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Parkway decision remains uncertain

By Jason Amirhadji | January 23, 2004

The fate of the proposed Meadowcreek Parkway temporarily has been placed in the hands of Attorney General Jerry Kilgore by a bitterly divided Charlottesville City Council. As candidates begin to emerge for three council positions, the debate over this perennially divisive issue is expected to intensify leading up to the city's May 4 election. Initially proposed as an extension of McIntire Road in 1967, plans for the Meadowcreek Parkway have progressed through a series of major revisions including a four-lane highway design in 1990 and the current two-lane, 35 mph road which includes provisions for bicycle and pedestrian travel lanes. In its proposed form, the parkway would connect Rio Road (Rt.

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RIAA reignites efforts to curb illegal file-sharing

By Jon Breece | January 22, 2004

The Recording Industry Association of America renewed its campaign against Internet music swappers despite a December court ruling that could hamper the speed and tenacity of industry efforts. The recording association filed four lawsuits in federal courts in New York City and Washington, D.C.

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House GOP draft possible spending cuts

By Matt Galati | January 22, 2004

Senior House Republicans in the Virginia General Assembly have circulated a five-page internal memo that encompasses $1 billion in spending cuts if no new ways of increasing revenue are implemented, the Washington Post first reported recently. The memo outlines severe cuts to health care programs, public safety, special K-12 programs for struggling students and other services in order for the General Assembly to produce a budget proposal that would levy no new tax increases. In addition to these cuts, Virginia's colleges and universities may not receive Gov.

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Does dark matter shape the universe?

By Amanda McDermott | January 22, 2004

Scientists believe that the universe consists mainly of dark matter -- that is, matter that is essentially invisible because it does not emit radiation. Since dark matter does not appear in images, its existence has been inferred through unusual means.

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Former Brazilian President lectures on life, leadership

By AJ Frank | January 22, 2004

The 300-level Commerce School class entitled "Leading with Compassion" hosted former Brazilian President Fernando Cardozo last night in the Rotunda Dome Room to exemplify the purpose of the course. "Our goal in bringing Dr. Cardozo here was to give our class a real-life example of a leadership who uses compassion as a dictating force in his administration," said Alan Fortescue, a doctoral student in the Curry School as well as the course teaching assistant.

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End the Mad Cow insanity

By Omid Fatemi | January 22, 2004

Ever since Christmas, mad cow disease has been in the news ad nauseum.Because of one infected Holstein cow raised in Alberta, Canada and brought over to Washington State, there has been a worldwide uproar about this disease.People in the United States have been concerned about the safety of the meat that they consume, and countries all over the world have suspended importing American beef. So, what is all the commotion about?

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Number of Lawn applicants increase

By Natasha Altamirano | January 22, 2004

Living on the Lawn, the heart of the University community and the site of countless University traditions, remains a highly-coveted honor sought by many undergraduates. Last Thursday, 250 third and fourth years submitted applications vying for one of 47 places of residence in Mr. Jefferson's Academical Village, a five-person increase from the 245 applicants last year, Assistant Director of Accommodations D.

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FROZEN MUDHOLE

By Cavalier Daily Staff | January 22, 2004

The new pond recently constructed the Dell, located across from the Central Grounds Parking Garage, was frozen yesterday as a result of biting temperatures.

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Bush: U.S. has 'great responsibilities'

By Kara Rowland | January 21, 2004

Praising American military efforts to promote freedom around the globe and plugging an array of new domestic initiatives, President Bush delivered the final State of the Union address of his first term last night. The president started with a discussion of the war on terror and situations in Afghanistan and Iraq, later isolating a train of domestic issues ranging from the economy, immigration and health care to faith-based initiatives, sexual abstinence and same-sex marriages. "Americans are rising to the tasks of history, and they expect the same from us," Bush told an audience of the nation's top leaders, including members from both houses of Congress, cabinet officials, Supreme Court justices and foreign diplomats. "The cause we serve is right, because it is the cause of all mankind," he said.

