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Party faithful rally around Bush, offer support, advice

Cavalier Daily Senior Writers PHILADELPHIA -- As the Republican National Convention drew to a close yesterday, politicians and pundits alike said they were pleased with the results, and have high hopes for the GOP's success in the November elections. The Convention focused on four major issues -- education, defense, tax reform and Social Security, as well as nominating Texas Gov.

Cavalier Daily Senior Writers PHILADELPHIA -- As the Republican National Convention drew to a close yesterday, politicians and pundits alike said they were pleased with the results, and have high hopes for the GOP's success in the November elections. The Convention focused on four major issues -- education, defense, tax reform and Social Security, as well as nominating Texas Gov.

Speakers call for increased military spending and more education choices

PHILADELPHIA. -- Thousands packed the festive First Union Center to embrace ideals, praise candidates and await the arrival of Texas Gov.

Jogger raped on high school track

A woman was thrown to the ground and raped Friday at 9:00 a.m. as she was jogging around the track at Charlottesville High School. The attacker approached the victim from behind with a black garment -- possibly a shirt -- which he used to cover her face before "throwing her down and raping her on the track," Charlottesville Police Detective Wendy Louis said. According to Louis, the attacker had a knife, which he put to the victim's throat in what was the second such attack of the morning. In the first incident another female was completing her morning exercise routine at 6:00 a.m.

Charlottesville Del. Harris addresses enthusiastic GOP crowd in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA -- After being introduced amid a blare of music from a colonial-style fife and drum band, Virginia General Assembly Del.

$200,000 duPont grant to help mentally challenged

The School of Law has received a $200,000 grant from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund to offer a clinic for members of the University law community, both students and faculty, to work with mentally challenged people in the area. Kimberly Emery, assistant dean for public service at the Law School Public Service Center, said these citizens are underserved and often have a hard time finding legal assistance. "Intake work at soup kitchens showed us that there were a lot of people there who are mentally retarded," Emery said. Richard Bonnie, director of the Institute for Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy, said this grant will give law students a hands-on experience in mental health law. Bonnie said some of the legal areas that the students in this clinic will be working on with their clients may include guardianship, disability benefits, Americans with Disability Act claims and housing claims. Related Links University of Virginia School of Law &nbsp School of Law Dean Robert E.

Law School dean retires after 10 years

After 10 years, Robert E. Scott is leaving the position of dean of the School of Law on July 1, 2001. "It's been 10 years, I've done all that I wanted to - and it's a good transition time," Scott said.

Carey seeks funds for research center

The University needs expanded research facilities and that the state should contribute $25 million to this effort to move the University's medical school into the top 15 or 20 in the nation, Dean of the Medical School Dr. Robert M.

Phi Delt's appeal for charter denied

The General Council of Phi Delta Theta fraternity has suspended the University chapter's charter for violating its risk-management policies.

Gilmore gives $5,000 to combat drinking

Governor James S. Gilmore (R) has allocated $5,000 to the University through the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to combat underage drinking on Grounds. The grant is one of eight awarded to colleges and universities in Virginia as part of "Operation Undergrad." According to a July 18 press release, the program funds campus law enforcement efforts to reduce underage alcohol consumption by college students. University Police spokeswoman Melissa Fielding said that the University will use the funds to pay for more officers patrolling around Grounds. "The grant will be used for special enforcement efforts in central Grounds, including Rugby Road and McCormick Road areas," Fielding said. She said the amount of the grant is adequate and that it is used to provide manpower in addition to normal patrols. Related Links Office of Governor Jim Gilmore Homepage &nbsp She added that 17 alcohol-related arrests were made on Grounds last year and that number is expected to rise this year. ABC spokesperson Suzanne Horsley said the grants are supposed to serve as seed money to "jumpstart or augment" already existing programs. ABC Education Manager Maureen Earley said programs that are assisted by the state last longer than those fully funded by the state. When programs are started with seed money, "more money is added and then [the program] is institutionalized," she said. Lila White, deputy press secretary for the governor, said the grant is part of Gilmore's commitment to upholding and enforcing the law in Virginia. Underage drinking "is against the law, and Gov.

Couric diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

State Sen. Emily Couric (D-Charlottesville) announced in a press conference on Thursday that she is dropping out of the race for lieutenant governor because she has pancreatic cancer. Couric was diagnosed last Wednesday, and said the cancer has spread. Couric has been raising money for her bid for the 2001 lieutenant governor election. "I like to give my very best to any effort I take on," she said in a statement.

Council hopes to better relations with landlords

Don't get along with your landlord? Think he's a sleazy, miserly skinflint? Does your landlord threaten to get a court injunction over the pile of beer cans and used prophylactics collecting outside your door? Well, don't fret - Student Council is on your side. In a press statement released July 17, Council announced plans to increase efforts to improve relations between students and their landlords. Council President Joe Bilby said the efforts are aimed at encouraging students to be "good citizens of the Charlottesville community" and empowering them to make "informed decisions regarding off-Grounds housing." Council Housing Committee Co-chairman Nathan Cook said Council is concerned that some students are living in sub-standard off-Grounds housing. Related Links Student Council Homepage &nbsp "The situation for students living off-Grounds is less than desirable in some circumstances," Cook said.

