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University Democrats host non-partisan series

By Kathleen Meyers | October 6, 2003

The University Democrats are hosting the first lecture in a "Principles in Politics" series tonight in hopes of providing non-partisan accounts of public service to the University community. "Basically, the speaker series was started because we feel that people today have forgotten that there are people in politics who are passionate about issues," University Democrats Research Coordinator Allyson Gold said. The club has invited both Republicans and Democrats to participate in the lecture series, describing the lectures as autobiographical accounts highlighting how the speakers became involved in politics. "We have no partisan intentions," University Democrats President Ian Amelkin said.

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Board of Visitors approves compensation for employees

By GP Manson | October 6, 2003

The Board of Visitors decided to supplement the Commonwealth's compensation measures for the University's faculty and staff in a meeting held Saturday. As a result of the continuing statewide budget crisis, University employees have not received either pay raises or bonuses for the past three years.

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Diversity Commission chairs meet with Board

By Mary Pumphrey | October 3, 2003

Politics Prof. Michael J. Smith and Angela Davis, associate dean of students for student life, met for the first time with the Board of Visitors' Special Committee on Diversity in the board room of the Rotunda yesterday. Davis and Smith are co-chairs of the President's Commission on Diversity and Equity, which is charged with assessing the quality of the student experience within the University with special attention to the experiences of women and minorities. Davis and Smith reiterated the themes, such as retention and recruitment of minority faculty, which were discussed at the President's Commission's first meeting last month. The Commission will hold meetings throughout the fall, including a mid-October retreat, and will present a report to the Board at the beginning of spring semester. The President's Commission will look to peer institutions to identify "best practices" models that may then be implemented at the University, Smith said. "We will look seriously at practices at our peer institutions -- and have already, with the help of staff, gathered considerable data," he said.

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UNC moves to eliminate student debt for neediest

By Spencer Baumgardner | October 3, 2003

Under a new policy known as the Carolina Covenant, low-income students entering the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill next year will be able to attend college without incurring debt. Chapel Hill Chancellor James Moeser announced the new policy Wednesday evening during his annual State of the University address. The Carolina Covenant allows students whose families' incomes fall below 150 percent of the poverty level -- roughly $28,000 for a family of four -- to attend UNC virtually for free.

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Dominion to fully restore power

By Sarah Gatsos | October 3, 2003

Dominion Virginia Power's goal to restore all power to its entire service territory by today following Hurricane Isabel will be realized on schedule, Dominion Virginia Power spokesperson David Botkins said yesterday. "We hope to have virtually all power restored by the end of the day" today, Botkins said. While most areas currently have power, Botkins said there are a few areas in the state still suffering from power outages. "There are a few small pockets of outages primarily in Gloucester, Northern Neck and Peninsula areas of the state, which were some of the hardest-hit areas," Botkins said. Botkins said customers will not pay for power they did not use. "Every customer has to pay their electric bill, but no customer has to pay for any electricity not used as a result of being without power," Botkins said. In response to the mass power outages, Botkins said Dominion Virginia Power sent out employees to all areas of Virginia. "We were all over the state in mass with personnel that totaled 12,000 at its peak," Botkins said. Botkins said Dominion Virginia Power is satisfied with the actions it took in the wake of the hurricane. "We're very pleased with our response across the state," Botkins said.

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Many rental companies urge early lease signing

By Lauren Todd Pappa | October 3, 2003

For students wishing to live off-Grounds next year, it may be true that the early bird catches the worm when it comes to signing apartment leases in Charlottesville. Because of the high demand for off-Grounds apartments and rapidly approaching deadlines, many area leasing agencies are urging prospective tenants to begin the lease signing process as soon as possible. Several companies cited deadlines for renewals and new leases in the next two weeks. "It's important for prospective residents to stop by rental companies to see what's available," Woodward Properties Marketing Director Jaclyn Lucca said.

