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Stetson University closes school paper following uncouth April Fool's edition

Officials at Florida's Stetson University closed down the school's newspaper after some alumni, faculty and students reacted unfavorably to content in the paper's April Fool's Day issue. The April Fool's issue included profanity and articles that critics charged were racist and advocated domestic violence. Administrators closed the newspaper, which is known as The Reporter, for the remainder of the year.

Honor statistics for 2002-2003 show case load has decreased

The Honor Committee released its 2002-2003 case statistics last week, which reveal an overall decrease in cases brought before the Committee.

Vandal smashes Irish glass exhibit outside art museum

"Stones in Place," an outdoor art exhibit at the University of Virginia Art Museum was vandalized this past weekend.

Center for Politics continues series on political humor

The Center for Politics will present a panel discussion on political humor tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the Newcomb hall theater. According to a press release from the Center for Politics, the panel will discuss "the serious side of political humor." Panel participants include Ann Telnaes, a Pulitzer Prize winning editorial cartoonist, and James Downey, a writer for Saturday Night Live. The panel discussion, which will be narrated by politics prof.

Professors, students speak out against war in Iraq at teach-in

Last night at 7 p.m. in Rouss Hall, the Anti-War Coalition sponsored "War with Iraq: a teach-in," to educate University students about conflict in Iraq and potential consequences. Nine speakers detailed several topics stemming from the war, such as media coverage, motives of the United States and the United Kingdom, the war at home, exploitation, post-war consequences, long-term political implications, civil disobedience and treatment of Muslims and immigrants. English Prof.

HOT UNDER THE HOOD

Two firefighters from the City Fire Dept.'s Engine 6 hose down a car which caught fire in the University parking lot at Scott Stadium yesterday afternoon.

Students, University re-evaluate lease dates

After meeting with several Charlottesville landlords on March 26, University administrators and students say they still have concerns over early and competitive lease-signing dates. The meeting, part of ongoing discussion regarding student housing, addressed the effects of early lease dates on first years and Greek houses.

University architect Anderson to retire in spring

Samuel A. "Pete" Anderson III, will take his last walk through Grounds as the Architect for the University on May 16. Anderson, who has presided over facilities planning, architectural and landscape design since June 1995, will retire to pursue personal interests.

Rehnquist visits law school, gives lecture on Court

William Rehnquist, chief justice of the United States Supreme Court, offered a unique perspective on the responsibilities of the justices last Friday when he presented an address at the Law School as part of the Henry J.

IFC passes fraternity party safety regulations

Just under a month after a gunman and an accomplice robbed a joint fraternity party at the Sigma Pi house, the Inter-Fraternity Council passed four resolutions to ensure the safety of University students at its weekly Presidents' Council meeting Thursday. The IFC made changes in four areas, including security in rental contracts, fraternity use of University ID cards and guest lists, the "Set Fine/Reward" system and the stamp system. "We made these decisions with the best interests of the entire system in mind," IFC President Ryan Ewalt said. The IFC voted in October 2001 to limit rentals to other Greek organizations only. The first resolution concerns rental of fraternity houses by other Greek organizations.

ROTC competes in Military Weekend

Midshipmen and cadets from the University Naval, Army and Air Force ROTC programs competed in Military Weekend, a three-day drill and fitness challenge, this weekend.

Preliminary construction begins at site of new arena

With $75 million in donations secured for construction of the University's new multi-purpose arena, early site work will begin today, ushering in over three years of construction around Grounds in support of the massive project. Some fencing already was erected Saturday at the North end of the Massie Road parking lot, where the majority of early site work will commence, Arena Project Director Richard B.

Virginia Tech mourns death of graduate in Iraq grenade attack

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets graduate Jeffrey Kaylor was killed in a grenade attack Monday in Iraq. He is believed to be the fourth Virginian to have died during the war. Kaylor, 24, served as second lieutenant on reconnaissance with the C Battery, 39th Artillery Battalion, Fort Stewart, Ga. Fellow graduates recalled Kaylor's bravery during training at Tech. "If there was something we didn't want to do, he would be there doing it first," said Elizabeth Tedrick a senior cadet, who was a member of Kaylor's cadre her freshman year. Friends and family held a wreath laying ceremony in Kaylor's memory at the Virginia Tech War Memorial Chapel in Blacksburg, Va.

Honor elects new subcommittee chairs

As the Honor Committee switches hands, the new Committee voted last night to appoint third-year College students Okem Nwogu and Sean Driscoll as subcommittee chairs for 2003-2004. Nwogu will be the new chair of the diversity advisory board, a group devoted to increasing outreach to every group on Grounds, from minorities to athletes to Greek and non-Greek organizations. "It's a critical role, especially with the social climate of the University," Nwogu said.

Future Range residents choose rooms

The 51 graduate students living on the Range during the upcoming school year met Sunday to select their rooms. The future residents were chosen from a pool of 71 applicants in February and March through a process run by graduate students. Applicants submitted a 500-word essay about their contributions to a greater sense of community among Range residents and among all graduate students as well. The selected committee was composed of 17 current Range residents. Future residents already can look forward to some aspects of the 2003-2004 school year.

ON THE CATWALK

Epidemic halts programs in China

Following a State Department travel warning issued for China on April 3, the University decided to cancel summer study abroad programs in Shanghai and Beijing Wednesday. Close to 60 students planned to participate in the three programs -- the Shanghai Gateway Program, the U.Va.

Casteen delivers State of University Address

Budget woes, slipping national rankings and race relations were among the major issues which University President John T.

Greek Awards gather four councils together

The Inter-Greek Committee hosted its second annual Greek Awards Ceremony Wednesday night, marking one of the first major events organized collaboratively by the four Greek councils. The IGC is comprised of representatives from the four councils: The Inter-Fraternity Council, Inter-Sorority Council, Black Fraternal Council and Multicultural Greek Council. "It was good to see so many different diverse fraternities and sororities with different backgrounds and goals -- whether social or service," said Joe Obi, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. president and a presenter at Wednesday's awards.

Foxfield officials to offer ABC compromise

With the annual spring Foxfield races scheduled to take place in 15 days and the status of its liquor license in jeopardy, Foxfield officials said they will propose a settlement to the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board later today. If Foxfield's offer is accepted, it will negate the need for an appeals hearing scheduled for Tuesday, April 15.