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Police catch suspect in Starr Hill murder

By Kara Rowland | September 25, 2002

Robert Leroy "Smokey" Martinez, the suspect in a Sept. 7 shooting near Starr Hill Music Hall, was apprehended in New Jersey early Saturday morning, according to Charlottesville Police. Eyewitnesses at the scene had identified 26-year-old Martinez as the gunman who allegedly killed 27-year-old Charlottesville resident Margues Lamont Carter in a parking lot at the 700 block of West Main Street. At 5:45 a.m.

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New arena will serve more than just athletics

By Mary Catherine Wellons | September 25, 2002

As plans for the new basketball arena move forward, students, alumni and the Charlottesville community will remain a primary focus of fundraising efforts, architectural planning and the overall vision of the athletic department. The basketball arena project is part of a broader effort to address the lack of adequate space for large gatherings, such as concerts, major speeches and exhibits and exhibitions, University President John T.

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The money that runs the program

By Zaahira Wyne | September 25, 2002

In the face of Virginia's ever-growing budget crisis, almost every institute of higher learning continues to make steep cuts and push for passage of the $846 million bond referendum package which would provide financial support for colleges and universities across the state.

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Housekeeping agrees to clean Gooch, Brown temporarily

By Alexis Unkovic | September 25, 2002

Student Council and the Housing Division reached an agreement last week regarding the cessation of cleaning suite bathrooms in the Brown College and the Gooch-Dillard residence areas. Housekeeping has agreed to limitedly clean the residents' restrooms until next semester. "Our shared goal, Council's and Housing's, was to see that the cuts were made in the best way possible for our students," Chief Housing Officer Mark Doherty said. Residents of Gooch-Dillard and Brown College were notified Friday of the new agreement.

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A look at sports scholarships

By Sara Jeanblanc | September 25, 2002

Despite economic woes across the state, athletic scholarships, which receive entirely private funding, are safe from the drastic cuts. University athletic scholarships are fully funded through private money from the Virginia Student Aid Foundation, which according to University Athletic Director Craig Littlepage is the only source of athletic scholarships.

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Eagleburger, Scowcroft discuss implications of war with Iraq

By Josh Goodman | September 25, 2002

At a forum at the University's Darden School, former National Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft and former Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger discussed the ramifications of a potential attack on Iraq, though neither of them took a position explicitly for or against an invasion. As part of the event, Scowcroft and Eagleburger responded to questions from the forum's audience of more than 600 students, faculty and local residents. Scowcroft and Eagleburger also spoke on a whole spectrum of other foreign policy issues at the forum, which was sponsored by the Miller Center for Public Affairs and titled, "American Foreign Policy: Past and Present." With President George W.

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News in Brief

By Cavalier Daily Staff | September 25, 2002

University starts up pay-for-print at libraries In efforts to implement its new printing policy, the University has installed card-swipe workstations in Alderman Library and the Science and Engineering Library. The workstations allow students to use their Student IDs, Cavalier Advantage dollars or copycards to print. The workstations are part of the University's plan to allow students to print 500 sides of pages per semester before paying a fee.

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University sees decrease in minority faculty members

By Abby Fox | September 25, 2002

Recruiting and retaining minority faculty may be a concern this year in the wake of several minority faculty recently leaving the University for other institutions.

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City Council declines to back lawsuit

By Natasha Altamirano | September 24, 2002

The Charlottesville City Council declined the request to authorize the filing of a suit to delay construction of the Ivy Road Parking garage until a pending traffic study is completed. In response to a letter written by David B.

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Carter visits Miller Center, criticizes Bush

By Ben Sellers | September 24, 2002

Visiting the Miller Center of Public Affairs yesterday morning, former President Jimmy Carter expressed his concerns with the current Bush administration's foreign policy. Carter was the keynote speaker at a rededication ceremony for the Miller Center, marking the opening of the newly constructed Kenneth W.

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By Cavalier Daily Staff | September 24, 2002

D.C. Police warn commuters about IMF protestors In anticipation of upcoming protests against the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund on Friday and Saturday, Sept.

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Intruders break into Cabell, take computers

By Chris Wilson | September 24, 2002

A break-in on the fourth and fifth floors of Cabell Hall over the weekend forced police officers to close the top two floors of the building yesterday morning while they investigated the damages. According to College Chief Technology Officer Charles Grisham, who has an office in 444 Cabell, at least seven computers were stolen, including a laptop belonging to College Dean Edward L.

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Provost dispels rumors of school closing

By Martin Olivier | September 24, 2002

Despite widespread rumors of school cancellation, it appears University students will not receive an unexpectedvacation anytime soon. University officials yesterday dispelled rumors that the University is considering sending students home because of drought conditions in the Charlottesville area, while at the same time warning that harsher water restrictions may be coming for students who live on Grounds. University Vice President and Provost Gene Block sent an e-mail to all faculty, staff and students yesterday saying that rumors that the University would close Nov.

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Warner backs bond during Rotunda visit

By Paul Quinlan | September 24, 2002

Seeking both financial relief for the state's cash-starved higher education system and a political victory for his administration, Gov.

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Greenspan faces criticism for economic woes

By Adrienne So | September 23, 2002

Despite what Hollywood would have us believe, money does make the world go round. If power can be judged on the basis of who controls that money, then it is no wonder that Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, often is called the second most powerful man in America -- and, according to economists, sometimes the first. However, despite the enormous amount of power Greenspan may wield over monetary policy making, critics often use him as a convenient scapegoat for current economic woes. "The many problems recently affecting financial markets can hardly be blamed on the Fed nor could it have done very much to avert them," Economics Prof.

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By Cavalier Daily Staff | September 23, 2002

Harvard University curbs grade inflation. Preliminary studies indicate that on average, undergraduate grades at Harvard University fell last year to the approximate level they were three years ago.

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University Greek system honors 150 years

By Jenn Roberts | September 23, 2002

Rather than entertain Saturday's football game crowd with the usual musical performance, this year's Homecoming halftime show provided the official kick-off for Greek Week while commemorating 150 years of fraternity and sorority life at the University. The halftime show included the bestowal of a plaque to University President John T.

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Virginia colleges respond to budget cuts

By Anthony LaMesa | September 23, 2002

As state legislators ponder the next round of budget cuts, schools around Virginia still are trying to cope with last year's reductions.

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Double-dip recession unlikely for U.S. future

By Howard Kung and Michael Lovinger | September 23, 2002

As uncertainty looms over the status of the U.S. economy, we find ourselves constantly asking a very simple but relevant question -- when will the economy finally turn around? Clearly, there is no straightforward answer to this question.

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Jumper commends U.S. armed forces

By Adrienne So | September 23, 2002

General John P. Jumper, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, issued a tribute to Sept. 11 and the American armed forces for a crowded audience during last Friday's Jefferson Society meeting.