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April 24, 2002

The University's Department of Student Health received a score of 99 out of 100, easily earning ambulatory care accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The accreditation process includes an evaluation during which a Joint Commission surveyor compares Student Health services against a national set of standards. The Commission, an independent, non-profit organization, is the leading accrediting body in the health care industry.

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By Cavalier Daily Staff | April 23, 2002

Transportation board approves Jefferson Park Avenue bridge The Commonwealth Transportation Board approved designs for a bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railway on Jefferson Park Avenue.

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Students host City Council debate

By Ben Sellers | April 23, 2002

Three City Council candidates joined last night in Clark Hall to discuss environmental issues with University students and community members. "The students have provided a wonderful opportunity for discussing the environment," Democratic candidate Alexandria Searls said.

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White House to rehash computer security

By Chris Wilson | April 23, 2002

As part of an ongoing attempt to address possible weaknesses in the nation's defense against terrorism, President Bush's top computer-security adviser Richard A.

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Gray to supervise orientation activities

By Deirdre Erin Murphy | April 23, 2002

Orientation, usually students' first encounter with the University, can look forward to new direction under Tabitha Gray, current University assistant dean of students of residence life. The Office of the Dean of Students appointed Gray to fill the position of Director of Orientation and New Student Programs last week.

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Affirmative action affects many groups

By Josh Goodman | April 23, 2002

Affirmative action so often is construed as a black and white issue that the complexities of the practice often are ignored.

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Three armed robberies plague city over weekend

By Martin Olivier | April 23, 2002

Armed robbers held up three people in Albemarle County between Friday afternoon and Sunday morning, according to Albemarle County Police. The first robbery occurred at Super Shoes shoe store in the Shopper's World shopping center on Route 29, shortly after 3 Friday afternoon. A sales associate who was working at the cash register told Albemarle County Police that a man displayed a black handgun and demanded she give him the money in the register.

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IFC reforms punishment process

By Jenn Roberts | April 22, 2002

Because of the continual occurrence of policy violations, the Inter-Fraternity Council-Judiciary Council is attempting to revamp its regulatory system and tackle grievances head-on. Specifically, the IFC-JC hopes to enforce two new structural reforms: increased enforcement of chapter standards boards in every house and the addition of creative sanctions. Chapter standards boards will serve as mini-judiciary committees within each fraternity, comprised of house members with the purpose of decentralizing the IFC-JC's disciplinary power.

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M&A sector reports devastating first quarter

By Kadie Bye | April 22, 2002

As the U.S. economy begins to emerge from recession, the mergers and acquisitions sector has found itself as one of the hardest-hit financial industries.

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UJC mulls revision of statute of limitations

By Nick Chapin | April 22, 2002

The University Judiciary Committee continued to confront the flaws in its statute of limitations in a meeting yesterday, where new UJC judges sat down to discuss what has been accomplished over the past year and what still needs to be done. The statute of limitations currently allows complaints to be filed up to 45 days after an incident, but controversy has arisen over whether the filing period is too short.

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Harvard attempts to quash grade inflation

By Kevin Hechtkopf | April 22, 2002

The Educational Policy Committee at Harvard University wants to change Harvard's grading scale to deter grade inflation.

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Albemarle County eliminates gun law at Sheriff's request

By Ben Sellers | April 22, 2002

The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday to remove a national background check from its concealed weapons ordinance. The board elected to repeal a 1997 county law that required a national record check for those applying for a concealed weapons permit. The decision to amend the law came at the behest of Albemarle County Sheriff Edgar Robb, who told the Board the system was ineffective, Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Sally Thomas said. "It doesn't sound like a dramatic change," said former sheriff Terry Hawkins, who served during the introduction of the second background check.

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Wal-Mart earns top spot on Fortune 500 list

By Adrienne So | April 22, 2002

Attending college as a first year means making certain adjustments. For many students, this is the first time they will be wrestling with the constraints of a budget.

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Protesters support Palestinians

By Chris Wilson | April 22, 2002

Protesters flocked to downtown Washington, D.C., by the thousands Saturday afternoon to bring national attention to several causes, including the plight of Palestinians in the Middle East. First-year College student Reema Hijazi, who was among a number of University students who attended the demonstration, stressed that the purpose of the protest was simply to support the Palestinian people and to bring attention to the injustices they have suffered. "I don't support suicide bombing at all," Hijazi said.

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U.Va. officials visit Arizona telescope site

By Nikki Rohrbaugh | April 19, 2002

The University came closer to resolving the continuing controversy over a proposed Arizona telescope this week, as several officials visited the Mount Graham site in question. Five University representatives visited the mountain where astronomers plan to house the Large Binocular Telescope project, on land that Apache Indians consider sacred. With a $10 million gift from University alumnus Frank Levinson, specifically earmarked for the astronomy department, the University hopes to achieve its priority of joining the LBT project.

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April 19, 2002

A Monticello Association committee has recommended that descendants of Thomas Jefferson's slave Sally Hemings not be allowed full membership in their organization. According to the Richmond Times Dispatch, James T.

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Graduate students may face more duties

By Abby Fox | April 19, 2002

The administration and various faculty members are working to soften any added constraints graduate students may experience, including teaching more classes next year, as a result of University-wide budget cuts. "I'm trying to create new courses and sections for undergraduate students next year, as well as new opportunities for graduate students to teach," College Dean Edward L.

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Spring Fling hosts more prospectives

By Jenn Roberts | April 19, 2002

This year's Spring Fling - a weekend of social and informational events for prospective black students at the University - enjoyed a heightened turnout during its official kick-off last night in Webb Lounge, where guests were welcomed and registered. Of the approximately 600 black students offered admission to the University for next fall, approximately 130 students and their families are expected to participate in this weekend's events.

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General Assembly approves referendum

By Paul Quinlan | April 19, 2002

Gov. Mark R. Warner earned an important political victory when the General Assembly reconvened Wednesday and approved a Northern Virginia sales tax referendum that could alleviate traffic congestion in the region. The proposal to increase the region's sales tax by a half-cent, to a level of 5 percent, incited strong partisan conflict early in the legislative session, when House and Senate lawmakers insisted that a portion of the funding be earmarked for education.

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Board of Visitors to review plans for new arena

By Alexis Unkovic | April 19, 2002

While University students spend hours at the library studying for finals, the University will take another step forward on plans for the new basketball arena set to replace University Hall by April 2006. On May 9, "we are taking the schematic drawings to the Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Board of Visitors," University Architect Pete Anderson said.