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Van Yahres prepares for 20th year in the House of Delegates

By Chris Wilson | November 7, 2001

In a year of rampant political mudslinging and close races, one candidate could rest easy the night before election day. Running for his 20th year as state delegate for Virginia's 57th district, Democrat Mitch Van Yahres has enjoyed a less stressful election this year, as he ran uncontested. Van Yahres has served in the Virginia House of Delegates since 1981.

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Republican candidate wins 58th district seat

By Justin Bernick and Sara Jeanblanc | November 7, 2001

In yesterday's spirited local House of Delegates race, Republican Robert Bell became the next delegate for the redrawn 58th district, defeating Democrat Charles Martin. At his victory celebration late last night, Bell said he was excited about his win in the 58th district, which includes most of Albemarle County. "I look forward to finding ways to move my reforms forward," he said. Bell, who received his undergraduate degree from the University in 1988 and received his law degree from the University in 1995, ran a "tremendously active campaign," which included calling constituents on the phone to encourage them to vote, and running local television commercials, said Martha Baganz, a 58th district resident. Almost 80 volunteers knocked on over 9,500 doors for this campaign, Bell said.

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Faculty Senate hosts award symposium

By Shelley Johnson | November 6, 2001

Members of the University community have the opportunity today to witness the culmination of creative undergraduate talent in the first Faculty Senate Harrison Award Symposium. The symposium will take place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

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Cheating cases move through system

By Melissa Tran | November 6, 2001

The Honor Committee released statistics yesterday showing that more than half of the 148 honor charges filed by Physics Professor Louis Bloomfield last spring have been investigated. "We're glad we're making substantive progress," Committee Chairman Thomas Hall said.

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Students aim for EMT service on-Grounds

By Kadie Bye | November 6, 2001

While watching the events of Sept. 11 unfold, a group of University students formed a University-based emergency response team. But because of liability and insurance issues, officials may not allow the Virginia Grounds Rescue Squad to serve the University community. Group organizers initially hoped to serve as standbys at University events, providing first-response, basic medical treatment, in the event of an emergency on Grounds.

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News in Brief

November 5, 2001

Washingtonian Magazine's November issue named two of the University's professors, Philip Zelikow and William Quandt, among the 71 "wise men" to whom President Bush should listen. The article, by Drew Lindsay, lists experts who have the experience and knowledge to serve as useful advisers to President Bush in the new war against terrorism.

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U. Hall assault puts students on alert

By Alexis Unkovic | November 5, 2001

A female University student reported that she was assaulted near University Hall early Friday morning. A University Police report circulated to students via e-mail explained that the victim was walking near University Hall around 1:50 a.m.

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Trustees tap Baldacci as valediction speaker

By Sarah Salwen | November 5, 2001

The Fourth Year Class Trustees will announce today that they have chosen best-selling author David Baldacci as the valedictory speaker for graduation weekend in May. Baldacci, a 1986 University Law School graduate and Virginia native, has published seven novels, six screenplays and numerous other short works.

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Virginia anticipates results on eve of election

By Kevin Hechtkopf | November 5, 2001

In less than 24 hours, Virginians will go to the polls to elect a new governor. Though the gubernatorial race between Republican Mark Earley and Democrat Mark Warner is the major race on the ballot, Virginians also will vote for lieutenant governor, attorney general and representatives to the Virginia House of Delegates. The governor's race however is receiving the most of the attention, both locally and nationally. Larry J.

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Architecture School hosts Woltz

By Ann-Woods Isaacs | November 5, 2001

Prominent building and landscape architects from around the country met at an Architecture School symposium this weekend to discuss how the physical structure of the college campus is unique in the world of architecture. The two-day Woltz Symposium was designed to incorporate the Architecture School's two design departments, building and landscape architecture.

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Series focuses on technology changes

By Atima Omara-Alwala | November 2, 2001

As the semester winds to a close, so does the Changing Face of Technology series sponsored by the University's Women's Center. The series originally developed from the Task Force on the Status of Women, which studied gender issues at the University.

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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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