The U.S. presidential election has taken yet another turn in its lengthy process to determine the world's most powerful man. Yesterday, Vice President Al Gore called for a meeting with Texas Gov.
Pulling an all-nighter before a big exam may seem harmless, but missing that much sleep may take a heavier toll on your body than you might think. Typically, students who do not get the suggested eight to eight-and-a-half hours of sleep will suffer from what the National Institutes of Health calls "problem sleepiness." As research has shown and students can attest, this causes a loss of focus and concentration, impairs memory, affects work and school performance and can even lead to illness. Students may be able to tolerate these temporary effects, but a recent US News & World Report article also said in the latest sleep studies that obesity and diabetes can be blamed on a lack of sleep.   Table Sleep Deprivation Chart Sleep loss also could be caused by sleeping disorders.
A significant decrease in the number of applicants for the Harrison Awards may have been caused by a change in the application rules, which no longer allow first and fourth years to apply for the grants. The Harrison Awards are grants for up to $3,000 that allow undergraduate students to pursue independent research projects. This year 95 undergraduates applied for 40 scholarships, while last year 150 students applied for 25 awards.
A University of Michigan student died Monday after attempting to drink 21 shots on his 21st birthday - one of the many binge drinking traditions that are becoming all too common on campuses across the country. Byung Soo Kim, a sophomore engineering student, passed out early Saturday morning after taking 20 shots of Scotch whiskey in about 10 minutes during a party.
In preparation for Sunday's release of a detailed report that analyzes every aspect of the University's student-run honor system, members of the Honor Committee expressed hope that it will be well-received by the University community. The Honor System Review Commission report will address the efficiency of honor trials, investigations and Honor Committee bylaws as well as offer suggestions on how to fix problems within the complex system. "I think students should be educated about" the report, said Honor Committee Chairman Thomas Hall, who also is a Commission member. "It will be lengthy and complex," but the Committee is "looking to make the report accessible to students by having a condensed version available and having things that allow students to engage in issues raised in the report," Hall said. He said the Review Commission will hold forums and breakfasts to allow students to discuss the report once it has been released. Ginny Rothschild, Committee vice chairwoman for investigations, said the Commission has many plans for education that will target individual academic departments within the University and there will be a faculty mailing list, as well. After the report's release, the Honor Committee will vote on whether to adopt its suggestions.
During the appropriations process last spring, the Hindu Students Council, a Contracted Independent Organization, requested $650 to pay for a Garba band for their biannual Garba Raas stick dance event in their budget request.
Only 300 Florida votes out of about 5.8 million cast now separate presidential candidates Texas Gov.
Dean of Students Penny Rue and members of the fraternity working group she leads are heading to the University of Maryland today to check out its Greek system and gather ideas about how to improve the fraternity system at the University. Rue and other representatives of the committee went to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Washington & Lee University last month to see how the fraternity systems work at the University's peer institutions.
In the latest installment of what seems like a never-ending saga of litigation in the University's infamous baby-switching case, Paula K.
As the University enters the new century, it continues to broaden its horizons both in Charlottesville and across the globe. The International Activities Commission, one of four commissions formed from the Virginia 2020 initiative, presented its report in a Faculty Senate-sponsored public forum yesterday.
Many people criticize modern universities as self-contained bubbles where life outside football games and fraternity parties is irrelevant.
Last year, only one out of six applicants for the Harrison Award received a scholarship. The odds are significantly better for this year's applicants, however: Almost one in every two will receive the award. The Harrison Awards are scholarships that allow undergraduates at the University to pursue independent projects. The dramatic ratio difference this year results from a decrease in applicants as well as an increase in the number of awards. Ninety-five undergraduates applied to the Faculty Senate for this year's awards, said Senate member Francis Peyton.
Just when you thought Florida's election debacle might be winding down, think again. A federal judge in Miami refused a request by members of Texas Gov.
As a premier public institution, the University is exploring ways to share its intellectual knowledge and resources with the surrounding community. The Virginia 2020 Public Service and Outreach Commission presented its report in a Faculty Senate-sponsored forum Friday afternoon, where an attentive group of 40 faculty, staff and students offered their opinions and recommendations for changes they would like to see made to the document. University President John T.
BOCA RATON, Fla.-In an area known much more for its oceanfront resorts and pastel-colored buildings than its political activism, Palm Beach County residents have found themselves thrust front and center on the world's stage and divided over the validity and fairness of last Tuesday's presidential election. With the presidency of the United States hanging in the balance, and the whole world watching, protestors took to the streets across the county over the weekend as the community buzzed with talk of election controversy. In West Palm Beach Saturday, demonstrators toting signs such as "Read my lips: trust the people" and "Bush: 'But daddy you promised me,'" called for a countywide revote, insisting the much-publicized Palm Beach County "butterfly" ballot was confusing and unfair.   More Coverage Florida hand recount shrinks Bush lead Professors address escalating election crisis Some voters have alleged the county's ballot was unclear and caused them to vote inadvertently for Reform Party candidate Pat Buchanan instead of Vice President Al Gore (D). While Gore was the second candidate listed on the ballot, voters needed to punch the third hole to register a vote for the vice president. "They should have a right to vote again," West Palm Beach protestor Joe Oquenivo, 52, said Saturday.
In the business and entertainment world, when ratings are everything, it seems we finally can escape the politics of race.
After a tedious weekend of hand counting votes in four select precincts within Palm Beach County, Vice President Al Gore gained 39 votes in the overall vote count, prompting the Florida Canvassing Committee to recount every ballot in Palm Beach County beginning today. Once these 39 votes have been confirmed, Texas Gov.
As the nation awaits the outcome of one of the most contentious presidential elections in U.S. history, University professors are adding their perspectives to the muddled political landscape. A Saturday afternoon forum in the Rotunda drew about 50 people to hear the experts discuss what they feel should be done to rectify the mind-boggling situation. Much of the debate focused on Florida, the state that most likely will prove to be the deciding factor in the election. Vice President Al Gore's campaign does not have to demonstrate evidence of ballot fraud in Florida in order to challenge the election results in the courts, University Law Prof.
With class scheduling just about to start up again, many first and second yearsare scratching their heads trying to figure out whether to stay in the College or go to the Commerce School.
First there was Atari, then Nintendo, and soon afterward, Sega Genesis. Next came the 64-bit systems - Nintendo 64 and Sony Playstation.