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CIOs hawk wares at football games

By Angela Manese-Lee | October 3, 2003

In an effort to aid financially strapped Contracted Independent Organizations, Student Council has teamed with the University Bookstore to offer these groups selling time at a concession stand at home football games. Since Sept.

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Campusfood.com to offer online delivery options to University

By Mary Pumphrey | October 3, 2003

Busy students in need of nourishment now have a new way to have tasty foods delivered to their homes. Campusfood.com, a New York-based delivery system allows customers to order food online for delivery. Participating restaurants around the University include Panda Garden, The White Spot, Peking Chinese Restaurant, Good Fortune and Gumby's Pizza. To promote the new service, the company will be offering a free meal to new users who log on between Oct.

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Accidental shooting leaves Albemarle County Police officer injured

By Mary Pumphrey | October 3, 2003

An unintended shooting injured an Albemarle County police officer yesterday morning, as he prepared for an annual firearms qualification session. The shooting occurred at the Rivanna Rifle and Pistol Club on Old Lynchburg Road. Officer David Wallace's own standard-issue service weapon accidentally discharged one shot, striking him in the knee. He is listed in good condition at the University Hospital. In addition to his duties as a patrol officer with the Community Policing Division, Wallace is a firearms instructor for the police department. The police department is investigating the incident.

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Study shows fewer identify as Southerners

By Katherine Spruill | October 2, 2003

A recent study by researchers at Vanderbilt University reports a decline in the number of Americans identifying themselves as Southerners. Between 1991-2001, the number of people living in the South who consider themselves Southern dropped by 7.4 percent, from about 78 to 70 percent. Vanderbilt Sociology Prof.

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Art museum to launch 17th annual literary competition

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 2, 2003

The University Art Museum is preparing to open its annual Writer's Eye writing competition Oct. 6. The program invites University students along with adults and elementary and high school students to submit original works of prose or poetry inspired by selected works of arts on display in the museum's collection and special exhibits. The competition is organized by the museum's docents and judged by local teachers and writers, journalist and fiction writer Mariflo Stevens and retired University English Prof.

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Papers of civil rights activist given to library

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 2, 2003

The papers of civil rights pioneer Alice Jackson Stuart, who was denied admission to the University in 1934, recently were given to the University library by her family. Included in the documents is correspondence between Stuart and the University, who rejected her application to graduate school on the basis of race and "other good and sufficient reasons." She responded with a letter requesting specifics on the other reasons. The conflict led to a court case in which Stuart was represented by the NAACP.

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Dean 'meetup' rallies student support

By Jason Amirhadji | October 2, 2003

Over 60 students and community members gathered last night at the Newcomb Hall Theater as part of National Dean in 2004 Meetup Day. Over the past few months, meetups -- community gatherings that are arranged online -- have joined 'blogs,' or Web logs, and e-mail lists as popular methods of grassroots organization. "Meetups have really been the firepower behind the Dean surge," said David Wassermann, chair of Hoos for Howard Dean, which sponsored the event. Last night's meeting provided an opportunity both to educate those who didn't know much about Howard Dean and mobilize those who already support the former Vermont governor, Wasserman said. "We're hoping to get converts from these meetings," he said. In an effort to recruit supporters, Hoos for Howard Dean set up a table on the Lawn this week.

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Council revamps CIO appropriations process

By Timothy Lee | October 2, 2003

In accordance with new policy, the Student Council Appropriations Committee will allow both new and established Contracted Independent Organizations to apply for funds this fall. "Student organizations are the life-blood of the University community," Vice President for Organizations Eli Dejarnette said.

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Sevens finance homecoming committee

By Clare Ondrey | October 2, 2003

Student Council's homecoming committee received a letter Tuesday evening informing them they will receive a $10,777.77 donation from the Seven Society, one of the University's most active secret societies. The Seven Society's gift is in recognition of the committee's efforts to improve student-alumni relations and reinstate a homecoming tradition at the University.

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