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Warming up to Communication

This weekend, the Charlottesville community faced its second major snowstorm of the season, with about 10 inches of snow and ice accumulating on Grounds.


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Snowed in

It's BLIZZARD Part Two, and once again the University and greater Charlottesville area are covered in a rather thick layer of wondrous snow.


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Thinking globally

Student Council's UVAirbus program, which debuted last Thanksgiving Break during a trial run, set out on its mission to provide students with affordable transportation to both the Charlottesville-Albemarle and Richmond International airports.


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The final four

As most everyone on Grounds already knows, President John T. Casteen, III will be resigning at the end of this school year. Without further ado, I would like to present the top four talking points that he will likely address during his final State of the University Address. Safety first.


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Green Changes

The president gave his State of the Union Address during a difficult time in his presidency, with a growing economic deficit, an electoral defeat in Massachusetts, and an escalation in Afghanistan.


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Driving Forward

As an archaic fisherman adage goes, "As long as your ship don't sink, keep sailing." By comparing The Cavalier Daily to a ship, we seem to be committing the egregious literary error of the clich


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Hoos Hiring?

As the economy continues to decline, upperclassmen are beginning to sweat bullets as they decide what to do after graduation. The future graduate begins to question his or her resume, major and why his GPA differs from 4.0.


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This one

Filling the shoes of John T. Casteen III was not an easy task. As such, the Board of Visitors should be applauded for the recent selection of Teresa A.


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Pink Flamingos

As the 120th Managing Board brings its term to a close, we continue an annual tradition of recognizing individuals and groups who have made headlines this past year. The "Politics of the Masses" award goes to Student Council for implementing Speak Up UVA as a tool for soliciting student concerns.


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Low voter turnout: A red flag

I am disheartened to learn that the official flag of the Class of 2012 has been changed. It was recently decided that a vote would be held on whether to change the face of the Class of 2012.


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Sun

The Tankini, basketball jersey, lax penny, wife beater, cutoff, and muscle shirt - all played critical roles in the revolution that is the sleeveless t-shirt.


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You spoke, they listened

During what has been an eventful past year for the University, Student Council made great strides toward redefining how it represents student interests.


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A reflective moment

What a difference a year makes! This time last year, President Barack Obama had just been inaugurated, coming off a beautifully executed campaign and resounding victory in the presidential election.


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Creative destruction

Last summer, the University Unity Project went through a major restructuring process. Starting last fall, the Project committee began to operate as an autonomous body of student representatives from across the University.


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Ties that bind

The University has a myriad of successful and famous alumni. Our alumni are part of the reason that the University can offer such a phenomenal education, as our ranking is partially determined by alumni donations.


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Dishonorable inaction

If you asked any tour guide what the oldest tradition at the University is, they will invariably answer the honor system.


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Archaic architecture

Extra, extra, read all about it! Standford White, an architect at the University, is shot dead by mistress's husband in Madison Square Garden!


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Haitian collaboration

Who isn't for Haiti? Wednesday night, a number of students met to discuss ways to coordinate University relief efforts to help the devastated country.


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