Published October 27, 2005, in issue 0443 of the Hook

Maybe you can't tell a book by its cover, but you can certainly tell a driver by his car. At least you can in the case of Ricky Schumaker and his Honda Accord.

"RIX RYD," the plates read, and that about sums up this fourth-year UVA student.

Sports team? A Florida Marlins plate holder frames the letters.

Favorite school? UVA stickers adorn the car-- back, left, and right.

Outdoorsy or in? "The sunroof's my favorite feature," Schumaker says.

Reckless driver? "It has a few dings here and there," says Schumaker, "but I've been really careful ever since I almost blew up my engine."

What drives you? Call 295-8700 ext. 239, then pull up in front of Hook headquarters at 100 Second St. NW and tell us why you love your ride.

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