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Necessary neutrality

Last night, the University Judiciary Committee discussed and voted to decide whether to cosponsor a resolution that shows support for a fully inclusive non-discrimination policy at the University.


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To err is human

Students and journalists, being imperfect people, sometimes make mistakes. Since journalists generally make their mistakes in public, they're often pilloried in public for making them.


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Rising concerns

APRIL 22, the world celebrated the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Over one billion people worldwide took part in grassroots activities to direct attention to the crises of our environment.


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Moving forward

This past week has demonstrated the powerful impact of words on our community. Thursday, April 15, two of our friends were disrespected and verbally harassed outside of Cohn's on the Corner.


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A question of honor

In 2003, a 19-year-old biracial U.Va. student named Daisy Lundy was attacked by a white man during her campaign for Student Council president.


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Penny for your thoughts

It is very easy to agree with one of the two underlying premises in Matt Cameron's column "Cyber Cents," which appeared in the Cavalier Daily on April 22.


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Legislating discrimination

On April 24, Arizona's governor signed a highly controversial immigration bill into law. The law requires police officers to check the immigration status of anyone who may seem to be illegal citizens.


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Five and out

Today marks the last Friday the print edition of The Cavalier Daily will not appear on newsstands as part of a cost-savings plan put in place by the previous Managing Board.


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Sending a clear signal

In writing a letter advising Virginia public colleges and universities to strip references of sexual orientation from their non-discrimination policies, state Attorney General and University alumnus Ken Cuccinelli penned the platform student activists needed to convince their schools otherwise.


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Defending the liberal arts

Philosophia is the Greek word for philosophy, which means "love of knowledge." Indeed, very few things on earth can be more virtuous than the pursuit of knowledge.


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Cyber cents

Throughout America's recent economic crisis, state political leaders from across the nation have struggled to maintain sufficient funding for core services while balancing their state budgets.


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Postscript

I plan to make a modest proposal. The motivation for this stems from literacy in America - or should I say the lack thereof.


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Out of harm

College campuses across the nation may be becoming more dangerous. The Secret Service, FBI and the U.S.


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Why so serious?

Humor is no laughing matter. Yes, there are the obvious benefits of humor - laughing releases helpful endorphins and a good joke allows us to "lighten up" and relieve stress.


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A day at the races

The Foxfield Races is certainly one of the University's most popular traditions. Who doesn't love a sea of pastel, Lilly Pulitzer dresses, floppy hats, food, drinks and, oh yeah, horses.


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Floundering armada

BENJAMIN Franklin said, "If you'd be wealthy, think of saving, more than of getting: The Indies have not made Spain rich, because her outgoes equal her incomes." In 1580, Spain was the wealthiest country in the world; its treasury filled with gold and jewels from the conquest of the New World, and its Empire spanned four continents.


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Paying for green

Coming from an area that has very severe water shortages, where the law restricts days and times when residents and businesses can use water outside to do things like water plants or wash cars, it has shocked and angered me in recent weeks to see the University watering plants and lawns in full daylight.

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