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Beadazzled

As Katie Kuhn briskly walked to an afternoon class last fall, the sight of a stranger's chocolate pearl necklace nearly stopped her dead in her loafers.The life-long fashion and accessories devotee was not paralyzed by a jealous impulse.


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On the Slopes

Behind every great ski resort is more than fresh powder and cozy hotel rooms E there's a great ski patrol.


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Say What?

I've been thinking a lot about Valentines Day and water buffalo lately ... well mostly just Valentines because Hallmark has pod-peopled the media elites into running mass "smoochy woochy" campaigns on their television channels, magazine covers, etc.


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Odds & Ends

From massages and yoga to self-defense and sex workshops, today is a day to "Celebrate, Educate and Unite!" The Women's Health Festival takes place today from 12 p.m.


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Historian's Corner

The first African-American students who came to the University faced multiple hardships. Under close scrutiny by the administration, faculty and students, they found solace in one another's triumphs.


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all eyes on me

At 8 p.m. this past Monday night, I found myself walking into Newcomb Hall wearing awkwardly towering high heels, a tank top under my winter jacket, and more eye makeup than I ever thought would adorn my practically virginal lids.


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Taste Buds

While the year-round Oktoberfest celebration at Busch Gardens theme park is enough to satisfy most people's desire for German food, a meal at Bavarian Chef is certain to be just as memorable and enjoyable.


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Odds & Ends

The following story was compiled by random University students. Each was asked to read the story and then add a sentence, or part thereof, to the previous ones.


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Sound Bytes

I'm calling concerning this guy who lives downstairs from my friends and I. I don't want to say his real name, so we can just call him 'can dook-dook.' I think the word needs to be spread that this guy doesn't cover his mouth when he coughs, and these germs just go everywhere.


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With love from Cupid

University of Virginia students are well known for their zeal in community service. Whether they serve through Madison House, peer mentoring or simply individually, many students share a common desire to help others in their community. In the particular realm of peer mentoring, three organizations distinguish themselves: The Transfer Student Peer Advisors, the Peer Advisor Program of the Office of African American Affairs and the Asian Pacific American Peer Advisor Family Network. While working extensively to better the community individually, these three groups have not yet had an opportunity to collaborate their efforts -- until today. The Clothes from Cupid Clothing Drive, located in front of the Bookstore from noon to seven this evening, is the first joint project from these three prominent service groups. Assistant Director of Orientation Laurie Casteen, who is the director of TPSA and the main faculty advisor for this event, said she is very excited about the drive.


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Take a shot: Let's knock on the Jaberwock

What's worse than reading Cosmo on a plane when seated next to an old, wrinkly man, or being a first-year this past Sunday and waking up not to discover that the groundhog saw his shadow, but instead that your hair has had a deep-conditioning beer treatment?


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For Love of the Game

The bleachers of Monticello High School's gym were packed this past Saturday to the point that some onlookers were forced onto the outskirts of the basketball court.


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Rotunda Stop...

Robert Spousta Fourth-year College student Q: What's your favorite dining hall food? A: Ice cream. Q: What did you eat for dinner? A: Ice cream. Q: Is that all you had? A: Well, no.I had some salad too and some pasta. Q: What's your favorite dining hall salad dressing? A: Ranch. Q: How often do you eat here? A: Once in a blue moon. Q: Do you have a meal plan? A: No.


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A to Z

This column really is fun to write. My friends love to read about my embarrassing incidents. I get random emails from people who generously share their own accounts of drunk dials or dull winter breaks.


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Odds and Ends

This past weekend, while most University students were sleeping off the effects of a week of classes, the University Sil'hooettes traveled to William and Mary to compete in the quarter-finals of the International Championship of College A Cappella. The girls in black and silver left triumphant, with a quarter-final victory under their belts.


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A bite on the wild side

Strange eaters beware: we know you're out there. Some of you stalk through Clemons library, armed with a bag full of raw vegetables and a super-sized chocolate bar.


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Professor Profile

Women in Latin American History Latin American Culture and Civilization (Spanish) Q: Where were you born? A: New York City. Q: What universities have you attended? A: The University of Maryland.


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Odds & Ends

Look at the woman dancing in the car next to you at the stoplight, singing her heart out. Watch the party-goers compete with the karaoke system, shouting the words of their favorite hit songs of the moment.


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A walk through time

Tired of the same old standard University tour? Everyone knows Jefferson's story. But some of the lesser known struggles behind what we see around Grounds today remain stuck in time.

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Latest Podcast

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.