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HUMOR: 8 Movies I’d Like to See

Lately, I’ve noticed there are a lot of movies out there but not many I can sit through all the way. I decided to write down a few of my own ideas for movies so I can make them, once I finally get rich.


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A pledge by any other name

Pledging has become so deeply ingrained in the culture of fraternities that it would be foolish to assume one fraternity’s decision to eliminate the term “pledging” will remedy the problems.


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LETTER: No spotlighting or dimming

To the Editor: The March 6, 2014 article in The Cavalier Daily regarding the percentage of Honor offense reports filed against minority students sets forth a view by the Honor Committee Chair as follows: “Speaking to the possible causes of higher reporting against minorities, Berhle pinpointed three distinct problems: a lack of understanding among international students, spotlighting of minority offenses and dimming of offenses committed by white students.” The Chairman’s comment regarding “spotlighting” and “dimming” is at best a disingenuous assessment of the cause of the problem.


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ALJASSAR: The name game

Cultural representations of American Indians through caricatured mascots — or, worse, ethnophaulisms such as “redskin” — are inimical to American Indian identity construction, particularly because there are few alternative, more positive characterizations of American Indians.


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Latest Podcast

The University’s Orientation and Transition programs are vital to supporting first year and transfer students throughout their entire transition to college. But much of their work goes into planning summer orientation sessions. Funlola Fagbohun, associate director of the first year experience, describes her experience working with OTP and how she strives to create a welcoming environment for first-years during orientation and beyond. Along with her role as associate director, summer Orientation leaders and OTP staff work continually to provide a safe and memorable experience for incoming students.