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Team recommends VA capital punishment improvements

By Emily Shu | September 9, 2013

The Virginia Death Penalty Assessment Team, part of the American Bar Association, released a report Thursday finding several areas of the state’s capital punishment in need improvement. The team’s recommendations centered around twelve issues the American Bar Association identified as imperative to the fairness of the death penalty. As long as the death penalty exists in Virginia, Team members say the state must take action to ensure this form of punishment is reserved for a narrow group consisting only of the worst offenders.

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Cabell construction causes congestion

By Neeraj Gandhi | September 8, 2013

In recent weeks, foot traffic has noticeably swelled outside New Cabell Hall, with congestion forming between classes on the stairwell east of the building, adjacent to Wilson Hall. Renovations on New Cabell have been ongoing since September 2011, but according to an August status report by University Facilities Management, 80 percent of the renovations are complete. Currently, the only portions of the building that have not been finished are the third, fourth and fifth floors.

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Students commemorate Shelley Goldsmith

By Jiaer Zhuang | September 5, 2013

Students and faculty gathered Thursday evening in front of the Alpha Phi sorority house to commemorate Shelley Goldsmith, a second-year student at the University who passed away last Saturday in Washington, D.C.. Goldsmith was a Jefferson Scholar, a sister of Alpha Phi and a dedicated member of the Class of 2016.

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Darden research analyzes LIVESTRONG

By Brendan Rogers | September 3, 2013

Although Livestrong Foundation founder and professional cyclist Lance Armstrong faced intense public scrutiny after admitting to doping earlier this year, recent research from the Darden School found that the organization diligently worked to prevent the bad publicity from harming the Livestrong brand and mission.

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University tackles big data

By Matt Comey | September 1, 2013

In an effort to address large, complicated and quickly expanding data sets that are now the norm in any sort of research, the University is preparing to launch a Big Data Institute in the coming weeks. The Institute will operate virtually, pulling faculty, facilities and resources from schools all across the University. It will attempt to keep the University competitive with other research universities moving towards big data research said Rick Howitz, the associate vice president for research.

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Second-year Goldsmith passed away Saturday

By Joseph Liss | September 1, 2013

Second-year College student Mary Goldsmith passed away Saturday evening in a Washington, DC hospital. Goldsmith, who went by Shelley, was a Jefferson Scholar and active member of the University community.

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Phase I Rotunda renovations near completion

By Emily Hutt | August 29, 2013

The first phase of the University’s Rotunda restoration efforts are rapidly approaching a conclusion. The renovations, which began on the Rotunda in May 2012, are the landmark’s most comprehensive since it was rebuilt by McKim, Mead and White between 1895 and 1898, according to the project website.

Members of the Honor Committee support officer pool hosting a mock trial for students in Gilmer Hall.
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Honor Committee hosts mock trial

By Joseph Liss and Fritz Bondoa | August 29, 2013

On Thursday, about forty first-year students attended the Honor Committee’s annual mock trial in Gilmer Hall. Fourth-year College student Brittany Wengel, the vice-trial for education, said the trial was an opportunity to see the Honor Committee’s process in action.

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