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With the suffering economy, University students may find it difficult to come by work. In many cases, even when a college student manages to get hired, hours are limited and wages low.


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Collapse of the dragon

Uncovering a financial bubble before it pops is a difficult task. Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the Federal Reserve, remarked that predicting a bubble cannot be done – only in retrospect are the causes and effects clear.


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You are what you Facebook

The apocalyptic snow that led to class cancellations and crowded bars in the early afternoon may have surprised many residents in Charlottesville, but something else may have been just as shocking this weekend.


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Love in the name of justice

"Love is bound to power as it is bound to justice," said Regina Schwartz, Northwestern University English professor and doctoral graduate from the University. During this first lecture of the Love and Justice lecture series, which was held Feb.


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Fitting in

I have been here for almost a month now, and after 26 days in one place, you would think I would know my way around. I had to be at the Abbey Theatre at 7:30 p.m.


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Feeling at home in Spain ... sort of

When you venture out into the world and study abroad, you are bound to experience a few introspective revelations, such as, "These people talk funny" or, "What's the metric system?" One such epiphany I've had is that Spain and America are the same but different. Don't get me wrong; Spain is one bodacious place.


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A different kind of paper

During my time in London so far, I have noticed a higher degree of sensationalism than I am used to in print media - from advertisements and PSA posters at bus stops to the most popular newspapers in the country.


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A pint for Jefferson

Fraternity members may suffer from a stigma that they serve run-of-the-mill beer, but Armand Cognetta, a fourth-year College student and Sigma Nu fraternity brother, may challenge that stereotype. As a matter of fact, this chemistry and biostatistics major brews his own beer on his front porch. "I've been brewing since I was 18," Cognetta said.


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A shrimp in spaghetti

This title may seem a tad bizarre, even silly, but it is how I describe myself. Ridiculous as this extended metaphor is, it nevertheless assisted me with my acceptance to the University. I am a 5-foot-1-and-a-half, Italian girl, who is incredibly proud of her heritage and is a family-oriented fanatic.


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A Pint for Jefferson

Fraternity members may suffer from a stigma that they serve run-of-the-mill beer, but Armand Cognetta, a fourth-year College student and Sigma Nu fraternity brother, may challenge that stereotype. As a matter of fact, this chemistry and biostatistics major brews his own beer on his front porch. "I've been brewing since I was 18," Cognetta said.


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Police Blotter

Larceny - theft from building at 14th Street NW Jan. 28. Suspicious circumstances at 15th Street NW Jan.


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Weekend Calendar

Friday Haiti Dialogue Series: The Aftershocks of History in Haiti 2 p.m., Monroe 130 Revolving around the fact that Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States during the Haitian Revolution, this series will discuss the relations between the Haitian Revolution and American politics.


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Loud Art: A Different Kind of Bang

Big Bang! Arts Week opened last Thursday evening with a resounding boom. In conjunction with the drama department and the Office of the Dean of Students, the University of Virginia Arts Board now is wrapping up its annual week of collaborative instruction and performance between University students and new, invigorating artists. Arts Week, which began Jan.


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The transition

Last Thursday, whilst serenely contemplating the complexities of my life (aka eating Chewy bars and staring into space), I decided to become a vegetarian.


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A new year usually brings analysis of the past year's trends and predictions of what will define the coming year.

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