Members of the University and Charlottesville communities participated in a series of events this past week for the 24th annual Take Back the Night, an organization that raises awareness about sexual assault and violence against women. This year's program was organized by the Sexual Assault Leadership Council and Feminism is for Everyone.
[caption id="attachment_43100" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Amy Krouse, the national president of Sigma Delta Tau, attended the ceremony to present the national charter to the more than 70 new members of the 16th national sorority of the Inter-Sorority Council.
Many students at colleges and universities pay for more than what colleges provide, according to a report released yesterday by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. "It's something we've been looking at for a while," Research Director Andrew Gillen said.
The General Assembly voted to provide $2.69 million for the replacement of the Rotunda roof yesterday, The Washington Post reported.
[caption id="attachment_43038" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Although Charlottesville Pavillion, LLC always has planned to seek a corporate sponsor, poor economic conditions have prevented it from doing so until recently.
[caption id="attachment_42959" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="After Walker Sisk was killed in 2003, the Seminole Trail Volunteer Fire Department initiated the Walker Sisk Memorial Truck School.
After months of speculation, Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine announced Tuesday his entry into the Virginia Senate race for 2012.
[caption id="attachment_42956" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="President Teresa A. Sullivan announced the renovation news at a press conference held yesterday in the Lower West Oval Room of the Rotunda.
A recent study released by The Washington Business Journal shows professors are the best-paid Virginia state employees, including many University faculty members.
[caption id="attachment_42876" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="George Huguely's attorney, Francis Lawrence, above, read a statement to reporters shortly after Huguely's arrest last May.
The Commonwealth Attorney dropped felony charges against three Virginia football players during a preliminary hearing yesterday. The judge dismissed all charges against redshirt sophomore linebacker Ausar Walcott, as well as two counts of assault and battery by mob against sophomore center Mike Price and redshirt sophomore cornerback Devin Wallace.
Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced guidelines Monday to help schools and colleges across the nation better understand their obligations when responding to allegations of sexual assault.
[caption id="attachment_42872" align="alignleft" width="210" caption="Prof. Robert Fatton spoke about global matters to students and faculty yesterday.
[caption id="attachment_42830" align="alignleft" width="157" caption="Last May, police found Yeardley Love dead in her 14th Street apartment.
[caption id="attachment_42799" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The University hosted an appreciation barbecue to celebrate Leonard Sandridge and his contributions.
[caption id="attachment_42803" align="alignleft" width="222" caption="Student Council President Dan Morrison and the 2011-12 executive board and representative body were sworn in last night in the Dome Room of the Rotunda.
Charlottesville's Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee recently unveiled a plan that could make Charlottesville's roads safer for cyclists by spending more funds on bicycle infrastructure projects.
In a surprise announcement last Wednesday, Gov. Bob McDonnell proposed allocating $2.69 million in state bond funds to replace the roof of the Rotunda.
[caption id="attachment_42756" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Friends of Love, Everhart, Roberts, Gomez and Gilliam spoke to a crowd of about 400 at the AFC during the Student Memorial service Friday afternoon.
[caption id="attachment_42751" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Keynote speaker Ruby Sales highlighted the importance of establishing an Ella Baker Day to celebrate those who worked to honor the Virginia native and her legacy.
