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Fewer freshmen imbibe

An increasing number of first-year students are abstaining from drinking alcohol, according to an online survey by Outside The Classroom, an organization that provides alcohol training at colleges and institutions across the United States. Outside The Classroom CEO Brandon Busteed said the survey showed an increase in students who had not consumed alcohol during the periods of the preceding two weeks, 30 days or one year.


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Donors choose to give to universities nationwide

Nearly half of the 65 philanthropic gifts of $5 million or more made by private donors last year went to institutions of higher education, according to a report released last Sunday by The Chronicle of Philanthropy. This number reflects an increase from 22.6 percent in 2006 - 21 out of 93 gifts - and 29.2 percent in 2007 - 26 out of 89 gifts.


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State Senate defers on weapons legislation

The Virginia Senate essentially voted to defeat Senate Bill 1250 earlier this week, which would have prevented Virginia departments, agencies and other entities of the commonwealth from regulating firearms and ammunition without statutory approval. The bill would have included public institutions of higher education as one of these entities.


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County sheriff buys, plans to revamp RV

Albemarle County Sheriff J. E. "Chip" Harding is seeking to raise $40,000 for the renovation of a recently purchased command vehicle for his team of search and rescue volunteers. Harding purchased the vehicle, a used Winnebago trailer, at an auction and needs the funds to optimize the vehicle for rescue operations.


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Virginia figures from the 2010 United States Census released last Thursday report a spike in the Asian and Hispanic populations, specifically in Northern Virginia counties.


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Men attack student

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Police pursue necklace leads

Virginia State Police said last week the necklace worn by slain Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington has not yet been recovered. When police initially reported Harrington missing in October 2009, they emphasized the unique characteristics of the Swarovski necklace she wore in hopes that the necklace's physical description would help with recovery efforts, Virginia State Police spokesperson Corinne Geller said. "We released information early on because it was distinctive," Geller said.


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