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University faculty respond to Rolling Stone article released Wednesday

By Anna Higgins , Madeline Nagy and Lee Williams | November 25, 2014

Amid a sea of protests, University faculty have been active participants in the dialogue permeating Grounds which critically analyzes the University's culture and policies surrounding sexual assault. In addition to organizing a rally Saturday night on Beta Bridge, faculty from a swath of departments have issued statements and held discussions to help promote constructive change on Grounds, after a Rolling Stone article published last week thrust the University community into the national spotlight over the administration's handling of sexual assault cases.

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Sexual Assault Resource Agency holds annual award celebration

By Nicholas Western | November 25, 2014

The Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA), a Charlottesville-based nonprofit that aims to support survivors of sexual assault, held its sixth annual Annette DeGregoria Grimm Award Celebration last Friday at the Darden School of Business. This year’s award went to Ron and Lorelei Pulliam of the Gallastar Equine Center in Afton.

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Miller Center releases Clinton Project interviews

By Megan Panagopoulos | November 18, 2014

The University’s Miller Center released the first installment of interviews for the Clinton Presidential History Project Friday at the end of a symposium on the Clinton administration.

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Charlottesville Health Department investigating first-year gastrointestinal illnesses

By Grayson Kemper and Nicholas Western | November 17, 2014

The Charlottesville Health Department is investigating the cause of a gastrointestinal illness which sent about 15 students, mostly first years, to University Emergency Services during the weekend.

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Albemarle Sheriff Chip Harding calls for change in DNA collection procedures

By Katherine Ballington and Catherine Griesedieck | November 17, 2014

Albemarle County Sheriff Chip Harding said he wants to see an expansion of the Virginia DNA databanks. Harding said he believes that if Jesse Matthew had his DNA collected in 2010 when he was charged with a misdemeanor, the DNA would have matched the 2005 sexual assault case.

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Hackathon to be held in honor of Connor Cormier

By Kathleen Smith | November 11, 2014

Several University students are organizing a hackathon in honor of late second-year Engineering student Connor Cormier, who committed suicide in October, to be held Nov. 15-16.

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Police issue tickets, summons at train tracks crossing

By Katherine Ballington | November 11, 2014

Despite continued patrolling of the fence by police, students and other Charlottesville residents continue to risk tickets and the issuance of a summons as they illegally cut across the railroad tracks.

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University Hall precinct finalizes in midterm election results

By Grayson Kemper | November 11, 2014

University Hall was the last precinct in the state of Virginia to report their final vote tally to the state Electoral Board on Monday after a voting machine broke during Tuesday’s election.

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University representatives discuss building projects around grounds at Student Council's "Breaking Grounds"

By Angela Pham | November 11, 2014

Representatives from the UVa Facilities Management and the Office of the Architect spoke about the state of construction projects occurring around Grounds Monday night at a talk called “Breaking Grounds.” Student Council’s Building and Grounds Committee hosted the presentations.

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Professor Larry Sabato hosts Crystal Ball, releases midterm election predictions

By Grayson Kemper | November 4, 2014

Politics Prof. Larry Sabato hosted his annual Crystal Ball predictions Monday night, predicting Republican gains in Tuesday’s congressional and state elections. Sabato and his team said they predict the Republican Party would gain a total of eight seats in the Senate to gain a 53-47 majority as well as nine seats in the House of Representatives, which which would give them a 243-192 majority.

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Local counties receive grants to improve emergency preparedness

By Megan Panagopoulos and Angela Pham | November 3, 2014

Agencies in Albemarle, Buckingham, and Greene counties will receive grants totalling nearly a quarter of a million dollars to improve emergency preparedness .

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Governor McAuliffe holds summit addressing sexual violence on college campuses

By Louisa Luranc and David Schutte | November 3, 2014

At a summit held to address sexual violence on college campuses in Virginia on Thursday and Friday, Governor Terry McAuliffe said he intends to lead an effort that changes the sexual assault culture at Virginia schools.

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Matthew's attorney requests psychiatric evaluation for client

By Nicholas Western and Catherine Griesedieck | November 3, 2014

Attorney James Camblos requested a psychiatric evaluation of Jesse Matthew Friday in relation to a 2005 sexual assault case.

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Women’s Center holds Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Kathleen Smith and Grayson Kemper | October 29, 2014

The UVa Women’s Center is the spearhead organization for DVAM events within the University community.

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University hosts panel "Responding to ISIS: Violence Against Women and Girls"

By Anna Higgins and Owen Robinson | October 27, 2014

The University hosted the panel discussion “Responding to ISIS: Violence Against Women and Girls” Monday, discussing the violence of the self-styled Islamic State against women and girls and working to brainstorm solutions to address the trauma and ongoing tragedy faced by refugees.

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Women's Initiative receives $20,000 grant

By Tiffany Truong and Madeline Nagy | October 27, 2014

The Women’s Initiative, a Charlottesville based group received a $20,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation last week.

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While you're away: University, Charlottesville, state summer events

By Cavalier Daily Staff | April 26, 2014

If you’ll be staying around Grounds this summer, here’s a run-down of some of the big stories to watch out for.

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Virginia maintains budget stalemate

By Rachel Goretsky | April 24, 2014

Negotiations on the Virginia budget remain at a stalemate, with the contention over Medicaid expansion bringing Richmond to a continued partisan standstill.

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BOV member Goodwin appointed Gillespie campaign co-chair

By Sarah Hainbach | April 20, 2014

University of Virginia Board of Visitors member William H. Goodwin Jr. was appointed as a finance committee co-chair for Ed Gillespie’s senatorial campaign Wednesday. Gillespie, a communications consultant and former White House aide, is the likely Republican nominee for the Virginia seat in the Senate currently filled by Sen. Mark Warner.

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Albemarle County Schools pass $3.9 million cut

By Jenna Dickerson | April 20, 2014

The Albemarle County School Board met to discuss necessary cuts to the county’s budget Thursday night.