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Gillespie likely to enter senate race

The New York Times reported Thursday that Republican strategist Ed Gillespie will likely challenge incumbent Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., in 2014. The news brought heightened focus to an election Warner had been widely predicted by analysts to win handedly.


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Student-authored bill gains legislative support

A mental health bill proposed by University students has made its way to the Courts of Justice subcommittee in the Virginia House of Delegates. House Bill 206 asks public university governing boards to improve efforts in “identifying symptoms of depression earlier, [and making] it easier for students to find mental health resources at their school…”


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Rugby Road ID distributors to face prosecution, purchasers doubtably so

The University is awaiting the release of a list of names of those thought to have purchased a fake ID from a distributor on Rugby Road. The three individuals involved in the distribution were arrested in May after federal investigators raided the suspected headquarters. To date, legal action has only been taken against the three individuals associated with the distributor.


	Faculty Senate President Chris Holstege (above) presided over the Senate’s meeting Wednesday, Dec. 4. The Committee unanimously approved two new graduate programs.
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Faculty Senate approves new graduate programs

The Faculty Senate approved new graduate programs Wednesday afternoon. The Senate Academic Affairs committee presented legislation which sought to establish a Masters of Science in Data Science as well as a proposal to create a masters program in European studies.


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Future of Honor hangs in the balance

This article is the last of a three-part series. The first article addressed the honor system’ past and the second addressed present issues the Committee faces. This article discusses potential solutions to long-term problems the Committee faces.


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University facilities to remain turned on during winter break

Even after the last suitcase leaves first-year dormitories and the last meal is served out of Runk, due to University policy, many University facilities will remain turned on for the duration of Winter Break. Most buildings in the Darden Complex, the Drama Education Building and the Outdoor Field Complex facilities at North Grounds are scheduled for “reduced heat,” where temperature control systems will be set for 62 degrees.


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Loudoun board of supervisors hopes to decrease out-of-state admissions

A recent legislative agenda approved by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors in Northern Virginia proposes a new requirement in which at least 75% of University students be in-state in order to allow opportunities for more Virginians to benefit from a University education. “We have 30,000 people applying for 3,500 spots,” Dean of Admissions Greg Roberts said.


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Human Rights Commission holds first meeting

Thursday the newly appointed Charlottesville Human Rights Commission met in City Hall for the first time. The Commission, an eleven-person committee formed by City Hall to work with the City Office of Human Rights, investigates potential human rights violations in Charlottesville, although the exact details of its work have not yet been established.


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Deeds' condition updated to 'good'

Virginia State Sen. Creigh Deeds’ condition was upgraded to “good” Wednesday afternoon after he suffered multiple stab wounds inflicted by his son in his Bath County home Tuesday morning. First responders pronounced Deeds’ son Gus, 24, dead at the scene.

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Latest Podcast

Ahead of Lighting of the Lawn, Riley McNeill and Chelsea Huffman, co-chairs of the Lighting of the Lawn Committee and fourth-year College students, and Peter Mildrew, the president of the Hullabahoos and third-year Commerce student, discuss the festive tradition which brings the community together year after year. From planning the event to preparing performances, McNeil, Huffman and Mildrew elucidate how the light show has historically helped the community heal in the midst of hardship.