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Nationally-ranked Virginia squads host Georgia Tech today

The Cavalier men's and women's swimming and diving teams will hold a dual meet against Georgia Tech for the first time in school history this afternoon at the Aquatic and Fitness Center. Swimming against Georgia Tech squads that defeated NC State in their first and only meet of the year, Virginia will be looking to capture their second sweep against a conference opponent this season. "Georgia Tech has been a team on the rise the last few years," junior Bo Greenwood said.


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The No. 3 seeded Virginia men's soccer team will begin its quest for the ACC Championship in a battle against the No.


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Tigers look to crack 'Noles' series streak

Clemson will face Florida State at home Saturday in "Bowden Bowl V." The Tigers will attempt to defeat the Seminoles for the first time in 12 years. Clemson sophomore quarterback Charlie Whitehurst will play Florida State for the first time and attempt to overcome its defense, currently ranked second and allowing just 10.78 points per game.


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Cavaliers stumble, fall to Duke in ACC tournament

CARY, NC -- When No. 8 Virginia jumped to an early 1-0 lead over defensive-minded No. 10 Duke in last night's first round ACC tournament matchup, the Cavaliers looked to be in good position to cruise into the semifinals. The Blue Devils (13-5-1) had different plans, however, scoring two goals for only the second time this year in ACC competition to secure a 2-1 victory and send the Cavaliers (12-5-2) packing. The loss was Virginia's fourth straight conference defeat and marked the fourth time in five years the Cavaliers fell to the Blue Devils in the first round. Duke, the tournament's No.


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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.