[caption id="attachment_31828" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Junior Scot Robison took first in the 100-meter freestyle Saturday, helping the men's team claim victory, 165-125.
One of man's most primal urges is to sit in the front seat of his friend's car, and disputes about this critical issue can be dated all the way back through recorded human history.
[caption id="attachment_31825" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Senior Brent Jones was one of eight Cavaliers to claim wins in the squad's opener against Campbell.
I don't know about you but I'm starting to get a little worried about the spread of the swine flu. Not just because people are getting sick from it, but also because of what happens when there aren't enough doses of the swine flu vaccine to go around. Not all University students were eligible to get the vaccine, despite the risk of contracting the disease we face by virtue of being in a college environment.
The No. 3 Virginia women's field hockey fell 3-2 in overtime against No. 1 Maryland in the championship game of the ACC Tournament yesterday afternoon.
[caption id="attachment_31770" align="alignleft" width="230" caption="Junior quarterback Marc Verica started for the Cavaliers in place of injured senior Jameel Sewell.
When Virginia's offense trotted out onto the field for the first snap of Saturday's game against Miami, the PA announcer informed the media: "Jameel Sewell is in at quarterback for the Cavaliers ... Correction: Marc Verica." So began a 60-minute-long joke. "I'm not talking," Verica, the junior quarterback, said after the game as he headed for the team bus.
[caption id="attachment_31751" align="alignleft" width="234" caption="Facing increased pressure from fans after a series of disappointing losses, coach Al Groh will look for his team to give a strong showing against No.
No. 3 Virginia defeated No. 10 Duke 3-1 yesterday afternoon in the opening round of the ACC Tournament at Turf Field.
[caption id="attachment_31741" align="alignleft" width="237" caption="Freshman forward Will Bates has provided the Cavaliers with a much-needed offensive spark, scoring five of the team's last 10 goals.
No. 30 Virginia fell in the first game of the ACC Championships on Wednesday to No. 7 Boston College, as the Cavaliers lost 3-2 on penalty kicks after two overtime periods.
Breaking 10 pool records at an away meet is a rare and exceptional feat for most teams, but for the Virginia men's and women's swimming and diving teams, that feat - performed Oct.
[caption id="attachment_31677" align="alignleft" width="219" caption="Sophomore Michelle Vittesse joined Cavalier teammates Paige Selenski and Inga St
At various times during my time at U.Va., students and fans have called for the firing of Virginia football coach Al Groh.
[caption id="attachment_31672" align="alignleft" width="232" caption="Freshman Jarmere Jenkins advanced to the ITA Atlantic Regional singles championship last weekend after a straight-set victory against teammate senior Houston Barrick.
[caption id="attachment_31670" align="alignleft" width="234" caption="Senior midfielder Max Pomper was the primary force behind the creation of a flag football tournament to remember former teammate Will Barrow.
I'll begin this column with a caveat: Though I regularly lament the apathy of the average Virginia fan, I understand there is a set of Wahoo faithful as devoted and energetic as can be found at any school. There is absolutely no doubt, however, that Virginia football spirit has reached a historical low and seems on the brink of diminishing even further.
[caption id="attachment_31621" align="alignleft" width="238" caption="Senior midfielder Jonathan Villanueva gave Virginia a 1-0 lead near the end of the first half with his first goal this season Tuesday night against American.
