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Survey reveals record number of freshmen interested in politics

A recent survey conducted by UCLA?s Higher Education Research Institute found a record level of political involvement among college freshmen and suggested that these students are taking an increased interest in the often costly financial aspects of their post-secondary education.The survey, which has been conducted every year since 1966, was completed by 240,580 college freshmen attending four-year institutions throughout the United States.

UBE changes voting procedures

In an effort to improve voter turnout in University elections this spring, the University Board of Elections is making several procedural changes.The University-sponsored 11-member organization that oversees elections for Student Council, the University Judiciary Committee, class councils, the Honor Committee and school councils aims to battle past years? low voter turnout with a more aggressive advertising campaign, UBE Chair Alisa Abbot said.

Longtime admissions dean passes away at 67

University Admissions Dean John Blackburn succumbed to his battle against cancer Tuesday night at his home in Charlottesville, surrounded by family.

Council approves

A 2009 Green City Vision Strategy, proposed by Charlottesville?s Environmental Administrator Kristel Riddervold to Charlottesville City Council, was approved Tuesday night.

Community discusses Obama, King Jr.

At a Harrison Institute discussion yesterday, professors from the University of Virginia, the University of Richmond and Brown University argued that despite its historic nature, Barack Obama?s presidency does not represent a fulfillment of Martin Luther King Jr.?s dream and said linking the two figures is an oversimplification.

Med school admission spots may increase

The evolving, younger face of the nation is expected to produce changes in the field of medical school admissions, according to a recent survey by Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions.

'09 Entertainment

It is a new year, which means another realm of possibilities in the entertainment world. While we here at tableau believe 2008 had its highlights (The Dark Knight, Tha Carter III, Tina Fey as Sarah Palin), we look forward to the coming months in the hope of even greater events ? equal parts entertaining, outrageous and unforeseen.

My Bloody Valentine is a bloody good time

For a slasher movie, one can only expect so much. No slasher movie is perfect, and the genre hardly ever earns any critical accolades.

The Pulse

Oliphant cartoons and sculpture from Bush yearsWith Barack Obama officially sworn into office, George W.

Premier album for Brit-rockers is more than just a Fantasy

There are a couple of things that can be said about Late of the Pier, both good and bad, but the main thing anyone needs to know about the band?s debut album is this: If Christopher Walken had a fever and the only prescription was more synthesizers, he would certainly be cured by a dose of Fantasy Black Channel.

From the vault: Camp offers new glimpse

As we Americans start the transition from a tarnished administration to one filled with the potential of hope and change, it?s interesting to reflect back on some of the fundamental tenets that former President George W.

A good read for a cold weekend

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is an intimidating title for a relatively short, heartwarming book.

Already Free offers songs of liberation

With a comfortable country blues sound and low, gravelly vocals, it?s no surprise that the Derek Trucks Band?s new album is titled Already Free, evoking winding country roads and solitary convertibles zooming off into the distance.

Sexual rights: Too hot to debate?

Yesterday we witnessed the historic inauguration of Barack Obama. His election, and the new administration he brings with him, represents the changing political ideals of American voters.

Alito to headline Law School conference

Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr, will be the keynote speaker for the 10th annual Conference on Public Service & the Law, hosted at the Law School from Jan.

Council will open Dialogue on Race

Charlottesville City Council met last night and discussed the possible creation of a Dialogue on Race in order to improve race relations in and around the city.

Committee targets Echols diversity

Student Council?s Diversity Initiatives Committee presented its report on the ?lack of diversity in the Echols Scholars program? during Tuesday night?s meeting and proposed a course of action to correct the perceived problem.The root of the problem, committee member Ishraga Eltahir said, is that ?there?s no financial incentive associated with being an Echols Scholar? unlike at other higher education institutions with similar programs that ?provide financial incentives in addition to a scholar status.? According to a Student Council press release, this lack of financial support makes it more difficult for the University to court Echols-quality applicants; a long-term goal, the press release states, would be for the committee to encourage University administrators to include a financial component for the program.

Students and local community members gathered in John Paul Jones Arena yesterday between the hours of 10:30 a.m.

Independent sorority forms, seeks members

The Gamma Omega Chapter of Phi Mu, which closed in May 2007, will not be reorganizing at the University this semester, though a new independent sorority ? now called Nu Omega Iota ? recruited its first members during the past two weeks while under the name Phi Mu.?Neither the [Inter-Sorority Council] nor the national organization of Phi Mu has supported the recolonization of Phi Mu [at the University] at this time,? said Michael Citro, assistant dean of Fraternity and Sorority Life.

University honors retiring dean through AccessUVa scholarship

The University announced the creation of the John A. Blackburn Endowed Scholarship Saturday in honor of the retiring dean of admissions.