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Study examines effects of 'pre-gaming'

A recent study was conducted in Pennsylvania on "strategic drinking," better known among college students as "pre-gaming." This study explored both the negative and positive outcomes of pre-gaming. During the study, pre-gaming was defined as "the practice of drinking alcohol in a private setting prior to attending an organized event/social activity where alcohol might or might not be served." Students from 10 private and public higher education institutions in Pennsylvania completed a questionnaire about their drinking habits.

Census data highlights degree advantage

The U.S. Census Bureau released a series of tables yesterday titled, "Educational Attainment in the United States: 2005," showing a significant difference in earnings of employees with bachelor's degrees and those with high school diplomas. According to the table, available on the U.S.

SFS opens in Newcomb

Students no longer need to trek to Carruthers Hall to handle administrative matters with Student Financial Services and other offices.

U.Va. research used to analyze children, nature

The National Dialogue on Children and Nature Conference, which included research contributed by the University Architecture School, was held recently at the National Conservation Center in West Virginia. The University's Institute for Environmental Negotiation, part of the Department of Urban and Environmental Planning in the Architecture School, was one of the main participants in the conference. This was the largest U.S.

Suspect in rape case pleads guilty

John Henry Agee pled guilty on Sunday to the charges of rape and object sexual penetration of a former University Law student. The victim, whose name has not been disclosed to the public, was a first-year Law student at the time of the attack, Charlottesville Commonwealth's Attorney Elizabeth Killeen said. The attack occurred approximately 1 a.m.

Top Docs: 51 physicians make the grade

Fifty-one physicians at the University of Virginia Medical Center have been named among America's top physicians in a book published this month entitled "America's Top Doctors." The book, now in its sixth edition, is published annually by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., an independent research company which releases consumer guides about the health care community. According to a Castle Connolly press release, the list of more than 5,000 physicians is compiled through a peer-recommended and mediated process involving thousands of medical professionals.

Law students respond to act of intolerance

This week, University Law students are being asked to sign a pledge promoting increased diversity at the Law School in response to a reported incident of prejudice earlier this fall. Several student organizations, including the Lambda Law Alliance, Student Bar Association and North Grounds Softball League, have worked together to form this "Pledge to Diversity" in response to a recent act of intolerance against two gay Law students. Sept.

Students act as clerks for Iraqi judges

Visiting University Law Prof. Linda Malone is one of three law professors working in the U.S. Department of Justice Regime Crime Liaison Office.

Tuition rates on the rise nationally

College tuition bills are continuing to rise nationally this year, according to a new College Board study. The study shows that the cost of education at four-year colleges is 35 percent higher than it was five years ago, but the costs are rising more slowly than in years past. The College Board held a press conference Oct.

StudCo presents resolutions on ethics board, reimbursement

Student Council introduced two resolutions at its meeting last night which would create the annual Rules and Ethics Board as well as change the reimbursement policy for Council. According to Executive Vice President Nicholas Jordan, Council creates a Rules and Ethics Board each year. "Basically, it's a way to hold us accountable ... every year a Rules and Ethics Board is established," he said. The Rules and Ethics Board consists of students from the University who are not members of Council, Jordan said, explaining that nine total representatives will be on the board, with three schools having two representatives.

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An animated crowd of students and community members gathered at the foot of the Rotunda last night to show support for Republican incumbent Sen.

Student weight gain a reality

According to research presented last week, the "freshman 15" might be more real than previously thought -- although the actual weight gained by freshman is more likely to be between five and 10 pounds. The research, conducted by Dr. Elizabeth Lloyd-Richardson, assistant research professor of psychiatry and human behavior at Brown University, indicates that, on average, students gain weight upon entering college.

Clarification

The Oct. 23 News story "Mid-Autumns Carnival raises $4,000" states the event was "organized through the work of the four Greek councils, Student Council, Fourth Year Trustees, the Alumni Association, the Parent's Program and the University Programs Council." More specifically, the carnival was planned and executed by a committee that included eight members of the IFC and ISC and two representatives from the non-profit organization Building Tomorrow.

Crunch time

Life in the Mumps House

A Forced Isolation With the number of students afflicted by mumps since the outbreak began at the University this fall already well into the double digits, many have had to leave Grounds to recover without spreading the highly contagious illness.

Glitch occurs in City's electronic election ballot

Voters in Charlottesville, Alexandria and Falls Church may be in for a surprise when they reach the end of their electronic ballot Nov.

House candidates debate in Lynchburg

Rep. Virgil Goode, R-Va., Democrat Al Weed and Independent Green Party candidate Joseph Oddo discussed issues ranging from Iraq to campaign finance to Medicare last night during their first televised debate.

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Army commander addresses war on terror

The Miller Center hosted a talk by Lieut. General R. Steven Whitcomb, who commands the Third Army, U.S.

StudCo hosts first-ever Va. legislator forum

Five members of the Virginia General Assembly who graduated from the University participated in a legislator forum held in Wilson Hall last night. Sponsored by the Student Council Legislative Affairs Committee, the forum consisted of alumni serving in both the House of Delegates and the Senate.