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Cavs fall 24-17 in devastating loss to previously winless Blue Devils

By Jed Williams | October 11, 1999

Critical offensive mistakes and coverage breakdowns once again plagued the Virginia football team, which dropped its first-ever, overtime game Saturday in a 24-17 loss to previously winless Duke. The defeat in double overtime was the Cavs' first loss to the Blue Devils since 1994. Virginia (3-3, 2-2 ACC) grabbed a 17-10 edge late in the fourth quarter on a three-yard touchdown run by Thomas Jones.

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Students assist national

By Clark Williams | October 8, 1999

As presidential primary campaigns heat up and the General Assembly elections draw near, student political groups are keying up to support their candidates through grass roots activities. Yesterday, Students for Bill Bradley offered literature and sign-up lists for passers-by at a table on the Lawn. Adam Green, Students for Bill Bradley lead organizer and first-year Law student, said he hoped to use sign-up lists to build momentum for the Democratic presidential candidate.

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Education School earns grants

By Meg Scheu | October 8, 1999

The Curry School of Education now has $5.5 million more to use toward the instruction and training of current and future teachers in classroom technology because of three different grants they received this week. The first two grants came from the U.S.

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Obese risk chance of short life

By Margaret Chipowsky | October 8, 1999

According to a study released yesterday, researchers have confirmed that overweight people have a higher chance of premature death, but University students have multiple options to keep their figures slim, Student Health officials said. The study of more than one million healthy Americans was performed by the American Cancer Society and published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers found a direct correlation between obesity, as measured by Body Mass Index, and higher rates of cancer and heart disease. Biology Prof.

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Admissions race policy draws fire

By Katie Dalton | October 8, 1999

As part of an ongoing University-wide debate about the use of race in admissions, some students are starting to speak out against the policy of using race as a factor in admissions.

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Council to weigh two competing resolutions on admissions policy

By Jaime Levi | October 7, 1999

Student Council is facing an impending vote on two competing resolutions -- one of which voices support for continuing to use race as a factor in University admissions, and one which requests that the administration adopt an alternative admissions policy which would "not specifically involve race." The first resolution calls on the Board of Visitors to defend the University's current admissions policies and would create an ad hoc committee of Council representatives and community members to help maintain "a healthy dialogue" about the issue.

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ADE kicks off diversity rally

By Abby Curran | October 7, 1999

Advocates for Diversity in Education kicked off their "October Camp" yesterday with a highly visible display of their support for maintaining race as a factor in admission to the University. Organizers set up about 15 tents on the lower Lawn for participants of the group's "teach-in," which was scheduled to continue overnight and conclude early this afternoon.

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Plaintiffs withdraw balcony lawsuits

By Lindsay Wise | October 7, 1999

Three lawsuits filed following the fatal collapse of a balcony during the University's May 1997 graduation ceremonies have been withdrawn because the parties involved have agreed to try to reach out-of-court settlements. The trial for one of the cases was scheduled to go to court Nov.

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Average tuition costs rise at lowest rate in four years

By Emily Turner | October 7, 1999

The cost of college still is on the rise, but tuition increases around the country are the lowest in four years, according to a recent report by the College Board. College tuition and fees rose less than 5 percent from 1998-99 to 1999-2000, the study found. At private four-year institutions, prices rose by 4.6 percent, while their public counterparts increased tuition and fees by 3.4 percent.

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What's UVAR?

By Supriya Jaiswal | October 7, 1999

The University nuclear reactor ceased operations in July 1998 and is now undergoing decommission, or complete dismantling.

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University crime tops most Virginia schools

By John Clark | October 7, 1999

The University has one of the highest rates of reported on-campus crime among Virginia's major colleges and universities, according to compilations of last year's crime statistics. In 1998, University Police received 367 reports of crime on Grounds, in addition to 160 alcohol, drug, and weapon violation referrals and arrests. James Madison University received 273 reported crimes on campus and made another 293 arrests for alcohol and drug-related crimes.

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Dorantes describes Guatemala's strict military regulation

By Clark Williams | October 6, 1999

Government oppression and politically inspired crimes continue to plague Guatemala, Guatemalan citizen Irma Graciela Azmitia Dorantes said at last night's La Sociedad Latina meeting in New Cabell Hall. Dorantes fled Guatemala in 1982 after three members of her family were killed by whom she thought may be the Guatemalan military.

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Illegal drug trends vary across city, county lines

By Claire Edwards | October 6, 1999

Charlottesville boasts a rich history, beautiful scenery and even celebrity residents -- all of which can make the city of just over 40,000 seem immune to the drug problems which plague large urban areas. Yet some areas of Charlottesville are experiencing problems with marijuana, powder cocaine, crack cocaine and drug-related crime. While there are not many stable, organized groups of drug dealers in Charlottesville, the city is sometimes beset by transient dealers who peddle their wares for a short time before moving on, said Lt.

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IFCJC investigates

By Katie Dalton | October 6, 1999

Online Only: IFC Press Release The Inter-Fraternity Council announced yesterday that it has launched a formal investigation into hazing allegations made against the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

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