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Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Spring 2010

Top 10 UVA Stories of 2009

Top 10 UVA Stories of 2009

From the men’s soccer team winning the NCAA championship to President John T. Casteen III announcing his retirement, 2009 was a year to remember. Here’s our look at the year’s highlights.

January 18, 2010

List of National Championships Won by the Cavaliers

List of National Championships Won by the Cavaliers

UVA sports have won their share of hardware. Here’s a list of the national titles belonging to the Cavaliers.

January 8, 2010

London's Calling

London’s Calling

On Dec. 7, the University of Virginia announced that Mike London would be its new football coach.

December 10, 2009

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

Do you know which popular soft drink is named for a UVA alumnus? Or how about the top-secret military experiments conducted in the shadow of the Rotunda?

Winter 2009

Sharing a Vision

Sharing a Vision

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

Winter 2009

A Study in Leadership

A Study in Leadership

Everything about UVA guard Monica Wright’s game seems effortless and natural.

Winter 2009

Food for Thought

Food for Thought

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

Winter 2009

Celebrating Service

Celebrating Service

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

Winter 2009

Floating Ideas

Floating Ideas

The Learning Barge has gone from concept to classroom.

Winter 2009

Minding Manners

Minding Manners

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.

Winter 2009

Inside the Scrum

Inside the Scrum

October 9, 2009

Meals—and Art—on Wheels

Meals—and Art—on Wheels

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

September 14, 2009

Half-Horse, Half-Human

Half-Horse, Half-Human

UVA men's and women's teams are the rough and tumble champions of the game of kings.

Fall 2009

Change Is in the Air

Change Is in the Air

What can we look forward to during the upcoming football season?

Fall 2009

Lapping It Up

Lapping It Up

Christensen is an ACC record-setting explosion and she snagged All-American honors in the 100 backstroke, 200 back and 400 medley relay.

Fall 2009

Seeing Voices

Seeing Voices

I watch as it dawns on him that I’ve been reading his lips. His eyes flicker to my ears, where the casing and tubes of my hearing aids are visible if you look closely.

Fall 2009

News Briefs

News Briefs

Fall 2009

No More Backpacks

No More Backpacks

Fall 2009

Danger: Falling Dorms

Danger: Falling Dorms

Dobie, Balz and Watson houses were torn down this summer to make way for two new six-story dorms that will house more students, and be greener and more efficient.

Fall 2009

Economy Special Report: Three videos

Economy Special Report: Three videos

Students, alumni and faculty discuss their experience with the economic crisis.

July 16, 2009

Playground Smack-down

Playground Smack-down

When asked why he would pursue a sport like four square, Glasser is circumspect: “Why? Because it’s silly.”

July 14, 2009

The University and the Economy: Students Speak

The University and the Economy: Students Speak

Students let us know how they feel about the economy -- with video.

Summer 2009