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University alters rules for speech

By Tyler DeBoard | November 5, 2010

After being flagged as a "red light" college for issues related to freedom of speech last year, the University has reformed its speech codes to ensure that it does not abridge students' constitutional rights. The "red light" rating - one notch above "red alert" - came from the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, which began critiquing the state of free speech at the top 25 universities in the country last year.

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City may revamp housing waitlist

By Shirley Park | November 5, 2010

The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority is considering changing the system that regulates the waiting list for access to public housing. The Housing Authority is a public agency that, among other services, provides public housing to Charlottesville residents.

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County updates law provisions

By Valerie Clemens | November 5, 2010

[caption id="attachment_37974" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="New code changes affect punishments for littering, disorderly conduct, drinking and possessing alcohol on public school grounds.

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Public school tuition, financial aid increase

By Sara Guaglione | November 5, 2010

In-state tuition and fees at public four-year universities increased by an average of $7,605 for the 2010-11 academic year, 7.9 percent higher than in 2009-10, according to the College Board's 2010 annual "Trends in College Pricing." Average published tuition and fees have increased by about 24 percent at public four-year college and universities since 2005-06.

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Perriello campaign reports office theft

By Kevin Mead | November 4, 2010

The campaign office of Congressman Tom Perriello, D-Charlottesville, was broken into the morning of Election Day, said Jessica Barba, communications director for the Perriello campaign. Door hangers labeled with local polling locations had been stolen and passed out to the wrong houses, Barba said.

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Fifth congressional district sees state

By Caroline Houck | November 4, 2010

In Tuesday's midterm elections, 55 percent of voters registered in the Fifth District cast their ballots, the highest percentage of any congressional district in the state, according to the Virginia Board of Elections.

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United States, University see decrease in giving

By Caroline Newman | November 4, 2010

The United States has seen the most significant decline in giving to nonprofit organizations since 1991, according to a recent report from the Chronicle of Philanthropy. The report, which ranked the top 400 nonprofit fundraising organizations, found that there was an 11 percent decrease in philanthropic donations nationwide.

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StudCo introduces two awards

By Krista Pedersen | November 4, 2010

[caption id="attachment_37906" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Student Council honored Leonard Sandridge with an award in his name.

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Hurt wins district election

By Rebecca Rubin | November 3, 2010

[caption id="attachment_37857" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Congressman-elect Robert Hurt held his viewing party in Chatham, Va.

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Perriello loses position in House after first term

By Virginia Terwilliger | November 3, 2010

[caption id="attachment_37855" align="alignleft" width="226" caption="Although Congressman Tom Perriello earned nearly 80 percent of the votes in Charlottesville, he fell short of securing a win by a margin of about 9,000 votes.

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Republicans see gains, yet fail to take Senate

By Tyler DeBoard | November 3, 2010

After four years of Democratic gains, the Republican Party took several seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate yesterday, ultimately retaking control of the House.

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Virginian voters approve all ballot initiatives

By Radina Belberova | November 3, 2010

Three constitutional amendments regarding state tax and budgeting policies won the approval of voters across Virginia yesterday. The first initiative gives localities the authority to rule on property tax relief for elderly and disabled residents.

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Clark earns 2 percent

By Peter Restrepo | November 3, 2010

Independent candidate Jeff Clark failed to find the same success at the polls that other anti-establishment figures across the nation enjoyed yesterday. Garnering roughly 2 percent of the votes cast in the Fifth District, Clark fell to both Republican frontrunner Robert Hurt, who won with about 51 percent of the vote, and Democratic incumbent Tom Perriello, who came in second with about 47 percent. Clark's campaign focused mainly on "breaking the political duopoly that is the two-party system in Washington" and shared many roots with the Tea Party movement.

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Honor presents diversity-related goals

By Sofia Economopoulos | November 2, 2010

[caption id="attachment_37780" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Honor Committee members heard the Diversity Advisory Board's proposed strategies to engage a broader range of students, particularly the University's community of international students, during Sunday night's meeting.

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U.Va. modifies benefits plans

By Mike Lang | November 2, 2010

The University's Human Resources department introduced changes in employee benefits yesterday, including a new online system for employees to manage their own benefits plans.

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Initiatives promote green transportation

By Ahn Dao and Ana Mir | November 2, 2010

Gov. Bob McDonnell has charged the state's transportation agencies to consider environmental factors in addition to budgetary concerns. The governor announced his "Going Green With Virginia Transportation" initiative Oct.

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Awards recognize equality boosters

By Callie Herod | November 2, 2010

The University's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs honored 11 people and organizations on Grounds with its annual Champion Awards last Friday. The awards recognize those individuals who assist in the office's mission to eliminate discrimination and particularly those individuals who may not have otherwise been recognized for their efforts, said Director Darlene Scott-Scurry. "They received the awards because of their contribution to social justice and equal rights," Scott-Scurry said. Recipients range from undergraduate students to faculty, staff and even organizations. Two students were among this year's honorees. Fourth-year Commerce student Jason Shapiro organized an events program for Disabilities Awareness Week to promote respect for people with disabilities.Fourth-year College student Reginald Benbow, Jr., who was also recognized, founded "My Brother's Keeper," a program at Albemarle High School that mentors black male students and helps prepare them for college.

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Obama stumps for incumbent Perriello

By Rebecca Rubin | November 1, 2010

[caption id="attachment_37723" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="More than 10,000 people descended upon downtown Charlottesville Friday to see President Obama speak in favor of Democratic candidate Tom Perriello.

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State budget reductions continue for University

By Audrey Waldrop | November 1, 2010

The University's budget is set to see more reductions - estimated to be between $2.4 million and $7.1 million - on top of the $14 million cut passed by the General Assembly this April for the next fiscal year. The Office of the Governor notified the University of these cuts Friday and asked the University to develop an updated budgetary plan, which is due to Gov.

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Credit card companies vie for student pockets

By Mike Lang | November 1, 2010

Credit card companies spent more than $83 million last year marketing their cards to college students through agreements with colleges and alumni associations nationwide, according to a report from the Federal Reserve. The report, required by the 2009 Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act, mandates the disclosure of all agreements between credit card issuers and college-affiliated organizations, said Josh Frank, senior researcher at the Center for Responsible Lending.