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The University and Charlottesville communities will continue to have a place to remember the events of Sept.


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Fans see winning play before game

A ceremony at Scott Stadium Saturday before the football game against Duke provided a unique opportunity for those in attendance to honor New York firefighters in the wake of the national tragedies on Sept.


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Security remains high at local airport

Nearly three weeks after the Federal Aviation Administration implemented rigid security measures in the nation's airports, officials are preparing supplemented security at the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport. After President Bush initiated a new federal program to increase airport security last week, Gov.


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Council concerned about Team Cavalier

The University sports promotions department has suggested an idea to increase enthusiasm at Virginia men's basketball games, but Student Council is concerned that the proposal only will promote mayhem. The department wants to form "Team Cavalier," a student fan organization.


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Pi Lambda Phi assault leads to one arrest

Charlottesville Police charged an Alexandria man for two assaults occurring early Sunday morning at the Pi Lambda Phi fraternity house. James Allgood, 18, faces two counts of assault and battery after an incident that occurred earlier that night involving two female guests. Neither of the two victims was injured seriously.


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Victims families may receive free tution

The spouses and children of people killed or seriously disabled in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks could receive free tuition to New York's public colleges, if a new legislative plan proposed by New York Gov.


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HUC to assist health-related clubs

With several health-related organizations on Grounds, the newly formed Health Unity Council aims to support each of these individual clubs, while serving as a mechanism for the groups to achieve their common goals.


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Alumni Web site lists four deaths

Because a large amount of University alumni work in the New York and Washington areas, the Alumni Association recently posted a list on its Web site of four University graduates who died as a result of the recent terrorist attacks.


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Animal lover gets hands-on experience

Studying animals has taken University student Kyle Dexter all the way around the world. "I've always been interested in studying animals from a general level," said Dexter, a third-year biology and environmental science major.


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Madison House Gains New Face

Madison House has yet another helping hand at work. The student volunteer organization recently appointed Mark Andrews as the new associate director of its programs.


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A new class of spermicides was announced this month by researchers at the University's Center for Research and Contraceptive and Reproductive Health.


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Author discusses why U.S. has enemies

"In a single moment all the triviality of this world was pushed aside," began Dinesh D'Souza. D'Souza, a well-known public speaker and the author of four best-selling books including "The Virtue of Prosperity" addressed nearly 400 students, faculty members and administrators in Gilmer Hall Auditorium last night as he discussed "Why They Hate Us: America and Its Enemies." Several organizations, including the Jefferson Leadership Foundation and the College Republicans, sponsored D'Souza's visit. "If we want to find the source of the hostility that is driving this kind of attack, we must examine how America itself became the dominant power in the world," D'Souza said in reference to the Sept.


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Children of Abraham Institute to foster unity

In the two weeks since terrorist attacks jarred the nation, the University has seen uncommonly high levels of dialogue between different religious groups. Now, religious studies professors Peter Ochs and Abdul-Aziz Sachedina are trying to create an international institute that would establish a permanent base for this sort of inter-faith cooperation, benefiting both the University and the international community. The organization, dubbed the Children of Abraham Institute, would bring together an international group of scholars and religious leaders of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths to study together.


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Battle for campaign funding

With less than two months remaining, the 2001 Virginia race for governor has turned into a heated battle for campaign contributions between the Republican candidate, Virginia Attorney General Mark L.


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Recent notoriety puts lie detector to test

Nearly three months ago, Rep. Gary Condit (D-Calif.) submitted to a polygraph test because D.C. police remained skeptical about answers he gave regarding the status of Washington intern Chandra Levy.

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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.