Monday, May 01, 2006

"VA" vs. "Va."

Emperor Ming writes:

The abbreviation for Virginia is VA, right? So, why does the University of Virginia use U.Va.?


The Other Style Council replies:

Because rich parents can buy an education, but not necessarily a good education.

Actually, "VA" is the postal abbreviation. Use it when you mail a letter, not when writing a news story. "Va." is the Associated Press abbreviation. Our style at L.A. Weekly, however, is to spell out states so there's no confusion. For example, we don't want anybody thinking Virginia Beach is actually located on the grounds of the Veterans Administration.

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