Topic: Student Life
Dr. Nurse
Summer 2009
Portraiture in Spray Paint
James Dean Erickson (Col class of ’08) only paints people he knows. He paints them so large that their faces take up whole walls, their irises half a foot wide.
Summer 2009
Open Door Policy
Spring 2009
Letters to the Editor
Spring 2009
News Briefs
Spring 2009
Election Season
In the John Paul Jones Arena, a crowd of approximately 3,000 people watched the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States.
Spring 2009
Master of the Madhouse
Winter 2008
Short Game Gold
Winter 2008
From PKs to FGs
Yannick Reyering (Col class of ’09) grew up in Germany kicking a round ball into a net. When he came to UVA, he had the same focus—and he put the ball into the net 39 times in a three-year career that included multiple All-ACC honors.
Winter 2008
So Modern
Aerial balletics were on display in one of the many arrestingly choreographed pieces in "Strands in Motion," a fall dance concert that showcased original work by both faculty and students.
Winter 2008
Pitched Battle
Winter 2008
Tall Order
With Sean Singletary and Sharneé Zoll providing leadership and fireworks for UVA’s basketball teams, last season could easily have been characterized as the Year of the Guards. Both players have gone on to the ranks of professional basketball, so now the Cavaliers will look to the front court for more points and power this season.
Winter 2008
Tough Season, Tougher Guy
Fans don’t see the long hours of practice that go into being a Major League Baseball star, but attitude and discipline proved crucial for Zimmerman (Col class of ’06) in facing adversity with the Washington Nationals this season.
Winter 2008
Secret Society
The project caught the attention of two students, Courtney Mallow (Col class of ’10) and James Burney (Col class of ’09), who are the co-directors of the Arts & Enrichment Committee, a part of the University Programs Council. After inviting Warren to visit the University, they solicited secrets from their fellow students and created an exhibit of the cards they’d collected to coincide with his appearance.
Winter 2008
The Power of Normal
All UVA students are heavy drinkers, right? Wrong. The National Social Norms Institute at UVA addresses common misperceptions.
Winter 2008
A Run to Remember
Thousands of my friends have asked me one question: How did I get that special honor as a torch bearer? That’s a long story to tell.
Winter 2008
Catching Up on Getting In
In the first admission cycle since the University eliminated its binding early-decision program, the staff of the Office of Admission received a pleasant surprise.
Winter 2008
The Caretaker of No. 13
In the 101 years since UVA President Edwin A. Alderman charged the Raven Society with the upkeep of the Edgar Allan Poe Room, a Raven Society member has swept its wooden floors and dusted its antique furniture.
Winter 2008
Bookmarked: A Sampler of UVA Blogs
Winter 2008
Picture This
The contest sought photographs that captured the spirit of the University. Pictures from alumni, faculty and students rolled in, and the judges have picked the best of the bunch.
Winter 2008
Green Thumbs Up
It’s not easy being green, but UVA is getting higher marks for its environmentally friendly programs.
Winter 2008
Winning Palette
Alli McKee (Col class of '09) wins the Alumni Association's 2009 art prize.
Winter 2008
Troubling Signs
A short-lived ban on signs at Scott Stadium this fall raised the hackles of fans—particularly among students—and drew darts from pundits across the nation.
Winter 2008