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Opinion

Little Belgium's big mistake

RECENTLY, the high court in the little country of Belgium made a very big ruling. The Supreme Court of Belgium made its decision about events which occurred in September 1982, in or near the refugee camps known as Sabra and Shatila, in the country of Lebanon.


Opinion

Fixing U-Hall camping flaws

I SPENT the majority of last week huddled under a sleeping bag, listening to the wind threaten to rip apart our tent and hoping the flashlight wouldn't burn out so I could get some work done.


Opinion

Don't deny endorsements

As University students begin casting their votes in spring elections today, one issue continues to cast a pall over this year's election process.


Opinion

Zero tolerance for Iraqi deceit

Since the passage of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1441 in November, the United States and President Bush have supported weapons inspections in Iraq with the understanding that if results weren't fast and direct, there would be serious consequences.


Opinion

Don't silence non-CIOs

I am in no position to endorse a candidate for Student Council. My knowledge of most of the candidates stems from chalk and fliers, word of mouth, and The Cavalier Daily news page.


Opinion

Politics of license plates

"CHOOSE LIFE" is displayed in bright red letters across the bottom of a new license plate, with a pair of two smiling children's faces on the left-hand side.


Opinion

Doves of City Council flying awry

Take heart, Universitystudents and citizens of Charlottesville. You're safe in this town. The bombs of Baghdad, the arsenal of al Qaeda, the nukes from North Korea -- nothing can touch us for we are now a City for Peace.


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Latest Podcast

All University students are required to live on Grounds in their first year, but they have many on and off-Grounds housing options going into their second year. Students face immense pressure to decide on housing as soon as possible, and this high demand has strained the capacities of both on and off-Grounds accommodations. Lauren Seeliger and Brandon Kile, two third-year Cavalier Daily News writers, discuss the impact of the student housing frenzy on both University students and the Charlottesville community.