Opinion
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October 27, 2009I am writing in reaction to Mr. Lynch's editorial cartoon on Oct.
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I am writing in reaction to Mr. Lynch's editorial cartoon on Oct.
When reading your article regarding the ineffectiveness of the Student Information System ("University releases list of spring 2010 courses", Oct.
Yesterday evening was a busy one for the Honor Committee. In addition to its usual business and weekly reports from several school representatives, the Committee heard two community concerns and discussed two important proposed amendments regarding the Semester at Sea program.
The Justice Department's decision to stop prosecuting marijuana dispensaries and patients in states where medical marijuana is legal should be applauded by liberals and conservatives alike.
Virginia's gubernatorial elections are just around the corner. Unfortunately, they may not be as exciting as last year's presidential election.
This semester, the University Unity Project is under new management. Formerly a Student Council program, the project is now run by an independent committee consisting of about 30 CIO representatives.
Condom races, lube tasting, and how to make a dental dam - what better way to spend a Thursday night?
This past weekend, the Virginia men's rugby team piled in a bus for 12 hours to face - and lose gallantly to - a nationally-ranked varsity side from Kutztown University.
Trash talk Student Council committee's plan to offer reusable coffee mugs should be a model for other sustainability initiatives Tuesday night, Student Council's Environmental Sustainability Committee laid out several proposals for increasing the University community's sustainability and environmental awareness.
As if you needed one more Internet distraction. To all you Facebookers, Myspacers, Tweeting-Twitterz, and the occasional G-mail chatter - meet your match.
Your editorial regarding my presentation to the Honor Committee Sunday ("Reaching Out," Oct. 21) included several fairly substantial errors. First, the group I presented is called the "Accused Outreach Program," not the "Student Outreach Program." It may just be a name, but it seems irresponsible to make so basic an erorr. Second, the AOP has absolutely nothing to do with Hoos Against Single Sanction or anything like HASS.
When I read the title of Wednesday's opinion piece "Putting its best foot forward: Family Weekend showed that the University is committed to academic excellence," I thought it was sarcastic.
In his address on Tuesday Fmr. Governor Allen expressed his thoughts on energy reform. His address focused on utilizing nuclear and coal technology to wean American society off of oil while noting the impracticality of using wind or solar technology as primary sources of alternative energy.
At Sunday night's weekly Honor Committee meeting, third-year Law student Sam Leven spoke to the Committee about the concerns of a recently created support group for students accused and convicted of honor offenses.
Every October, many a Wahoo parent flocks to Grounds to see what exactly their children have been doing with their lives for the past two months.
Last week I wrote an article entitled The New American Patriotism, with the subscript "Americans should unquestioningly accept the President's policies." I felt shocked by the response the article incited from my peers on Grounds.
Diversity has become one of those ideals that influences all sorts of decision-making. Corporations, governments and colleges all must remain aware of the role that diversity plays in shaping their actions.
President Barack Obama ran his campaign based on hope and change, more specifically the hope for a better tomorrow by changing the present.
Do you often find yourself at a dining hall with nothing to eat? Too many times have I gone to a dining hall, surrounded by food, only to find nothing that catches my fancy.
A recent editorial ("An expanded role," Oct. 14) expressed concerns about the Arts & Sciences Council's responsiveness to student concerns.
