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Boxed in

Today marks the deadline for University students to downgrade or drop their meal plans for the fall semester.


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Getting the message across

IT IS A burden - if a person stops to think about such things - to work on a newspaper at the University founded by Thomas Jefferson, a man who famously set such great store by newspapers. In 1787, Mr. Jefferson wrote: "


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Legally kind

ORIENTATION can be a stressful time. New students are worried about making the transition to the next stage of their lives amid unfamiliar surroundings.


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Second line of defense

Virginia Attorney General and University alumnus Ken Cuccinelli issued a written opinion July 1 in which he asserted the University's current firearms policy does not provide it with the legal authority to prevent concealed carry permit holders from bringing guns into on-Grounds buildings.


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Cornering the market

Among the changes that occurred in Charlottesville while students were away this summer was the opening of a new clothing store, Jack Wills, in the retail space on the Corner that previously was home to The Corner Market.


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Dismounting the pedestal

THIS year marks the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War's beginning. Even in the 21st Century, the shadow of the Confederacy looms ominously on the fringes of Southern culture.


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Breaking bread

More than a year ago, Panera Bread Company began a new initiative. The restaurant corporation took one of its locations in Clayton, Missouri and turned it into a pay-what-you-wish restaurant to help the less fortunate members of the community.


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A fireside chat

My landlord is intentionally taking away from the enjoyment of my home, and apparently I cannot do anything about it. I am a resident of the West Range.


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Going Greek

It is a breezy July afternoon. The active house huddles around a two-tiered coffee table, feet propped up in an alternating pattern.

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Since the Contemplative Commons opening April 4, the building has hosted events for the University community. Sam Cole, Commons’ Assistant Director of Student Engagement, discusses how the Contemplative Sciences Center is molding itself to meet students’ needs and provide a wide range of opportunities for students to discover contemplative practices that can help them thrive at the University.