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With an unprecedented number of films in the running for Best Picture, a couple of funny-as-hell hosts and a good chance a woman could snag directing honors for the first time in Oscar history, the 2010 Academy Awards are shaping up to be one exciting night. During the past decade, ratings have been consistently slipping.
By Jane Ma Cavalier Daily Associate Editor Student Council's Environmental Sustainability Committee announced a partnership Monday with GrandMarc apartment complex to provide one student with a year of free rent as compensation for working as the area conservation advocate. "We've decided that in order to up our sustainability efforts and increase our recycling program ... we wanted to invite someone to live in our community next year that would be our conservation advocate," GrandMarc Community Manager Frances Thompson said.
The University Board of Elections announced Monday night that students overwhelmingly voted to pass all three Student Council-related referenda. The first referendum, which sought to amend Article V of Council's constitution, passed with 76 percent of votes. "The amendment will allow for the amendment proposal process to be more clear and fair for students who are interested in proposing amendments," said outgoing Council President John Nelson, who sponsored the referendum.
The Virginia men's basketball team travels to Boston College today, seeking its first win since Feb.
Colin Hood, the current vice president of organizations for Student Council, was named the incoming Council president yesterday night with 3,587 votes - double that of his closest competitor - while third-year College student Jen Bristol and second-year College student Evan Shields also secured positions on Council's executive committee. "I'm beyond thrilled and I'm really looking forward and really excited to get things going," Hood said.
Despite the University Board of Election's efforts to publicize and promote the University-wide elections, just 29 percent of students cast their ballots to elect their student leaders last week. "We're a little discouraged by the voter turnout," UBE President Jennifer Kim said.
[caption id="attachment_33548" align="alignleft" width="211" caption="Junior Scot Robison was named the Most Valuable Swimmer after setting ACC and meet records in the 100- and 200-meter freestyle.
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The Board of Visitors voted Thursday to eliminate the differences between tuition for in-state and out-of-state students for two specialized graduate programs within the Commerce School and Engineering School for the 2010-11 academic year.
Date: Saturday, Feb. 13 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Basil Michelle: When I got the e-mail that I was going to go on the blind date, I was initially really nervous because I've never been on a blind date before ... I'm an RA and live with residents ... I told them and they started getting really excited for me.
The Board of Visitors voted yesterday afternoon to approve the renovation and expansion of Newcomb Hall, a project estimated to cost between $16 and $18 million. "We are going to make it a more efficient and inviting space," said Colette Sheehy, University vice president for management and budget.
[caption id="attachment_33484" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Sophomore Chris Bocklet scored a team-high four goals against Mount St.
Beautiful vineyards. Delicious restaurants. Monticello. And, of course, the University itself. Charlottesville has no shortage of tourist attractions, but the list became a little longer when this winter's snowstorms hit the Barracks Road Shopping Center. After the city experienced a record-setting 55 inches of snow this season, it all had to go somewhere.
[caption id="attachment_33462" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Altria released a statement Monday naming Casteen as the 10th board member.
[caption id="attachment_33455" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="No. 1 Virginia won its first game since earning the top spot after taking a three-game series against then-No.
The fashion industry's obsession with staying ahead of the pack is perhaps best exemplified by the unveiling of fall looks during Fashion Week 2010 in February, nearly seven months before the official start of fall.
[caption id="attachment_33407" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Last fall, Clark Library remained open for two additional hours during final exam week to accommodate students who wished to continue studying into the early morning hours.
[caption id="attachment_33400" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The Cavaliers enter the swimming events of the ACC Championships after compiling a 4-0 record in ACC play this season and 9-1 overall.
This past month saw the University bring Black History Month to the stage through various art and cinematic forms.
