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Study considers transfer challenges

The 2005 National Survey of Student Engagement released recently found that transfer students and students who have concurrent enrollment at more than one university may have a harder time getting the full university experience. The survey stated that transfer students had fewer interactions with faculty, participated in fewer educationally enriching activities and reported gaining less from college than their peers. Fourth-year College student Tom Gibson transferred from the University of Florida and said it is a difficult experience. "I had to apply to college again, move into a new place again -- it gets to the point where you get kind of burnt out," Gibson said.

Attorney general race tightens

The outcome of the race for Virginia's attorney general remains unclear as Republican candidate Robert McDonnell leads Democrat candidate Creigh Deeds by less than 2,000 votes with 99.88 percent of precincts reporting at midnight according to the Virginia Board of Elections.

Jurors indicate honor attitudes

Recently released documents from the University Honor Committee show opinions of student jurors about the honor system vary widely based on the outcome and perceived fairness of the trial.

City Council forms legislation agenda

Looser restrictions on the voting rights of felons and increased regulation of mopeds are among the programs the Charlottesville City Council wants to receive priority in the 2006 session of the Virginia General Assembly.

BSA, Cavalier Daily discuss controversy

Members of the African-American community on Grounds voiced their concern about racial insensitivity within The Cavalier Daily to staff members, including Editor-In-Chief Patrick Harvey, at a Black Student Alliance meeting Tuesday evening. The meeting came about after public outcry over a comic strip by Dan Gantz ran Oct.

Attorney general race undecided

The race for Virginia's attorney general between Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds and Republican candidate Robert McDonnell was too close to call at press time, with Deeds trailing by about 3,500 votes with 99.63 percent of precincts reporting at press time. According to state law, the defeated candidate can ask the State Board of Elections for a recount if the margin is one percentage point or less.

Kaine wins governor race

RICHMOND ­-- Democrat Tim Kaine defeated Republican Jerry Kilgore by a margin of over five percentage points in the race for the Virginia governorship last night.

School board to be elected

Charlottesville voters passed a referendum last night to change the local school board from an appointed to an elected body, according to the City registrar. City officials said the passage of the referendum was not surprising in light of the fact that there was no organized opposition to the measure.

Toscano, Bell head to House of Delegates

Former Charlottesville Mayor and City Council member David Toscano (D-Charlottesville) won the Virginia State Delegate seat for the 57th District, which represents the City of Charlottesville.

Student groups set to mobilize voters

With polls open across Virginia, the College Republicans, University Democrats and supporters of Russ Potts have prepared for today's electoral contests, especially the gubernatorial race, with activities and programs to garner votes and increase University involvement in the election. College Republicans President Brian Gunn said the group has been preparing for Election Day for quite a while.

Honor changes code of ethics

The Honor Committee voted unanimously Sunday night to approve changes to its Code of Ethics and Standard Panels. The changes will alter the language of the Committee's Code of Ethics, which originally was approved by the current Committee at its first meeting last spring. "Basically it's an effort to redo the Code of Ethics and Standards Panel to make things tighter," Honor Chair David Hobbs said. The Committee first discussed the proposed changes at its meeting last week. Under the old language, a significant prior relationship with a student who is the initiator, the accused or a material witness constitutes a conflict of interest for an Honor Committee member, advisor or counsel.

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BOV meets to discuss long-term plan

The Special Committee on Planning of the Board of Visitors met yesterday for the second time to continue developing a 10-year financial plan. Discussion highlighted the University's aspirations to rise in program rankings and develop a case statement for the upcoming Capital Campaign that is consistent with this goal and the long-term plan. "We really need to do a better job of saying how the University will be different with $3 billion than it is today," said Capital Campaign Chairman Gordon F.

BOV meets to approve management agreement

The Board of Visitors lent a stamp of approval to a management agreement yesterday morning that will be sent to Governor Mark R.

U.Va. School of Nursing researches connection between cancer, abuse

Three professors in the University School of Nursing are currently conducting research regarding the connection between breast cancer in women and abusive intimate relationships. The professors are "really looking for a better description of how abuse effects breast cancer and breast cancer treatments, and how treatment affects relationships," said Nursing School Prof.

Classified employees to receive pay increase

Effective Nov. 25, classified employees at the University will receive a base salary increase of three percent.

Marketers hype basketball

Both the University and the National Collegiate Athletics Association are hoping innovative marketing strategies will score increased enthusiasm for the upcoming basketball season. Although not a direct response to the NCAA's efforts to bring more enthusiasm to college basketball, the University's athletic program is unveiling a new marketing scheme that revolves around the slogan "Last Ball in U-Hall" and focuses on honoring the closing of University Hall prior to the opening of the John Paul Jones arena next season. The marketing program includes putting up light-pole banners, T-shirt giveaways to the first 1,000 people at the first several games and a series of other events and giveaways. Furthermore, because of the push last season for a student spirit group at basketball games, the Hoo Crew -- formed with the hopes of achieving the intensity and reputation of Wake Forest's Screamin' Demons --- will have its own section.

Interim chief human resource officer hired

Nat Scurry recently was appointed as the University's associate vice president and interim chief human resource officer.

University student threatened at knifepoint

A 22-year-old male University student was the victim of aggravated assault at 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the 1200 block of West Main Street, according to Charlottesville police.