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By Cavalier Daily Staff | April 20, 2001

Boomerang before Dave Tomorrow morning from 10 until noon, the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University will host a lecture and demonstration on the art and sport of boomerang at Carr's Hill Field. Ben Ruhe, the founding father of boomeranging in the United States and an honorary consultant in boomerang for the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, will lead the event. Ruhe is the author of two books on the Aboriginal art, "Many Happy Returns: The Art and Sport of Boomeranging" (1977) and "Boomerang: How to Throw, Catch and Make It" (1985). He is the brother of Edward L.

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A Tale of Two Reporters

By Justin Bernick and Christa Dierksheide | April 20, 2001

It all started one dark and stormy afternoon in the newsroom in the basement of Newcomb Hall. With the big Dave Matthews Band show coming up this weekend, everyone had Dave on the brain, including us.

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Sound of Music

By Amy Usry | April 19, 2001

The tent's awning blocks the brilliant sunlight from the stage where second-year College student Norman Smith stands.

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By Cavalier Daily Staff | April 19, 2001

All the stadium's a stage It's not every day that the Dave Matthews Band performs at Scott Stadium. In preparation for the long-anticipated event, SFX Promotions now is constructing the stage at the stadium, which some students have taken a great interest in, especially those who live in the first-year residence halls along Alderman Road. First-year college student and Dave Matthews fan David Hammond has taken pictures of the construction progress throughout the week.

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Let the spring cramming season begin

By Lytle Wurtzel | April 19, 2001

Though the rain seems to have stopped and left nothing but sunny days, I'm still drowning in the floods.

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All the President's Minutes

By Daniel Stern | April 18, 2001

It's not every day that one meets a man like John T. Casteen III, the seventh president of the University. Even before he exposes his weary eyes to the new day's light, Casteen's 12- to 14-hour workday already has begun.

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Days and Confused

By Kelly King | April 18, 2001

We've all been there. We've all struggled with college applications, patiently awaiting that acceptance letter and finally toiling over the decision of what school to attend. Now the new crop has arrived.

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By Cavalier Daily Staff | April 18, 2001

Free kisses With exams just around the corner, the Peer Health Educator Program is urging students to take a break to remember the important things in life. "This is a day that we've organized, that we've designated as a day to celebrate yourself," said fourth-year educator Alicia Clark. The PHEs plan today to distribute inspirational messages attached to Hershey's kisses, as well as paste motivating quotes on bathroom mirrors around Grounds. "Originally we planned a 'Day Without Mirrors,' but we wanted to encompass more," said fourth-year educator Malaika Pepper.

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Trading Places

By Christa Dierksheide | April 17, 2001

Here, you might as well be Lebanese. Light-skinned, pale-eyed people stroll about in American clothes as you stare out at the blue-green expanse that is the Mediterranean Sea.

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By Cavalier Daily Staff | April 17, 2001

Moving on up Anyone up for a rock climb? While walking to classes yesterday, students could take a quick break from everyday routine to test their physical limits on a 24-foot "cliff" in the University's amphitheater, courtesy of the U.S.

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All that you cannot leave behind

By Margaret Chipowsky | April 17, 2001

Almost every fourth year probably has made The List, an abbreviated name for The List of Things I Must Do Before I Graduate.

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Rooftop dining at Northern Exposure fares well

By Kerri Hannigan and Thomas Kennedy | April 13, 2001

Northern Exposure is a staple in Charlottesville and, in particular, in the University community.

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Terrifying Tales

By Megan Strand | April 13, 2001

The rustle of textbook pages, the rhythmic ticking of your wristwatch and the hum of fluorescent lighting are the only sounds present.

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Odds and Ends

By Cavalier Daily Staff | April 13, 2001

Professors simulate last lecture For many students, especially fourth-years, spring has become synonymous with the word "last." Last paper, last meal from the Pav, and of course, last class. But on Monday, three distinguished University professors will have an opportunity for their own "last" memory.

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By Cavalier Daily Staff | April 12, 2001

High style The Fashion Design Club will display its skills to create, cut and sew above the rest at its Elements of Style show tonight in the Newcomb Hall Ballroom. The show kicks off at 8 p.m.

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The sun never sets on Crozet Pizza

By Lytle Wurtzel | April 12, 2001

When the Beach Boys sang of Kokomo as the ultimate escape, they obviously had never been to Crozet.

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Passing on the Torch

By Margaret Chipowsky | April 12, 2001

Imagine spending four years at the University clawing and scratching your way to the top rung of an organization's leadership.

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By Cavalier Daily Staff | April 11, 2001

Marching to end violence Tomorrow evening from 6 to 8 at the Downtown Mall, University students, along with fellow Charlottesville and Albemarle County residents, will attempt to reclaim every woman's right to be free from violence. The annual event, known as Take Back the Night and sponsored by the National Organization for Women, will begin with a rally on the Mall, featuring keynote speaker Patricia Ireland, president of NOW. Following the speech, the march will head down Main Street and continue around the Mad Bowl before it ends at the Rotunda, where female survivors of violent acts will speak out and hold a candlelight vigil. "I think this event is an amazing way to raise awareness so that we can all stop the violence against women," said third-year College student Sara Dolan, Inter-Sorority Council women's concerns chair.

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Note Worthy

By Katie Sullivan | April 11, 2001

The house lights dim. Old Cabell Hall is a sea of expectant faces, all watching an artist, all waiting to be wowed by his or her exceptional talent.

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Odds and Ends

By Cavalier Daily Staff | April 10, 2001

Parting words Who knows? The next Edgar Allan Poe could be the guy sitting in front of you in your international relations or environmental science class.