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Diversifying Lawn selection

The Lawn is clearly a special place. Not only is it the centerpiece of Thomas Jefferson's vision for what a university should be, but it is also where we begin and end our experience at the University, through Convocation and Graduation.


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Road blocks

During what is soon to be the snowiest winter in Charlottesville history, the community awoke to a winter wonderland this Friday that effectively shut down University operations for the day.


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Glamorous mistakes

The social taboo spectacle that is teen pregnancy today has become more of a pop culture fad and social norm than a devastating life choice.


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Frigid budgets

To alleviate Virginia's $4 billion debt, former Gov. Tim Kaine proposed a budget amendment that would shift close to $19 million from public universities to the state general fund.


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The Good, the bad, the ugly

One person's news is another person's trivia. Some folks soak up every tidbit of information and gossip about politics, sometimes confusing campaigns and party competitions with governing.


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Healthy hoos

As the debate over healthcare reform has raged on during the past year, hyperbole seems to have become its defining feature.


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A Shrimp in Spaghetti

This title may seem a tad bizarre, even silly, but it is how I describe myself. Ridiculous as this extended metaphor is, it nevertheless assisted me with my acceptance to the University. I am a 5-foot-1-and-a-half, Italian girl, who is incredibly proud of her heritage and is a family-oriented fanatic.


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To print or not to print

Yesterday, The Cavalier Daily did not hit the stands until late afternoon. As our name implies, we aim to publish a newspaper each weekday but because of inclement weather, that promise was not delivered.


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Material rights

Forget the traditional rights guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution. So far, America's legislative legacy in the 21st Century has proven that Congress places little value in preserving the traditional liberties found in the Bill of Rights.


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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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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.