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Stanford, Yale drop binding early admissions

By Jenn Roberts | November 8, 2002

With their simultaneous announcements Wednesday to drop early decision admission, Yale and Stanford universities have sparked national scrutiny of the admission policies practiced by other competitive institutions, including the University. The early decision program, which requires that students enroll if accepted, is implemented by most of the country's selective colleges. But beginning next year, Yale and Stanford will use only "early action" programs, allowing students to apply during the fall without being bound to enroll if accepted. Yale and Stanford's new early action programs will restrict its applicants from applying early to other colleges.

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Students to aid Latin America

By Christopher Williams | November 8, 2002

The University added to its list of approximately 400 student organizations one that will work to further encourage diversity on Grounds. "Towards a Better Latin America" is a service organization that seeks to aid Latin American schools and hospitals in their improvement and development. Fourth-year Commerce student Carolina Cabezas, one of the organization's founders and its current president, said the first school to which the organization will provide supplies and financial support is a middle school called La Puenta in El Salvador. Two faculty members conduct classes at the school, which operates two classrooms and serves 176 students, most of whom are malnourished, Cabezas said. "Poverty, lack of education and health services are major social problems throughout Latin America, and it's something that people need to take social responsibility for and change," Cabezas said. The organization hopes to address many of La Puenta's problems, as well as expand their efforts to different countries throughout Latin America. "We are not planning to make huge changes, but we want to make a difference by working on specific needs," Cabezas added. Cabezas said the diversity of the Latin American students in the organization helps them reach out to different countries. "The people who come directly from Latin America have personally experienced this reality," Cabezas said. "Towards a Better Latin America," includes University students from most Latin American countries.

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Council announces winners of fall election

By Michelle Ruiz | November 7, 2002

One day after the much-anticipated national midterm elections, the Student Council representative elections culminated yesterday evening with four new College representatives and one new Engineering representative. Wyatt Robinson, David Reid, Eli Dejarnette and Ruthie Yow emerged victorious in the College, while George McArthur triumphed as a write-in candidate from the Engineering school. Council President Micah Schwartz expressed satisfaction with the results of the elections. "It was a hard fought race," Schwartz said.

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Children's hospital to establish endowment

By Whitney Garrison | November 7, 2002

Citing a need for financial security while still providing family-centered care and seed grants, the University's Children's Medical Center announced it will establish an endowment through its fundraising efforts this year. The Children's Medical Center consists of the Newborn Intensive Care Unit and the Pediatric Care Unit housed in the University Hospital, as well as the Kluge Rehabilitation Center on Ivy Road. Timothy Garson, vice president and dean of the Medical School, has promised to make a substantial contribution to this endeavor. "We all agree that CMC needs an endowment," Garson said in an official statement.

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News in Brief

By Cavalier Daily Staff | November 7, 2002

Radford might impose mid-year tuition increase Radford University could hand its undergraduate students a 28 percent mid-year tuition increase if the school's board of visitors approves the measure next week. The surcharge would raise tuition $1,100 for the spring semester. Radford raised tuition last spring, and might raise it again for the fall of 2003, Radford University spokeswoman Debbie Brown said. If Radford's mid-year surcharge passes, it will follow in the footsetps of the University, as well as William & Mary and James Madison University, all of whom have imposed similar tution increases to offset budget cuts. International Education Week set for Nov.

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Student leaders speak out on voter turnout

By Kenton Kivestu | November 7, 2002

After months of voter registration drives and political rallies sponsored by the College Republicans, University Democrats and Student Council, several student political leaders weighed in yesterday on the results of their efforts to mobilize students to vote. The USA Today reported that in the last midterm election in 1998, Census data show, only 21 percent of eligible voters, ages 18-24, voted vs.

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Council to advise administration on budget-cutting measures

By Christine Wallace | November 6, 2002

University students now will have a voice in budget cutting measures across Grounds through the formation of a new Student Council committee. Council officially announced yesterday the formation of the Student Budget Advisory Committee -- a group that will consult with and advise administrators on University budget cuts. The committee "allows students to voice their concerns and complaints and offer suggestions," Council President Micah Schwartz said. The student members will attend administrators' meetings and give a student perspective on proposed budget cuts, and also will voice the comments and concerns of their peers. The committee members will meet with several administrators to receive a briefing on the details of the budget shortfall, according to Colette Sheehy, University vice president for management and budget. Pat Lampkin, University vice president for students affairs, is "setting up a training session" for the student members, Sheehy said. "All of the vice presidents will think of ways for those students to work with the administration," she added. Training for the committee begins this week, as will the first public forum in which students will be able to voice their opinions to committee members.

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Cantor solidly defeats Cooter for seat in congress

By Mary Pumphrey | November 6, 2002

RICHMOND -- A predictable outcome for an unusual race occurred yesterday as Republican incumbent Eric Cantor defeated Democrat Ben "Cooter" Jones in the 7th District Congressional race. Cantor received 70 percent of the vote to Jones' 30 percent. In a year in which much attention was focused on Congressional races because of the possibility of a shift in party control, the race drew national attention not because it was hotly contested -- Cantor was expected to keep his seat -- but because of Jones' celebrity.

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Democrats maintain hold on New Jersey Senate seat

By Paul Quinlan | November 6, 2002

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- With both parties vying for control of an evenly-split Senate in yesterday's elections, New Jersey voters handed an important victory to the Democratic Party by electing Frank Lautenberg over Republican challenger Douglas Forrester with 54 percent of the vote. An 18-year veteran of the Senate chamber, Lautenberg emerged from a two-year retirement five weeks ago to replace the state's Democratic incumbent Robert Torricelli, who abruptly withdrew from the race because of lingering questions about improper contributions he received that drew reprimand from the Senate Ethics Committee. "We squeezed 10 months into five weeks," Lautenberg said in a victory speech delivered to an auditorium packed with reporters, cameras and campaign supporters. "I'm here with a mandate to follow Democratic priorities," he added, standing behind a podium flanked by family members and fellow New Jersey Democrats, including Gov.

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Warner looks to improve school safety management plans

By Jen Michaels | November 6, 2002

Gov. Mark R. Warner approved a third set of recommendations from the Secure Virginia Panel on Monday, several of which suggest improvements to college and university safety plans. The report emphasizes that despite the state budget crisis, ample funding for improved campus security can be appropriated from non-state funds. "Most resources really need to come down from the federal level," Warner spokeswoman Ellen Qualls said. An executive order from Warner formed the Secure Virginia Panel in January of this year.

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Virginia voters pass bond referendum

By Jon Breece | November 6, 2002

Virginia voters overwhelming approved the $900 million General Obligation Bond yesterday, and University officials couldn't be happier. "It's great news for every college and university in Virginia," University spokeswoman Louise Dudley said. With all precincts reporting, the bond passed with a 73 percent majority. The $68.3 million in bond money allocated to the University will allow officials to set out on a decade of building renovation and construction, University Provost Gene Block said. Bond money will be used partially to fund three new buildings: a new arts and sciences building behind New Cabell Hall, a new medical research facility and a $39 million research engineering building.Many of these projects also require private matching funds by the University. Also planned are renovations to teaching labs in Gilmer Hall and Fayerweather Hall and four infrastructure projects. But, before the University's nine planned projects can go forward, officials first must request a release of the funds from Richmond following the sale of the bonds, said Leonard W.

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