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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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Son of Newcomb

By Jason Amirhadji | February 11, 2004

Sitting in his room atop Newcomb Hall,director Bill Ashby surrounds himself with maps and plans of his vision for the University's future. Ashby has overseen the design and planning for what he envisions as a new University Commons on Grounds, since taking over the reins from 2003 College graduate Steven Reinemund, who had previously spearheaded the project. "We're trying to create something that's really unique," Ashby said. Though he does not predict that such a structure could be completed much before the end of the decade, Ashby sees the addition of a viable student structure as essential for the long-term strength of the University. Planning for the future One of the goals in designing a new student center is to better integrate central Grounds.

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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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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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