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Students acquitted at open trial

In the first open honor trial in three years, third-year College students Joe Schlingbaum and Lindsay McClung were both found not guilty of unauthorized collaboration on homework assignments. The jury of 10 found Schlingbaum and McClung not guilty of violating the seriousness clause, after the jury found the pair violated the honor code for act and intent. In order to convict a student of an honor offense a four-fifths majority of the jury must find beyond a reasonable doubt that the student committed the act and the student had dishonorable intent, meaning he or she knew or should have known the act violated the honor code.

Filipino students recognize World War II veterans

Students and faculty gathered on the steps of the Rotunda Friday evening to honor and rally for the rights of Filipino World War II veterans during a candlelight vigil. The vigil, sponsored by the Organization of Young Filipino Americans and the Asian Student Union, was part of a broader effort among East Coast schools to show support for Filipino veterans who do not receive deserved benefits from the U.S.

U.Va. does not expect flu vaccine shortage

Unlike last year, flu vaccines are not expected to be in short supply at the University this year, according to Student Health Nursing Supervisor Karin Hancher. Chiron, the major supplier of flu vaccines for the University, was shut down last year, allowing only half the vaccines to be produced. "Everybody was short last year because this major company wasn't able to produce flu vaccine," Hancher said. The company had lost its FDA approval last year but regained permission to release its vaccines this year. Initially, a large amount of the vaccines produced this year was sent to the Gulf states, which meant the University could only receive sporadic deliveries, Hancher said.

NEW remembers the toppling of the Berlin Wall

University students gathered on the Rotunda steps Tuesday night to tear down a mock Berlin Wall to commemorate the 16th anniversary of the falling of the real wall that used to separate East and West Berlin. The event was put together by the Network of Enlightened Women and drew a turnout of about 25 students.

Accused speak about Sunday's open trial

The first open honor trial in more than three years is scheduled to take place this Sunday at 10 a.m.

Peace Corps representative joins University Career Serives

University Career Services recently received its first Peace Corps representative to the University. The Peace Corps sent University graduate Justin Lawrence as its representative. "They opened up this position because so many U.Va.

U.Va. Washington papers earn medal

The "Papers of George Washington" research project at the University was awarded a 2005 National Humanities medal for its contributions to the field of humanities. Theodore J.

Study considers transfer challenges

The 2005 National Survey of Student Engagement released recently found that transfer students and students who have concurrent enrollment at more than one university may have a harder time getting the full university experience. The survey stated that transfer students had fewer interactions with faculty, participated in fewer educationally enriching activities and reported gaining less from college than their peers. Fourth-year College student Tom Gibson transferred from the University of Florida and said it is a difficult experience. "I had to apply to college again, move into a new place again -- it gets to the point where you get kind of burnt out," Gibson said.

Attorney general race tightens

The outcome of the race for Virginia's attorney general remains unclear as Republican candidate Robert McDonnell leads Democrat candidate Creigh Deeds by less than 2,000 votes with 99.88 percent of precincts reporting at midnight according to the Virginia Board of Elections.

Jurors indicate honor attitudes

Recently released documents from the University Honor Committee show opinions of student jurors about the honor system vary widely based on the outcome and perceived fairness of the trial.

City Council forms legislation agenda

Looser restrictions on the voting rights of felons and increased regulation of mopeds are among the programs the Charlottesville City Council wants to receive priority in the 2006 session of the Virginia General Assembly.

BSA, Cavalier Daily discuss controversy

Members of the African-American community on Grounds voiced their concern about racial insensitivity within The Cavalier Daily to staff members, including Editor-In-Chief Patrick Harvey, at a Black Student Alliance meeting Tuesday evening. The meeting came about after public outcry over a comic strip by Dan Gantz ran Oct.

Attorney general race undecided

The race for Virginia's attorney general between Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds and Republican candidate Robert McDonnell was too close to call at press time, with Deeds trailing by about 3,500 votes with 99.63 percent of precincts reporting at press time. According to state law, the defeated candidate can ask the State Board of Elections for a recount if the margin is one percentage point or less.

Kaine wins governor race

RICHMOND ­-- Democrat Tim Kaine defeated Republican Jerry Kilgore by a margin of over five percentage points in the race for the Virginia governorship last night.

School board to be elected

Charlottesville voters passed a referendum last night to change the local school board from an appointed to an elected body, according to the City registrar. City officials said the passage of the referendum was not surprising in light of the fact that there was no organized opposition to the measure.

Toscano, Bell head to House of Delegates

Former Charlottesville Mayor and City Council member David Toscano (D-Charlottesville) won the Virginia State Delegate seat for the 57th District, which represents the City of Charlottesville.

Student groups set to mobilize voters

With polls open across Virginia, the College Republicans, University Democrats and supporters of Russ Potts have prepared for today's electoral contests, especially the gubernatorial race, with activities and programs to garner votes and increase University involvement in the election. College Republicans President Brian Gunn said the group has been preparing for Election Day for quite a while.

Honor changes code of ethics

The Honor Committee voted unanimously Sunday night to approve changes to its Code of Ethics and Standard Panels. The changes will alter the language of the Committee's Code of Ethics, which originally was approved by the current Committee at its first meeting last spring. "Basically it's an effort to redo the Code of Ethics and Standards Panel to make things tighter," Honor Chair David Hobbs said. The Committee first discussed the proposed changes at its meeting last week. Under the old language, a significant prior relationship with a student who is the initiator, the accused or a material witness constitutes a conflict of interest for an Honor Committee member, advisor or counsel.

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