Life

Smoke, but no fire: Miller's offers little besides Dave Matthews lore

It's no secret that University students like Dave Matthews. But if you're one of those DMB fanatics that derive vicarious satisfaction from the fact that you go to school in the city where Dave started out, you might want to visit Miller's, our choice this week. Located on the Downtown Mall across from the movie theater and very close to the trolley stop, Miller's is the former employer of one very famous Charlottesville native.

Put me in, Coach

Sporting her navy blue Kappa soccer shorts and WAGS tournament t-shirt, first-year College student Dayna Koeninger laces up her cleats, drops her bag on the ground, grabs her water bottle and U.Va.

Ending on a high note

As the school year comes to a close, some of the most valued members of the community become those who are soon to be lost to the real world.

Style Finale: unique personalities buried behind Seven jeans and Hermes Birkin bags

It's hard to imagine that in just a little over a month, I'll be taking part in a ceremony where the dress code calls for shapeless black gowns and absurd little tasseled hats.

The Last Leg

It's a warm April afternoon. The sun is turned on full blast, its intensity melting away midterm stress and post-Spring Break blues.

A resounding resurgence

Amnesty International, a human rights group at the University, will be holding a fundraiser tonight at Jabberwocky, located on the Corner.

Get your TUBE on!

What kind of sport can appeal to both the competitive athlete and the slightly corpus and unfit? Combine water polo and innertubes and you get innertube water polo, a sport that accommodates any type of spirit and body.

Truth in advertising? 22904 is no 90210

When I arrived in my freshman year of high school, I realized that the old-fashioned TBS and WGN "Saved by the Bell" daily marathons had skewed completely my impression of high school.

Speed racers

Buckling his seatbelt and revving up his engine, the eager racer takes a quick glance at his opponent and the excited crowd.

Odds & Ends

Dozens of panels and discussions about the war in Iraq have come and gone, but tonight's debate will provide an opportunity for increased student participation. Instead of listening to esteemed professors or political authorities, students will have the opportunity to hear the opinions of their fellow students in the "Student Debate on Iraq." Dean James Sofka, an assistant professor in the politicsdepartment, will moderate the debate, which will take place in Rouss 202 from 7 to 9 p.m. Two students will represent the viewpoints of each side of the debate.

Professor Profile

Asst. Director of Student Involvement Q: Where did you go to college? A: I went to Western Carolina University for undergrad and The University of Tennessee for graduate school. Q: What were your favorite activities at each university? A: Probably being an orientation leader, which I did for two years.

Is That Legal?

If the rampant Charlottesville weather hasn't gotten you yet, it soon will. I honestly don't think anyone's immune system can take a sampling of each of the four seasons in one week.

A Humble Act: Finding a voice to protest

The decision was impetuous, but the choice was clear: an afternoon of seminars vs. a road trip to D.C., political complacency vs.

Hot Topics

At the end of the runway, two buff bouncers guard the proverbial silk rope. A guy in a collared shirt with a University ID approaches them, only to be rebuffed. He retreats and encounters two women, dressed for a night out on the town, who give him a quick makeover and escort him back up to the bouncers.

Coming to terms with loss: grieving, remembering and wishing for 'just one more time'

Boarding a plane bound for Florida usually is one of my favorite things to do. The anticipation of palm trees, sunshine and my family always has me smiling as I make my way down the terminal. Even my intense fear of flying can't put a damper on my good mood.

Parting words

What would you do if you were stranded on a desert island? What would you do with a million dollars?

Historian's Corner

Thomas Jefferson began building his University in 1816, even before it had become the University of Virginia.

Michael's Bistro and Tap House: close alternative to dining halls yet inferior in service

Sick of choosing between three kinds of baked chicken at the dining hall? Unable to choke down any more breadsticks at the Tree House?

Mass Migration

For many upcoming Cavaliers, the word "college" triggers feelings of anxiety: Unknown buildings, unknown cafeteria food, unknown roommates and particularly a mass of unknown faces. Beginning afresh at a new school can inspire many mixed feelings, but overall there is a dominating feeling of excitement for a clean slate in life. Starting college is a chance to rid oneself of that heinous nickname you acquired in ninth grade and have not had the chance to shed until now.

A few of my friends and I were eating lunch one day at O'Hill, and we were so surprised to hear that our friend didn't know who dropped the atomic bomb, whether it was the United States, or Japan, or where it was dropped.