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A Guide to the University for Visiting Virginia Tech Students

By Jia Williams | November 27, 2021

I was given the opportunity to collaborate with Emanda Seifu, an Assistant Lifestyles Editor of Virginia Tech’s Collegiate Times. In preparation for the upcoming Commonwealth Cup, we sat down and came up with some of the key traditions and places that make us love our universities.

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Getting over my fear of U.Va. tours

By Cecy Juárez | November 23, 2021

Now, as I look at the prospective students touring Grounds and conjuring up scenarios about the things we actually do here, I won’t be scared of seeing them anymore.

Team members quickly found a spot in each yard to start raking and began clearing the yard in sections.

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Annual Rake-a-Thon event returns to protect and support Southwood mobile home community

By Acacia McCabe | November 23, 2021

On the morning of the event, students and community members alike met up with their pre-coordinated drivers, and dispersed across the Charlottesville area to a total of 113 lawns throughout the four hour window.

I was able to try a slice each from their two different flavors, the Rainbow Carrot and their Limited Edition Wahoo Stout.

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Cake Bloom brings everyday celebration in dessert form

By Grace Park | November 22, 2021

Not only do they offer their signature cakes and sparkling wines, but they also sell artful goods, such as ceramics, event cards and extra party goods.

Anna Mason is a Top 10 writer for The Cavalier Daily.

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Top 10 ways to eat a potato

By Anna Mason | November 22, 2021

One of the classic ways to eat a potato, french fries are a staple in the dining halls across Grounds and in restaurants around the world.

Attendees were tasked with writing their name in Thai using printed alphabet guides for assistance.

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Thai Student Organization hosts Thai Festival to celebrate and share culture

By Alexa Kamm | November 16, 2021

The smell of warm Thai food diffused in the air as Thai alphabet guides littered the tables of the Multicultural Student Center. A mass of brightly colored traditional clothing awaited wear.

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It took a drive to Maryland to teach me the value of peace and quiet in our lives

By Mario Rosales | November 16, 2021

As people with incredibly busy lives, we need times of peace so that we can think and be honest with ourselves about how our lives are going and who we are as individuals.

Determined to take advantage of the spooky spirit even in my down time, I decided that Halloween weekend 2021 would be my first time watching a horror movie.

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Horror, in real life

By Caitlyn Kelley | November 16, 2021

Just as "The Shining" confuses the boundaries of reality in the Overlook, it prompted me, as well, to ask myself if the plot of the movie was truly fictional, or based in real truths.

Grit calls their coffee process “relationship coffee” because they work with importers and establish long term relationships with coffee producers to ensure consistent and equitable prices.

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The best coffee spots in Charlottesville, told by students

By Nicole Ryeom | November 15, 2021

Enjoying a daily cup of coffee may be the key to helping you start your day off on the right foot, especially if it’s a quality cup of coffee from one of the places around Charlottesville.

Ben Rosenthal is a Top 10 Writer for The Cavalier Daily.

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Top 10 reasons the semester plummets off a cliff after ‘fall back’ time

By Ben Rosenthal | November 14, 2021

The two happiest times of the year, Thanksgiving and winter break, are merely slices of bread on a stressful finals sandwich.

With this masked, in-person year being just as new of a transition as the switch to online learning last year, unexpected challenges are inevitable.

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Professors face circumstantial challenges of in-person learning this fall

By Acacia McCabe and Alston Rachels | November 14, 2021

Even after over half of a semester, and even in small, 15-person classes, many professors are still finding it incredibly difficult to place names and faces.

Following the closure of Littlejohn’s Delicatessen due to the pandemic, new restaurant Sammy’s On The Corner took up its space on Oct. 5 to serve an array of Philadelphia-inspired dishes to locals.

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Sammy’s cheesesteak restaurant opens up on the Corner

By Tanner Kissler | November 14, 2021

Sam Rochester, co-owner of Sammy’s On The Corner, has used his years of culinary expertise and Philadelphia upbringing to establish what he believes will be the next Corner staple.

