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The ice cream was creamy, rich and, simply put, delicious, combining a vanilla base with miniature peanut butter truffles and gobs of chocolatey fudge.

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Kilwins Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop — the sweetest ending to the semester

By Simran Havaldar | May 1, 2022

Strolling down the Downtown Mall while enjoying my scoop of Kilwins Tracks was the ideal way to destress and enjoy the sunny Friday afternoon.

Get together and plan out your week — whether that be group studying, doing something fun together to relieve the tension or even planning a post-final de-stress session

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Top 10 ways to avoid procrastinating for finals

By Katrina Samaan | May 1, 2022

At the end of the day, it all comes down to taking action. You can do all the strategizing, planning and hypothesizing, but if you don’t take action, nothing is going to happen.

Summer is a much needed break from the stress of academic coursework and extracurricular commitments, as these students seek alternatives to the common internship experience.

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Students find fulfillment outside of typical summer internships

By Jia Williams | April 29, 2022

Whether it’s spending more time outdoors or studying abroad, summer allows students to take a step back and enjoy some of life’s simple pleasures.

Meeting up to do schoolwork with friends during the week is a helpful way to hold yourself accountable to get work done in a fun way.

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Top 10 ways to stay motivated in college

By Katrina Samaan | April 28, 2022

That huge exam you have coming up? Yeah, sometimes it's hard to stay motivated in college when you’re worried or anxious about an upcoming assignment.

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The art of incompletion

By Kayleigh Trent | April 28, 2022

To my fellow perfectionists out there — if you don’t finish something, that doesn’t mean you are a failure or any less of a person or worker. Do yourself a favor and look at the journey.

The Office of Sustainability’s Eco-Fair adorned the blooming South Lawn with booths and activities that promoted sustainable living habits and practices.

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Eco-Fair celebrates Earth Day with advocates for sustainability

By Acacia McCabe | April 25, 2022

The Eco-Fair provided numerous examples and resources to start working towards sustainable habits that will hopefully persist in the long run.

If you order a viral drink, you have way too much time on your hands.

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What your Starbucks order says about you

By Shriya Nambula | April 23, 2022

The people that order hot chocolates at Starbucks swear that Starbucks makes the best hot chocolate.

Throughout the semester, members of the cohort gathered in their assigned teams within the cohort to work on a project with the goal of identifying obstacles within the Latinx community.

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Student leaders shine in fifth-annual Latinx Leadership Institute Symposium

By Cecy Juárez | April 21, 2022

The evening represented eight weeks of dedicated research and preparation of the fifth Latinx Leadership Institute cohort at the University.

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Balancing conflicting priorities in my summer plans

By Yasmin Teixeira | April 21, 2022

Just about everyone is dealing with difficult summer decisions, and what you do this summer does not necessarily determine your future. You can take comfort in the fact that this is a common experience for most students, and seek support from others in this precarious time.

As we approach the heat of the spring season in Charlottesville, I am brought back to an iced drink that never fails to quench my craving for a refreshing sweet beverage — Thai tea.

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A refreshing Thai tea for the fast approaching warm weather

By Yumi Kim | April 19, 2022

While this may be my favorite drink, the cost of buying it almost everyday can add up quickly. Knowing I shouldn’t spend that much, but also knowing I couldn’t forgo drinking Thai tea, I decided to learn how to make it at home.

While the Sunday scaries can make you feel like wallowing in the fact that the weekend is coming to a close, you can turn this around by focusing on the possibilities for the upcoming week.

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Top 10 ways to avoid the Sunday scaries

By Elizabeth Parsons | April 18, 2022

Thankfully, there are several ways to combat the Sunday scaries — allowing you to turn Sunday into a day that does not have to be so scary after all.

Simply put, while my dogged determination is something I value about myself, it is also paradoxically what holds me back from fully living.

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How meditation taught me a lesson in personal forgiveness

By Anjali Kapadia | April 17, 2022

At its core, meditation requires flexibility of the mind.

