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Honor to complete Bloomfield cases soon

According to Honor Committee statistics released yesterday, only 18 trials still are pending from the 158 total cases filed by Physics Professor Louis Bloomfield since April 2001. "Our goal is really to leave the new [Honor] Committee with a very few number of trials and hopefully that committee will have them done by the end of the academic year," Committee Chairman Thomas Hall said. Of the 51 cases referred to trial, 13 resulted in guilty verdicts.

Schools collaborate to build solar house

In an innovative project, University Engineering and Architecture students are joining forces to build a solar-powered house. The entirely student-run project calls for the design, fundraising and construction of an 800-square-foot home run completely on energy from the sun.

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Wilder, Berger speak at law forum

Former Democratic Gov. L. Douglas Wilder and former National Security Advisor Samuel "Sandy" R. Berger spoke to students and faculty at the Law School's third annual Conference on Public Service and the Law Saturday. Wilder spoke primarily about his personal story and state governance, while Berger focused on national and international affairs. Wilder, who now serves as chairman of the Governor's Commission on Efficiency and Effectiveness, addressed many of the problems facing Virginia in a question and answer session. Though he supported Gov.

Dance Marathon receives record $50,000 donation

With the help of an anonymous $50,000 donation, the 2002 Dance Marathon raised $111,897.43 this past weekend, shattering its supporters' wildest expectations. "For those of us who have been involved in the Dance Marathon for many years, that single moment when we received the $50,000 anonymous donation was so emotional because the amount was more than we had ever received in one year," Morale Committee Chairman Kemper Steele said. The fourth annual Dance Marathon took place from 7 p.m.

Allow for self-regulation in business practices

GLOBALIZATION'S spread has heightened concerns about the ability of national governments to regulate the conduct of multinational corporations with respect to environmental protection.

Ayers announces new research office

A new Office of Undergraduate Research that will oversee major research fellowships and provide grant information, guidance and research presentation opportunities for undergraduate students will be launched this summer. College Dean Edward L.

Risky Business: Stock Market Speculation

In his 1990 book "Up on Wall Street," former Fidelity fund manager Peter Lynch advised readers to investigate stocks before buying. "Investing without research is like playing stud poker and never looking at the cards," Lynch wrote. He should know. When Lynch started managing the Fidelity Magellan Fund in 1978, its assets totaled about $20 million.

Democratic City Council candidates discuss agendas

The Democratic candidates for Charlottesville City Council discussed Charlottesville public schools and city finances at a forum held at City Hall Saturday. Six candidates faced-off at the forum: Bern Ewert, former city manager; Alexandria Searls, a professor at Mary Baldwin College and soon-to-be adjunct professor at the University; David Simmons, a University nurse; Joan Fenton, a businesswoman; Waldo Jaquith, a Web site designer; and Blake Caravati, the current mayor of Charlottesville. At the Democratic Convention this Saturday, Feb.

Jones gets informed retraction on ballot

Though the Honor Committee rejected the highly controversial informed retraction amendment to its constitution three weeks ago, the student body now will make the final decision regarding its approval. A petition circulated by College rep.

Congressional committee addresses NCAA concerns

New NCAA regulations are under consideration in Congress after members of the House subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection criticized a variety of the NCAA's practices Wednesday.

Council to post bus schedules

University students too often find themselves standing at the bus stop wondering when the bus will arrive.

Virtual chalkboard spurs freedom of speech debate

A Charlottesville Internet forum for freedom of expression is making waves among advocates and opponents of free speech alike. The virtual community chalkboard at chalkboard.tjcenter.org is an online version of the future Charlottesville community chalkboard, slated to debut across from City Hall in summer 2003.

Officials discuss in-state tuition increase

In-state students soon may face a tuition increase if state government officials act to lift the current five-year cap on tuition.

Faculty Senate honors Harrison Awards recipients

As budget cuts continue to strain funding for undergraduate research, recipients and sponsors of this year's Faculty Senate Harrison Awards said they were especially appreciative of the honor. Held yesterday in the Rotunda Dome Room, the ceremony recognized 40 undergraduate students with financial stipends for summer research projects, an increase from last year's 23 award recipients. "The budget cuts make them more significant," Faculty Senate Chairman Robert Grainger said.

'In God we trust' bill passes

The Virginia Senate spurred a rash of controversy when it voted Tuesday in favor of requiring all public schools to post the nation's motto, "In God We Trust," in a prominent place. The bill passed by a vote of 30 to 10, but debate still rages over its constitutionality. "If this is where patriotism is coming from, then we're headed for trouble," State Sen.

City debates use of Jefferson School

Members of the Charlottesville City Council are embroiled in a debate over what to do with the historical Jefferson School in downtown Charlottesville. At its meeting next Monday, the Council officially will take over the deed to the school from the Charlottesville School Board. For years, the fate of the first local high school for blacks in Charlottesville has been a source of community concern. "Our goal has always been centered around the best way to preserve Jefferson and turn it from being an aging and underutilized facility to a site in which the entire community can take great pride," Charlottesville Mayor Blake Caravati said. The building, currently under the control of the Charlottesville School Board, has hosted the Jefferson Pre-school since 1995. The city's plans to renovate the Jefferson school were delayed by concerns of "how to fund a complete renovation of the Jefferson School, which would cost upwards of $8 million, and where to locate the preschool program," Caravati said. On Jan.

Nature's sexy scents may throw Cupid out of work

Perfumes and colognes may do more than make you smell good - some say they also may improve your love life. New research from the University of Chicago sheds light on a class of chemicals known as pheromones, which often have enjoyed a reputation for increasing the human sex drive.

From the rubble of divorce, new hope for kids

Like many children of divorce, third-year College student Katja Neubauer never will forget the day her parents separated.

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University professors are using the Internet to help Virginia high school students pass the 11th grade U.S.