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Senate approves new Commerce degree name

By Shelley Johnson | November 2, 2001

At its meeting last week, the Faculty Senate approved the Commerce School's request to change the name of the Master of Science in Management Information Systems degree to Master of Science in the Management of Information Technology. To be implemented, the change still needs the approval of the Board of Visitors. According to Commerce School Associate Dean Peter Todd, the name change would be reflective of developments in the masters program since its inception in 1988.

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Low water levels necessitate conservation

By Jen Michaels | November 2, 2001

With water levels at the local reservoir falling and rain unlikely in the near future, local officials are encouraging citizens to employ voluntary conservation efforts. At a news conference Wednesday, J.W.

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Polls show increasing lead for Warner

By Justin Bernick | November 2, 2001

Two new polls released Wednesday showed Democrat Mark R. Warner's growing lead over Republican Mark L.

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Collins discusses genetics, bioterrorism

By Ann-Woods Isaacs | November 2, 2001

Recent anthrax scares and the threat of bioterrorism were among the many issues addressed yesterday at Brown College on Monroe Hill by Dr. Francis S.

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Comfort Zone aims to ease race relations

By Mary Catherine Wellons | November 1, 2001

The Black Fraternal Council, Inter-Sorority Council and Inter-Fraternity Council are attempting to improve race relations at the University through Comfort Zone, a project combining service and social events. Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, both members of the BFC, joined ISC member Gamma Phi Beta and IFC member Sigma Pi on Oct.

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Breast cancer talk spreads positive vibes

By Leah Rosenberg | November 1, 2001

Assistant Professor of Surgery Kyo Chu, who specializes in breast cancer, and Spotsylvania native Sylvia Tyree, a 10-year breast cancer survivor, came together Oct.

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Local housing laws may not offer protection

By Kadie Bye | November 1, 2001

Although some students may believe landlords unfairly discriminate against them by virtue of being students, landlords who do so may not be violating local equal housing opportunity laws.

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Research aims to relieve colitis

By Alissa Irvin | November 1, 2001

Imagine having to run out of the middle of a class lecture to head to the bathroom. Imagine doing this 10 to 20 times a day. This is the embarrassing situation faced by students who have ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease characterized by its attack on the inner lining of the colon and the large intestines.

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Local politicians eye empty Senate seat

By Justin Bernick | November 1, 2001

The number of candidates eyeing the late Sen. Emily Couric's 25th district seat has expanded to include three local Republicans and five Democrats.

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Students confront local housing difficulties

By Kadie Bye | November 1, 2001

Fourth-year College student Jarrett Allen looked forward to moving off Grounds into a house with her friends two years ago.

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Program sponsors mock elections for students

By Allison O'Shea | November 1, 2001

With polls closing today, nearly 500 elementary, middle and high schools throughout Virginia and New Jersey have participated in a mock gubernatorial election sponsored by the University's Center for Governmental Studies' Youth Leadership Initiative program. As of yesterday, over 14,000 students voted in the mock election.

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Study shows public colleges increased tuition nationwide

By Sara Jeanblanc | November 1, 2001

Public colleges have raised tuition this year at the highest rate since 1993, according to a survey released by the College Board last week. Tuition went up an average of 7.7 percent at four-year public institutions nationally, nearly triple the rate of inflation.

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Newly formed CIOs may receive money

By Deirdre Erin Murphy | October 31, 2001

Student Council unanimously passed a proposal last night allowing newly formed contracted independent organizations to apply for "introductory allocations." Introductory allocations consists of a dollar amount of up to $500 given to CIOs that have not gone through the normal appropriations process yet.

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Package causes scare at Comm School

By Ben Sellers | October 31, 2001

A suspicious package found in the the McIntire School of Commerce put the University's emergency response procedures into action last night. The scare caused University Police to close a section of Monroe Hall, where the Commerce School is located, for a brief period around 6 p.m. Units from the Charlottesville Rescue Squad and the Fire Department also responded to the call, which turned out to be a false alarm. "It was just a suspicious package," University Police Sgt.

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Gary Reams (L)

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 31, 2001

Platform Related LinksReams "Reeferendum" web siteLibertarian Party of Virginia Reams is running a campaign based solely on the issue of marijuana reform.

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By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 31, 2001

Platform Kaine is running for lieutenant governor on three issues. First, he wants to improve public schools and increase funding.

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Mark Warner (D)

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 31, 2001

Platform Warner wants to prepare Virginia to step into the Information Age by improving the economy and providing a world-class education for its citizens On the Issues Higher education: Warner will give $250 million each year to capital building projects at Virginia's colleges and universities with priority given to science and technology needs.

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Pep Band asks Council's help to retake the field

By Alexis Unkovic | October 31, 2001

What happened to the Pep Band? Will it ever be back? Many students and fans have been asking this question at the University's home football games this season.

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Donald McEachin (D)

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 31, 2001

Platform McEachin is running for attorney general on the platform of fiscal responsibility in light of the General Assembly's inability to pass a budget this year On the issues Higher education: McEachin supports Virginia's colleges and universities and believes the tuition freeze is important to keep the costs down. Northern Virginia tax referendum: McEachin wants to let the people of Northern Virginia decide.

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Mark L. Earley (R)

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 31, 2001

Platform Earley is campaigning on the theme of a "Promise for Virginia." He wants to improve the promise of every life in the state by protecting individual liberties and happiness. On the Issues Higher education: Earley pledges to set up a $1 billion bond for building projects at Virginia's colleges and universities.