One thing that makes Grounds unique is the gardens that sit behind the Lawn pavilions that people can relax in and organizations can reserve for their events.

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Top 10 reasons why spring on Grounds is the best

By Riley Phillips | April 17, 2022

I always know the weather is getting nicer when I see people leaving Newcomb Hall with ice cream cones in hand.

I often enjoy sitting on the window ledge at the New Cabell Hall to savor my cup of hot noodles.

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A fundamental guide to the best instant noodles around

By Yijing Shen | April 16, 2022

After scouring many brands of instant noodles in Charlottesville’s supermarkets, these are my recommendations worth trying when you want to grab a bite of instant food in Asia.

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More than just a name

By Niharika Singhvi | April 16, 2022

For many individuals, a name may just be a name. But I find that these strings of letters and sounds have the potential for much more.

Runk offers plenty of fresh items to choose from, making it a great way to start the day.

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The best breakfast options on Grounds

By Simran Havaldar | April 15, 2022

This semester, thanks to my early classes, I discovered various breakfast spots open by 9 a.m. on Grounds.

With current students performing their usual routines of walking to class, grabbing lunch and strolling through Grounds, prospective students are able to gain some insight as to what life is like as a student.

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Days on the Lawn spurs nostalgia and anticipation

By Mario Rosales and Cecy Juárez | April 14, 2022

The warm weather has opened the curtains on Grounds as orange and blue balloons accompany blooming trees. Tour groups of enthusiastic prospective students accompanied by equally eager parents attempt to catch a small glimpse into student life on Grounds.

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Why Take Morning Showers?

By Ella Powell | April 12, 2022

As a student at college with stringent and specific time constraints and responsibilities, showering in the morning has become one of my methods for better managing my schedule.

Each team competed against one other with three judges determining who would be moving on to the next round based on criteria such as technique, expression and flow.

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Hooligans bust down moves in annual breakdancing event

By Jia Williams | April 11, 2022

Beyond good music, breaking culture also takes pride in its origins, history and expanding worldwide popularity.

Since the beginning of the semester, OYFA members have been rehearsing the choreography for the performance.

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The Organization of Young Filipino Americans' Barrio Fiesta takes on colorism and classism

By Nagieliss Belliard | April 11, 2022

The event was not only a celebration of Filipino culture, but it was also a commemoration of all the hard work that members have put into the organization.

Kilwins Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop — the sweetest ending to the semester

Top 10 ways to avoid procrastinating for finals

Students find fulfillment outside of typical summer internships

Top 10 ways to stay motivated in college

The art of incompletion

Eco-Fair celebrates Earth Day with advocates for sustainability

What your Starbucks order says about you

Student leaders shine in fifth-annual Latinx Leadership Institute Symposium

Balancing conflicting priorities in my summer plans

A refreshing Thai tea for the fast approaching warm weather

Top 10 ways to avoid the Sunday scaries

How meditation taught me a lesson in personal forgiveness

Top 10 reasons why spring on Grounds is the best

A fundamental guide to the best instant noodles around

More than just a name

The best breakfast options on Grounds

Days on the Lawn spurs nostalgia and anticipation

Why Take Morning Showers?

Hooligans bust down moves in annual breakdancing event

The Organization of Young Filipino Americans' Barrio Fiesta takes on colorism and classism

VOROBYEVA: Renovate the motels

Extreme temperatures in rivers could foreshadow environmental damage in Charlottesville

Apple pie to comfort the soul

Lighting of the Lawn 2022 to uplift community at “Full Power”

RIZZIO: The Kitty Foster Memorial deserves better contextualization

School of Architecture to change academic eligibility for student employment positions

Aggravated assault reported in the 800 block of W Main Street

No. 3 men’s basketball handles Florida State 62-57 in ACC Opener

Honor Committee delays Constitutional Convention, passes two bylaws

U.Va. awards posthumous degrees to Lavel Davis Jr., D’Sean Perry and Devin Chandler

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