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Student Council considers resolution to support Pep Band, will vote next week

By Whitney Garrison | January 21, 2004

Pending a formal vote in Student Council's meeting next week, one familiar band may have a little more pep in their step. Council Vice President for Administration Will Sowers and Curry representative Sarah Outten introduced a resolution expressing Council's support for the Pep Band at last night's Council meeting. Nearly 20 Pep Band members attended the last Council meeting of the fall semester to express their concern about the Athletic Department's reluctance to deal with them. The Pep Band is waiting for Athletic Department approval to play at athletic events where the marching band does not perform. Pep Band President Scott Hayes said while relations between the Athletic Department and the new marching band have been relatively good and cooperative in nature, "they have been slow in making a decision." Unlike the marching band, which is run by a salaried faculty member brought in by the University's music department, the Pep Band is run completely by students.

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Endowments show growth nationwide

By Corinne Shamy | January 21, 2004

For the first time in three years, college and university endowments had a positive average return on investments during the 2003 fiscal year, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education. At the University, the total return on investments in the 2003 fiscal year was second only to Harvard, coming in at a 9.2 percent gain, well above the national average of 3 percent. An endowment is a sum of money in which the principal can never be touched and only the annual payout from investments is available for university use. More money coming in from investments can mean augmented salary supplements for faculty, more financial aid for students and increased support for academic and athletic programs. University spokesperson Carol Wood attributed the strong return to the University's investment strategies. "Decisions made by the University's Board of Visitors in 1974 to invest 75 percent of the fund in equities have paid off," Wood said.

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One year later, Weeks investigation continues

By Josh Goodman | January 21, 2004

One year to the day after allegations became public that a Facilities Management employee may have improperly accepted gifts from a painting contractor, the University's investigation continues, according to officials. The allegations centered around L.T.

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Recipients of arts fund work to complete projects

By Jason Amirhadji | January 21, 2004

Student recipients of $5,000 in arts grants from Student Council continue to work on a handful of art projects which are slated for completion by the end of the academic year. The projects represent a diverse cross-section of the arts, according to Student Arts Committee Chair Rebecca Menges. The committee, created in 1999 by Council to facilitate artistic endeavors, initiated the painting of murals on red construction walls around Grounds and coordinated an arts reception for prospective students during Days on the Lawn in the spring. The six projects receiving funding last semester were chosen from 18 proposals that had to meet certain requirements, such as being extracurricular in nature and unaffiliated with other student groups or organizations. Those projects approved by the committee include a 20-minute black-and-white film, the installation of steel work tables in the courtyard of Campbell Hall, a multimedia sculpture, a public art display and the production of a Tennessee Williams play that was completed in December. The accepted proposals intentionally were varied in scope and cost, Menges said. "It was a struggle between funding a greater number of projects or fewer projects with greater complexity," she said. The Independent Student Arts Project Fund was started last year with a seed grant from Vice President for Student Affairs Pat Lampkin.

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Marching band makes first appearance

By Lauren Todd Pappa | January 21, 2004

Fans attending basketball games this season will no longer have to sing the "Good Ole Song" without musical accompaniment, thanks to the creation of the Cavalier HOOps Band, which debuted at last night's men's basketball game. Athletic Director Craig Littlepage said the new band will fill a void in the entertainment aspect of basketball games and bolster the type of support and enthusiasm that has been lacking this season. "Everyone is looking forward to how the band is going to contribute to the spirit and support for the team," Littlepage said. He said the band will go beyond being a group that simply plays quality music -- it will coordinate with the cheerleaders and dance group to "crank up" the atmosphere in University Hall. First-year College student Tracy Clemons, a tuba player, said the band will bring a welcomed change to basketball games by playing a mix of current and "old school" songs to pump up the crowd. "We want crowd participation," Clemons said. The band is comprised of about 60 students, but only between 45 and 50 members will perform at games, Band Director William Pease said.

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