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Committee proposals aim for greater trial efficiency, fairness

Proposals aimed at increasing the efficiency of the honor system and preventing students from prolonging trials were deliberated during last night's Honor Committee meeting. Josh Hess, vice chair for community relations, noted the three proposals "are intended to [apply to] students admitting guilt and the incentive to delay [trials]." Based on the current bylaws, according to Hess, situations arise in which students accused of honor offenses would have an incentive to delay the trial into the following semester to receive credits they otherwise would not receive. There is also an incentive to avoid trial to temporarily maintain a "clean" transcript for employment interviews, vice chair for trials Brian O'Neill added. "The first proposal addresses concerns that there is not any incentive for students to LAG [leave admitting guilt]", O'Neill said. Currently, both students who LAG and those found guilty receive a notation of "Enrollment Discontinued," he explained, and the new proposal would give students who leave admitting guilt the notation of "Withdrawn," the notation given to students voluntarily withdrawing from the University.

Is it summer yet?

Hoos serving whom?

Since its founding in 1992, Alternative Spring Break has provided University students with an escape from the stereotypical alcohol-fueled beach trip and the chance to spend their week-long break making a difference.

Nuclear studies minor to be created

Responding to increasing demands for alternative energy sources, the Engineering School plans to add a nuclear studies minor to its undergraduate program.

Not all Virginia residents pay in-state tuition fees

For most high school students, the opportunity to attend a university in their home state at a discounted price is a given; however, for the children of illegal immigrants in the commonwealth of Virginia, it is not a guarantee. Although these students live in-state, they are required to pay out-of-state tuition rates because of their parents' illegal domicile status, said Andrea Leeds Armstrong, University director of Virginia status. "The Code of Virginia, which governs the determination of eligibility for in-state privileges, indicates that an applicant under the age of 24 is assumed to be financially dependent on his or her parents and is statutorily presumed to share his or her parents' domicile status," Armstrong said. If a student's parents are undocumented or illegal immigrants living in Virginia, she said, in the eyes of the law, the student is also considered not to be a legal Virginia resident.

Temporary parking program expands

Pedestrians, cyclists and public transit users who would prefer to drive to the University on a rainy day can now take advantage of University Parking and Transportation's expanded occasional permit parking program, which now includes University Hall parking lots and the new Culbreth Road Garage.

Comic artists' statement regarding recent comics

The comic artists responsible for the March 13 and 14 TCB comic strips decline to comment on their work at this time.

Correction

In the Thursday, March 13 News article "Committees review dean candidates," statements by Patricia Lampkin, vice president for student affairs, were incorrectly cited as referring to the search for a new College dean.

Robbery reported in Newcomb Hall

About $400 was stolen from the C3 convenience store in Newcomb Hall Wednesday morning, according to a University police report.

Student Health sees two suspected mumps cases

After 54 cases of mumps were reported during fall 2006 and winter 2007, University administrators were quick to warn students about two possible cases of the disease reported this week. Two unacquainted students came to Student Health Monday and were subsequently isolated because of mumps-related symptoms after a preliminary diagnosis was made based on their symptoms and physical exams, Student Health Executive Director James Turner said.

One beastly sport

Hacking research noticed

Manufacturers and governments recently have begun to take notice of a University Engineering graduate student's research that cracked the encryption code on radio frequency identification chips, commonly used in wireless security passes and subway cards. NXP Semiconductors, a company founded by Philips and producer of the RFID Mifare subway technology, announced Wednesday that an improved, more secure chip will be available next year, Nohl said. Computer Science Prof.

Cavalier Daily statement regarding recent comics (UPDATED)

The Cavalier Daily sincerely regrets any offense readers may have taken to two recent comics in the strip TCB published March 13 and 14.

Eagleburger addresses 2008 elections

Former Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger, who served under President George H.W. Bush, addressed the University's International Relations Organization Wednesday night, focusing on how he expects foreign affairs to impact the upcoming presidential election. According to IRO President Arjun Sharath, Eagleburger was able to weave his practical experience in the field of foreign affairs into his presentation, focusing on foreign affairs' effect on the upcoming election. Eagleburger "has a vast store of experience and knowledge," Sharath said.

Nadler hired as EVMS internal medicine chair

Jerry Nadler, currently chief of the University's endocrinology and metabolism department, will be leaving the University in June to fill a position at Eastern Virginia Medical School.

Nursing school sees record number of applications

The University's Nursing School received a record number of applications for the incoming first-year class for fall 2008.

Lovely day for a Stroll, Mr. Jefferson

Committees review dean candidates

The University is continuing its search for new deans, as the individual search committees for each available position invite candidates on Grounds for further interviews and reference checks in the coming weeks. Having already appointed University Law Prof.

YouTube channels the latest trend in college, government outreach

In addition to the numerous mailings, brochures and Web site links, colleges and universities now have a new way to reach current and prospective students and faculty -- channels on YouTube.

U.Va. group unveils Washington papers

The University-affiliated Papers of George Washington organization recently published a new volume of letters written to or by George Washington during the Revolutionary War.