News

News

National debate over admissions policies hit home at the University

By Josh Goodman | April 10, 2002

Last week a group of 5,228 students became the 183rd class admitted to the University. While these students now hold their fates in their own hands and can mull their decisions in peace, the fates of the thousands of future University applicants rests on the resolution of a variety of issues related to college and university admissions. Two such issues that regularly generate national debate are the use of the SATs in college and university admissions, and the practice of some institutions to accept students "early decision." Schools that allow early decision, such as the University, let applicants seek admittance months before regular applicants.

---

News

Council hopefuls seek victory in election

By Ben Sellers | April 10, 2002

For candidates in the May 7 City Council election, Sunday kicked off the final month of campaigning.

---

News

Deeds speaks on future of state Democrats

By Adrienne So | April 10, 2002

Virginia Democrats may not exercise much power in the General Assembly these days, but Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, said yesterday he remains optimistic about the party's future.

---

News

The Class of 2006 ... and beyond

By John McArdle | April 10, 2002

As hundreds of potential first years stroll Grounds this week and next, many will decide whether to come to the University based on the taste of the dinning hall food or the cleanliness of the dorm room they happen to visit.

---

News

Six plead guilty to attacks on students

By Michael Loatman | April 10, 2002

Six of the nine Charlottesville students accused of attacking University students between last September and this January entered guilty pleas in Charlottesville Juvenile Court yesterday. Four of the individuals entered guilty pleas of malicious wounding by mob, Commonwealth Attorney David Chapman said.

---

News

Faturoti chosen for resident in "Good Guy" Lawn room

By Ben Sellers | April 9, 2002

Third-year College student Ambrose Faturoti said he thought his love of people played an important factor in his invitation to live in 15 West Lawn, the honorary Gus Blagden room. "The sum of your life is the sum of the quality of your relationships," Faturoti said. A selection committee announced Friday that Faturoti would be the next recipient of the Lawn room, known unofficially as the "Good Guy" room.

---

News

News in brief

By Cavalier Daily Staff | April 9, 2002

Greek-sponsored Habitat for Humanity House reaches completion After six months of building during the fall and winter, a Habitat for Humanity home co-sponsored by the University Greek system and the Venable Neighborhood Association recently was completed. The house, located on 10 1/2 Street, officially turned over to Charlottesville resident Shirley Early and her family in a dedication ceremony Saturday. Fundraising for the project began two years ago, amounting to $20,000 donated by the Greek system.

---

News

BOV awaits Warner's member selections

By Martin Olivier | April 9, 2002

The Board of Visitors did the expected at its meeting this past weekend and raised tuition, in accordance with the Finance Committee's recommendations. However, at least one of the Board members who considered the tuition hike wasn't supposed to be there. Gov.

---

News

Warner tweaks budget proposal

By Paul Quinlan | April 9, 2002

Gov. Mark R. Warner unveiled modest changes to Virginia's 2003-2004 budget yesterday, tacking on $30.6 million in proposals to the $50 billion budget the General Assembly approved last month.

---

News

Medical Center receives $52.6 million gift

By Chris Wilson | April 9, 2002

The Medical Center received the second largest donation in University history, amounting to $52.6 million, University President John T.

---

News

New Asian-American fraternity inducts new members

By Jenn Roberts | April 9, 2002

Lambda Phi Epsilon, the University's first Asian-American fraternity, introduced its members to the community Sunday afternoon during a ceremony in the Rotunda Dome Room. The event attracted members of the Asian-American student population, as well as Aaron Laushway assistant dean of students of fraternity and sorority life, Assistant Dean of Students Ajay Nair, andChristine McGill, interim program coordinator for the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, all of whom spoke at the ceremony. The new fraternity, which was officially founded last March, marks the 36th of Lambda Phi Epsilon's 37 chapters nationwide. Lambda Phi Epsilon is the only Asian-American interest fraternity recognized by the National Inter-Fraternity Council. Those involved with the launching of the fraternity at the University said they were excited by the historic implications of the group's founding. "The emergence of ethnically and culturally based organizations is a very recent phenomenon," Laushway said.

---

News

Reflections draws diverse, overflowing crowd

By Mary Catherine Wellons | April 8, 2002

A combination of humor, anger, bitterness and hope emerged from the dialogue during last night's "Reflections on Complexions IV: The Real World," in a filled Newcomb Hall Theatre.

---

News

Demystifying the World Trade Organization

By Adrienne So | April 8, 2002

The importance of international trade organizations recently became emphasized by thecontroversy over the U.S.

---

News

New bomb threats cause more annoyance

By Nick Chapin | April 8, 2002

Students missed class yet again on Friday after two separate bomb threats forced the closure of two University buildings. Despite a police investigation and administrative efforts to reduce bomb threats' impact on the community, Wilson Hall and South Michie Hall shut down due to the threatening telephone calls. "This isn't the kind of thing we expect in a community of trust," University Police Capt.

---

News

Protesters demand living wage extension

By Josh Goodman | April 8, 2002

On the steps of the Rotunda on Saturday, about 50 protesters gathered to demand the University pay subcontracted workers a "living wage." This is an issue the Board of Visitors may address at its next meeting. The commonly accepted definition of a living wage is the salary needed to bring a family of four up to the poverty line.

---

News

U.S. News announces

By Meghan Codd | April 8, 2002

U.S. News and World Report recently published the rankings of graduate programs for 2003, and the University's graduate schools held on to their high positions. The U.S.

---

News

News in brief

By Cavalier Daily Staff | April 8, 2002

Risk of shock, electrocution from printer cords prompts recall The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of 2.5 million DeskJet and Photosmart printer cords last week. The recall covers a group of cords produced by Longwell Electronics for Hewlitt Packard printers.

---

News

Board of Visitors increases tuition

By Paul Quinlan | April 8, 2002

The University's Board of Visitors voted this weekend on plans for tuition and fee increases, approving the Board Finance Committee's recommended 8.8 and 8.5 percent hikes for in-state and out-of-state students, respectively. These finalized changes will raise the total tuition and required fees from $4,197 to $4,569 for Virginia residents and from $18,229 to $19,779 for non-Virginians. Following the Virginia General Assembly's $124.3 million reduction in higher education funding across the state, state lawmakers decided to keep individual college and university reductions within the range of 3.2 to 15.8 percent, depending on each institution's financial health. Additional revenues generated by a high out-of-state student population led the General Assembly to approve a 15.6 percent, or $25.7 million, cut in state funding for the University. "The tuition that's generated [from the increases] only covers half of that amount," said Colette Sheehy, vice president of management and budget.

---

News

Fourth years face tight job market

By Josh Goodman | April 5, 2002

In spite of the nation's economic recovery, this year's class of college graduates faces a barren job market that could prove the worst in almost a decade. Earlier this year, Marilyn F.

---

News

Commerce, College to start joint program

By Nikki Rohrbaugh | April 5, 2002

University President John T. Casteen III announced yesterday that the Commerce School and the College will undertake a joint venture to result in additional classroom space and the creation of interdisciplinary courses and programs. Commerce School Dean Carl Zeithaml, who led the effort to work with the College, explained the motivation behind the project.