Kindling passion
By Aaron Eisen | September 22, 2010Not "Paper or plastic?" but "digital or print?" we ask - speaking of books as groceries, goods we might pick up while waiting in the checkout isle.
Not "Paper or plastic?" but "digital or print?" we ask - speaking of books as groceries, goods we might pick up while waiting in the checkout isle.
As any of us who have logged into our e-mail or paid any attention on Grounds knows, the University will be holding a Day of Dialogue Sept.
Diversity and outreach are often interchangeable words trumpeted by many high-profile student organizations at the University.
Amidst all the talk surrounding the upcoming congressional elections, the stagnant national economy and flavor-of-the-week issues such as mosque building and Qur'an burning, one of the most important state policy proposals in recent Virginia history has been largely overlooked.
Craig Littlepage's recent e-mail to the student body regarding the conduct of the student section at the recent men's soccer game against Wake Forest confused me on many levels.
As someone born and raised in Springfield, VA, a suburb of D.C., I am disappointed by Alyssa Juan's characterization of Northern Virginia ("There's no place like NoVa," Sept.
"In God we Trust" may be printed on our currency and the Ten Commandments may be plastered into the artwork adorning the Supreme Court building, but every year America moves further from its Judeo-Christian foundation.
When I think of Lady Gaga, one of the first things that come to mind (after her insane wardrobe and catchy lyrics) is gay rights.
Once I covered a speech by Virginia's secretary of transportation - not the current one; one who came before.
Hospital food is notoriously unappetizing, but the offerings available in the three dining halls at the University don't fare much better - at least to some students. But the University Health System is looking to change that perception by overhauling and incorporating local produce in its daily cafeteria menu as part of a partnership with the Local Food Hub, which gets local produce from small family farms within 100 miles of Charlottesville.
Today, The Cavalier Daily launches its first Weekend Edition to replace the traditional Friday edition of the newspaper. As we outlined briefly with one of our first editorials this semester, there is one principal goal for the Weekend Edition - to make our content more relevant and engaging for readers.
Sept. 24, the University will hold its first-ever "Day of Dialogue" devoted to open and honest discourse about community responsibility and campus safety.
Republican party candidate Robert Hurt is refusing to enter a debate with opponent Tom Perriello in the Cumberland County NAACP debate because third party candidate
AFTER Yeardley Love's death last spring, thousands of University students, faculty and staff members were shocked that such a horrific tragedy could happen in our community.
If I may, I would like to amplify the much appreciated and well-written article by Alborz Meshabi ("Grad students receive space," Sept.
In yesterday's Cavalier Daily, an article was printed discussing the Board of Visitors' plan to preserve and restore the Rotunda, with renovations costing the University $22.9 million
Sept. 15's editorial ("The drinking game") states that, "Fraternities and sororities foster values like maturity and independence in their members when they function more or less autonomously." However, Greek organizations have self-policed themselves for decades, with little effect, on the issue of underage drinking.