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Homeland Security may limit courses

By Ben Sellers | April 16, 2002

As part of its Homeland Security directive, the Bush administration is considering blocking international students from studying certain subjects that could be valuable to terrorists. An Interagency Working Group currently is evaluating the issue of prohibiting certain students from learning sensitive information about weapons development, said Kathryn Harrington, spokeswoman for the White House office of science and technology policy. It is one of several issues brought up in an Oct.

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By Cavalier Daily Staff | April 16, 2002

Princeton benefits from transfer of Harvard faculty The disagreement began in October when Summers held a meeting with West and allegedly criticized the professor

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Pro-Israeli rally draws thousands to Washington

By Chris Wilson | April 16, 2002

Thousands of demonstrators, both Jewish and non-Jewish, converged on Washington, D.C. yesterday afternoon to voice their support for Israel during the escalating crisis in the Middle East. The rally's speakers included former Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, House Minority Leader Richard A.

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Water conservation continues, drought conditions linger

By Jen Michaels | April 15, 2002

Although recent rainfall has raised the level of water in the local reservoir, officials say Virginia's drought is not over and water conservation efforts must continue. The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority announced last Monday that the local South Fork Rivanna Reservoir is at 91 percent capacity, a large increase from 68.2 percent last November. J.W.

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University applies for Carnegie grant

By Alexis Unkovic | April 15, 2002

The Carnegie Corporation of New York announced last Wednesday the selection of four institutions, including the University, which it has asked to submit proposals for a brand new initiative, the Teachers for a New Era Grant. The philanthropic organization invited the Bank Street College of Education, California State University at Northridge, Michigan State University and the University to submit proposals for four projects in conjunction with the new program. "I think our chances are very good of getting the funding," said Rebecca Kneedler, associate dean for academic affairs in the Education School. The program will encourage the development of teacher education programs through innovative processes.

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April 15, 2002

The library will house over 30,000 works on Jefferson, ranging from children's books to serious biographies.

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Bolivar family donates treasures to library on Jefferson's birthday

By Sarah Salwen | April 15, 2002

Did you get anything special for Mr. Jefferson for his 259th birthday? Luis Fernando Bolivar, a descendent of Simon Bolivar and the great-great-grandson of the University's first Latin American student, donated an impressive collection of historic family papers and artifacts to the University as part of the birthday celebrations Saturday. The donation includes historic manuscripts, letters, journals, silver tea and dinner services and a rare collection of 14 bound volumes of published documents regarding Simon Bolivar and the South American wars of independence. "This is quite a magnificent donation," Asst.

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Study finds high rate of deaths due to alcohol

By Nick Chapin | April 15, 2002

Results from a new national study show that about 1,400 college students die every year in alcohol related incidents and another 500,000 are injured. The study, released last Tuesday, was conducted by the Task Force on College Drinking of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

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Firms strive to maintain integrity post-Enron

By Kadie Bye | April 15, 2002

First came Enron, followed shortly thereafter by Arthur Andersen. Now it looks as though their allegedly shady business dealings have spurred a contagion effect throughout the business realm after lawyers representing the University of California added nine investment banks and two law firms to its suit last week. The securities fraud lawsuit contends that Enron executives could not have maintained the facade as a profitable energy giant without the help from outside financiers. "This fraud could not have been accomplished by a few corporate executives, no matter how dishonest or energetic they may have been," lead council William Lerach said in a statement. Filed on behalf of large investors, the first suit accuses the banks and law firms of amassing large fees and approving securities deals that hid Enron's corporate debt and inflated its profits. The second suit, on behalf of employees who lost the bulk of their retirement savings when Enron collapsed last year, added several investment banks to the lawsuit as well. Both suits name Merrill Lynch & Co., J.P.

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April 12, 2002

With blankets and sunglasses in tow, University students likely will flock Mad Bowl for this Saturday's Springfest, sponsored by the University Programs Council. The festivities, scheduled to last from noon to 8 p.m., promise free music and food for all who attend. Guster, Pat Green and the Virginia Coalition are slated to perform, beginning at 1 p.m.

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Maury Hall fire damages building exterior

By Josh Goodman | April 12, 2002

A small fire in the roofing of Maury Hall caused students and faculty to evacuate the building yesterday afternoon. The fire began shortly before 1:12 p.m., when firefighters and police were called to the scene. No one was injured in the fire said David Hartman, Charlottesville Fire Department battalion chief. The fire began when workers from a company that contracts with the University used an electric gun to remove old paint from the facing of Maury Hall's roof.

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Take Back the Night unites against violence

By Alexis Unkovic | April 12, 2002

Amid chants of "two, four, six, eight, stop the violence, stop the hate," hundreds of men and women marched from the Downtown Mall to the north steps of the Rotunda last night in the 13th annual Take Back the Night. The event raises awareness of violence against women in the community.

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By Cavalier Daily Staff | April 11, 2002

Collins receives nationally competitive internship in Asia Fourth-year College student Ryann Collins was selected as one of 18 students nationwide to receive the annual Henry Luce Scholarship in early March. Once awardees are notified, officials within the Henry Luce Foundation work in conjunction with the Asia Foundation to place each winner in a year-long internship within Asia. The Luce scholarship is unique in that it restricts eligible applicants to only those having never studied, visited or lived in Asia.

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