I figured out that referencing NY Times Magazine articles and fussing over risotto recipes wen’t winning me any more popularity around here [than when I tied with BusRider for “favorite writer” in our readers poll], so here’s the cynical Lilith you know and tolerate. And yes, I did vote for myself, as a matter of fact. Do you think less of me? Oh you’re about to. I have a conscience, FYI, and it’s barely okay with…

Daily Progress

Worst news of the day for Virginia Cavalier fans everywhere: Groh’s contract has been extended another year.

I know, that was weak. Here. Take this.

Worst news of the year for Virginia Cavalier fans everywhere: The ACC named Groh Coach of the Year.
Best news for ACC teams next year other than Virginia: The ACC named Groh Coach of the Year.

C-VILLE

Yesterday’s Restaurantarama was just too good. Chap’s is getting a stucco facelift to look like a beachy soda shop, realizing the owner’s 22 year-old dream. I don’t want to be the one to have to tell the guy, but in 22 years, his dream of marring the architectural integrity of the mall with neon stucco already happened. It’s called Splendora.

In other news, the Kiki lunch guy is moving to California. I wish him luck, but I think he’ll be okay. All he has to do is “browse” his new zip code in Facebook and send friend invites to as many pretty women as possible.

Cavalier Daily

Yesterday, the Cavalier Daily led with a story about crime during the Thanksgiving break. Dorm rooms were looted, a student was the victim of an armed robbery attempt, and violence erupted surrounding the Tech-Virginia rivalry.

Wait. Students actually trust each other so much that they leave their doors unlocked, knowing entrance swipe cards don’t stop working during holidays? That is so endearing. And by endearing, I mean naive.

The three robbers were between 13 and 15 years old and threatened the student with a knife… and the victim used his power window button to protect himself. Yeah. He was in a parked car. Come on, young aspiring criminals! You can surely find another student with an iPod who doesn’t have a layer of metal and glass between you and him. Hell, you don’t even have to threaten someone with a knife. (Jail time, hello…) If you can just get in the dorm, well, they keep their rooms unlocked.

One fight took place outside Littlejohn’s. I have a theory about why there’s so much violence just beyond their doors. I know, guys, I feel it, too. But after I eat my nuclear sub after a long night out and experience feelings of disgust and anger, I just tell myself, “It’s okay. You did not blow your diet. You are beautiful inside and out and tomorrow is a new day.” Go hug a teddy bear, assholes.

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