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The Path to Tenure

By Sara Rourke | November 6, 2013

The language of the tenure policy suggests research is a favored in decisions. In its section on teaching, the policy stipulates that “an award of tenure will not normally be made” without strong teaching ability. However, with regards to research, the policy says “there must exist a body of original research or creative work sufficient in quality and quantity to have led at least to the beginning of a national reputation in the candidate’s field.”

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Charlottesville considers changes to public housing program, residents express concern

By Jordan Bower and Priya Bhardwaj | November 6, 2013

A new proposal by put forth by Charlottesville City Council seeks to change the way in which revenue is generated from public housing.

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College Republicans, University Democrats respond to election

By Kelly Kaler | November 5, 2013

Democrat Terry McAuliffe was elected to serve as Virginia’s 72nd governor last night in one of the most hotly contested statewide races in decades.

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Students consider restarting Corks & Curls

By Katherine Wilkin | November 4, 2013

A group of University students is considering the possibility of re-establishing the University’s yearbook, Corks & Curls, for the 2014-15 academic year.

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Dillard, Gooch, McCormick Road dormitories to undergo renovations

By Brendan Rogers | November 4, 2013

Following several long-term studies on the current status of the Gooch/Dillard and McCormick Road first-year residential buildings, the Office of Housing & Residence Life has come up with plans for major renovations for both of the residence areas.

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Deadline for free credit services extended to Nov. 30

By Samantha Josey-Borden | November 4, 2013

The deadline to enroll in the University-sponsored free credit monitoring offered to the 18,700 students who were affected by a mailing error during the summer which inadvertently exposed their social security numbers has been extended to Nov.

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University admissions receives 14,309 early applications

By Alia Sharif | November 4, 2013

The first crop of hopeful members of the Class of 2018 have applied to the University, with 14,309 students submitting by the Nov.

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Virginia Tech not negligent in 2007 campus massacre

By Catherine Valentine | November 4, 2013

The Virginia Supreme Court reversed a jury verdict last Friday in the wrongful-death suit filed by the parents of slain Virginia Tech students Erin Peterson and Julia Pryde, two of the 32 victims in the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre.

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'Phantogram' wows at Jefferson

By Millicent Usoro | November 4, 2013

Since the release of their debut studio album “Eyelid Movies” in 2009, Phantogram has built a noticeable grassroots following through extensive touring campaigns, playing with the likes of The Antlers, The xx, Beach House, and Ra Ra Riot.

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Platform Analysis: Libertarian Robert Sarvis

November 3, 2013

Sarvis is a native of Fairfax, Va. and has an undergraduate degree from Harvard, advanced degrees from Cambridge and George Mason and a law degree from New York University. He has experience as an entrepreneur, a software engineer, a math teacher and a lawyer.

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Platform Analysis: Republican Ken Cuccinelli

November 3, 2013

Kenneth Thomas “Ken” Cuccinelli II graduated from Gonzaga College High School in 1986 and received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University. Cuccinelli also received a J.D. and an M.A. in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason University. Cuccinelli was a leading conservative member of the Virginia Senate from 2002-2010 and is the state’s current attorney general. Cuccinelli is a practicing Roman Catholic and currently lives in Nokesville, VA with his wife, Teiro, and their seven children.

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SNAP absorbs $3.4 billion cut, estimated 8,000 Charlottesville residents impacted

By Owen Robinson | November 3, 2013

Cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program went into effect Friday, reducing the amount of money families around the country will receive to help pay for groceries. An estimated 8,000 Charlottesville residents will be impacted.

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McAuliffe raises nearly $25 million, attracts pro-choice, climate group donations

By Gaelyn Foster | November 2, 2013

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Terry McAuliffe raised $24,776,522 from donations this election cycle, outpacing Cucinelli’s $14,815, 328. Political industries and politics sectors were significant donors for both candidates, accounting for about $8.5 million of McAuliffe’s funds and $9.2 million of Cucinelli’s. Cuccinelli attacked McAuliffe’s accepting donations from the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry, which made the largest in-state contribution to McAuliffe.

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Cuccinelli draws political, industry donations

By Maddy Weingast | November 2, 2013

Cuccinelli’s top donors were the Republican Governors Association ($7,916,261), Republican Party of Virginia ($679,844), and Richard Uihlein ($150,000). Uihlein is the CEO of Uline Inc., which distributes shipping, industrial, and packaging materials to businesses throughout North America. Cuccinelli became embroiled in controversy when he accepted more than $18,000 in gifts from CEO Jonnie Williams of Star Scientific—a technologically oriented company focused on health and wellness. As a result of public backlash, Cuccinelli has since donated the money to a Richmond-based charity.

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Herring, Obenshain present stark choice, close race

By Caelainn Carney | November 2, 2013

Voters will have to make a decision between Republican Candidate Mark Obenshain and Democratic Candidate Mark Herring. Center for Politics Spokesperson Geoffrey Skelley said the outcome of this race will be harder to predict than the other two races on the ballot. Skelley said that much of voters’ focus is on the governor’s race.

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Past elections predict Cuccinelli victory

By Joseph Liss and Jenna Dickerson | November 2, 2013

At no time since 1968 has a Democrat occupied both the Virginia Governor’s Mansion and the White House, and the data suggest that having a Democrat in the White House is a good predictor of a Republican winning the race for governor. In addition, the Cavalier Daily was confident that no change in the party holding the White House was a good predictor of no change in the party holding the Governor’s Mansion.

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StudCo considers bill to challenge AccessUVa decision

By Sarah Pritchett | October 30, 2013

Student Council drafted a bill at a small group session Tuesday to address concerns about recent cuts to AccessUVa, the University’s financial aid program.

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Graduate students groups find common ground: advocacy

By Jordan Bower | October 30, 2013

The student organization Graduate Students for a Better U.Va. is calling for increased student advocacy and communication with the administration regarding issues affecting the life of Univeristy graduate students.

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Legal proceedings begin over Casey Schulman's death

By Catherine Valentine | October 30, 2013

The family of Casey Schulman, a University student who died during a boating accident in Dominica while on a Semester at Sea trip last fall, has filed a lawsuit against the Institute for Shipboard Education/Semester at Sea, as well as the hotel and the travel agencies through which the chartered snorkeling expedition Schulman was on was organized, charging them with counts of negligence and strict liability.

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Spirits, ghosts reportedly haunt University Grounds

By Tiffany Truong | October 30, 2013

From Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn, to spooky Hauntings on the Hill in Brown College, and the Haunted Trail behind Gooch/Dillard, the University has plenty to offer supernatural seekers for the year’s spookiest holiday.