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Legal Labor of Love

By Ryann Collins | July 26, 2001

It's a love story, of sorts, involving one Northwestern Law School graduate (Andy Block), one University alumnus (his wife), 15 University law students (his pupils), and hundreds of children (his clients), revolving around one organization - the JustChildren Program. Andy Block was working with legal services for kids in a public defender's office in Seattle when he fell in love with a University alum (CLAS '89) and social worker from Charlottesville.

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For every problem at college,

By Sam Bresnahan | July 23, 2001

From the onset, college is nothing like high school. Things you took for granted in high school, like having clean laundry every day or a well-stocked refrigerator and mom's home-cooked meals become mere shades of reminiscence upon arrival at your first-year residence hall.

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Hungry? Grab a Sandwich

By Kerri Hannigan and Thomas Kennedy | July 23, 2001

Charlottesville is the home to quite a number of specialty sandwich shops. What follows are five of Charlottesville's favorites.

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Don't miss your chance: 12 things to do before graduation

By Julie Hofler | July 23, 2001

Last weekend, in the grand tradition of college summers, some friends and I decided to take a road trip.

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Finding fun diversions in Charlottesville

By Sam Bresnahan | July 23, 2001

Children always seem to see things differently than their parents, whether it be music, television, clothing styles or even college life.

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Seeing the Light at the End of the Tunnel

By James Tsai | July 23, 2001

The temperature on the Lawn is about 80 degrees Fahrenheit, but underneath the University, in a network of tunnels 5.5 miles long, the thermometer displays temperatures of up to 130 degrees.

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A Guide to Local Restaurants

By Julia Salasky | July 23, 2001

Bluebird Cafe Known for a variety of daily specials, the Blue Bird Cafe on West Main Street offers a wide range of tasty entrees, from traditional pastas to unique chicken and vegetarian dishes.

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Technology Bytes

By Sam Bresnahan | July 19, 2001

Some of the inventions of today are quite harmful and ultimately detrimental to the human race. Electronic mail and cell phones are two primary examples.

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Life

T.G.I. FRIDAYS AFTER 5

By Ann-Woods Isaacs | July 19, 2001

The conundrum of finding cheap entertainment, particularly good musical entertainment, constantly looms over the heads of college students.

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Life

Another best-selling Bible teaches life lessons

By Ryann Collins | July 12, 2001

Two years after the initial release of Barbara Kingsolver's politically-charged novel, The Poisonwood Bible continues to appear on best-seller lists across the country.

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Service with a Smile

By Julia Salasky | July 12, 2001

W hen you have a well-known family and live in the center of the public eye, do you have an unlisted phone number and live in an exclusive neighborhood?

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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Yard Man

By Lee Camp | July 12, 2001

When considering which field you would like to pursue as a career, you must consider the facts. The job most likely to allow you to earn a great deal of money while still allowing you to look at hundreds of unattractive naked people is that of a physician.

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European toilets stink!

By Julie Hofler | July 5, 2001

I learned a lot during my first trip to Europe last month. Like how to raid vending machines to quickly use spare foreign currency before leaving for another country, and how to walk for miles with all of my belongings precariously strapped to my body. But as my plane returned to Dulles International Airport, I found myself with immense new knowledge on a topic that I had never previously bothered to explore - the bathroom.

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Kebob shop scores high on creativity, taste and atmosphere

By Catherine Irwin and Julia Salasky | July 5, 2001

The newly opened kebob shop on Preston Avenue is one of the more unique dining experiences to stick out in Charlottesville.

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Cool recipes and tips make cooking fun, healthy

By Julia Salasky | July 5, 2001

There will come a time when the Fourth of July leftovers in the fridge no longer look appetizing, and the unidentified substance in the Tupperware container should probably be thrown away.

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Haste makes waste in 'Furious' plot

By Catherine Dunn | June 28, 2001

In the spirit of last summer's fast car flick of choice, "Gone in 60 Seconds," this summer's car flick of choice, "The Fast and the Furious," is about, well, fast cars.

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Movie

By Julia Salasky and Ann-Woods Isaacs | June 28, 2001

Dr. Dolittle 2 Animals abound in this sequel, as Eddie Murphy reprises his role as Dr. Dolittle, the character from the popular children's books by Hugh Lofting.

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Animated 'Shrek' charms audiences

By Lisa Man | June 28, 2001

On the surface, DreamWorks' latest masterpiece may appear to be the typical fairy-tale epic. After all, the animated film comes complete with a princess trapped in a castle guarded by a fire-breathing dragon, an ogre, a quest to rescue the aforesaid princess and a brewing romance.

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Drinks are light, food is heavy at St. Maarten's

By Adam Reno and Caroline Altman | June 21, 2001

Where in Charlottesville can you have "Sex with an Alien?" The answer is just around the Corner.

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Life

The Man Behind the Mic

By Julia Salasky | June 21, 2001

For most people, winning the Virginia Press Association's Virginian of the Year Award would be a crowning achievement and the culmination of a phenomenal career. Not so for University professor and political pundit Larry Sabato, the most recent recipient of the VPA's annual recognition. Speaking with the modest tone that has garnered him so many personal accolades, Sabato scoffed at the idea that this most recent achievement has changed his life. "Awards are very nice but what matters in life is accomplishment, so the last thing anyone should ever do is sit on their laurels," Sabato said.