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Financial necessity

A FEW WEEKS ago, the University of Virginia was awarded the top spot for public schools in the ?Best Value Colleges for 2009? rankings compiled by The Princeton Review and USA Today.


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A defining moment

THROUGHOUT the history of the United States there have been moments of seminal importance, occasions that, when we look back on them, are considered epic in their meaning for the American narrative.


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Personal charm, national enemies

ACCORDING to a news report on Monday, Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez believes that President-elect Barack Obama befouls his nostrils with the same ?stench? as did outgoing President George Bush.


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Let

CONVERSATIONS about race and racism abound in today?s society, having become especially trendy after President-elect Barack Obama?s historic presidential run and his election in November.


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Changes at the pump

ALTHOUGH the price of gas has plummeted to its lowest level in years after spiking in the summer, the industrialized world?s dependence on fossil fuels is still a major obstacle in the face of combating climate change.


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A team of experts

IN THE last few weeks, President-elect Barack Obama has begun to select those officials who will make up his cabinet and serve as his chief advisors.


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Redefining partnership

ON NOV. 4, California saw the passage of Proposition 8, which amended the state constitution to define marriage as a union between a man and a woman, by a narrow margin.

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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.