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Supreme Court considers constitutionality of affirmative action

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in Fisher v. The University of Texas at Austin, a potentially landmark case that could eliminate affirmative action in college admissions. Plaintiff Abigail Fisher is suing The University of Texas at Austin claiming her Equal Protection Clause rights guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment were violated when she was denied admission.


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Kaine, Allen meet for second debate

In a one-hour debate Monday evening addressing everything from job creation to the upcoming Supreme Court decision on affirmative action, former Gov. Tim Kaine (D) and former Sen. George Allen ® hardly paused to catch their breaths between attack lines.


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U.Va. considers race, admissions

By considering economic disparity rather than race as a factor in admissions, colleges and universities can actually become more diverse, according to a report released Wednesday by the Century Foundation, a progressive think tank headquartered in New York. The University currently uses race-conscious affirmative action when evaluating prospective students, but is reviewing its admissions process in light of an upcoming U.S.


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Radford student body supports smoking ban

Signs outside Dabney and Bonnycastle dorms on McCormick Road that tell students “No Smoking in Building or Within 20 Feet of Building” do so incorrectly since the correct distance is 25 feet. Confusion about the University’s smoking rules, however, goes beyond official signs.


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McDonnell advocates alternative energy

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell Tuesday announced an effort to convert all state vehicles to alternative fuel sources and to provide alternative-fuel infrastructure for the Commonwealth. McDonnell’s announcement came at the beginning of a three-day energy conference in Richmond.


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Council plans politics forum

Student Council’s Academic Affairs committee introduced at its representative body meeting Tuesday evening plans for a new initiative called “Hoos Connecting,” a regular seminar series that will promote intellectual discussion between student leaders on major contemporary themes.

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The University’s Orientation and Transition programs are vital to supporting first year and transfer students throughout their entire transition to college. But much of their work goes into planning summer orientation sessions. Funlola Fagbohun, associate director of the first year experience, describes her experience working with OTP and how she strives to create a welcoming environment for first-years during orientation and beyond. Along with her role as associate director, summer Orientation leaders and OTP staff work continually to provide a safe and memorable experience for incoming students.