You are not alone in experiencing insurmountable stress caused by school nor are you alone in the fight to combat that stress.

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Making it through the mid-semester slump

By Zoya Zahid | November 9, 2021

It is easy to feel defeated from the “mid-semester slump”. However, you are more than capable of refocusing as well as recentering in order to combat this slump and achieve your goals from the start of the semester.

Performers danced using long red and pink pieces of silk fabric hanging from a four-legged metal rig.

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Aerial dancers soar above the Lawn in their fall showcase

By Nicole Freeman | November 8, 2021

University students showed off their awe-inspiring silks skills at the Aerial Dance Club's fall showcase at 2 p.m. on the South Lawn.

This authentic dish is not only healthy and filling, but it is also a dish full of spices and flavors bursting with each bite.

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How to make the traditional North African breakfast dish Shakshuka

By Yumi Kim | November 7, 2021

This dish will be perfect for the colder season and a great way to start off your day as a traditional breakfast meal.

This year in particular, the start of fall symbolizes the start of a new version of myself

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Turning over a new leaf

By Zoya Zahid | November 7, 2021

On the verge of sounding utterly cliche, you are your own forever, so turn those metaphorical leaves over until you find what works best for you.

Engaging discussion questions invited book club members to consider both lighthearted topics — such as the relatability of characters and humorous sibling dynamics — and heavier topics — such as female sexuality, the Asian American experience and disordered eating.

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Reading in Hues celebrates women authors of color

By Alexa Kamm | November 6, 2021

Reading in Hues’ mission adheres to the Women’s Center’s goal of ensuring the celebration of and respect for women’s voices with an emphasis on racial diversity and inclusion.

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Top 10 ways to bond with your roommates

By Pratha Purushottam | November 3, 2021

The possibilities are endless — tapestries, flags, string lights, LED lights, rugs and more.

Serve the rice in a bowl, arrange the halved poached eggs and boiled bok choy and pour on the meat and gravy. Your minced pork rice is done!

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The perfect recipe for an introduction to Chinese cooking

By Yijing Shen | November 2, 2021

The sauce is rich, the meat is tender and the rice balances the flavors so well that you can't help but savor every bite.

While our older years may not include quite as many trampoline quarrels, Henry’s sneaky pleasure with pushing my buttons proved to be timeless.

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The unexpected beauties of twin comparisons

By Willa Hancock | November 1, 2021

I am ultimately grateful for the dissimilarities of our paths — it is in the dissimilarities that I connect with my twin and with the world.

A Guide to the University for Visiting Virginia Tech Students

Getting over my fear of U.Va. tours

Annual Rake-a-Thon event returns to protect and support Southwood mobile home community

Cake Bloom brings everyday celebration in dessert form

Top 10 ways to eat a potato

Thai Student Organization hosts Thai Festival to celebrate and share culture

It took a drive to Maryland to teach me the value of peace and quiet in our lives

Horror, in real life

The best coffee spots in Charlottesville, told by students

Top 10 reasons the semester plummets off a cliff after ‘fall back’ time

Professors face circumstantial challenges of in-person learning this fall

Sammy’s cheesesteak restaurant opens up on the Corner

Making it through the mid-semester slump

Aerial dancers soar above the Lawn in their fall showcase

How to make the traditional North African breakfast dish Shakshuka

Turning over a new leaf

Reading in Hues celebrates women authors of color

Top 10 ways to bond with your roommates

The perfect recipe for an introduction to Chinese cooking

The unexpected beauties of twin comparisons

Governor Youngkin appoints four new members to the Board of Visitors

EDITORIAL: Virginia cannot move backwards — keep abortion legal

Robyn Hadley to serve as both Dean of Students and Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer

Food-related CIOs plan to form food union

Burglary reported to the CPD in 1400 block of Virginia Avenue

Heart-to-Heart: Volume II

An easy kulfi recipe to satisfy your summer sweet tooth

A Very Important Reminder

Food-related CIOs plan to form food union

Governor Youngkin appoints four new members to the Board of Visitors

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