

It is only mid-October and not only does graduation loom on the distant horizon, but it also brings with it the inevitable job hunt.

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Odds & Ends

By Jennifer McDaniel | October 17, 2003

They sit waiting, longing to be given a home on a cozy front porch or inside a dorm room. Each individual future is unique; some will have their round bodies shaped to their owner's liking while others will remain au naturale.