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Dodging distraction

Representative Wilson of South Carolina's outburst against President Obama during his Wednesday evening address has stirred up strong emotions for Republicans and Democrats alike, which is exactly the opposite of what Obama had wished to achieve with his address to a joint session of Congress.


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Money talks

The Board of Visitors' meetings Thursday and Friday were riddled with financial discussions. Administrators and Board members examined the endowment spending rate, talked about the status of alumni giving, looked into the new AccessUVa fundraising initiative and the increase in students qualifying for need-based financial aid, and grappled with state budget cuts.


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Faculty feedback

Last week,, I wrote about the University's search for a new president from the perspective of a prototypical Virginia student.


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From the Athletics Dept.

I am writing on behalf of the University of Virginia's Department of Athletics to apologize for the use of an image of a Native American in the pre-game video at last week's game against the College of William & Mary. William & Mary relinquished its use of the "Indians" nickname and its American Indian mascot in the 1980s.


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Football dissatisfaction

I regret to say that I have had enough of Mr. Groh and the substandard product he brings to the University.


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Drop the confusion

This week, the College decided to push back its course drop deadline from Sept. 4 to 5 p.m. today. University officials made the call after many students experienced confusion with how class waitlisting on the new Student Information System works.


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Honoring local firefighters

I am just writing to say thank you to Charlottesville's firefighters. I live on Brandon Avenue, and while I was not personally affected by the apartment fire that happened there yesterday, I did witness you all in action and your ready response to put it out.


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Moving on

Let me just start out by saying that I know how hypocritical and ironic my letter will seem to the reader, as I am continuing the discussion about a topic that needs to die, but it needs to be said.


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Practical leadership

Last month, this space was used to comment on the beginning of the University's presidential search process.


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Embarrassing stereotype

While all Cavalier fans were let down by the losing score of Saturday's football game, I was disappointed by something else: the pregame video.


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Football faux pas

Unlike most everyone else, I remained in Scott Stadium as the final seconds trickled off the clock and the score became official: 26-14, in favor of William and Mary.


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Right-wing reflex

The lead up to President Obama's speech to the nation's schoolchildren this past Tuesday was riddled with outbursts from leaders and pundits of America's right-wing proclaiming that Obama was planning on indoctrinating the nation's youth.


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Right on the money

AS THE hunt to replace President John T. Casteen III begins, the search committee should keep three priorities in mind: intellectual capital, human capital, and financial capital.


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Correction

Due to a production error, yesterday's Opinion page featured several outdated pieces of content, including the lead editorial and the day's letters to the editor.


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Life lessons 101

WHAT DO you want to be when you grow up? Since kindergarten, this question has been pushed by parents and teachers alike to instill some sense of life goals to achieve and strive for.


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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.