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Cox recalls his eight years in office

By Jason Amirhadji | February 13, 2004

After eight years of service on Charlottesville's City Council, Mayor Maurice Cox is taking a break from politics. As a mayor, University professor and partner in an architecture firm, Cox often has had to juggle his various commitments, leaving little time for much else. "The first thing that strikes me about the man is his enthusiasm for public service," fellow Council member Kevin Lynch said. Now, Cox said he hopes to focus his energy on other priorities, such as his wife and two children. "We haven't seen him, almost," said his wife, Giovanna Galfione-Cox.

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Council considers cabinet for input on construction

By Timothy Lee | February 13, 2004

With several major University construction projects underway, Student Council will vote Tuesday on the formation of the Presidential Cabinet for Buildings and Grounds. "I think that given the exciting new face that the University will take on within the next few years, it is important for there to be a consistent student voice," Council President Daisy Lundy said. According to Lundy, the cabinet is designed to give students a chance to express their views and concerns about both immediate and long-term on-Grounds projects. Lundy said the formation of the cabinet, as opposed to a less-permanent ad-hoc committee, would give continuity to student input over a period of several years. "The University has a plethora of building projects going on now and in the future," said Will Sowers, Council vice president for administration.

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Republicans nominate candidates for upcoming City Council election

By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 13, 2004

Republican Party members nominated city residents Kenneth Jackson and Ann Reinicke Monday to represent the Charlottesville Republican Party in the upcoming City Council election in May. Jackson and Reinicke will be up against Democratic incumbent Kevin Lynch and newcomers David Brown and Kendra Hamilton for the three open seats on the five-member City Council. Current Council member Rob Schilling, who has sat on Council for two years, was the first Republican elected to Council in 16 years.

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Academics debunk aphrodisiacs

By Peter Cleary | February 13, 2004

Planning to seduce that cute coed down the hall with champagne and strawberries? Thinking of feeding oysters to your Valentine to put him in a more romantic mood? Think again. According to Terry Turner, professor of Urology and Cell Biology at the medical school, foods commonly thought of as aphrodisiacs have no physiological effect on the body. "Most of it is smoke and mirrors and pipe dreams," he said. While little is known on the reason for the dearth of aphrodisiacs among the panoply of edibles available to humans, Biology Prof.

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ITC announces new service to protect faculty and staff computers

By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 13, 2004

ITC is offering a "patch" service that will automatically update anti-virus software for faculty and staff computers at the University. The service is a result of escalating virus threats to computer operating systems. "It is a service to automatically patch your Microsoft operating system," said Shirley Payne, director for security coordination and policy.

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University endowment growth at record level

By Christopher Jones | February 12, 2004

As the level of higher education funding the University receives from the Virginia General Assembly continues to decline, the Board of Visitors Finance Committee met Friday to consider the state of the University's finances and make decisions regarding its financial future. While the University's endowment fund is growing at its highest rate ever -- three times the rate of the market, according to University President John T.

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CIOs gear up for appropriations process

By Matt Galati | February 12, 2004

University Contracted Independent Organizations this week have been preparing budgets to present before Student Council's appropriations subcommittees next week in order to receive funding for the 2004-2005 school year. According to Council Vice President for Organizations Eli DeJarnette, CIOs already have attended mandatory meetings that began Feb.

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University Democrats host Virginia-21 director

By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 12, 2004

Jesse Ferguson, executive director of the 21st Century Virginia Coalition, gave a presentation sponsored by the University Democrats last night, the latest in both Virginia-21's attempt to urge young voters into action and the University Democrats' "Take Action" agenda, which promotes similar activism among University students. Virginia-21 describes itself as a bipartisan "action-tank" with a nonpartisan agenda promoting the interests of 18 to 24-year-olds.

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Board honors University contributors

By Sarah R. Gatsos | February 12, 2004

In an effort to recognize major philanthropic contributors to the University, the Board of Visitors named a pedestrian bridge, three professorships and two Medical School libraries in honor of the donors Saturday. The pedestrian bridge is named after former Board member Bill Goodwin and his wife Alice, University Rector Gordon Rainey said.

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Charlottesville voter turnout low

By Kathleen Meyers | February 11, 2004

Despite the efforts of political activists around Grounds and throughout Charlottesville to promote political participation, precinct officials reported low voter turnout in yesterday's primary. "Voter turnout is low when you consider how many registered voters are in this particular precinct," said Richard Marsden, chief election official at the Alumni Hall polling location. Nevertheless, some Charlottesville residents were enthusiastic about participating in the primary. "I am concerned about the drift of the Democratic Party to the middle," Charlottesville voter Robyn Kells said.

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Council to increase Madison House funds

By Timothy Lee | February 11, 2004

Supporters of Madison House breathed a sigh of relief when Student Council overwhelmingly approved a bill last night increasing Madison House funding starting in the 2004-05 school year. "If Madison House continued on their [current] budget, they would have to run on a deficit and possibly cut invaluable programs," Council President Daisy Lundy said.

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Dean disappointed by primary losses

By Jon Breece and Anthony Lamesa | February 11, 2004

FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- A group of supporters for former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean bemoaned another primary loss last night. Dean won only 7 percent of the vote in the open Virginia Democratic primary yesterday, placing fourth behind third-place finisher Gen.

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Edwards disappointed by primary losses

By Jayni Foley | February 11, 2004

RICHMOND, Va. -- As John Kerry pulled ahead in the televised primary results, a group of John Edwards supporters gathered last night to watch the primary unfold and discuss the future for the second-place finisher. A small number of students, teachers and business professionals attended the meet-up.

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IMPs apologize for setting fire on Lawn

By Amir Khoddami | February 11, 2004

The IMP Society apologized to the administration and Lawn residents yesterday after dousing a pile of logs with gasoline and setting them ablaze last Thursday night, igniting a bonfire several feet high in the middle of the Lawn. IMP Society Leader Vicky Jones and the IMPs accepted responsibility for the fire in an e-mail apologizing to Lawn residents last night. "We hope to continue to stay in the favor of the prestigious Lawn community and will continue to uphold the traditions of the University in the most appropriate forms as possible," the e-mail said. Later, Jones emphasized the contributions the IMP Society makes to the University. "We understand the seriousness of the situation," Jones said.

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Newcomb Hall is work in progress

By Jason Amirhadji | February 11, 2004

When it was built in 1958, Newcomb Hall was considered to be the first of its kind. Designed as a student gathering place for a rapidly growing University, the building became a prototype for similar structures being constructed at universities across the country. The Newcomb Hall that stands today is merely a shell of its former self.

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