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Researcher studies early cancer detection

By Anne Rasmussen | January 26, 2009

Following the discovery of a crucial biomarker of pancreatic cancer, a University researcher has received a $1.2-million grant from the National Cancer Institute to develop a screening technique for early detection of pancreatic cancer.Kimberly Kelly, Medical School assistant professor of biomedical engineering, said she is currently conducting pre-clinical trials to develop imaging agents, or probes, to detect early cancer cells.

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Tracing the arc of admissions

By Matt Dickey | January 26, 2009

From officially admitting women in 1970 to meeting 100 percent of students? demonstrated financial needs today, the University has changed substantially during the past several decades.

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Survey reveals record number of freshmen interested in politics

By Tom Christensen | January 23, 2009

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.

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UBE changes voting procedures

By Cavalier Daily Staff | January 23, 2009

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.

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Council approves

By Sarah Wooten | January 22, 2009

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

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Community discusses Obama, King Jr.

By Katherine Raichlen | January 22, 2009

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.

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'09 Entertainment

By David Taggart | January 22, 2009

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.

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

By Campbell Bird | January 22, 2009

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.

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From the vault: Camp offers new glimpse

By David Replogle | January 22, 2009

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.

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Already Free offers songs of liberation

By Sara Danver | January 22, 2009

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.

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Sexual rights: Too hot to debate?

By Andrenne Alsum | January 21, 2009

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.

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