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University plans new Passport Program

By Mary Catherine Wellons | November 15, 2001

Students, deans and faculty members may soon be crossing more cultural borders through a newly planned project, the Passport Program, which is designed to promote attendance at University programs normally unfamiliar to students. Participants in Passport will attend at least six University events such as programming on cultural issues, religious events, political viewpoints, social or community causes, or sexual orientations during the course of a semester, Assistant Dean of Students Pablo Davis said.

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Gilmore aims to enhance two universities

By Atima Omara-Alwala | November 15, 2001

As Gov. James S. Gilmore III prepares for the last days of his term, he is working to tie up business lingering from the beginning of his four years in office. Gilmore announced Tuesday that Virginia will increase funding to Norfolk State University and Virginia State University by over $10 million during the next four years.

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Two more schools freeze faculty searches

By Abby Fox | November 15, 2001

The Architecture School and Education School have decided to delay hiring searches until the Virginia General Assembly devises a solution to statewide budget problems. The move to freeze any new recruitment efforts - which the College also did last week - functions as a way to prevent more drastic cuts for the two schools in the future, officials have said. Both schools made their decisions in response to University President John T.

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Task Force apprehends 17 suspects on drug distribution charges

By Kadie Bye | November 15, 2001

Local police forces concluded a four-month undercover operation Tuesday with the apprehension of 17 suspects on a variety of drug distribution charges, including crack cocaine and marijuana dealing. Police also are investigating and plan to serve several more warrants to area offenders as part of Operation: Fall Round-Up. With the help of the Bureau Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Jefferson Area Drug Enforcement Task Force officers focused their investigation on open-air markets in various neighborhoods, mainly around central Charlottesville. Crackdown JADE Task Force agents arrested the following individuals: Roderick Banks with one count of cocaine distribution. Barbie Berry with two counts of cocaine distribution. Alvin James Cabell with one count of cocaine distribution. Russell Carter with three counts of cocaine distribution. Thomas James Scott with two counts of cocaine distribution. Curtis Gilmore with one count of cocaine distribution. Cortez Ralph Jefferies with one count of cocaine distribution. Adrian Maurice Johnson with two counts of cocaine distribution. Christian Lockley with one count of imitation cocaine distribution. Carlos Martin with one count of cocaine distribution. Rita Michie with two counts of cocaine distribution. Luther Lamore Smith with one count of cocaine distribution. Jamol Lekey Walker with one count of cocaine distribution. George Wilson with one count of cocaine distribution and one count of imitation cocaine distribution. Damien Maurice Woodfolk with one count of cocaine distribution. Kenneth Wayne Farrish with two counts of marijuana distribution. Kenneth Daniel Mahunik with one count of marijuana distribution.

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Astronomers gain powerful set of eyes

By Jenn Howenstine | November 15, 2001

The next generation of astro-toys has arrived with the construction of a telescope more powerful and accurate than ever before. The University astronomy department is embarking on a most ambitious project, to seek out new life and new civilizations with the investment of a large binocular telescope in Arizona.

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How are your Internet secrets being protected?

By Michael Neve | November 15, 2001

The Internet has enormously impacted the every day life of students. The Web has been transformed into a giant electronic store.

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Warner to make bipartisan cabinet selections

By Brad Harrison | November 14, 2001

Just over one week after his victory over Republican candidate Mark L. Earley, Gov.-elect Mark R.

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New Phi Delt signs lease for dry house

By Ann-Woods Isaacs | November 14, 2001

The re-colonized Phi Delta Theta fraternity recently signed a three-year lease on a house located at 167 Chancellor Street.

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How does the Lawn selection process work?

By Demosthenes Komis | November 14, 2001

It means different things to different people. Some simply view it as the mother of all front yards.

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Former "Lawnie" reminisces about living in the Academical Village

By Mythili Rao | November 14, 2001

The experience of living on the Lawn is different for everyone lucky enough to be chosen to live there.

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Council to hold postponed fall elections

By Chris Wilson | November 14, 2001

Today marks the beginning of elections for three new College of Arts and Sciences and one new Graduate School of Arts and Sciences representatives to the Student Council. The polls are open through Friday.

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Democratic governor to affect BOV composition

By Justin Bernick | November 14, 2001

After eight years of Republican gubernatorial leadership in Virginia, Democratic Gov.-elect Mark R.

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Bush issues order to limit access to past documents

By Emily Gilmore | November 13, 2001

President Bush issued an executive order Nov. 1 that will restrict the release of presidential papers in conjunction with the 1978 Presidential Records Act.

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Campaign to aid charities commences at Carr's Hill

By Lauren Howell | November 13, 2001

The statewide Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign held its kick-off ceremony for the year at Carr's Hill yesterday morning. The CVC is an annual charity drive through which state employees can give to their choice of more than 1,000 charities.

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Auburn fraternities face steep penalties

By Sara Jeanblanc | November 13, 2001

Auburn University officials are now confronting two separate incidents in which fraternity members wore Halloween costumes that many deemed offensive because of their racial nature. Auburn withdrew recognition of its chapter of Beta Theta Pi fraternity after members posed in photographs at a party wearing blackface and jerseys with letters of a black fraternity.

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Disaster affects airline travelers in Virginia

By Kadie Bye | November 13, 2001

Following yesterday's airplane crash in New York, airport officials across Virginia felt the impact of airport shutdowns. After an American Airlines flight with 255 people aboard crashed into a Queens neighborhood three minutes after takeoff from John F.

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New group reaches out to students with children

By Jenn Roberts | November 12, 2001

Despite the University's attention to special needs on Grounds, those of student parents can often go unnoticed.

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BOV approves $8 million addition to AFC

By Josh Goodman | November 12, 2001

The University's Board of Visitors approved a new 42,000-square-foot addition to the Aquatic and Fitness Center at its fall quarterly meeting, that will provide fitness enthusiasts with a host of new options.

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Job scarcity pumps up student anxiety

By Heather Mills | November 12, 2001

The job hunt is on. But with an abundance of predators and not enough prey, University students are starting to feel the heat of the jungle. Despite the mayhem, University Career Services is stepping up to provide support to increasingly anxious students. According to Jennifer Hoffman, recruitment manager at UCS, students became used to a rosy job outlook in the past few years. "We have become accustomed to the boom," she said.

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More mail carriers enforce anthrax rules

By Saboora Bhutta | November 12, 2001

In recent weeks, the nation has been captivated by a fear that has led many to question who or what enters their lives when they open a piece of mail.