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House reappoints embattled Board rector

The Virginia House of Delegates officially reconfirmed University Rector Helen Dragas Tuesday afternoon, ending a drawn-out debate and officially awarding the embattled leader another four years on the Board of Visitors with a 63-33 vote. Despite significant opposition from within the University community, Dragas has received steady political support throughout the three-part reconfirmation process.


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House confirms Dragas reappointment

Embattled University Rector Helen Dragas’ reappointment was confirmed by the Virginia House of Delegates Tuesday in a 63-33 vote after a lively floor debate and heated opposition from members of the University community.


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LGBTQ measure passes Va. Senate

The Virginia Senate approved legislation Friday to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer state employees from workplace discrimination by a vote of 24-16.


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Students, faculty hear Syrian activists’ story

Students, faculty and Syrian revolutionaries gathered together Friday afternoon in the Newcomb Gallery for a discussion of the ongoing conflict in Syria . Project Nur , a student-led initiative advocating engagement and respect between Muslims and non- Muslims, hosted the event.


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The Cavalier Daily elects 124th staff

The Cavalier Daily elected its 124th Staff in Jefferson Hall on Saturday. Digital innovation, staff-managing board relations and transparency all featured heavily in the election discussion. Third-year College student Kaz Komolafe was elected editor-in-chief.


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University professors address growing U.S. fiscal concerns

U.S. fiscal stability is a long way off, University professors told students Friday during a lecture series Friday entitled “HOOs Talking about the National Debt.” The event was sponsored by Up to Us — a nationwide campus competition created by Net Impact, the Clinton Global Initiative and the Peter G.


The south portico of the Virginia State Capitol, in Richmond, VA, with the Senate, left, and House of Delegates (right) chambers. Photo taken Monday, April 23, 2007.
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Voting restoration resolution passes Va. Senate committee

The Virginia Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections passed a resolution Tuesday proposing a constitutional amendment that would automatically restore voting rights to those convicted of nonviolent felonies who have completed payments and any other sentences.


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Honor Committee endorses reform proposal

The Honor Committee voted Monday afternoon to support the Restore the Ideal Act. The act includes an informed-retraction option, which would allow students to admit honor offenses after a report has been filed against them and return to the University following a yearlong suspension.

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