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Hospital's CoolGard allows for safer surgeries

Patients suffering from cardiac arrest or brain injury have a new chance at full recovery thanks to a machine recently made more widely available at the University Medical Center. The University Hospital is the only medical center in Central Virginia using the Alsius CoolGard 3000, a device that allows doctors to control a patient's body temperature to prevent possible further brain damage, said Mark Adams, a registered nurse in the coronary care unit. The hospital's four new CoolGards could mean the difference between suffering extensive brain damage and walking out of the hospital fully recovered, Adams said.

Comic artists' statement regarding recent comics

The comic artists responsible for the March 13 and 14 TCB comic strips decline to comment on their work at this time.

Make me a match...

Amid shouts and hollers of support, fourth-year Medical School students anticipate their chance to run to the front of the auditorium "Price is Right"-style to find out if they've won a highly sought prize: admission into their preferred residency programs. As the clock strikes noon, the anticipation explodes into shouts, hugs and tears when students rip open envelopes disclosing their residency program placements. This is Match Day 2008.

Student program gives aid to local taxpayers

Plans to expand third-year Commerce student Deborah Perl's initiative to help low-income families in Charlottesville prepare their taxes and collect refunds are currently being discussed because of the effort's early success. Perl's group

Prof. finds impact of ADHD on girls

Research conducted by Asst. Psychology Prof. Amori Y. Mikami suggests girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder develop eating disorders at higher rates than girls without ADHD.

Nursing dean asks Congress for more funds

Nursing School Dean Jeanette Lancaster spoke before the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies last week, asking for increased funding for nursing education in the 2009 fiscal year budget.

Bill amps up penalties for illegal filming

The Virginia General Assembly recently approved a bill that would penalize those convicted of unlawful filming more harshly.

Comic artists' statement regarding recent comics

The comic artists responsible for the March 13 and 14 TCB comic strips decline to comment on their work at this time.

McDonnell agrees with decision at Wise

Following Steven Barber's expulsion from the University's College at Wise for possession of firearms on campus, he questioned the legality of the ban on concealed weapons.

Curry special ed. program now features dual-certification option

The Education School recently modified its special education program to include a dual-endorsement option, enabling participating students to gain certification in both special education and a general education field of choice. In the face of a changing teaching atmosphere, the program will seek to equip future teachers better for the many K-12 schools that are presently looking to better integrate children with special needs by placing them in classrooms with "more typically developing children," Education Dean Robert Pianta said.? These combined classes, termed "inclusion classrooms," aim to make connections between general education students and special education students, he explained. According to Sandra Cohen, director of teacher education at the Education School, the program will help address the increased demand for inclusion classroom teachers.

CTS buses not in service for Easter Sunday

Charlottesville Transportation Service buses will not run Sunday, according to City of Charlottesville spokesperson Ric Barrick. "We are closed two days of the year: Christmas and Easter," Barrick said.

Honor Forum cancelled

The Honor Forum scheduled for March 26 has been canceled due to lack of interest, according to Josh Hess, Honor Committee vice chair for community relations.

Cavalier Daily statement regarding recent comics (UPDATED)

The Cavalier Daily sincerely regrets any offense readers may have taken to two recent comics in the strip TCB published March 13 and 14.

I want to know your secret, Mrs. Roboto

UTS officials iron out bus route changes

University Transit System and University Parking and Transportation officials discussed new bus route proposals Tuesday night.

Panel outlines difficulties undocumented aliens face

Speakers at an immigration rights panel last night focused on the human aspect of the illegal immigration issue, encouraging students to support the immigrant community and pro-legalization legislation.

Tornado drill exposes computer glitch

The University discovered a glitch in its emergency preparedness plan following yesterday's tornado drill.

StudCo inducts new Executive Board

Last night The Colonnade Club played host to the formal transition ceremony for Student Council, during which President Matt Schrimper stressed his eagerness to begin his term and work with his peers. "I'm most excited about the individuals coming in and I think it's an indication of things to come for Student Council," Schrimper said, adding, "We'd love for any individuals in the community to join Council, to get involved and make an impact at this institution." Schrimper and his Executive Board, including Vice President for Administration John Nelson and Vice President for Organizations Kayla Wherry, formally took their positions last night when they where sworn in by former Council executives. "It's been a long month of getting ready," Schrimper said.

Nice day for a drive

U.Va. considers new arts degree

Students interested in combining their interests in arts and business may have more opportunities at the University in the future because of the possible creation of a five-year master's degree program for arts administration. The program, proposed by Art Department Lecturer George Sampson, is currently being deliberated by the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Committee on Educational Policy and Curriculum, according to interim College Dean Karen Ryan. According to Sampson, the process for implementing a new program typically takes about 18 months, and not all of it occurs on Grounds. "Establishing a new degree requires approval of state authorities in Richmond," Sampson said, adding that "if everything goes very smoothly, we might have our first entering class of this program in the fall of 2009." According to Sampson, if implemented, the program would only include the five-year master's program; there are no plans to create an undergraduate major or minor in arts administration.