Judge bans race as factor in Georgia admissions policy

A federal judge ruled Monday that the University of Georgia's use of race as a factor in admissions is unconstitutional. U.S.

Work begins on Clark renovation

The project to renovate Clark Hall officially began with a groundbreaking ceremony last Thursday. The $30 million dollar project will add needed space to the Department of Environmental Sciences and improve and expand the Science and Engineering Library. Project manager Chris Willis of Facilities Management said the groundbreaking was a symbolic event, which included speeches by Assoc.

Phi Delta Theta fraternity loses charter

The General Council of Phi Delta Theta fraternity has suspended the University chapter's charter for violating its risk-management policies.

University offers variety of research, volunteer options

While many students arrive at the University knowing they want to go to medical school, the decision between research and medicine is not always easy.

City urges fans to avoid parking illegally

Each fall, thousands of fans drive to Charlottesville to cheer on the Cavalier football team and soak up the warm fall weather. But fans often run into a problem that is all too familiar to University students-the lack of places near the stadium to park. And last year, in the midst of all this football bliss, the parking problem escalated to a new level, causing students and fans to commit what is called a "zoning violation." Zealous students, looking to make some money, charged Cavalier fans to park their cars in their yards in the neighborhoods surrounding the stadium. Not only is this against city regulations and increases traffic congestion in residential areas, but it "looks terrible and devalues the neighborhoods," Charlottesville Planning Manager Ron Higgins said. Related Links Scott Stadium Expansion Update Scott Stadium Expansion Photo Gallery Fanfare surrounds opening of renovated Scott Stadium (By Tina Hong) Football looks to plug holes, silence critics (By Dave Jamieson) &nbsp Higgins said the practice is against city regulations because they are residential areas and not meant to be used for entrepreneurial purposes. Despite warning from city officials, Zoning Administrator for Charlottesville Heidi Misslbeck said that last year, her administration only sent out citations to six to 12 houses, warning them of the zoning violation they were committing. Misslbeck said the violators were given 30 days to bring the house into compliance, meaning remove the cars from their yards and not charging cars to park in their yards again. Although there were between six and 12 violations notices sent out, none of the people were taken to court. "We talked to property owners and found out we didn't have enough evidence to bring them to court," she said. If brought to court and charged, the violation carries a maximum possible fine of $1000 per violation, Misslbeck said. City officials are hoping that this year, because of increased efforts to stop the violations, and the increase in parking spaces at the stadium, there will not be a big problem with students violating the zoning law. "We are intending to prevent this," Misslbeck said. 2000 Schedule 09/02/00 - Brigham Young (Home) 09/09/00 - Richmond (Home) 09/16/00 - Duke (Away) 09/23/00 - Clemson (Home) 09/30/00 - Wake Forest (Away) 10/07/00 - Maryland (Home) 10/21/00 - Florida Sate (Away) 10/28/00 - North Carolina (Home) 11/09/00 - Georgia Tech (Away) 11/18/00 - North Carolina State (Home) 11/25/00 - Virginia Tech (Away) All dates are tentative and subject to change. &nbsp The Zoning Administration has been working with the University and Charlottesville Police to increase prevention measures. Misslbeck said the renovations of Scott Stadium included a new parking garage with 600 spaces, which increased the number of spaces by 250 and will ease some of the parking problems. In addition, the city will provide free parking and transportation from the Downtown Mall parking garage and fans also can park in the University Hall parking lot.

College life: how not to go for broke

Money. We all want it. We all need it to survive. And nearly everyone, even the most well-off, silver spoon-fed college student, has only a limited quantity of it, which must be dearly conserved. The consequences of poor budgeting practices can prove detrimental and can lead to ruined credit histories, forcing students to work mindless jobs or even sell off bodily fluids in desperation. But, if students follow pragmatic budgeting advice, these horror stories can be successfully averted. According to fourth-year Engineering student Scott Crenshaw, first years can avoid overspending by purchasing meal plans that provide an average of at least two meals per day and a wealth of Plus Dollars. "All your meals are provided, [so] I never went out to eat, I guess," Crenshaw said. "I couldn't just go out and buy something at the spur of the moment," he said. For upperclassmen with small meal plans, this is not an easy proposition. But, by exercising a little creativity, students can save money without having to sacrifice a healthy social life. One of the best and most practical ways to save money is simply to buy used books. Selling books back, particularly to Web sites like Ecampus.com can prove lucrative. "If you have to buy workbooks for a class, don't write in the workbooks and [then] sell them ... They're worth a lot of money," College second-year Kelly Davison said. Students additionally can save money by bringing their own cups to Pavilion XI or The Castle - refilling cups of any size costs a mere 49 cents. Students also can exploit the dining hall system to their advantage. Taking Credit Seriously 1) Paying bills on time is absolutely essential.

Fanfare surrounds opening of renovated Scott Stadium

Parachuters, special guests, a new entrance video for the football team and a nationally-known musical performer will welcome students, alumni and fans to the first football game at the newly renovated Scott Stadium on Sept.

Observatory Hill dining hall set for year-long closing

University officials are in the process of choosing a contractor to complete the massive renovation project planned for Observatory Hill Dining Hall. O-Hill, the dining hall that serves most first years, is slated to close for almost a year during the renovation.