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Black armbands bring light to Lebanon's blackouts Strapping black armbands to their biceps, Arab Student Organization members hope to raise awareness for the political situation in Lebanon. Following border skirmishes, Israeli air strikes hit Lebanese power plants. "Part of the tragedy is the fact that civilians were targeted," said second-year College student Laila Kassis, a member of ASO.


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One McEssay and fries

What, one might ask, is the literary equivalent of two all-beef patties with lettuce, tomato, mayo and American cheese all squashed between a sesame seed bun?


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When Darth Vader calls

There are certain material things that I know I cannot live without: oranges, shaving cream, my camel-colored cashmere sweater and Mr. Bear.


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Dean Samuels recalls 10 years at the University

Ten years ago, Michelle Samuels arrived at the University as a first-year student. Today, after almost three years of being a dean, she is moving on. At the end of the semester, Samuels, a New Jersey native, plans to return to her northeastern roots. When asked what element of the University has been most special throughout her time here as a student and assistant dean of students, Samuels replied without hesitation, "the students." "The students have been the absolute gem of my experience here at U.Va.


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Sticky situation Some students mow lawns or baby sit to bring in extra cash. But in the name of scientific research, third-year College student Michael Finnegan exercised his hand.


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If I could turn back time ...

They say that at the moment of death, your whole life flashes before your eyes. And while I've never been close enough to death to verify this assessment, I do feel as if a little bit of life slipped from my grasp this weekend.


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Cock loose on Grounds All was well at Runk Dining Hall for Cornelius the Rooster, the cardboard cutout of the Kellogg's Cornflakes cereal icon. At least until about two weeks ago, when Cornelius mysteriously disappeared. Or did he? "I thought it was just discarded," Runk location manager Tom Frederick said.


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Female tag team efforts befuddle clueless lads

Happy Groundhog's Day everyone, or Valentine's Day, or whatever. Unlike some people, I'm hoping to avoid getting stabbed in the backside by Cupid's arrow today, because the last time it happened, it left a nasty rash. I recently realized just how different guys and girls are, and on this special, yet cheesy day, I've decided to shed some light on the subject. The other day, a female friend of mine wanted advice concerning guys.


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X-treme Valentine's Day memories of love, loss exposed

Inspired by high profile publications such as Seventeen magazine, The Cavalier Daily went on a mission to uncover the University's most X-treme Valentine's Day memories. What follows is the uncut, hardcore truth behind real life men and women's love trials on the most abhorred and yet most adored holiday of the year. V-Day as D-Day "I knew I didn't really like this girl anymore, and it just happened to be February 14th when I broke up with her," said Ryan Hayes, a visiting freshman from the University of Central Florida who was walking through Newcomb Plaza when The Cavalier Daily tracked him down. Related Links Valentine's Day Fun &nbsp "If I'd stayed with her, I would have had to buy presents for someone who was gonna be gone in a few days anyway," Hayes said, justifying his junior high school break-up. First-year College student Will Boland committed a similar act. "We had an elementary school dance that night that I didn't want to go to," Boland said.


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Nothing says loving like Greets As last-minute Valentine's Day shoppers struggle to find the perfect gift for their significant others, Greets.com offers the computer savvy lover a non-conventional gift. Greets.com allows its site's visitors to create a personalized, interactive Valentine's Day party neatly arranged into a CD-ROM.


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Greeting a new generation of Wahoos

This is the true story of 28 strangers chosen to live together for a sweltering summer. Find out what happened when they stopped being nice and started being real. No, the Real World auditions are not coming to town again.


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Art of music adds up in engineer's life

When the lights dim in Old Cabell Hall auditorium this Sunday and the performer steps onto the stage, don't expect a run-of-the-mill, "it-ain't-over-till-the-fat-lady-sings" routine. William Bennett, who is neither fat nor a lady, will deliver an even bigger shocker: He is an engineer. An engineer who can sing. "I grew up singing in church and singing in school," said Bennett, a fourth-year systems engineer due to take his degree this May.


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On my honor, I will pay for airport parking Anyone who says the University's honor code is not alive and well has just been proven wrong. What follows is a letter from Bryan Elliott, general manager of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, to Director of University Relations Louise Dudley: "Over this past weekend, a U.Va.


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Attention, Tom Cruise Wannabes For all those "Cocktail" fans out there who have marveled at Brian Flannigan's acrobatic mixing skills behind the bar, now comes a golden opportunity. University Union has released its Short Courses booklet, which offers students the opportunity to study everything from salsa dancing to wine tasting to kickboxing to, of course, bartending. But not so fast, Top Gun: those interested in bartending or wine tasting must present two forms of identification to prove they are of legal age. "I think [they] are beneficial because it gives students something to do other than work all the time," Short Course Chair Krista Mathis said. Costs for the courses run from $15 for a Filipino language class to $85 for introductory or advanced photography.