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Activist talks about U.S. prisons, racism

By Anne Grant | April 17, 2009

?Prison abolition? was the key phrase in black rights activist Angela Davis? speech last night in Newcomb Hall.Davis spoke before a large, impassioned crowd about the injustices of the American prison system in culmination of this week?s symposium, ?The Problem of Punishment: Race, Inequality, and Justice.? During her speech, Davis argued that the ?problem of punishment? is manifested in America?s flawed prison system, which, she said, ironically was originally intended to ?allow people to reform and transform themselves?. Davis sharply criticized the loss of prisoners? voting rights during incarceration as well as the cycle of violence created by the imprisonment of violent offenders and capital punishment.

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New technology will allow doctors to monitor patients

By Rodger Nayak | April 17, 2009

Researchers from several University schools recently developed a wireless sensory network technology designed to help doctors and researchers monitor the gait of patients and determine their risk for falls.Regina Carlson, director of development at the University?s Institute on Aging, said the sensor can be worn around the wrist and transmits real-time data on a patient?s gait via the internet.

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Virginia Tech tragedy continues to impact gun debate two years later

By Sarah Wooten | April 16, 2009

Two years after the Virginia Tech shooting the events of April 16, 2007 continue to have an impact on those who remember the tragedy?s 32 victims, as gun regulation efforts remain a topic of much discussion.Omar Samaha, the brother of Reema Samaha, one of the 32 persons killed in the shooting, said he now is working to eliminate loopholes in the selling of firearms in Virginia.Alex Howe, spokesperson for Americans United for Safe Streets, said Samaha is working to require a background check for guns sold in Virginia.State laws currently require licensed gun dealers to run background checks on those purchasing firearms.

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Mark Warner emphasizes bipartisanship

By Matthew Denton-Edmundson | April 16, 2009

As Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., spoke yesterday in Politics Prof. Larry Sabato?s Introduction to American Politics class, he repeatedly stressed the need for Republicans and Democrats to face the nation?s issues together.Among these issues, he said, is healthcare reform and the current economic recession.?[This is] an economic meltdown that might get as serious as the Great Depression,? Warner said.Although the former Virginia governor took his Senate seat just more than 100 days ago, he said he has a good handle on the Obama administration?s plans for the country, including the stimulus package that allocated 40 percent of about $800 billion for tax cuts.

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Economy may influence law school interest

By Katherine Raichlen | April 16, 2009

A recent Kaplan survey found that the economic recession has influenced the number of students applying to law school, said Jeff Thomas, Kaplan director of Pre-Law Programs.Kaplan surveyed 1,400 students after they took the February LSAT, Thomas said.

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StudCo supports LGBTQ students

By Jane Ma | April 15, 2009

Student Council passed a resolution last night condemning anti-gay violence in response to the recent assault against a University student and his guest.The resolution, sponsored by College representative Eugene Resnick, formally denounces violence against any member of the University based on sexual orientation or gender identity.Additionally, the resolution shows Council?s support to the University?s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community by funding $350 to provide 1,000 candles for a vigil to be held in the Amphitheater Thursday at 6:30 p.m.?We want to have something that?s tangible to show that we?re working together as a community,? Resnick said.Resnick also said members of the contracted independent organization Queer and Allied Activism needed funding for the candles for the unexpectedly large crowd who plan to attend.?Right now they?re experiencing an unprecedented amount of people who are going to be going to the vigil, so they don?t have enough funding to do that,? Resnick said.

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Paige Deesnyder selected for

By Bethel Habte | April 15, 2009

Third-year Education student Paige Deelsynder never applied to live on the Lawn, but that is one reason why she was selected to live in the Gus Blagden, or ?good guy? room on the West Lawn next year.?This room is reserved for a person who does not seek the prestige of the Lawn but earns it through the effects of their virtuous life on other people,? said third-year College student Kira Busch in her letter nominating Deelsnyder.

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Medical Center sees decrease in patient admittance in 2009

By Katie Bo Williams | April 15, 2009

Although the Medical Center saw a 4.5 percent drop in patient admissions since January for the 2009 fiscal year, its revenue stream is still on pace to surpass the previous fiscal year?s.Larry Fitzgerald, the Health System?s chief financial and business development officer, said because of the economic situation, most hospitals across the nation are generating lesser revenue compared to previous years.?It is my impression that virtually all academic health centers and virtually all hospitals are experiencing activity in their hospitals that is less than it was in previous years as the result of the economic recession, high unemployment, individuals losing their heath insurance benefits, and individuals being resistant to paying co-insurance deductible amounts,? he said.

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Foundation awards fellowships to five University faculty members

By Kevin Mead | April 14, 2009

The Guggenheim Foundation awarded fellowships to five University faculty members Wednesday.?To me, our faculty receiving five Guggenheim awards in one year is an indication of the depth and breadth of scholarship here at U.Va,? University Provost Arthur Garson stated in a University press release.

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Candlelight vigil raises sexual assault awareness

By Emily Poe | April 10, 2009

Take Back the Night held its annual vigil in the Amphitheater last night in a culmination of Take Back the Night Week, which aims to raise awareness about sexual assault in the University community.?The main goals are raising awareness and helping survivors to heal,? Vigil Chair Jenny Anderson said.At the vigil, survivors were able to speak out about their experiences anonymously, while fellow students and community members sat in support in the Amphitheater, many holding candles.

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