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Federal act institutes new identification requirements

By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 10, 2004

Voters who registered by mail on or after Jan. 1, 2003 for the first time in the commonwealth may need to present identification for the Virginia Democratic Primary elections today, according to a City Manager's press release. The Help America Vote Act states that for federal elections, voters must either mail a copy of one of the federally-specified IDs to the registrar with the voter application, show such ID the first time they vote in person or send a copy of such ID with their voted absentee ballot the first time they vote in a federal election. While concerns have been voiced about voter security, the City's Voter Registration Office said it is confident in the precautions taken to ensure that votes are correctly counted. Since Virginia does not register by party, all registered voters can participate in the primary. --Compiled by Sarah R.

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Philanthropist's donation supports in-home health care

By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 10, 2004

Philanthropist John W. Kluge donated $500,000 to the University Medical School to promote palliative care, according to University Media Relations. "We are extremely grateful to John Kluge for his continuing generosity and for his vision," Medical School Dean Arthur "Tim" Garson Jr.

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Senate Committee votes down bill on abortion clinic standards

By Corinne Shamy | February 10, 2004

The Virginia Senate's Education and Health Committee rejected a bill Thursday requiring abortion clinics to meet the same health and safety standards as outpatient surgery centers. The Committee voted 9-6 to reject the bill, which would have forced abortion clinics in Virginia to upgrade to hospital-like standards. A similar bill recently passed through the Virginia House of Delegates. Sen.

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University to strengthen science research, recruiting

By Sarah R. Gatsos | February 10, 2004

In an effort to become a prominent international research institution, the University will create new research facilities and recruit top professors, bolstering the undergraduate and graduate science and technology programs, University Vice President and Provost Gene Block said. The concept for the research program began five years ago as part of University President John T.

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Council works on developing off-Grounds housing office

By Rachele Byrne | February 10, 2004

Student Council continues to make strides towards fully implementing the future off-Grounds housing office by launching organizational workshops Thursday. After passing a resolution creating the office last November, Council obtained space on the second floor of Newcomb Hall as a possible site for the new off-Grounds housing office, Housing Concerns Committee Chair Ryan Grammer said.

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Correction

By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 10, 2004

Yesterday's article entitled "BOV taps new student for service" incorrectly stated that James W. Head was an elected Honor Committee member as an undergraduate, when he actually served in the appointed positions of Senior Counsel and Investigations Coordinator.

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BOV ponders permanent diversity office

By AJ Frank | February 10, 2004

The University President's Commission on Diversity and Equity presented an interim report to the Board of Visitors' Special Committee on Diversity Friday, in which they discussed the creation of a permanent diversity and equity administrative position or office. "This is just an interim report, so I think it is too soon to draw specific conclusions," University spokesperson Carol Wood said.

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Va. hosts Democratic contenders

By Christopher Jones | February 9, 2004

Four of the remaining candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination delivered speeches at the Virginia Democratic Party's annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Richmond Saturday night, making the case for their candidacies before an overflow crowd of Democratic supporters. Rev.

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Fulbright Board to review disqualification decision

By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 9, 2004

Thirty University of California at Berkeley students, who were disqualified from the U.S. Department of Education's Fulbright fellowship awards after FedEx couriers failed to pick up applications on time, may still have a chance to be considered for the awards. The Contra Costa Times reported that the J.

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City Democrats choose council candidates

By Matt Galati | February 9, 2004

The Democratic Party of Charlottesville certified three City Council nominations for the May 4 general election on Saturday before an overflowing crowd at the Albemarle County Office Building. With four candidates running for the three available nominations, incumbent City Council member Kevin Lynch, along with Kendra Hamilton and David Brown, received nominations.

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U.Va. invests $16 million in financial aid

By Shannon Sturcken | February 9, 2004

The University will invest $16 million annually to meet the financial needs of lower and middle-income students as part of a new initiative to reduce undergraduate student debt after graduation, relieve financial strain on student families and ensure a more diverse community. The financial aid plan, labeled "Access UVa," was approved by the Board of Visitors Friday and will unfold over the next four years.

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Congressional candidate Al Weed opens Charlottesville office

By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 9, 2004

Democratic 5th district congressional candidate Al Weed announced Friday the opening of a new campaign office at 300 West Main Street in Charlottesville.

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BOV taps new student for service

By Eliza Evans | February 9, 2004

The University Board of Visitors announced Friday that James W. Head, a first-year Law student, will serve as the non-voting student member of the 2004 Board. Described by Charles Glazer, chair of the audit and compliance committee, as "the best for the job," Head was selected from six final candidates interviewed by the Board's executive committee Friday morning. Head graduated from the University in 2003 with a distinguished major in political and social thought.

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Honor votes to retain seriousness clause

By Lauren Todd Pappa | February 9, 2004

After a spirited debate last night, the Honor Committee voted 12-8 with one abstention against a proposal to abolish the seriousness clause from its constitution. "I think the Committee gave the proposal a fair and honest debate, and I was very happy to see that the Committee meeting was very transparent," Committee Chair Carey Mignerey said.

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New architect presents to BOV

By Shannon Sturcken | February 6, 2004

The University's new Architect, David Neuman, presented some of his plans, including the transplant of Varsity Hall, to the Board of Visitors' Buildings and Grounds Committee yesterday. Varsity Hall, a white building which currently accommodates Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps., is set to move from its location on Hospital Drive to 15th Street behind the French House next summer, University Landscape Architect Mary Hughes said.

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Jail copes with overcrowding

By Jason Amirhadji | February 6, 2004

For those who have served time at the Albemarle-Charlottesville jail, the return to freedom can be less than inviting.

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Correction

By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 6, 2004

Yesterday's article entitled "Med. School reevaluates live animal use in classes" incorrectly stated that the Life Saving Techniques lab is required for some medical students.

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Emergency contraception bill before House

By Kathleen Meyers | February 6, 2004

The Virginia House of Delegates currently is considering legislation that would restrict the distribution of emergency contraception, with a particular focus on state institutions of higher learning. A bill sponsored by Del.

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Leaders ponder file-sharing at University

By Timothy Lee | February 6, 2004

Members of the University community have paid careful attention to Penn State University's innovative file-sharing program launched last November. The program, which resulted from a business agreement between Penn State and Napster, allows students to listen to songs over streaming audio for free. "The Penn State program is in its trial stages," said Shirley Payne, ITC director for security coordination and policy.

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University Board of Elections sets dates for spring elections

By Jayni Foley | February 6, 2004

University elections will be more secure and more transparent this spring, according to University Board of Elections officials, who finalized the UBE elections calendar and its rules and regulations yesterday. The Office of the General Council approved both documents yesterday afternoon, said Madelyn Wessel, special advisor to the vice president for student affairs. Voting for spring elections will begin March 2 and end March 4. There are several changes in the procedure designed to make elections more secure. "First and foremost we've upped all security aspects of the system," said Chris Husser, Student Council chief technology adviser. Husser said students will be able to use their e-mail ID instead of their social security number when logging on to the system. Voters also will no longer be allowed to write in votes. "The fact that there is no write-in capacity on the ballot was a major concern for the UBE, but the rules and regulations and elections calendar were crafted in order to make the balloting procedure as open as possible so that write-in candidates would basically become superfluous," UBE Chair Brian Cook said. The UBE's rules and regulations state that candidates must submit a petition signed by a specific number of students in order to be placed on the ballot.