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Panel debates marijuana reforms

Gary Reams, the Libertarian candidate for lieutenant governor, outlined his views about the negative effects of marijuana prohibition and advocated reform for the U.S.


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Council seeks late-night parking validation

With their push to keep Clemons Library open 24 hours now fully accomplished, Student Council is aiming to gain free student parking at the bookstore parking garage after hours. "Parking validation is on track to happen at this point," said William Sowers, Council parking and transportation committee chairman.


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Doctors fight back, tackle uncommon cancer

She was known for her style and grace, and admired for her humor. As a state senator, Emily Couric fought tirelessly for the University's causes and for common citizens' needs. But as a patient with pancreatic cancer, Couric also fought an uphill battle with life.


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Casteen discusses state income

University President John T. Casteen III addressed the Faculty Senate yesterday regarding the impact of state revenue shortfalls on the University. With the current economic slump exacerbated by the Sept.


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Be prepared:

Few thrillers from the '50s retain their intensity and impact as well as "Invasion of the Body Snatchers." The movie is nearly 40 years old, but it still feels fresh, vital and surprisingly relevant to the world today. A small town doctor (Kevin McCarthy) returns from a medical convention to find the residents of his town behaving very oddly.


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Cyber-heavy film predicts future

"I cannot stand human contact." That about sums up Thomas Thomas' (yes, that's two Thomases) problem in "Thomas in Love" (in its original French, "Thomas est Amoureux"), a strange and successful cinematic love affair between Thomas and the outside world he can't bring himself to enter. It is the not-too-far future.


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An actress with some

"Mabel, that's enough!!" Three words: loud, chaotic and emotional. "A Woman Under the Influence," (1974) is possibly John Cassavetes' (1929-1989) greatest film.


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U.Va. Police report more violations in 2000

The University Police's recent release of the 2000 Clery Act Crime Statistics shows numerous fluctuations from last year in crimes reported on Grounds, but the largest change came in liquor and drug violations. According to the report, the number of referrals for on-Grounds liquor law violations increased from 82 in 1999 to over 450 in 2000.


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French film attains 'Paradise'

A word about movie length: Every moviegoer has experienced the extraordinary deceleration of time that occurs when one is compelled to sit through an indescribably bad film, shifting one's weight as the minutes crawl laboriously along.

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The University’s Orientation and Transition programs are vital to supporting first year and transfer students throughout their entire transition to college. But much of their work goes into planning summer orientation sessions. Funlola Fagbohun, associate director of the first year experience, describes her experience working with OTP and how she strives to create a welcoming environment for first-years during orientation and beyond. Along with her role as associate director, summer Orientation leaders and OTP staff work continually to provide a safe and memorable experience for incoming students.