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Student victim of violent robbery

While waiting to meet friends in a parking garage on University Avenue early Friday morning, a University student was assaulted by two men and robbed. The student, who wished to remain anonymous, described being physically attacked and punched in the head several times before the assault ceased. "As I was getting hit, I took out my wallet and threw it, and they took the money," the student said. Following the attack, which occurred at about 1:15 a.m., the victim filed a police report within an hour. "We responded at about 1:42 [in the] morning," Charlottesville Police Sgt.

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University Transit Service purchases bus GPS system

University students will be able to minimize the amount of time they spend waiting at bus stops next semester thanks to a GPS system purchased last week by the University Transit Service. The system?

Honor works to expand outreach

The Honor Committee addressed new budget constraints and expanded outreach programs for students at its meeting last night, in addition to hearing criticism about its decision last semester not to recreate a single sanction ad hoc committee. Following Gov.

Grant to fund research of tissue regeneration

Research into efforts to generate new limbs for patients is underway at the University thanks to a $2 million research grant for musculoskeletal regeneration recently awarded by the National Science Foundation. A team of five University doctors, scientists and engineers, headed by Cato T.

Officials address stocking of stadium concession stands after Saturday's shortage of bottled water

Despite an increased inventory and price, many concession stands on the main concourse at Scott Stadium sold out of bottled water during Saturday's football game.In light of the inconveniences caused by the shortage, officials are planning to improve the methods currently in place for stocking the stands. In anticipation of Saturday's heat, 50,000 bottles of water were on hand to sell, rather than the usual inventory of 15,000, said Jason Bauman, University associate athletics director for facilities and operation.

Groves eliminates OSL to encourage efficiency

The Office of Student Life and the Office of the Dean of Students have merged into one office, effective this semester. The decision was made by Interim Dean of Students Allen Groves with the goal of creating less overlap of duties for the two offices. "I have asked him to look to see how we can better serve students," said Pat Lampkin, vice president of student affairs. According to Groves, who worked for 16 years as an attorney focusing on labor and employment issues, the change needed to be made to make the Office of the Dean of Students more efficient. "I decided to do away with this artificial contrast, and now we are all just the dean of students' office," Groves said. Before the change, both the Office of Student Life and the Office of the Dean of Students were located in Peabody Hall and performed similar duties. "Having these two entities in the same place doing the same work -- it was confusing," Groves said. Lampkin said that by combining the two offices the University is "removing somewhat of an artificial structure." According to Groves, the merge will decrease the amount of work for staff members, enabling them to concentrate more on students. "If I can free people up from administrative jobs to have more time to spend with students, then that's a win," Groves said. He added that he wants students to feel that the Office of the Dean of Students is open to everyone and said he hopes the recent change will provide more clarity about the purpose of the office. "A lot of people incorrectly perceive the office as two things -- either you are in serious trouble or you are a student leader -- but that's just not true," Groves said. According to Groves, the Office of the Dean of Students organizes leadership programs such as L2K and Blueprints, clears students for eligibility to study abroad, advises to students who are planning to withdraw and assists students with a number of other problems. "I am really working so hard for people to know that our doors are always open," Groves said.

Students raise concerns over cartoons

At least 100 University students packed the entrances to The Cavalier Daily office last night to protest several comics printed recently and to call for a long-term solution to what they see as an ongoing problem with Cavalier Daily comics.

Supplement may pose health threat

Mice trying to bulk up should be aware of possibly fatal effects from their favorite bodybuilding powders. According to research recently released by University Health System scientists, a commonly used compound found in some bodybuilding powders has caused extremely detrimental side effects in mice and could be fatal. Assoc.

Students face fees for music piracy

Seven University students recently received pre-litigation settlement letters from the Recording Institute Association of America as part of its ongoing campaign against music piracy. According to RIAA spokeswoman Cara Duckworth, illegal music downloading has caused losses of more than $300 million to music label companies and has led to a $3 billion decline in sales during a six year period.

Report investigates lenders at colleges

A report released Tuesday by Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., exposed some student loan lenders and institutions of higher education for engaging in exchanges of inappropriate donations and benefits.? As Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Kennedy released the report providing details of inappropriate marketing practices in the student loan industry that had been previously discussed in Congressional hearings, media reports and inquiries, according to Kennedy's press secretary Melissa Wagoner. Wagoner explained that some lenders provided donations, services, private loan funds and other benefits to colleges in exchange for preferential treatment with regard to student loans, including placement on colleges' preferred-lender lists. "There have been ongoing investigations regarding marketing practices in the student loan industry, and it was decided by the senator that industry needs oversight," Wagoner said. In response to the report, Eric Solomon, spokesperson for Nelnet, an education planning and financing company that is one of the lenders accused of improper actions in the investigation, said Nelnet is complying with the new industry reforms.

Construction causes parking headaches for Cabell

With the beginning of the fall concert series at Old Cabell Hall this Sunday, performers and patrons must combat the lack of parking stemming from South Lawn Project construction. The B-1 lot on Jefferson Park Avenue, which was previously used for Old Cabell event parking, has been closed because of the construction. "We are facing a logistical challenge, but it's not insurmountable," music department Chair Bruce Holsinger said. The C-1 lot off of McCormick Road behind Bryan Hall, the Central Grounds Parking Garage and the T-4 Scott Stadium parking lot will be available depending on the number of people attending events, according to Holsinger.

Grant to support drug study

Paul Hoffman, University professor of medicine and microbiology, will continue important research on microbial pathogens thanks to the assistance of a few multi-million dollar grants. "I'm bringing in something like 7.5 million over the next few years in research grants," Hoffman said.

Illegal immigrants face ban

Republican leaders in the Virginia General Assembly announced plans last week to bar illegal immigrants from enrolling in the Commonwealth's public universities. State Sen.

Number of females leaps at Darden

The Darden School recently made it its business to increase the number of female students in the school.

Jeff ScholarFoundation seeks $21M

The Jefferson Scholars Foundation is seeking approval for a $21 million loan to fund the construction of its new headquarters. Although the Jefferson Scholars Foundation applied for and received an $18 million loan in June of this year, it recently announced its intention to apply for an additional amount of up to $3 million, making the loan total $21 million.

Mining U.Va. for Administrative Gold?

The University has something administrators at other colleges want. Following the departure of three high-profile leaders to other institutions in the past year, it appears as though faculty members holding University administrative positions are ripe for the picking in today's higher education job market.

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StudCo looks to globalize U.Va. financial aid

A new Student Council ad-hoc committee that will address ways to create financial aid for international students was approved at last night's meeting.

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