Opinion

Opinion

Sports coverage scores high in quality, variety

By Kelly Jolley | October 11, 1999

A FOCUSED look at The Cavalier Daily's sports section is overdue. Part of the delay is that so much of what the sports editors and writers produce is so good that I often find it difficult to make any remarks other than -- good job!

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Service jobs offer more than money

By Chris DelGrosso | October 11, 1999

FOR THOSE who find the prospect of a corporate position at best, mind numbing, and at worst, morally depraved, there exist a number of alternatives.

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Helpful hazing binds brothers

By Nick Lawler | October 8, 1999

I SEE THEM running all the time. They're yelling in unison, grimacing and sweating. They aren't having much fun and, in their time off, they complain about all the work they have to put in to make it.

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Not okay to say "not gay"

By Rob Walker | October 8, 1999

EVEN WITH sunglasses, I still barely could see. My eyes throbbed as I squinted, translucent pearls formed on my forehead, my shirt stuck to me like overcooked pancakes to an ungreased frying pan.

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Proposed soft money caps limit party power

By Sam Waxman | October 7, 1999

CAMPAIGN finance once again is on the front burner of the American political consciousness. On Tuesday the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a campaign finance case stemming from Missouri's state contribution limits.

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Mandatory service makes a difference

By Matthew Crupi | October 7, 1999

THERE is nothing quite like the feeling you get when you help someone less fortunate than yourself.

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Creating change from the inside out

By Erin Perucci | October 7, 1999

RACE HAS become a dirty word at the University these days. In recent news concerning admissions policies, the presence of racial preference has created more bitter conflict and name-calling than constructive discussion.

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Opinion

Corner saves intellectual community

By Kiki Petrosino | October 6, 1999

ACADEMICAL village, schmacademical village - who really believes in it anymore? I mean, there are myths and there are myths.

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Media program gives life to liberal arts

By Diya Gullapalli | October 6, 1999

PRE-MED, Pre-Comm, Pre-Law. My friend at the Architecture School has even coined a new title for himself and tells people that he's Pre-Arch.

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Studying up on athlete graduation rates

By Bryan Maxwell | October 6, 1999

THERE are a few times in college when 58 percent is considered a great success. Organic Chemistry exams aside, there aren't many areas where this level of achievement is worthy of praise. At Division I schools, however, officials are celebrating a 58 percent graduation rate for student athletes.

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Opinion

University must defend diversity

By Paul Gaston | October 5, 1999

UNTIL a few days ago, many believed that we were a house dividing against itself. Some wondered if a house so divided could stand.

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2001: A date oddity

By Sparky Clarkson | October 5, 1999

BY NOW, you undoubtedly have heard the argument about a million times. It always starts the same way.

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Students deserve seating priority

By Jennifer Schaum | October 5, 1999

PACKED like sardines, students scream and cheer, jumping in time and risking their very lives. No, you're not in the mosh pit at your favorite rock band's concert.

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Harsh words don't help

By Jeffrey Eisenberg | October 4, 1999

SOMETHING very important is missing from the recent tumult over Board of Visitors member Terence P.

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Hazing blame lies with brotherhood

By Chris DelGrosso | October 4, 1999

THE UNIVERSITY community is extremely fortunate that flags haven't had to be lowered to half-mast in recent weeks.

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Emotion negative for affirmative action

By Peter Brownfeld | October 4, 1999

In the 1950s, the buzzword was Communism. If a person was labeled a Communist, he could be personally or professionally ruined.

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Diversity in reporting too, please

By Kelly Jolley | October 4, 1999

Given the sheer number of articles and columns on affirmative action this week, I almost hate to add to the glut.

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Apathetic non-voters silently endorse special interests

By Emily Harding | October 1, 1999

PLEASE don't vote. That way, when I vote, mine counts more, and as the newest voter in Charlottesville, I like that idea.

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or reverse discrimination?

By Roger Clegg | September 30, 1999

IT IS ILLEGAL for the University to discriminate on the basis of race and ethnicity in its admissions policies, but the policy should be ended even if it were not illegal.

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Acting for affirmative action

By Erin Perucci | September 30, 1999

COLLEGE definitely is for students, but there's no question that it is run by adults. Students like to think that what goes on here revolves around our best interests and involvement in the everyday workings of the University.