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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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Hoops support

U.Va. students are missing out on one of the things that makes college life so terrific - attending basketball games.


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Renaisance men & Sixth man

Renaissance men Football coach Mike London's emphasis on fostering players' academic and personal development fits neatly with the University's core values It has been a month and a half since Mike London took over as Virginia's head football coach, and the process of building his first staff is nearly complete.


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Securing the skies

America's airport security is a failure, and a complete failure at that. One would think that after the disastrous events of 9/11, our country should be at the global cutting edge of airport security.


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The full ticket

The Board of Visitors ended its nearly six-month-long search for the University's eighth president Jan.


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Change your expectations

Happy Birthday Obama administration! You have been in power for over a year and in the words of White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emmanuel, you certainly haven't "let a good crisis go to waste." You continued a government spending spree that would make a Hollywood heiress blush with embarrassment.


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Dare to dream

Governor Bob McDonnell resolves to reverse the decades-long trend of underfunding Virginia's public colleges, pledging to work with the General Assembly to devote resources to state schools on par with other top public systems, such those in California and North Carolina.

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