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University professors release report on youth violence prevention in schools

Education Profs. Dewey G. Cornell and Peter L. Sheras recently released a study on how youth violence can be prevented through means other than zero tolerance in order to foster a safer environment in school settings. The professors' preliminary results were developed into a publication titled "Guidelines for Responding to Student Threat of Violence," which was field-tested at 35 schools in Charlottesville and Albemarle County during the 2001-2002 school year.

FINDING FAITH

Judge strikes suit against City police

After nearly a year of controversy surrounding the Charlottesville Police Department's use of DNA testing in the search for the serial rapist, Judge Robert H.

Turner responds to Alpha Phi Alpha move

Since the University's chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity left the Black Fraternal Council in favor of the Inter-Fraternity Council last week, the reaction from the University community has been mixed. While the Alpha Phi Alphas say they believe their move was in the best interest of their fraternity and its mission, M.

CONNECTING COMMUNITIES

Bills aim to decrease underage drinking

Virginia lawmakers are in the process of cracking down on underage drinking and adults who facilitate it. The Virginia House of Delegates considered two bills this week targeting underage drinking and the so-called "keg party loophole." The first bill is an attempt to clarify the crime of underage drinking. Currently, the law states it is illegal for an underage person to purchase or possess an alcoholic beverage.

University flu cases increase

The influenza season has begun and is hitting the University community with a greater ferocity than in previous years.

Survey reports University grad student issues

University graduate students are concerned about health insurance and research fees, according to their responses to a recent survey conducted by the Graduate Student Council. The Council presented the findings from its Graduate Student Survey yesterday.

Sofka lacks expectation of continued employment

A statement released yesterday by University Spokesperson Carol Wood states that, contrary to earlier indications that Politics Prof.

Neale selected as student Board of Visitors member

Catherine Neale, a third-year College student, became the new student member of the Board of Visitors Friday evening. This year 26 students applied for the position of student member, which is selected annually.

Sabato donates $1 million to benefit, promote University

Politics Prof. Larry J. Sabato announced a $1 million donation to the University Friday morning.

Graduate student hit by car while crossing Emmet

Mihye Jeong, a University graduate student, was hit by a car on Emmet Street Thursday evening. According to a report filed by the Charlottesville Police, Jeong was hit when she stepped off the curb near Memorial Gym. Sergeant Steve Dillon of the Charlottesville Police said that Jeong was taken to the University Medical Center and kept overnight for observation. Hospital spokesperson Abena Soreman-Trice was able to confirm that Jeong had been discharged from the hospital as of Sunday evening.

Sanction reform aims shift

The fight to put sanction reform referenda on the spring ballot is heating up. Both Hoos Against Single Sanction and Students for the Preservation of Honor announced significant policy changes this week. Students for the Preservation of Honor is supporting a new ballot referendum to amend the honor constitution with a consensus clause. The consensus clause, conceived independently by Students for the Preservation of Honor, is an amendment to the honor constitution that would require a majority of the student body to support any changes to the sanction system. The current system requires a three-fifths majority of cast votes to pass sanction reform.

IFC, ISC report Bid Night cooperation

Increased police presence and adherence to party regulations contributed to a successful Bid Night Saturday, according to Inter-Fraternity and Inter-Sorority Council leaders. "Everything went smoothly and everyone at the IFC was very excited about it," IFC President David Bowman said. IFC members attributed the night's success in part to improved communication with the police. "What made the difference this year was that we were working closely with the University Police Department," Party Patrol Vice President Brandon Early said.

Breast cancer research breakthrough at U.Va.

The University Health System published a study in the American Association of Cancer Research journal's Feb.

Senate Committee passes altered charter bill

A revised charter initiative bill unanimously passed through a Virginia State Senate committee Wednesday. The bill, which now is called the "Restructured Higher Education Financial and Administrative Operations Act," passed 15-0 in the Senate Education and Health Committee. The vote represents a significant step in the direction of implementing the charter proposal, said Kevin Hall, deputy press secretary for Virginia Gov.

Council's new appropriation procedures discussed with CIOs

In response to vague appropriations procedures, Student Council held an open meeting Wednesday for Contracted Independent Organization members to discuss new appropriations guidelines to be voted on at the Council meeting. Council President Noah Sullivan and Council Vice President for Organizations Rebecca Keyworth presented the new appropriations procedures to the CIO members in attendance. Keyworth said the goal of the new system is to best meet the needs of the student body. "Last semester, we began reworking allocations," Keyworth said.

BOV unveils new tuition schedule under charter bill

Among other articles of business, the Board of Visitors opened discussion yesterday on what ultimately is expected to become a six year tuition plan. The new proposal calls for annual tuition increases of 10 percent for in-state students and six percent for out-of-state students.

City budget projected $2 million short

The city of Charlottesville faces financial challenges as the budget for the upcoming fiscal year currently is projected to come up $2 million short.

Report recommends changes to City voting

Charlottesville City Council is considering fundamental changes to the way city elections are run because of recent concerns about low voter turnout among other issues, according to Council members. Next Thursday, the Council will meet to evaluate and respond to the 2004 report from the Council's Election Study Task Force.