Staff ponders HR plan choice
More than 3,500 UVA employees are facing a choice that could have serious consequences for their pay and benefits. Between October and December, certain staff members must decide whether to […]
"O-Hilton" sets new housing standard
At the building’s dedication ceremony on Monday, September 29, UVA President John Casteen illustrated why students have dubbed Kellogg House the “O-Hilton.” Kellogg, located on the incline of Observatory Hill, […]
Student pressure yields sign ban reversal
Craig Littlepage, UVA’s athletics director, announced October 2 by press release that he is repealing the policy prohibiting signs, banners and flags in all UVA athletics venues. For more on […]
What's in your backpack?
Matt Rannals Age: 27 Hometown: Richmond Year: Grad student Concentration: Neuroscience What’s in your backpack? Laptop, journal papers, one pen, one highlighter, two flash drives, 85 cents, cell phone […]
Can he go the distance?
A strange flower is in full bloom this time of year in the neighborhoods of Charlottesville: the political campaign sign. Though it makes an annual appearance, it is particularly abundant […]
A star in his eyes
Much of Tom Perriello’s success has stemmed from his decision to spend campaign funds on a summer internship program instead of stockpiling it for the October TV blitz. These 15 […]
Let there be light in the Hardware Store
With about 70 onsite employees, local company Silverchair had outgrown its space.
Pressure unabated to expand growth area
According to Albemarle County policy, water and sewer service is only supposed to be extended to property within the “growth area,” the 5 percent of county land that’s designated for […]
Rock in the rearview mirror
Maybe I’m too young for bouts of nostalgia, but cassettes becoming nearly obsolete in my lifetime entitles me to a sentimental moment, and here it is:
Don't throw it all away
Ace: I overheard someone talking about “freecycle” the other day. What is it? Some sort of biking initiative?—Stu Wheeler Stu: In his later, ahem, 30s, Ace assisted a professor of […]