Hello!
Our names are Megan Beissner and Tori Irvine. As the new
admin of Hoos Online we are in charge of Hoo Stories for the 2014-2015 school
year, so welcome! We hope we can continue to provide exciting takes on student
life from a diverse group of authors. In order to kick off the blog we would
like to share with you the top ten things, in our opinion, to look forward to
this upcoming school year:
1. UVA Football! Already in full swing, the UVA football season has
had a valiant start with close, but no cigar loss to UCLA and an exciting win
against Richmond this past weekend. Even if football, or sports in general,
isn’t really your thing it is more than worth the trek to Scott Stadium just to
witness the spectacle that also includes the marching band, intense crowds,
sundresses and bow ties.
3. Voices of
the Class! If you’re like us and love to laugh this event is the place to
be. Current UVA students create sketches based on the admissions essays of the
incoming first years and it is literally laugh out loud hilarious. Written and
produced by students that are comedians, skilled in improv, and just plain
funny, the talent of UVA’s student body is on display.
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4. Taste of
Charlottesville! The one thing that can excite even the laziest college
student is the idea of free food and Taste of Charlottesville is a whole event
filled with free food. Organized by the Alumni Association, vendors from around
Charlottesville have samples of their food, from burgers to macaroni and cheese
to mini cupcakes. It’s a great way to sample the countless restaurant options
in the area without spending a dime!
5. Apple
picking at Carter Mountain Orchard! One thing on our fall must-do list is
going apple picking. It’s a fun fall tradition to do with your hallmates,
friends, boyfriend/girlfriend, parents, and anyone else who loves delicious
apples and gorgeous views. Plus, you can make apple pie with all the apples you
pick and there is nothing better than apple pie.
6. Lighting
of the Lawn! Although the rotunda may not be fully operational, this UVA
tradition will surely still delight students at the start of the holiday
season. This ceremony includes acapella groups, apple cider and an illumination
show on the lawn. This is definitely not an event to miss!
7. UVA
Basketball! After coming off an amazing season by winning the ACC and
making it to the Sweet 16, UVA basketball is more exciting than ever. Although
the loss of Joe Harris and Akil Mitchell will be tough, this year hopes are
still high for Tony Bennett’s highly talented squad which features returning
members Malcolm Brogdon, Anthony Gill and Justin Anderson (just to name a few).
Win or lose, it is hard to beat the energy and excitement of JPJ at game time.
8. Snow
Days! Snow days are more fun in college than ever before. Last year
afforded students numerous days off in which to enjoy Grounds as a winter
wonderland. Snowball fights on the lawn at midnight and sledding down the
slippery rotunda steps were certainly highlights.
9. Late night
Crossroads runs! One of the first things you learn in college is that when
you are cramming for a test into the wee hours of the morning, junk food is
absolutely necessary and is shown to increase test scores (not really, but that
would be awesome) and Crossroads, the small convenience store in O-hill dining
hall, supplies the best food for your late night cravings.
10. Hoo Stories!
Our final thing on this list is the blog itself! We are certainly looking
forward to offering more interesting articles to everyone in the future. As a
continuation of this past summer’s format we are hoping to feature authors who
will maintain a personal theme throughout their postings in an effort to bring
as varied a take on UVA as possible. So, enjoy and have a great year!
