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Student volunteers participate in the Habitat for Humanity's annual Rake-a-Thon. 
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Raking for a better future

This Saturday, Habitat for Humanity at U.Va. held its annual Rake-a-Thon along with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville and student-led CIOs.


This December marks the 16th annual Lighting of the Lawn. 
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Lighting of the Lawn gears up for 16th showing

Lighting of the Lawn is one of those traditions students think about more and more as the holiday season approaches, discussing the lights show, speculating who will read the fourth-year poem and estimating how early they will need to arrive to ensure a good view.


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All the time

A few weeks ago I stumbled upon an unconventional email from the Politics department listserv — one broadcasting free Turkish lessons rather than Washington, D.C. based internships. 


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A necessary visit

After scrambling into the car and picking up our last passenger, we were off to visit the National Museum of African-American History and Culture. 


Song begins her final football mural of Cav Man pushing back against Miami’s Ibis.
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Chalk murals inspire school spirit

If you have ever walked past Minor Hall before a home football game, you have probably noticed the chalk masterpieces created by fourth-year College student Cindy Song, depicting that weekend’s football face-off.


Song begins her final football mural of Cav Man pushing back against Miami’s Ibis.
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Chalk murals inspire school spirit

If you have ever walked past Minor Hall before a home football game, you have probably noticed the chalk masterpieces created by fourth-year College Student Cindy Song, depicting that weekend’s football face-off.


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Cleaning the shower

As I pushed aside the shower curtain and stepped under the running shower head, I suddenly became hyper aware of how slimy the floor of the showering area felt under my feet.


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Knowing and being known

This past weekend, my best friend came to visit me at U.Va. for the first time since we both left for college, moving out of houses just a few doors down from each other.


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The best thing about first year

The other day I was walking to class when I passed by an old friend from my first year dorm. I went to wave and say hello, but his eyes quickly darted down before I was able to initiate anything.

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The University’s Orientation and Transition programs are vital to supporting first year and transfer students throughout their entire transition to college. But much of their work goes into planning summer orientation sessions. Funlola Fagbohun, associate director of the first year experience, describes her experience working with OTP and how she strives to create a welcoming environment for first-years during orientation and beyond. Along with her role as associate director, summer Orientation leaders and OTP staff work continually to provide a safe and memorable experience for incoming students.