Queen for a Day

Katherine Saer Duncan (Col ’11) reigns over Mardi Gras Carnival

You may address Katherine Saer Duncan, a U.Va. third-year, as Queen Katherine. She reigned over New Orleans as the 2010 Mardi Gras Queen of Carnival.

Should scientists be allowed to use bioengineering to change the DNA of plants and animals?

High Expectations

After historic year, baseball team enters season with heart of roster—and values—intact

U.Va. baseball coach Brian O'Connor talks about last year's spectacular season and his aspirations for this year's College World Series.

Working Vacation

A different take on spring break

Alternative Spring Break brings U.Va. students to places that offer different pleasures than Fort Lauderdale.

Bygone Yearbook

Corks and Curls suspends publication

Long one of the best resources for glimpsing the history of student life at U.Va., Corks and Curls now appears to belong to history.

Mounting debt

Letters to the Editor

Esoterica

The article “Did You Know? A Collection of University Esoterica” [Winter 2009] reminded me of a question I’ve had in my mind for a long time. I’ve

U.Va. student dies in Haiti earthquake

Ye Olde Civility Project

Naughty or nice? A guide to holiday etiquette with George Washington

As a teenager, George Washington copied a set of rules for civil behavior, and the 110 principles became his guide to treating people with respect and dignity. That was then—when women curtsied and men doffed their hats—and this is now—when cell phones jingle and holiday shoppers jangle each other in checkout lines.

Sharing a Vision

Art contest winner moved by Rotunda

Jennifer Tsai was so moved by the beauty and symbolism of the Rotunda, she knew it would be hard to leave when she graduated

Food for Thought

Dining halls offer students more options than ever

The bounty of dishes available at the University’s dining halls could easily be mistaken for a gourmet restaurant.

Celebrating Service

Madison House marks 40 years of student outreach

Madison House grew from the efforts of U.Va. volunteers to help storm victims.

Floating ideas

Learning Barge takes to the water

The Learning Barge has gone from concept to classroom.

Minding Manners

Civility Project compiles rules using Washington’s model

Lack of respect and courtesy constitute a serious national problem, according to a study conducted in 2002, and most people interviewed saw the problem as getting worse.

Inside the Scrum

Men’s and women’s rugby teams take on the best in the country

The first hints of autumn ride on the breeze of a Saturday afternoon in Charlottesville as throngs of fans file toward Scott Stadium, their chatter soon to

Meals—and Art—on Wheels

Artists use bio-fuel bus to deliver message about food and sustainability

Artists use bio-fuel bus to deliver message about food and sustainability