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Wittenborg reappointed University librarian

University Librarian Karin Wittenborg was reappointed to another five-year term last Monday. Wittenborg, who leads the team responsible for 11 on-Grounds libraries and a high-density shelving library off-Grounds, has led the library system since 1993.


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Dumler bill moves passes House unanimously

A bill allowing public officials to be removed from office after being convicted of a sex crime passed unanimously in the Virginia House of Delegates earlier this week. Del. Rob Bell, R-Albemarle, introduced the bill in response to the Christopher Dumler case last year.


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University ranks as No. 3 best value

The Princeton Review ranked the University as the No. 3 Best Value Public University for 2014, trailing only the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the New College of Florida. Though the University‘s ranking is down from the last year’s first place, it has consistently been selected as among the top three best value public universities. “U.Va.


	Law School Grad Brinton Lucas will serve as a Supreme Court clerk for Justice Clarence Thomas.
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Law School graduate to clerk on Supreme Court

University Law graduate Brinton Lucas was recently selected to clerk for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas during the 2014-15 term. Lucas, who graduated from the Law School in 2011 near the top of his class, made a strong impression on several nationally esteemed constitutional law professors teaching at the University, including A.


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VA lawmakers oppose EPA regulations

At a press conference Tuesday morning, Virginia lawmakers voiced opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed controls on coal power plants in a letter to President Barack Obama.


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Council addresses SpeakUpUVa ideas

Student Council gathered Tuesday evening to discuss its response to various petitions on SpeakUp UVa, Council’s online forum for students to propose and vote on ideas for improvements around Grounds.


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Handprint Project seeks to reduce bid night sexual assaults

Students unveiled the Handprint Project this week, a campaign aimed to curb sexual assault on fraternity bid night. The project seeks to educate students about prevention and intervention of sexual assault and is co-sponsored by Democracy for America Charlottesville, the Inter-Fraternity Council, the Honor Committee, One-in-Four and One Less.


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Virginia lacrosse player pleads guilty to assault

Third-year College student Carl Walrath, a midfielder for the Virginia lacrosse team, pleaded guilty to assault and obstruction of justice Friday morning and will serve 10 days in prison. The charges stemmed from a fight that occurred on the Corner last November.

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Co-president Armelle Worrel gives a behind-the-scenes look at U.Va.’s club pickleball team, highlighting the welcoming culture, national championship success, what it’s like to lead such a large team, and partnerships and sponsorships that help the program thrive. This episode explores what makes UVA pickleball a trailblazer and a vibrant part of student life on Grounds.