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Md.-based company acquires QualChoice

By Oliver Longwell | September 5, 2001

The controversial issue of health insurance at the University moved into a new phase Saturday when the University-sponsored HMO, QualChoice of Virginia, was sold to Coventry Health Care, Inc. Coventry will pay approximately $12.5 million to acquire QualChoice and its parent company, Blue Ridge Health Alliance Inc., from its majority shareholders, the University Medical Center and the University Health Services Foundation.

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U.Va. lab helps find new genetic code

By Kate Allen | September 5, 2001

Following the completion of the Human Genome Sequencing Project, molecular genetic researchers discovered another type of genetic code in August, this time housed outside of DNA. The recently discovered code is thought to control how genes are activated or inactivated rather than dictate gene location and function, which was what the Human Genome Project initially aimed to uncover.

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Officials get hospital inspection results

By Sara Jeanblanc | September 5, 2001

As a result of new findings, more changes may be in store for the University Medical Center. A report issued yesterday by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, found deficiencies in the Medical Center during a full-hospital inspection, completed July 12. The Medical Center now has 10 days to issue a "plan of correction" outlining measures the hospital will take to remedy the deficiencies, said Marguerite Beck, spokeswoman for the Medical Center. Once the University devises a plan, the report will be sent back to CMS. "At the point where we receive the plan of correction we can disclose the report to the public," CMS spokeswoman Carol Messick said in a statement released yesterday.

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Sofka will continue at University through 2003

By Kadie Bye | September 5, 2001

After a massive letter-writing effort last spring by University students and alumni addressed to top University officials, one of the College's most popular lecturers will continue teaching through 2003. Government and Foreign Affairs Prof.

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Students to gain parking spots through lottery

By Chris Wilson | September 5, 2001

More and more University students may find that sometimes it's just easier to walk. Because of an unusual increase in the number of upperclassmen applying for parking permits this year, Gooch-Dillard residence areas have begun using a lottery system for doling out spots.

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Violence occurs at Sigma Chi fraternity

By David Glynn | September 4, 2001

In the third such incident in under a week, Charlottesville Police are investigating another physical altercation near Grounds.

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Students study African ecology via satellite class

By Amy Saltzman | September 4, 2001

This fall, a unique environmental science course combining professors and students from three universities on two continents will be offered to University students.

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Campaign for Dance works to establish minor, major program

By Kelly Mullen | September 4, 2001

With the addition of a new dance course this semester, individuals involved in the University's Campaign for Dance said they remain optimistic about establishing a permanent addition to the University's performing arts offerings. University officials have spent over a year and a half debating the addition of a major or minor dance program in the College.

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Madison House program to unify volunteers

By Mary Catherine Wellons | September 4, 2001

Over the next few weeks, as University students attend information sessions for Madison House programs, many will be running into six new faces.

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'Not gay' chant loses ground at game

By Jen Wheeler | September 4, 2001

Various traditions were in full force at Virginia's opening home football game on Saturday, but one tradition may be fading: the addition of the words "not gay" to the Good Ol' Song.

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Pep Band scrambles out of game day agenda

By Kevin Hechtkopf | September 3, 2001

Visitors to Scott Stadium on Saturday might have missed a familiar face during halftime of Virginia football's home opener against the University of Richmond.

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The Cavalier's

By Jane Ngo | September 3, 2001

Muscle-bound pigs, ferocious eagles, larger-than-life cavaliers. In the heat of every sports season, frenzied fans clamor to unite under one team representation: the mascot.

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Poll says

By Sara Jeanblanc | September 3, 2001

University football games are steeped in many student traditions, from singing the Good Ol' Song to wearing ties and sundresses to drinking - drinking lots of alcohol. But many parents are not enthusiastic about the last part of that tradition and the University is making efforts to change it. According to a report and poll by the American Medical Association, 95 percent of parents surveyed believe binge drinking is a serious threat to their college-aged children.

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Honor Committee considers expedited appeals process

By Sarah Salwen | September 3, 2001

After a busy summer of preparations, investigations and one trial, the Honor Committee was back in full swing at its first meeting of the semester last night.

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Faculty turnover causes concern, offers benefits

By Ben Sellers | September 3, 2001

For students attending the University, there is often a feeling that their time spent strolling Grounds on the way to classes will never end and the idea of seeking a job seems far away.

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Jared and Jim: Subway's conflicting posterboys

By Howard Kung | September 3, 2001

Could advertising for two markets create confusion among consumers? Or will it boost sales of submarine sandwiches?

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Greek houses reevaluate fire safety practices

By Josh Goodman | September 3, 2001

Last year's fire in Phi Kappa Psi fraternity has kindled a spirit for safety among the University's fraternities and sororities. All 48 University fraternities and sororities with houses were inspected this summer by a combination of Charlottesville and University fire safety officials.

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News Briefs

By University Police arrest second suspect in assault | August 31, 2001

The University Police Department arrested Kristopher O'Neil Smith of 819 Ridge St., for charges of felonious assault in connection with an incident occurring outside of the Sigma Nu Fraternity house on Carr's Hill.

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Research reveals racial bias in LSAT

By Sarah Salwen | August 31, 2001

A recent study published in the California Law Review states the Law School Admission Test may not make the grade in terms of fairness.

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New late-hour Escort van will serve Clemons

By Josh Goodman | August 31, 2001

Students studying into the wee hours of the night can worry less about how to get home thanks to a new van the Student Escort Service added specifically to serve Clemons Library. The Student Escort Service's third van, which began service Wednesday, runs from 9 p.m.