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Airport sets monthly passenger record

During the month of October, the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport broke its previous passenger record set in March. The October passenger record was 11.5 percent higher than the 2003 October mark, Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Chairman Kurt Goodwin said. More than 18,000 passengers traveled through the airport this October -- 2,000 more travelers than in October 2003. "We are doing a lot to promote the airport," Goodwin said.

Single Sanction: Scapegoat or Suspect?

Since its creation in 1842, the honor system has employed the single sanction of expulsion to uphold the highest standard of academic integrity at the University.

Campers left in the cold

Despite the record-setting crowd for Saturday's ACC showdown with Miami, it wasn't all fun and games for some Wahoo diehards. Starting late last Wednesday night, the first groups of students could be found camping out for the prime seats for Saturday's ACC showdown.

QUITTING TIME

Week's events focus on international education

Yesterday kicked off the University's celebration of International Education Week, a series of events coordinated through the Lorna Sundberg International Center and intended to recognize and celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange. "I hope that this week will serve as a jumping off point to develop interest in the rest of the world, as well as a personal understanding to treasure it," Center Director Suzanne Louis said. The week is part of a national effort by the U.S.

Job prospects this year brighter for class of 2005

American employers expect to hire 13.1 percent more new graduates in 2005 than they did last year, according to a survey recently conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Students majoring in mechanical engineering, finance, electrical engineering, economics, computer science, business administration or accounting have the best chance of finding jobs, according to the survey. "Virginia graduates stand a great chance of finding employment opportunities," University Career Services Director Jim McBride said.

SOLD OUT CROWD

Students were turned away from a packed room at last night's lecture by Rev. Irene Monroe, who discussed the role religion plays in discrimination against the LGBT community.Daisy Lundy, graduate assistant for the Kaleidoscope, said the high attendance was unexpected."We were incredibly excited by the turnout," Lundy said.

Online education courses experience an increase in enrollment, satisfaction

Enrollment in online courses nationwide increased dramatically last year and is expected to continue to increase, according to a study by the Sloane Foundation reported in The Chronicle of Higher Education. The Sloane Foundation surveyed 1,170 institutions last spring.

Charlottesville CBS affiliate launches low-key news show

Area television viewers now have a new choice for their local news consumption thanks to WCAV, a CBS affiliate, which debuted its own Charlottesville nightly news show Nov.

Survey gauges college experience, finds some students not engaged

Step aside Princeton Review -- the next generation of college applicants may change their selection from the school with the best parties to the school with the best student engagement. The National Survey for Student Engagement, released this week, is a yearly chance for institutions nationwide to find out what their students are getting out of their college experience, NSSE Senior Associate Director John Hayek said. For instance, this year's survey shows that while 81 percent of students are getting mostly A's and B's, they are studying on average half as much as professors believe they should be. The survey also found that 40 percent of first year students and a quarter of seniors never discuss ideas from their classes with a professor outside of the classroom. Student engagement comes in two forms, Hayek said.

No major problems with ISIS reported

It's that time of year again -- a time for students to face ISIS, the course registration monster which garners annual groans from much of the University's student population. "But students never complain," University Registrar Carol Stanley said, jokingly. Registration for spring 2005 courses began yesterday and will continue for the next few weeks. The Registrar's Office, which handles the customer support end of the registration process and therefore deals with students who are having trouble with ISIS, had not received any complaints as of yesterday evening. "We are not aware of any problems going on at the moment," Stanley said.

HONOR RECAP

The following is an update on students who have left the University this semester admitting guilt to an honor offense: August 31, 2004 A second-year student in the College of Arts & Sciences admitted to plagiarizing a short assignment and a final paper in an introductory level class.

Fire codes restrict natural Christmas tree displays

Several changes were made to city fire prevention codes last year that restrict certain natural Christmas tree displays in Charlottesville. Natural trees are prohibited in buildings used for gathering of persons for the purpose of civic, social or religious functions.

Iowa court rules child support should cover Greek fees in some cases

According to a decision by the Iowa Supreme Court Nov. 10, parents may be required to pay Greek fees as part of child-support payments, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported Friday. Usually limited to tuition and books, the court found that child support payments can also encompass extracurricular activities such as sororities and fraternities as well as monthly allowances.

EVERYBODY DANCE

The multi-ethnic group Allure performed at the Black Student Alliance's talent show, "Black in the Day," held last night in the McLeod Hall auditorium.

Miami game draws record crowd, creates few problems

A record-setting football attendance at Scott Stadium for the University's last home football game of the season against the University of Miami Saturday resulted in little deviance from the usual game day antics. "Actually, it went rather well," Charlottesville Police Sgt.

Faculty offer perspectives on honor

The Faculty Senate Academic Affairs Committee presented its "Faculty Perspectives on the Honor System" report to the Honor Committee last night to keep the University community apprised of faculty members' concerns with honor. Architecture Prof.

2004 Virginia Film Festival sees huge attendance gains

The 17th annual Virginia Film Festival, which featured a wide variety of premieres and the presence of actors and directors such as Sandra Bullock, saw a 54 percent increase in ticket sales over last year's festival, according to an announcement posted on the festival's Web site.

ISC ponders changes to restrictive contact rules

The Inter-Sorority Council is discussing changes to its contact policy, which could result in more interaction between potential and current sorority members than has been allowed in years past.

State to likely have $1 billion surplus in '05

According to early projections, the Virginia General Assembly will face a surplus of as high as $1 billion when it convenes for the 2005 legislative session in January.