Different drunks? [November 12]
On the eternal question of whether a tequila buzz is different in some essential way from a PBR buzz, the November issue of Esquire is noncommittal. All alcoholic drinks have […]
Thom, meet Dave [November 12]
Well, it’s finally official. Radiohead have signed with Coran Capshaw and Dave Matthews’ ATO Records for the physical release of their seventh album…
Farm now, but forever?
In May 2001, media mogul (and sometime Albemarle resident) John W. Kluge gave a gigantic gift of 7,379 acres to the University of Virginia Foundation, the taxable real estate branch […]
Countryside needs more wine
If you’re worried about the development that’s seeping across Albemarle’s rural areas, Bill Moses offers some reasonable advice: Have a drink. Last Tuesday, I was partaking of an iced tea […]
On the road with ivy giants
This year’s freshman class was the last to participate in a practice that dates back to the 1960s—early decision. Beginning next fall, UVA will not have an early decision process, […]
Women's hoops: Born to run
Right from the start, the UVA women's basketball team faces some stiff competition.
Italy trip one of many for Council
When five Charlottesville government officials wanted to go on a business trip on the city's dime to Italian sister city Poggio a Caiano last week…
Sacagawea statue: Tracking or cowering?
On Columbus Day, a posse of protestors dressed in prom gowns crowded around the Lewis and Clark statue on Main Street. They were protesting the subordinate position of Sacagawea in […]
Local jail seeks highest accreditation
Across the nation and in Canada, more than 1,500 correctional facilities have or are in the process of obtaining accreditation…
Blacksburg faces 25 possible lawsuits
The town of Blacksburg has received notices of potential legal action in regards to last April’s Virginia Tech shooting that left 33 dead. Lawyers representing the families of victims sent […]