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Study: More students politically conscious

By Jayni Foley | January 28, 2004

As the Feb. 10 Virginia primary approaches, candidates may find increased interest among young voters, according to a recent survey that indicates political awareness among college students is at its highest level since 1994. Conducted by UCLA's Higher Education Research Institute, the survey found that 33.9 percent of students agreed that "keeping up to date with political affairs" is a very important or essential life goal.

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Crime rate decreases at University, drops in surrounding area

By Christopher Jones | January 27, 2004

The University, City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County all experienced similar drops in crime from 2002 to 2003, according to statistics released yesterday. The statistics were reported according to severity as defined under the FBI's National Incident-Based Reporting System, which classifies more violent crimes as Part I offenses.

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University copes with snowfall

By Anthony LaMesa | January 27, 2004

Old man winter arrived in Central Virginia late Sunday afternoon and likely will stick around through the remainder of today. The region saw about four to five inches of freshly fallen powder as they left their homes yesterday morning. Environmental Sciences Prof.

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University Democrats campaign in primaries

By Matt Galati | January 27, 2004

The University Democrats braved the winter weather this past weekend, traveling to the frozen tundra of New Hampshire's presidential primary battleground in Manchester. Members of the group ran phone banks, distributed literature, canvassed door to door and gained general visibility for their respective candidates. "We decided to go to New Hampshire because for one week every four years it becomes the political epicenter of the nation," said David Wasserman, University Democrats campaign party coordinator.

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Student charged with trespassing

By Shannon Sturcken | January 27, 2004

The Charlottesville Commonwealth Attorney's office announced Friday that an investigation into hazing accusations at the University's Alpha Mu Chapter of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity last October has led to charges of trespassing and destruction of property against a University student. Charlottesville Police Detective Sgt.

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Barber to speak at ceremony in May

By Natasha Altamirano | January 27, 2004

The Class of 2004 will welcome University alumnus and professional football player Atiim Kiambu "Tiki" Barber at Valediction Exercises May 15, University officials announced yesterday. Barber, a 1997 Commerce school graduate, is a star running back for the National Football League's New York Giants and a veteran of Super Bowl XXXV in January 2001. "He was a great student and a great athlete who really matured into a fine young man," University spokesperson Carol Wood said.

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Cavalier Daily elects new managing board

By Kevin James Wong | January 26, 2004

The Cavalier Daily staff elected a new ensemble of writing, photography and production staff members to serve on its 115th managing, senior and junior boards Saturday in Jefferson Hall. The staff elected Chris Wilson, a third-year College student majoring in English, to serve as editor-in-chief for the coming two semesters.

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Staff union raises concerns over autonomy plan

By Sarah R. Gatsos | January 26, 2004

As the University begins the process of drafting a bill to seek increased fiscal and procedural autonomy from the Commonwealth, University administrators and the Staff Union are expressing two very different points of view concerning the potential impact of the bill on employees. University spokesperson Carol Wood said the bill soon will go to the Commonwealth's education committee, comprised of members of the House of Delegates and Senate, for review. "During the next year the committee will discuss the legislation, talk about it, gather information and refine it," Wood said. Staff Union President Jan Cornell said she was unhappy with the bill because she thinks it will negatively affect staff members. "When I read this new bill, I was appalled," she said. Cornell said her main concerns center on the areas of human resources and procurement policies.

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City Council prepares for elections

By AJ Frank | January 26, 2004

With three spots up for grabs in the Charlottesville City Council election in May, City Democrats and Republicans both are engaged in the process of selecting potential nominees. City Democrats will hold a caucus Feb.

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Medical School forms reserve corps

By Cavalier Daily Staff | January 26, 2004

The University Medical School, in conjunction with its department of psychiatric medicine, has decided to form a medical reserve corps in order to better serve the surrounding community, University news services announced at the end of last year. The purpose of the U.Va.

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More students being treated for depression

By Cavalier Daily Staff | January 26, 2004

A study conducted at Kansas State University's counseling center over the past 13 years found that the number of students seen each year for depression-related problems doubled and the number of student suicides tripled in that time period, the Daily Egyptian at Southern Illinois University reported. Katy Hoganbruen, a senior director of prevention for the National Mental Health Association, told the Daily Egyptian that clinical depression generally begins between the ages of 18 and 25, around the time many young adults are enrolled in colleges and universities. Janet Coffman, director of the Counseling Center at Southern Illinois University, told the Egyptian that being away from home and increased academic demands can be overwhelming for many students, triggering anxiety and stress, which can lead to depression. According to statistics, one in seven young adults have some sort of depression related problem or illness.

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Drug bust nets arrests

By Jon Breece | January 23, 2004

Local narcotic agents seized nearly $150,000 of drugs Wednesday, according to WINA. The Jefferson Area Drug Enforcement Task Force took three alleged dealers into custody during the bust. According to WINA, police said the ring operated out of motel rooms and had other operatives in the area.

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Virginia honors teachers with state's top award

By Jon Breece | January 23, 2004

University Psychology Prof. John Haidt was one of 11 teachers recognized with the Commonwealth's highest award for collegiate faculty members. As a recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Award, Haidt will receive $4,000 and a plaque from the State Council for Higher Education. Eighty-six faculty members were nominated for the honor from 35 member institutions, representing approximately 10,000 faculty members. The award has been bestowed on designated Commonwealth teachers since 1987. Other winners come from a wide swath of universities in the state.

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Bush proposes increase for Pell grants

By Jon Breece | January 23, 2004

President George W. Bush outlined greater support for community colleges and an increase in Pell grants in his State of the Union address Tuesday and remarks made Wednesday at Owens Community College in Ohio. Both tantalizing proposals have one local community college president and financial offices salivating. "I propose increasing our support for America's fine community colleges, so they can ... train workers for industries that are creating the most new jobs," Bush said in his 54-minute State of the Union address in which gave few specifics about the proposed aid. In further aiding the community college system, "We'll help more and more Americans to join in the growing prosperity of our country," he said.

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