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Women get chance to top Heels

After the Virginia men?s basketball team?s struggle against North Carolina last night at John Paul Jones Arena, the women?s team will get its chance against the Tar Heels Friday in Chapel Hill, N.C.


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Shabaz surges into spring season after dominant fall

Three years ago, Virginia sophomore tennis player Michael Shabaz took part in what he modestly referred to as, ?one of those moments you don?t get to experience often.? Playing in the Wimbledon juniors? draw, Shabaz was given the opportunity to warm up American star Andy Roddick before Roddick?s semifinal match at the historic All England Tennis Club.?It was cool,? Shabaz said.


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Hardenbergh builds off pro victory

As a freshman and a member of the women?s tennis team, how do you make a name for yourself?Try winning a professional tournament.That is exactly what Lindsey Hardenbergh, a freshman out of Fairfax Station, Va., did in the fall season.


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And the Tommy goes to...

And, suddenly, the holiday season is done. Jan. 1 has come and gone, and the red and green decorations have been chucked out to the curb.


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Injuries, losses pose new challenges for rest of year

The Cavalier mat men?s successes during Winter Break were marred by several losses as they continued their toughest schedule in program history, falling to 5-6 on the season while sustaining several injuries and dropping out of the top 25 for the first time this season.Virginia wrapped up 2008 limping away from the Dec.


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Farrakhan makes strides in sophomore season

For sophomore guard Mustapha Farrakhan, talent has never been an issue.He has a smooth, lefty jump shot with a quick release, an explosive first step and the ability that has plagued some of his teammates in recent years: ball-handling.


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Keeping the glass half-full

After the way things ended in 2008, with the Cavaliers not being one of the 68 teams (out of 120) in a bowl game, it?s easy to understand why even the biggest supporters of Virginia athletics were questioning their fanhood as the new year began.


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Cracking the top 11

At this point in the season, the Virginia men?s basketball team is right where it should be.The Cavs? 3-3 record is certainly not pretty.


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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.