The March 26 editorial cartoon by Jane Mattimoe about the measure to legalize and tax cannabis in California, evokes the tired stereotype that medicinal use is nothing more than a smokescreen for "recreational" pot smoking.
The Workers and Students United organization held a forum this Saturday to discuss the living wage campaign and how it pertains to University.
Leading up to the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, I was one of the more than 40 million uninsured Americans ... and I didn't mind it that way.
Last month, controversy erupted following the volatile remarks of Del. Bob Marshall, R-Prince William, when he stated that after a woman has an abortion, "nature takes its vengeance on the subsequent children." Marshall also referenced the Old Testament practice of dedicating firstborn children to God, adding that "there's a special punishment" when those first pregnancies are aborted. Much has been made of the exact wording of Marshall's statement, to determine whether he was implying that children with disabilities are God's punishment for a prior abortion.
The Honor Committee held a forum Wednesday night to discuss honor and academic ethics within the University community.
The celebrated conservationist and steward of the American wilderness, Theodore Roosevelt once said, "We have fallen heirs to the most glorious heritage a people ever received, and each one must do his part if we wish to show that the nation is worthy of its good fortune." As 26th president of the United States, Roosevelt helped preserve over 230 million acres of American wilderness for future generations.
Representative Patrick Kennedy's little temper tantrum against the media week was dismissed by critics without a second thought.
In rules of Civility & Decent Behavior, Mr. George Washington emphasizes that "every action done in company ought to be done with some sign of respect to those that are present." Civility, fundamentally, is a gesture of respect toward others.
Although the City of Charlottesville passed a living wage ordinance ensuring that municipal workers and contracted employees receive a minimum wage of $11.44 per hour, the University of Virginia currently guarantees its employees a minimum wage of only $10.14 per hour.
If you are 15 years old in this country, you can't drive, vote or get married, but you can be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Before he steps down this year, President John T. Casteen, III will step up to the podium to give the class of 2010 a final goodbye as the University's 181st commencement speaker.
If Osama bin Laden were invited to speak at the University, would The Cavalier Daily's only concern be free speech and politeness ("'Hoos against Yoo," March 23)? Of course not, because he's not American.
The proposal coming from Washington last week reflects months of recent speculation. The resulting legislation could resolve the dilemma that our nation has faced for years.
"Shame on Yoo." Chanting this, student and local community members rallied last Friday to protest the presence of John Yoo - a former Justice Department lawyer and influential official in the Bush administration who spoke at forums hosted by the Miller Center of Public Affairs, the Jefferson Literary and Debating Society and the Federalist Society.
With the passage of a historic health care bill Republicans are left in a bit of a position. Do they reluctantly accept it or make a full force for its repeal?
Formspring.me is a site where users can have anonymous people ask them questions and give constructive criticism and is the latest craze in the world of social networking.
"Save the athlete!" joked our class when the softball player was the only person in the room at that point to receive a text message from the Office of Emergency Preparedness regarding the tornado.
With budget cuts for higher education likely to continue in the next few years, state-supported universities across the country have reached a critical juncture in terms of planning for future reductions.
Last week, Morgan Harrington's parents held a press conference outside of John Paul Jones Arena, where their daughter attended a Metallica concert in October.
Governor Bob McDonnell's speech in Prof. Larry Sabato's politics class ("McDonnell responds to student concerns in Sabato class lecture ," March 18) underlines the pressing challenge posed by American reliance on fossil fuels and the valuable opportunities presented by the adoption of legislation that will promote the growth of renewable energy and other green technologies.
