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University BOV announces tuition increase for 2003-2004

The University Board of Visitors unanimously approved an increase in tuition and fees for the upcoming fall semester Friday. "There were no other options we could consider, unless we reduced the quality of education and stopped providing the alternative choices students wanted," said William H.


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Virginia Tech reverses decision on admissions

Blacksburg, Va. -- The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors rescinded its March 10 resolution to end race-conscious admissions and remove sexual orientation from its non-discrimination clause by a vote of seven to five in special session here yesterday. The meeting was open to the public, in response to overwhelming condemnation regarding both the content and the clandestine nature of the Board's March 10 decision, which took place in closed session without consulting the Virginia Tech administration, faculty or students.


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ROCK YOUR BODY

Members of the University Dance Club performed two free shows in Newcomb Hall Ballroom yestserday, as part of their spring performance, called "Rock Your Body." The Hullabahoos and Triple 06 were also featured guests at the event.


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US News & World Report releases grad. rankings

Providing an insight into the quality of higher education, U.S. News & World Report will release its annual graduate school rankings today, including those for the University's business, medicine, education, law, nursing and engineering programs. Overall, the University's scores are lower than last year's, though some gains were made. Darden dropped a spot from last year, coming in at 11th overall among business schools.


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CIO leaders take first steps in appeals process

Over 30 dissatisfied representatives from various student groups gathered in the Newcomb hall informal lounge last night to learn about the Contracted Independent Organization appropriations appeals process. The Student Council appropriations committee released its CIO funding allocations last Friday, which doled out funds to 255 CIOs.


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GPS: For soldiers and civilians alike

U.S. forces recently destroyed six Iraqi GPS jamming systems that Iraq was using to disrupt enemy satellite positioning equipment. The Global Positioning System was designed in 1978 by the U.S.


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Documentary fosters discussion of U.S. role in Middle East

The day after Sept. 11 littered Manhattan streets with remnants of the twin towers, U.S. citizens could only speculate as to what could have instigated such hatred for America. Last night, the department of Asian and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures sponsored a presentation by the creators of a documentary entitled "Why U.S.?," which attempted to shed light on international resentment for America and prompt discussion of U.S.


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NASA reevaluates program status after disaster

On Feb. 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon re-entry into the earth's atmosphere, mere minutes away from landing, killing all seven crew members on board and leaving the body of the shuttle in scattered pieces. Questions arose immediately: what caused the accident, and what could have been done to prevent it?


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Senate sustains Warner estate tax veto

The Virginia senate voted yesterday to sustain Gov. Mark R. Warner's veto of a bill repealing Virginia's estate tax, imposed on the estates of millionaires after they die. The 25-12 vote left Republicans only two votes short of the 27 votes necessary to maintain the tax repeal. House and senate Democrats have long berated the repeal, which they say is fiscally irresponsible during a time of fiscal crisis.

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The University’s Orientation and Transition programs are vital to supporting first year and transfer students throughout their entire transition to college. But much of their work goes into planning summer orientation sessions. Funlola Fagbohun, associate director of the first year experience, describes her experience working with OTP and how she strives to create a welcoming environment for first-years during orientation and beyond. Along with her role as associate director, summer Orientation leaders and OTP staff work continually to provide a safe and memorable experience for incoming students.