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Behind the scenes at WTJU

By Sarah Culvahouse | September 28, 1999

A dialogue is taking place behind the airwaves that many students and community members may be completely unaware of. WTJU 91.1, "The Sound Choice in Central Virginia," has been struggling to maintain its combined roles as a student radio station, a local radio station, and a combination of the two ever since the 1970s. WTJU 91.1 is publicized as the University's radio station and is owned by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.

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Odds & Ends

By Cavalier Daily Staff | September 28, 1999

Solar weiners If you've never eaten a solar-powered hotdog, you won't want to miss your chance at the fifth annual Energy Awareness Day, which takes place tomorrow from 10 a.m.

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Burn baby burn: bowling fever hits hard on Friday night

By Lee Camp | September 27, 1999

One night last week some friends and I were sitting around doing absolutely nothing, or maybe something a little more boring than that, when I decided I wanted to do something that involved wearing old shoes, hurling 15-pound balls and drinking beer.

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Odds & Ends

By Cavalier Daily Staff | September 27, 1999

Waiting to volunteer University students showed off their commitment to serve Saturday by lining both sides of Rugby Road from Madison House to Madison Hall.

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Debunker at large

By Andrew Merson | September 27, 1999

James Randi opened his presentation Saturday with a spectacular claim. "I'm going to perform miracles of a semi-religious nature," Randi said, drawing chuckles from the packed audience in the Chemistry Auditorium.

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Singing for wages

By Kelly Coffey | September 27, 1999

Three very different styles of music were combined in one voice Friday night to raise awareness of the Labor Action Group's Living Wage Campaign.

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Odds & Ends

By Cavalier Daily Staff | September 24, 1999

Towed off Brown College is a residential community of students and faculty. It apparently is also a haven for perpetrators of "malicious mischief," as Brown College Director of Studies Carl O.

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Blues Fest benefits HIV/AIDS group

By Adam Justice | September 24, 1999

Beer fests and concerts in Charlottesville may be nothing new, but the 3WV/Saab Blues and Brews Fest '99 benefits a good cause - Charlottesville's AIDS/HIV Services Group. Sponsored by Saab and hosted by 3WV (97.5 FM), tomorrow's annual event will be held at the Charlottesville Downtown Amphitheater from 2 to 7 p.m.

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Musicians support Living Wage fight

By Kelly Coffey | September 24, 1999

A musical voice is being added to the Labor Action Group's campaign to raise the hourly wage of classified University employees to $8. Blues singer Corey Harris, performer John McCutcheon and the Sanctuary Choir from Mt.

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St. Maarten's: where everybody knows your name

By Christa Dierksheide | September 24, 1999

Although the television sitcom "Cheers" ended several years ago, the same friendly, personable atmosphere portrayed in the bar where "everybody knows your name" can be found right here on the Corner at St.

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Religions find niche on Internet

September 23, 1999

From Baha'i to Branch Davidians, Oneida to Osho, Scientology to Snake Handlers, just about everything one needs to know about over 200 emerging and non-mainstream religions can be found in one place on the Web: www.religiousmovements.org. The site originated in 1996 as an optional project for University Prof.

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Students UNITE for greater ethnic interaction, diversity

By Tilottoma Mukherjee | September 23, 1999

A new multicultural group, founded by a group of suitemates who recognized a need for better racial and cultural relations at the University, began its tenure on Grounds last Tuesday.

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Odds & Ends

By Cavalier Daily Staff | September 23, 1999

Elvis isn't dead, only fired Charlottesville's very own Elvis, who for the past four years could be seen at The White Spot on the Corner, was fired last week. James Rorak adopted the name "Elvis" when he started growing sideburns about five years ago.

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Copying the success of Kinko's

By Abby Fifer | September 22, 1999

There are those who argue that a liberal arts degree is worthless. Those "in the know" will often declare that a B.A.

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Club lets students answer call of the wild

By Brandon Rogers | September 22, 1999

"Ladies and Gentlemen, this is the part I hate!" he shouted. The student clung to the rock face about 60 feet off the ground as he bellowed this last phrase.

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Odds and Ends

By Cavalier Daily Staff | September 22, 1999

Notecards from the edge Students can now own their own copy of a burnt Rotunda - or at least a picture of it.

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Soyinka addresses need to see beyond U.S. borders

By Christie McLaughlin | September 22, 1999

Living in a country whose Founding Fathers adopted a constitutional amendment that gave citizens the freedom of speech, 1986 Nobel Prize winner Wole Soyinka should be a happy resident.

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Odds and Ends

By Cavalier Daily Staff | September 21, 1999

Mystery planting Some anonymous Cavalier football fans apparently were reluctant to allow the excitement from Saturday's homecoming win over Wake Forest to end with the final touchdown. Michael Thomas, associate director of University athletics, reported that a six-foot-tall palm tree was planted on the 50-yard line at Scott Stadium late Saturday night. University police responded quickly and removed the tree shortly after the sighting at 9:22 a.m.

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The University's rich tradition includes history of discrimination

By Adam Reno | September 21, 1999

One doesn't even have to read The Cavalier Daily, but merely glance at its front page headlines to see that there is now a great controversy surrounding the University's admissions policies. Is it in the best interest of the University to consider race during the selection process?

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Odds and Ends

By Cavalier Daily Staff | September 20, 1999

Spared by Floyd The media hype preceding the arrival of Hurricane Floyd raised false hopes in many students desiring to get a day off from classes.