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Pell Grants may face reduction

A proposed federal budget for the 2012 fiscal year threatens to slash funding for Pell Grants, which provide financial aid for low-income students. Pell Grants are federal grants sponsored by the U.S.


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New sorority on Grounds receives charter

[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.


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Report reviews expenditures

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.


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Cabell renovation obtains funding

[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.


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Judge drops all charges on Walcott

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.


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StudCo hosts induction for new officers

[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.


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City plans to boost safety for bicyclists

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.


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