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Diversity's disability

During this slick, icy weather, many people may feel physically impaired. A simple walk to class becomes a nuisance, if not an entire ordeal. But for a wheelchair-bound student, a trip to class is always an ordeal.


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Hoos for Primaries

With four top candidates in a fierce competition for the Democratic presidential nomination, last night's New Hampshire primary is a hot topic for discussion.


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Taking care of business

During these cold winter months, it's hard to imagine Spring Break, let alone summer vacation. But application deadlines for summer internships are quickly approaching. In fact, University Career Services suggests that students looking for internships have their resumes ready to send out to potential employers by March. Some students, looking past Spring Break to graduation, seek summer internships to provide them with tools necessary for finding a particular position upon entering the working world. Internship experience "will make you a more competitive candidate for a job," said Catherine Gillespie, assistant director for experiential learning and a pre-law advisor. And Haley Whitlock-Gyory, events manager for UCS, said internships "help make yourself a known entity." Internships provide valuable work experience -- but at a cost.


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Fear and Loathing in Atlantic City: Volume II

The good doctor would have been proud. Sure ["Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" author] Hunter S. Thompson is most likely beyond the capability of rational thought in his older years, especially after ravaging his system with countless chemical compounds, but even in his extended psychosis he would have respected the intense depravity and recklessness of this past Friday evening.


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Out of this World

Kathryn Thornton bitterly recalls a childhood Christmas when her brother got the chemistry set she had asked for because her parents thought it more fitting to give the gift to a boy.


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Quittin' time

By Meghan Moran Cavalier Daily Life Editor As the month known for its resolutions wraps up, smokers have one more chance to make good on their New Year's promises to puff no more in 2004.


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Q: What is something you enjoy doing in downtown Charlottesville? A: I think there is a booth in Bizou Restaurant that has my name written on it.


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Lights, camera, script?

Let's play a little game called improv... First,think of the name of a place where the scene will occur, like a supermarket or a gas station... Next, name an occupation or profession, like a lawyer or mountain climber... Finally, create a scene that involves multiple actors and actresses with only the above information and... Go. Think you could do it? If yes, then imagine that with this little information to go on, you are on stage, standing in front of a crowd of people, ready to act out this scene.


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Eating right: When did it go so wrong?

What's for dinner? It used to be such a simple question, whether posed in a crowded supermarket aisle or by a hungry child coming home after a long game of basketball with the neighborhood kids. Now with mad cow disease, the no-carb revolution, mercury-laden fish and deadly pesticides on fruits and vegetables ­­-- the pickings are slim. But Americans still aren't. Despite the growing popularity of no-carb or low-carb diets, Americans still can't seem to keep off the pounds.


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Chillin'

As a snowstorm sweeps into Charlottesville and winter announces that it is not going anywhere, University students bundle up to brave the cold. Last night, www.weather.com predicted that the Charlottesville and Alberlmarle County area would receive four to eight inches of snow and wintry mix between yesterday and today. Some students said they are not pleased with the incoming precipitation. Third-year College student Brian Hartman said he thought he had moved away from harsh winter weather when he came to the University. "I really hate the snow," Hartman said.


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Sound Bytes

I submit to the University that it is disgusting that it is taking well over a year to build a freaking sidewalk behind the Lambeth Field apartments when they can put up structural steel for a basketball arena in a matter of months.


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O Brother, Where Art My Kimchi?

For the majority of University students, a taste of Mom's home cooking is only a few hours away. But imagine your Mom is half way around the world, along with her best dishes and much of the culture and tradition that you hold dear.


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Wahoos on Ice

From the early days of fall most Wahoos start craving the next Hokie match-up and hoping for a crushing victory.


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I'm not a promoter or a demoter

I'm sorry, but what in the name of Joe Pesci's green earth is wrong with northerners? Do you people not realize there is a land full of beautiful people, sunshine, warmth and beaches available to you year-round called Miami?


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Seven secrets to resume success

I thought my resume was dreamy. I thought my resume would turn all possible employers into Pavlov's dogs who salivated in their corner offices at the slightest scent of its Kinko ink.


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I'll be there for you

The buzz and whir of life at the University -- cell phones ringing, personal planners abound, students walking and talking at a mile a minute.


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HIGH PROFILE

Ben McKenzie doesn't have it bad. The 2001 College graduate has established himself in his chosen profession -- acting -- by landing the role of main character Ryan on Fox's hit new teen drama, "The O.C.," which airs at 9 p.m.

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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.