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ISC bans alcohol at functions held at fraternities

By Margaret Chipowsky | October 18, 2000

No alcohol will be permitted at any sorority event held on fraternity property after the University's 16 sorority presidents late Monday night voted to enact a blanket policy on drinking at sorority events. The new policy, which became an ISC regulation after the sorority presidents voted to approve it, bans alcohol at any sorority sponsored or co-sponsored event held on fraternity property. The policy will go into effect at the end of October, and violations will be punishable by the Inter-Sorority Council Judiciary Committee. ISC President Allison White said she was pleased the presidents voted to enact the new umbrella policy. The change comes on the heels of Resolution 2000 - a policy handed down by the national chapters of 14 of the University's 16 sororities.

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National tuition costs increase

By Walter Witschey | October 18, 2000

The price tag of a college education just keeps going up. Tuition and fees at four-year public colleges and universities nationwide increased 3.4 percent in 1999.

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Harmon takes stand, testifies at Smith trial

By Jacqueline Roper | October 18, 2000

William W. Harmon, vice president for student affairs, took the stand yesterday in suspended student Richard W.

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Students propose Asian American Studies plan

By Sarah Salwen | October 17, 2000

When you start shopping for classes in the Spring 2001 Course Offering Directory, you will not find any of the following options: "Asians in the United States," "Literature of the Asian Diaspora" or "Asian American Economics." But a group of students and faculty are hoping to add them soon. These course titles are just a few of many potential classes for the proposed Asian American Studies Program at the University. The student-led group working towards an Asian American Studies Program, established in the spring of last year, has been pushing for the creation of an interdisciplinary program that would explore the common experiences of Asians in America. Interest in this initiative is not new.

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Casteen names 18 to Women's Council group

By Tom Deal | October 17, 2000

University President John T. Casteen III has finalized the membership of the newly created Women's Leadership Council. Joan Fry, special assistant to the president, reported that Casteen named 13 appointed members and five ex-officio members on the recommendation of the Interim Women's Leadership Council, established last year. The Interim Council selected men and women who "demonstrated effective leadership and interest in women's roles in the University," Fry said. Casteen created the Council last February to "identify and develop more leadership opportunities and roles and will increase professional development opportunities for women faculty, staff and students," she said. Third-year College student Caroline Altman and Darden Doctoral Candidate Mary Hamilton are the two student members.

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Commonwealth to allow Napster use

By Oliver Longwell | October 17, 2000

Go ahead, download that MP3 of "Walk Like an Egyptian." The Commonwealth will not order the University to block student access to Napster, Virginia Attorney General Mark L.

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Police make arrest in Kegler's shooting

By Jaime Levi | October 17, 2000

Albemarle County Police arrested 18-year-old Charlottesville resident Cabell Riff Clatterbaugh in the Sept.

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Smith takes stand in first day of trial

By Jacqueline Roper | October 17, 2000

Former University student Richard W. Smith took the stand in U.S. District Court in Charlottesville yesterday to make his case that the University Judiciary Committee is not properly trained or supervised by University administrators. Smith is seeking $1.25 million in damages resulting from a two-year suspension for his role in the Nov.

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Faculty seeks alternatives to Garden Room

By Abby Curran | October 17, 2000

After the University's Dining Services shut down the Garden Room, the Faculty Senate was left to explore other ways to foster an "intellectual community" between students and faculty members. The Garden Room, located in Hotel E on the West Range, functioned as a full-service restaurant that served lunches to students, faculty, administrators and their guests, with the idea of promoting intellectual exchange.

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Online databases expose credit card shoppers to greater risk

By Binh Nguyen | October 16, 2000

As online shopping increases in popularity, concerns about credit card security have increased as well.

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E-commerce firms offer best salaries

By Andrew Strelka | October 16, 2000

When choosing a future career in business, several factors arise: work environment, responsibilities, geographic location and, most importantly, the promise of big bucks.

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Gies wins Thomas Jefferson Award

By John Teschner | October 16, 2000

At this weekend's Fall Convocation ceremony, University President John T. Casteen III awarded the Thomas Jefferson Award, the University's highest employee honor, to Spanish Prof.

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Japanese Text Initiative brings literature to Web

By Justin Bernick | October 16, 2000

Over 22,000 people around the world access the rich literary heritage of Japan via Charlottesville every month. The Japanese Text Initiative, run by the University Library's Electronic Text Center, has provided the opportunity for people in countries as diverse as Peru, Bulgaria, Monaco and the South Pacific island of Tonga to study classic masterpieces of Japanese literature - online. In recognition of its worldwide impact, the initiative won the second annual Digital Archives Award, an honor presented to a digital project that provides rich content and is dedicated to the preservation of world cultures using advanced technology. Digital Frontier Kyoto, which represents businesses and universities in Japan, presents the award each year.

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Honor gets new representative

By John McArdle | October 16, 2000

Two Honor Committee figures are settling into their new, expanded roles within the system. Third-year Architectural School student Meg Van Dam has filled the position left by former Architecture School Rep.

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Planning commissions seek feedback

By Antoinette Alston | October 16, 2000

In an effort to receive community feedback on its far-reaching initiatives, University officials recently placed the extensive Virginia 2020 reports online. Virginia 2020 is a long-range strategic planning commission, created by University President John T.

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University to begin defense against Smith lawsuit today

By Jacqueline Roper | October 16, 2000

The University's long legal odyssey that began with a 1997 assault trial and led to a $1.25 million lawsuit may come to an end this week, as lawyers for suspended University student Richard W.

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City Council may turn down loud music on Mall

By Michael Loatman | October 13, 2000

Storeowners play soft music to make a customer feel comfortable while shopping. But when the volume rises outside store walls, it may deter a customer from enjoying the experience. That is the sentiment of many local business owners on the Downtown Mall who, along with area residents, have spoken out about the loud music coming from musicians and street performers on the city's cobblestone pedestrian shopping zone.

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New LGBT center opens for students

By Maria Tor | October 13, 2000

After two years of pushing for recognition of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender student rights by various groups around Grounds, the Office of the Dean of Students will open the University's first LGBT resource center. The center, located in the basement of the Rugby Faculty Apartments just past Beta Bridge, will officially open this Sunday with a housewarming reception.

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Phi Psi fire alarms Greek community

By Maria Tor | October 13, 2000

After firefighters responded to a small fire at the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house Tuesday night, city inspectors found the fraternity guilty of several fire violations the following day and closed the house for the night.

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Virginia Lottery yanks controversial TV ads

By Oliver Longwell | October 13, 2000

The Virginia Lottery pulled a controversial $1.2 million ad campaign Wednesday after state Democrats accused them of using public money to promote Republican George Allen's campaign for the U.S.