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Senate approves new Commerce degree name

By Shelley Johnson | November 2, 2001

At its meeting last week, the Faculty Senate approved the Commerce School's request to change the name of the Master of Science in Management Information Systems degree to Master of Science in the Management of Information Technology. To be implemented, the change still needs the approval of the Board of Visitors. According to Commerce School Associate Dean Peter Todd, the name change would be reflective of developments in the masters program since its inception in 1988.

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Low water levels necessitate conservation

By Jen Michaels | November 2, 2001

With water levels at the local reservoir falling and rain unlikely in the near future, local officials are encouraging citizens to employ voluntary conservation efforts. At a news conference Wednesday, J.W.

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Polls show increasing lead for Warner

By Justin Bernick | November 2, 2001

Two new polls released Wednesday showed Democrat Mark R. Warner's growing lead over Republican Mark L.

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Collins discusses genetics, bioterrorism

By Ann-Woods Isaacs | November 2, 2001

Recent anthrax scares and the threat of bioterrorism were among the many issues addressed yesterday at Brown College on Monroe Hill by Dr. Francis S.

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Students confront local housing difficulties

By Kadie Bye | November 1, 2001

Fourth-year College student Jarrett Allen looked forward to moving off Grounds into a house with her friends two years ago.

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Comfort Zone aims to ease race relations

By Mary Catherine Wellons | November 1, 2001

The Black Fraternal Council, Inter-Sorority Council and Inter-Fraternity Council are attempting to improve race relations at the University through Comfort Zone, a project combining service and social events. Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, both members of the BFC, joined ISC member Gamma Phi Beta and IFC member Sigma Pi on Oct.

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Breast cancer talk spreads positive vibes

By Leah Rosenberg | November 1, 2001

Assistant Professor of Surgery Kyo Chu, who specializes in breast cancer, and Spotsylvania native Sylvia Tyree, a 10-year breast cancer survivor, came together Oct.

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Local housing laws may not offer protection

By Kadie Bye | November 1, 2001

Although some students may believe landlords unfairly discriminate against them by virtue of being students, landlords who do so may not be violating local equal housing opportunity laws.

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Research aims to relieve colitis

By Alissa Irvin | November 1, 2001

Imagine having to run out of the middle of a class lecture to head to the bathroom. Imagine doing this 10 to 20 times a day. This is the embarrassing situation faced by students who have ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease characterized by its attack on the inner lining of the colon and the large intestines.

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Local politicians eye empty Senate seat

By Justin Bernick | November 1, 2001

The number of candidates eyeing the late Sen. Emily Couric's 25th district seat has expanded to include three local Republicans and five Democrats.

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Program sponsors mock elections for students

By Allison O'Shea | November 1, 2001

With polls closing today, nearly 500 elementary, middle and high schools throughout Virginia and New Jersey have participated in a mock gubernatorial election sponsored by the University's Center for Governmental Studies' Youth Leadership Initiative program. As of yesterday, over 14,000 students voted in the mock election.

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Study shows public colleges increased tuition nationwide

By Sara Jeanblanc | November 1, 2001

Public colleges have raised tuition this year at the highest rate since 1993, according to a survey released by the College Board last week. Tuition went up an average of 7.7 percent at four-year public institutions nationally, nearly triple the rate of inflation.

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Mark L. Earley (R)

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 31, 2001

Platform Earley is campaigning on the theme of a "Promise for Virginia." He wants to improve the promise of every life in the state by protecting individual liberties and happiness. On the Issues Higher education: Earley pledges to set up a $1 billion bond for building projects at Virginia's colleges and universities.

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Medical Center to add $71 million extension

By Chris Makarsky | October 31, 2001

A price tag of $71 million won't stop the University Health System from expanding the Medical Center in summer 2002. The Health System plans to build a four-story addition to the rear of the University Hospital complex.

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Pundits ponder split ticket election

By Chris Wilson | October 31, 2001

Unlike the election of the president and vice president, Virginia's constitution requires that the governor and lieutenant governor run separately.

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By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 31, 2001

Platform Katzen's number one priority is the security and safety of Virginia in light of the Sept.

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William Redpath (L)

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 31, 2001

Platform Redpath wants to focus on reforming democracy in Virginia by cutting government spending and reforming education as governor. On the Issues Higher education: Redpath believes in a separation of school and state.

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News in Brief

October 31, 2001

With Virginia statewide elections drawing near, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark R. Warner contributed $3.85 million from his own pocket to his campaign this month.

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Virginia Elections 2001

By Sarah Marchetti | October 31, 2001

Less than a week away from the Virginia elections, most of the candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general say their number one priority is public safety.

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Jerry Kilgore (R)

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 31, 2001

Platform Domestic violence, safe schools, ethics reform and campaign finance reform are all issues important to Kilgore in this campaign. On the Issues Higher education: Kilgore supports the tuition freeze because he was a part of former Gov.