From the Archives: April Fools' Day
By Simone Marijic Buljubasic and Alayjah Gillus | April 1, 2026These articles show how students have used satire to comment on life at the University and relate as a community through comedy.
These articles show how students have used satire to comment on life at the University and relate as a community through comedy.
Max Shulman tells the story of a young bachelor, Finster Sigafoos, who came to college with the goal of finding the prettiest woman on Grounds.
A 2004 article considered the merits of a newly-extended examination schedule for the Fall 2004 semester, which extended exams to as late as Dec. 21.
A theater production filled with “wicked laughter” and “neck-biting” took over Jackson P. Burley Middle School Halloween week, 1974.
With the advent of the iPod in 2001, students discussed their go-to means of listening to music.
The Easters Weekend tradition originated in 1828 when UVA students started taking dancing lessons from professors on Grounds.
The women’s basketball team secured their spot in the Sweet 16 after a 72-67 win against the Florida Gators and a 71-68 win against the Dartmouth Big Green.