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Florida governor plans admissions changes

By Rakesh Gopalan | November 11, 1999

Adding another chapter to the nationwide affirmative action debate, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) announced Tuesday that the state's higher education system must eliminate race as a factor in admissions -- a move that some say could be politically motivated. Although the State University System of Florida's Board of Regents still needs to vote on the proposal, Florida Chancellor Adam W.

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Wilkins ready to take over GOP leadership in House

By Emily Roper | November 11, 1999

For the first time in history, the Virginia House of Delegates will elect a Republican as Speaker of the House, and Del.

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Weighing in on Pav Food

By Nicola White | November 10, 1999

Data on Pav Resturants: Cranberry Farms | Chick Fil-A | Healthy Choice Deli Meats | Freshens Yogurt What to eat?

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Supreme Court hears case against student activities fees

By Margaret Chipowsky and Sarah Marchetti | November 10, 1999

The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case yesterday that may have a large impact on how student organizations at the University receive funding.

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Honor holds panel discussion to debate issues involving system

By Edward Hock | November 10, 1999

Student leaders, faculty and administrators discussed issues facing today's honor system during a town hall meeting hosted by the Honor Committee last night in Minor Hall.

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Rue will not alter current rush date

By Katie Dalton | November 10, 1999

Dean of Students Penny Rue stated in a letter to Inter-Fraternity Council President Wes Kaupinen yesterday that IFC formal rush will remain in the spring semester indefinitely. "As it now stands, rush is held in the second semester of the first year for first-year students.

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University boasts highest black student graduation rate for public institutions

By John McArdle | November 10, 1999

The University of Virginia once again is ranked first among public universities in the graduation rate of black students, according to an article in the autumn issue of the Journal for Blacks in Higher Education.

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Tigrett brings suit against University

By John Clark | November 10, 1999

The University is facing another million-dollar lawsuit following suspended College student Harrison Kerr Tigrett's decision to file a complaint for alleged violations of his Constitutional rights. Tigrett's $1.5 million lawsuit, filed Oct.

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University finds evidence of overheated coal in silo

By Tony Wong | November 9, 1999

After a sulfur smell was reported by an employee at the University's heating plant last Tuesday, the school arranged to donate $20,000 worth of coal from the plant's silo to the Dupont plant in Waynesboro, Va., to prevent a possible fire. Carbon monoxide testing on the University's four silos confirmed the existence of overheated coals in one of them. According to University Director of Utilities Cheryl Gomez, "the coals got warm and put off an acrid smell.

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Fans cause $3,000 damage to stadium

By Rakesh Gopalan | November 9, 1999

The University has incurred $3,000 in fencing and landscaping destruction since fans rushed the David A.

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U.S. Supreme Court to review constitutionality of activity fees

By Abby Curran | November 9, 1999

In a case that could have far-reaching implications at the University and across the country, the U.S.

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Edut critiques distortion of female body in media

By Carolyn Klosko | November 9, 1999

"Firm your breasts with yoga," proclaimed Ophira Edut, quoting a cover story of a popular fitness periodical.

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Campaign tallies over $970 million

By Chris Makarsky | November 9, 1999

After announcing the results from the University Capital Campaign yesterday, organizers of the huge fundraising effort seem wise for raising the goal two years ago: The current total, announced yesterday at $970.9 million, is a far cry from the original goal of $750 million. "We are operating in one of the best departments for philanthropy in America," Vice President for Development Robert D.

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Scuffle breaks out at St. Anthony Hall

By Maria Tor and Margaret Chipowsky | November 8, 1999

Violence erupted early Friday morning at St. Anthony Hall when a brother was physically assaulted during a party. The incident occurred around 1 a.m., Charlottesville Police Sgt.

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University employee robbed near Ruffner

By Michael Loatman | November 8, 1999

A University employee was robbed by an unidentified white male Thursday around 9:30 p.m. near Ruffner Footbridge, according to University Police. Police said the assailant is about 5'10", about 30 to 40 years of age, clean-shaven with long, dirty blond hair, which may have been a wig.

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McIntire group focuses on consulting

By Stacy McCown | November 8, 1999

In light of a perceived lack of resources for those interested in consulting, the newest Commerce School student organization, the McIntire Consulting Group, will host its first company presentation today.

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Activist decries capital punishment

By Christine Buurma | November 8, 1999

Accused murderers are 4.3 times more likely to be sentenced to death if their victims are white, according to Stephen W.

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Unidentified man robs University employee

By Lindsay Wise | November 8, 1999

Charlottesville Police arrested a man Saturday who allegedly robbed a family at gunpoint as they were eating lunch together in their car that afternoon.

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Council sees increase in voters

By Margaret Chipowsky | November 5, 1999

With a great increase in voter participation compared to previous years, students in the College elected six new Student Council representatives. Of the 23 candidates running for the six slots, second-year Juli Verma received the largest number of votes with 895.

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University remembers

By Adam Justice | November 5, 1999

A memorial service was held yesterday on the steps of the Rotunda to honor the life and contributions of the late Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.