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Health dept. announces rising VA obesity

By Jon Breece | April 8, 2003

The number of Americans, and more specifically Virginians, who are either overweight or obese has reached "epidemic" proportions, according to Virginia Department of Health officials. Recently released Health Department statistics show in 2001, 57 percent of Virginians were either overweight or obese, a 17 percent jump in the state's overweight population from only a decade earlier, yet still below the national average. At the national level, nearly 66 percent of American adults and 9 million children are overweight or obese, according to the U.S.

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Initiatives address diversity, equity

By Anthony LaMesa | April 8, 2003

University President John T. Casteen III and University Rector Gordon F. Rainey Jr. announced two major diversity initiatives at the May 4 Board of Visitors meeting. A new president's commission on diversity and equity and a Board special committee on diversity and equity will address issues of race relations at the University. The commission, which should have a final report by May 1, 2004, will review previous University reports on diversity and equity, examine comparable programs at other schools and recommend policy changes to the Board's special committee, a University press release said. Casteen will appoint a commission chair who will tap members of the faculty, student body and administration to serve on the commission, University spokesperson Carol Wood said. The Board's committee will be charged with addressing the scope of efforts to promote diversity and understanding in the University community and the appropriate role of the Board in oversight of diversity issues, a University press release said. The committees will work cooperatively to achieve their goals, Wood said. "They're going to be working hand in hand throughout the process," she said. Board member Terence P.

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U.Va. may suspend study abroad programs

By Mary Pumphrey | April 7, 2003

Over the past several years, the University International Studies office has made a large effort to encourage students to spend time overseas.

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University doctors, local faith-based organizations discuss race, health care

By Riley McDonald | April 7, 2003

Transcending traditional barriers between church and state and barriers between the University and the Charlottesville community, University doctors, nurses and staff came together with representatives from faith-based organizations and other non-profits for the first time Saturday to address racial disparities in health care in the City. "U.Va.

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University BOV announces tuition increase for 2003-2004

By Michael Behr | April 7, 2003

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

By Riley McDonald | April 7, 2003

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

By Cavalier Daily Staff | April 7, 2003

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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Administration issues audit of Student Council elections

By Whitney Garrison | April 7, 2003

After completing its audit of the 2003 Student Council elections process, the Vice President of Student Affairs office published its findings to the Elections Reform Ad Hoc Committee meeting Friday. Vice President for Student Affairs Patricia M.

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Man enters home on 15th street, female resident flees

By Chris Wallace | April 7, 2003

A 31-year-old man broke into an apartment on the 400 block of 15th Street Friday night. At 9 p.m., a female University student reported a man upstairs in her home.

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University receives highest bond rating

By Eric Malpeli | April 4, 2003

Standard & Poor's, a major bond rating agency, upgraded the University's bond rating to the agency's highest level.

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Medical Center offers free cancer screenings

By Jason Amirhadji | April 4, 2003

As part of nationwide Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week, the University's Department of Otolaryngology will provide free head and neck cancer screenings today and Wednesday. Today's screenings will take place at U.Va.

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BOV selects Rainey as University's next rector

By Angela Manese-Lee | April 4, 2003

In a closed session meeting yesterday afternoon, the University Board of Visitors elected Gordon F.

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Virginia Union sorority suspended for hazing

By Jason Amirhadji | April 4, 2003

The chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority at Virginia Union University has been suspended following the conviction of four of its members on hazing and simple assault charges. The sorority members were charged following a Feb.

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Students, community 'Take Back Night'

By Riley McDonald | April 4, 2003

Over a hundred people cupped flickering candles in their hands and watched with solemn faces as rape survivors walked up the Rotunda steps yesterday evening.

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US News & World Report releases grad. rankings

By Christine Wallace and Jason Amirhadji | April 4, 2003

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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U.Va. students in Egypt respond to war

By Mary Pumphrey | April 4, 2003

Like many other University students, third-year College student Reema Hijazi watched the start of the war in Iraq on television two weeks ago.

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Two injured in garage construction accident

By Alexis Unkovic | April 4, 2003

Two workers sustained injuries and broken bones yesterday at the construction site of the new Emmet Street parking garage when a concrete slab fell, according to University Police Sgt.

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CIO leaders take first steps in appeals process

By Natasha Altamirano | April 4, 2003

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

By Alice Chiu | April 3, 2003

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

By Kara Rowland | April 3, 2003

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.