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Dogs to be eliminated from Medical School labs

By Allison Sherrier | February 27, 2004

The University's Medical Center announced yesterday it will eliminate the use of dogs in the Medical School's educational curriculum, following a heated community debate over the practice. The controversy centered on the optional laboratory course, Emergency Life Saving Techniques, which used dogs to teach students how to tie sutures around blood vessels, insert chest tubes, open collapsed air passages and insert IV needles.

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FBI continues probe into alleged hate crime, assault on Lundy

By Alexis Unkovic | February 26, 2004

In the early morning hours of Feb. 26, one year ago today, the University community was rocked by the alleged assault of then-second-year College student and Student Council presidential candidate Daisy Lundy in Poe Alley directly behind the West side of the Lawn. Lundy told police that an unknown assailant assaulted her, slamming her head against the steering wheel of her car as she attempted to retrieve her cellular phone, according to students on the Lawn at the time.

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Fiji regains charter, IFC membership

By Corinne Shamy | February 26, 2004

Phi Gamma Delta fraternity received a long-awaited gift on Valentine's Day. The University's Omicron chapter of the national fraternity, also known as Fiji, officially was re-charted Feb.

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Student Council Elections: College Representative

By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 25, 2004

Daniel Hartzman School: College Year: First Major: Political Science Hometown: Santa Barbara, Calif. Housing: On-Grounds (McCormick Road) Activities: Honor Committee, University Democrats, Virginia Swing Jazz Orchestra, Hillel Jewish Student Union Offices: Member of Student Council Legislative Affairs Committee, Echols House Council President Why did you decide to run for office? I got the feeling from many students that they feel alienated by student government, and they feel Student Council does not listen to their needs.

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New UBE looks to avoid old problems

By Timothy Lee | February 25, 2004

With the formation of the University Board of Elections, Student Council President Daisy Lundy said she hopes the upcoming election will run more smoothly than last year's tumultuous contest. "I think we can learn a lot from the lessons of the past," Lundy said.

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Fourth-Year Class Elections: President

By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 25, 2004

Kat Shea School: College Year: Third Major: American Studies Hometown: Houma, La. Housing: Off-Grounds Activities: University Guide Service, First-Year Seminar, Gaining Understanding Through Support (GUTS), Student Council Rules and Ethics Committee, New Student Orientation Offices: Third-Year Council Vice President, Inter-Sorority Council Faculty and Alumnae Chair Web site: www.katshea.com Why did you decide to run for office? I have enjoyed my experience serving on class council for the past three years.

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University professor involved in efforts to view distant galaxies

By Irina Bocarnea | February 25, 2004

Scientists say they someday hope to see as far back in time as the Big Bang with new telescoping technology developed in part by Arthur Lichtenberger, a University professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The National Radio Astronomy Observatory, headquartered in Charlottesville, is one of the organizations participating in the joint development of detectors that are to go into the Atacama Large Millimeter Array telescope project. "This is the largest land-based astronomy project," Lichtenberger said.

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Internet college strives for accreditation

By Sarah R. Gatsos and Corrine Shamy | February 25, 2004

The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools bestowed initial candidacy status to the American Public University System, according to an Associated Press article Thursday. The candidacy is significant because it suggests that an institution has demonstrated that it can attain accreditation, according to the article. "This is a big step in our quest toward regional accreditation," said Jim Herhursky, executive vice president for institutional advancement, in the article.

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Fourth-Year Class Elections: Vice President

By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 25, 2004

Brian Leung School: College Year: Third Majors: American Politics and Philosophy Hometown: Virginia Beach, Va. Housing: On-Grounds (Gooch/Dillard) Activities: Resident Staff, University Programs Council, Hoo Crew Offices: Third-Year Council Communications Chair, Phi Sigma Pi Initiate Advisor Why did you decide to run for office? Having served on class councils for all three years, I have found that my real desire here at U.Va.

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Cause of fire still to be determined

By Sarah R. Gatsos and Corrine Shamy | February 25, 2004

Two weeks after a fire destroyed a house at 416 Monroe Lane, the cause has yet to be determined. Samples of debris have been sent to the laboratory to be tested, and the Charlottesville Fire Department expects results within the next few weeks, Battalion Chief Ben Powell said. College student Austin Eickman, who initially was in critical condition, now is in fair condition at the University Hospital, hospital spokesperson Lisa Gilliam said.

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Council set to vote on Preston developments

By Kathleen Meyers | February 25, 2004

Charlottesville City Council will vote Monday on whether to move ahead with proposed plans for condominium development on Preston Avenue. Two local development companies, Stonehaus and the Folsom Group, have submitted development plans to Council for a triangle of land bordered by Preston Avenue, Grady Avenue and 10th Street, City Strategic Planner Satyendra Huja said. The Council staff received the two proposals Monday and will review the development plans of each company Friday. The lack of developer interest in the project is disappointing, Council member Blake Caravati said. At a Council meeting Feb.

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Student Council Elections: Vice President for Administration

By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 25, 2004

Gregory Jackson Jr. School: Engineering Year: First Major: Systems Engineering Hometown: Fluvanna County, Va. Housing: On-Grounds (Alderman Road) Activities: National Society of Black Engineers, NAACP, the IMPACT Movement Office: First-Year Council President Why did you decide to run for office? After spending a year as both First-Year Council President and a member of Student Council representative body, I developed a vision of the immense potential that Student Council has.

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Student Council Elections: President

By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 25, 2004

Elliot Haspel School: College Year: Second Major: History Hometown: Annandale, Va. Housing: On-Grounds (Dillard) Activities: Cultural Programming Board, University Democrats, Cavalier Daily (opinion columnist) Office: Student Council Religious Affairs Committee Chair Web site: www.student-revolution.com Why did you decide to run for office? I saw that Student Council as an institution was broken.

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