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Simmons adds to City Council candidacy list

By Sarah Salwen | January 17, 2002

University Medical Center employee David Simmons (D) announced his candidacy in the race for City Council Monday, becoming the fifth candidate vying for the two open seats. Simmons, director of clinical services for the Nephrology Clinic at the University Medical Center and the only University employee now in the race, has emphasized his extensive activity in community organizations as an asset to his bid for City Council representative. "My experience will give me a different perspective" than the other candidates, Simmons said.

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Police warn University about barred individual

By Kadie Bye | January 17, 2002

University Police have begun distributing trespass warning posters around Grounds, alerting community members of a man barred from all University owned and operated property. Officers said they encourage students, faculty and staff members to study the photo, which is featured on the alert posters throughout University residence halls, libraries, academic buildings and dining facilities. If spotted on Grounds, officers said students should call 911 immediately to alert police. "We've released the picture to let students know to watch out for the man," University Police Sgt.

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Mark Warner begins term as Va. governor

By Brad Harrison | January 16, 2002

RICHMOND - An overflowing crowd came to the state capitol Saturday to see the first inauguration of a Democratic governor in more than eight years.

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NCAA may change academic standards

By Chris Wilson | January 16, 2002

Division I representatives at Monday's National Collegiate Athletic Association's annual convention will discuss the possibility of change academic requirements for student-athletes. Currently, the NCAA dictates that to remain eligible to play Division I athletics, student-athletes must have completed 25 percent of their total coursework after two years in college, and an additional 25 percent each year after that. The new proposal would require that students maintain a 1.8 GPA by the beginning of their second year.

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University selects firm for South Lawn project

By Justin Bernick | January 16, 2002

The University announced last month the selection of the Polshek Partnership, an architecture firm based in New York City, to design the proposed $125 million South Lawn project. The project, which includes the replacement of New Cabell Hall and the construction of a new building across Jefferson Park Avenue, provides for 285,000 square feet of new, state-of-the-art classroom and research space. The project encompasses an "opportunity that comes only once every hundred years" an opportunity to redefine the South Lawn and to "recapture some of Thomas Jefferson's original vision," University Architect Pete Anderson said. Jefferson's original plan intentionally left an unobstructed view of the Lawn's south end.

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Harvard prof. may leave due to criticism

By Abby Fox | January 16, 2002

Renowned Harvard University African American Studies Prof. Cornel West is considering a move to Princeton University after a dispute with newly appointed Harvard President Lawrence Summers. The controversy began in October 2001 when Summers criticized West for his participation in political non-academic pursuits.

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University plans to sell parts of $40 million Kluge estate

By Maria Tor | January 16, 2002

droves of people moving to Charlottesville and Albemarle County in the last decade have created a booming local real estate market, and the University will not be left out.

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Early decisions increases

By Josh Goodman | January 16, 2002

More students than ever applied to the University through early decision last semester, amid growing controversy over the merits of early decision in the college admissions process. The University received 2,413 early applications for next year's first-year class, 13 percent more than in 2000.

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Renaissance man Mamet predicts future

By Megan Milks | December 14, 2001

David Mamet is a comic superstar underneath all that academic mumbo-jumbo. In "Wilson: A Consideration of the Sources," he manages to parody the entire world as we know it. Mamet is a playwright ("Glengarry Glen Ross," "American Buffalo"), director ("State and Main"), screenwriter ("Wag the Dog"), poet, essayist and novelist; in short, he's a pretty big figure in contemporary American literary and dramatic culture.

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Viewing America

By Carrie Lopez | December 14, 2001

In a time fresh with a regained sense of patriotism in the United States, William Allard's "Portraits of America," a compilation of photographs spanning four decades of his career, provides us with breathtaking insight into our own country.

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Ketchum gets 'Lost'

By Bryan Kasik | December 14, 2001

Jack Ketchum is the literary equivalent of a chainsaw. He's loud, powerful and, in the horror genre, is known for shredding a whole lot of human flesh. One of the pioneer writers of the early '80s "splatterpunk" movement (a wave of literary horror with a focus on extremities), Ketchum (the pen name of Dallas Mayr) has written consistently for more than two decades. "The Lost" is his latest work and, unlike his hard-to-find limited edition and/or short print run books of the past, it's available at almost any major bookseller. It is a much tamer beast than his older classics, but a wholesome thriller for the whole family it ain't. Set in the '60s, "The Lost" revolves around a group of teens who share a terrible secret.

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C'ville stores that don't go by the book

By Bryan Kasik | December 14, 2001

Thomas Jefferson once said, "I cannot live without books." Bearing that statement from U.Va.'s founder in mind, students should think twice before regarding books as little more than an expense incurred for classes.

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TV and the Art of Globalization

By Sarah Stein | December 14, 2001

It is not uncommon for some brilliant, well-read director to mold a book into a Hollywood production.

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Delving into the mysteries of Islam

By Suzannah Evans | December 14, 2001

"Wheresoever ye turn, there is the face of Allah." A statement like that is enough to induce a shudder in most Americans these days.

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Music industry insider Flanagan tells all

By Matt Whittle | December 14, 2001

Much has been written about the music side of pop recording industry, but until now, little about the business side, about the men and women who actually make the albums happen.

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Axe, Edwards compose lovely, complex 'Song'

By Christie Harner | December 14, 2001

"There are imperfections everywhere. And the closer I look, the more I see. I'm disgusted ... I see that the fields are not so perfectly rectangular as Huxley thought.

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Gilmore resigns as chairman of RNC

By Chris Wilson | December 5, 2001

Gov. James S. Gilmore III resigned from his post as the Republican National Committee chairman Friday, citing a desire to spend more time with his family after his term as governor ends in January. He will continue to fulfill his duties as chairman until the RNC's January meeting.

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Council selects line monitors for basketball fans in Hooville

By Josh Goodman | December 5, 2001

Student Council and the University Athletics Department are implementing a system to ensure that students camping out for seats at men's basketball games are treated fairly. Council selected 12 student line monitors who are responsible for overseeing "Hooville," the community of tents where the team's most zealous fans await the opportunity to receive choice seats in University Hall. "It is going to be a lot more relaxed atmosphere," said John Steck, the member of Council's Athletic Affairs Committee who wrote the new policies.

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Alumna consultant shares experiences in hot industry

By Lauren Franks | December 5, 2001

For students considering careers in consulting after graduation, The Cavalier Daily

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University works to implement Virginia 2020

By Abby Curran | December 5, 2001

Although the Virginia 2020 commission reports mapped out sketches for the University's next 20 years, certain targeted areas may feel effects in the very near future. According to University Provost Gene Block, the Public Service and Outreach commission recommendations will issue a reformed report within the next two to three months, focusing on recommendations the University can realistically implement over the next five years. University President John T.