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Dining halls see increased traffic, experience delays

By Spencer Baumgardner | September 25, 2003

Due to increased demand for on-Grounds dining, construction and recent weather conditions, students have faced increased congestion at Newcomb Hall dining facilities. According to dining hall supervisor Hagel "Hamburger" Morris, students have been patient and understanding despite lines that can span the length of the hallway. She attributed recent difficulties to Hurricane Isabel. "This week we've been shorthanded because of Isabel.

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Court blocks 'do not call' registry

By Christine Wallace | September 25, 2003

U.S. District Judge Lee R. West ruled Tuesday in Oklahoma City that the "Do Not Call" list created by the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission is unconstitutional. The FTC began working on the list after over 64,000 citizens expressed interest this winter in blocking calls from telemarketers to their home and other telephone numbers. "When over 64,000 people ask for this to be done, it really shows how much they want this," FTC spokesperson Jen Schwartzman said. The FCC and FTC commenced registration in June and since have registered over 50 million people. "We had a wildly successful first couple of months," Schwartzman said. The FCC and FTC, along with state and local governments, planned to start enforcing the list Oct.

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Richmond area hit by tornadoes

By Cavalier Daily Staff | September 24, 2003

Still reeling from Hurricane Isabel, southside and central Virginia was hit by at least four weak tornadoes stemming from one supercell thunderstorm early yesterday morning. Trees falling under the force of the high winds of the storm, passing through Henrico and Hanover counties, knocked out power that was only recently restored in the wake of Isabel. The National Weather Service reported the storms' winds reached up to 112 mph. Citizens, some who had cars and homes severely damaged, were shocked at the destruction the thunderstorm wrought.

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U.S. Tax Commissioner extends payment dates for disaster areas

By Cavalier Daily Staff | September 24, 2003

On Monday, Federal Tax Commissioner Kenneth Thorson extended certain taxdeadlines for those residents and businesses located in the 69 counties and 30 cities designated as disaster areas by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Thorson said he made the decision to help taxpayers who are currently dealing with the effects of Hurricane Isabel.

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For many, days without power grate on nerves

By Anthony LaMesa | September 24, 2003

It's still candlelight dinners and ice cold showers for some University students living off-Grounds who have not yet had their power restored following Hurricane Isabel's Thursday night visit to Central Virginia. The Charlottesville area still had 6,680 customers without power as of yesterday afternoon, Dominion Power spokesperson Richard Zuercher said.

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Study abroad office looks to increase enrollment

By Laura Hindman | September 24, 2003

The International Studies Office has bolstered publicity and recruiting efforts this year in hopes of increasing enrollment in the University's study abroad programs. Under the "2020" admission plan, the office has set the goal of enrolling 80 percent of all University students in some sort of study abroad program by 2020.

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Congress sets record in education 'pork'

By Jon Breece | September 24, 2003

Members of the U.S. Congress brought home the bacon for universities and colleges in record-setting amounts during fiscal year 2003. Overall pork spending -- money that is earmarked for a project and thereby exempt from the normal Congressional appropriations process -- on academic projects rose 10 percent over previous 2002 figures while additional unplanned, discretionary spending on defense-related university projects shot up 68 percent. Congress appropriated more than $2 billion dollars in pork project spending for colleges and universities in the current fiscal year which ends next week, according to a recent study conducted by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

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Storm will not slow construction

By Rachele Byrne | September 23, 2003

As life at the University gradually returns to normal in the aftermath of Hurricane Isabel, construction crews are rejoicing that no major damage will further hinder the numerous renovation projects currently underway around Grounds. Although some facilities on Grounds suffered minor damages due to fallen trees and heavy winds, officials from a number of the construction projects in progress said they were able to prepare sufficiently to secure the sites from any significant damage. After a number of setbacks to the Ivy Road-Emmet Street Parking Garage due to inclement weather and concerns raised by residents in the area, University officials said the hurricane did not impact any of the remaining construction plans or dates. According to Sack Johannesmeyer, director of facilities planning and construction, the worst consequence of the hurricane was simply a general loss of production. "We lost [time] buttoning down for the hurricane and cleaning water from the site," Johannesmeyer said.

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ITC warns against illegal file sharing

By William Barratt | September 23, 2003

Students accused of illegally sharing copyrighted files could lose their network connections, according to a notice from ITC e-mailed to all students last week. Upon receipt of a complaint from the entertainment industry, ITC will warn accused students and give them three business days to respond.

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Fake ID users could face harsh punishments

By Mary Pumphrey | September 23, 2003

For one anonymous 20-year-old third-year College student, the fake ID he's had since high school was just another school supply to pack for his return to the University this fall. "I've used my [fake] ID way too many times to count," the student said.

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Two students attacked after leaving party

By Christopher Jones | September 23, 2003

Two students allegedly were assaulted early Sunday morning around 1:30 a.m. near the corner of 17th Street and Gordon Avenue shortly after leaving a fraternity party in the area. Third-year Engineering students Ricky Yau and Brian Welsh were walking on 17th Street when they were attacked by three men, according to a Charlottesville Police Department report.

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ADAPT secures funding for water cooler program

By Natasha Altamirano | September 23, 2003

Students attending fraternity parties during the spring semester may have an additional beverage choice, after the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team secured funding last Tuesday to provide water coolers at fraternity parties. The Office of Health Promotion's Social Norms Marketing Division agreed to fund ADAPT's initiative, Social Norms Marketing Coordinator Jennifer Bauerle said. "What we're attempting to do is to have [the coolers] in a location to make water as prevalent as alcoholic drinks," ADAPT member Abigail Atwood said.

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