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London tabs Fairchild as new offensive coordinator

One day after the former Cavalier assistant announced he would be leaving the University to become quarterbacks coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, London has announced that former Colorado State head coach Steve Fairchild will replace Lazor as offensive coordinator.


News

Ruffner Hall undergoes improvements

Highly anticipated renovations to the Education School’s Ruffner Hall began this month after the project received $19 million of state funding. Total construction costs will reach about $12.9 million, Project Manager Lynn Rush said.


News

House reappoints embattled Board rector

The Virginia House of Delegates officially reconfirmed University Rector Helen Dragas Tuesday afternoon, ending a drawn-out debate and officially awarding the embattled leader another four years on the Board of Visitors with a 63-33 vote. Despite significant opposition from within the University community, Dragas has received steady political support throughout the three-part reconfirmation process.


Sports

No place like home

With the Virginia men’s basketball team holding a far from secure 56-55 lead and 26.1 seconds showing on the clock, Jontel Evans found himself in the same situation he had been in when the first half came to a close — at the free throw line.


Sports

Lazor leaving Virginia for Eagles

A member of Virginia’s staff since head coach Mike London’s tenure commenced in 2010, offensive coordinator Bill Lazor is bolting Charlottesville to join the Philadelphia Eagles and new coach Chip Kelly’s staff, according to Bruce Feldman of CBS Sports.


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LGBTQ measure passes Va. Senate

The Virginia Senate approved legislation Friday to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer state employees from workplace discrimination by a vote of 24-16.


Life

Locally Delectable

Edible Blue Ridge Magazine brought students and Charlottesville residents free cupcakes and the chance to purchase fresh foods from local vendors last Tuesday at the Artisan Food Fair and Cupcake Walk.


News

Students, faculty hear Syrian activists’ story

Students, faculty and Syrian revolutionaries gathered together Friday afternoon in the Newcomb Gallery for a discussion of the ongoing conflict in Syria . Project Nur , a student-led initiative advocating engagement and respect between Muslims and non- Muslims, hosted the event.


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The Cavalier Daily elects 124th staff

The Cavalier Daily elected its 124th Staff in Jefferson Hall on Saturday. Digital innovation, staff-managing board relations and transparency all featured heavily in the election discussion. Third-year College student Kaz Komolafe was elected editor-in-chief.


News

University professors address growing U.S. fiscal concerns

U.S. fiscal stability is a long way off, University professors told students Friday during a lecture series Friday entitled “HOOs Talking about the National Debt.” The event was sponsored by Up to Us — a nationwide campus competition created by Net Impact, the Clinton Global Initiative and the Peter G.

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