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By Cavalier Daily Staff | March 2, 2000

Poetry percolates at coffee shop Lyricfest, described as a "new kind of poetry" by its founders, will debut this evening at Espresso Corner at 6. Eight poets, chosen from work submitted over e-mail, will read their work at the coffee shop. Catalina Ocampo, executive chair of La Sociedad Latina, said they were looking for poets who liked to experiment with style, theme and ways of reading poetry.

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The science of streetside flirtation: a case study

By Kate White | March 2, 2000

Every female over the age of 13 at some point has been walking down the street when some group of guys drives by and has seen fit to call out either a lewd suggestion, offensive insult or shrill catcall.

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Annual Billy Hill 10K benefits Heart Association

By Sarah Culvahouse | March 1, 2000

Billy Hill Jr., a 1977 University graduate, collapsed approaching the finish line of the annual Richmond Marathon and died of a massive heart attack in 1981.

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Students boogie down for charity at Dance Marathon

By Cynthia Calgaro | March 1, 2000

Some strutted. Others stepped. Still, others boogied to the music. Whatever it's called, 184 students danced from noon Feb.

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By Cavalier Daily Staff | March 1, 2000

Dear James Some students might be afraid to tell their roommates that their socks are stinking up the dorm.

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Riots, Beatles songs thrive on Leap Day

By Rupa Mishra | February 29, 2000

It's a simple problem of arithmetic - 365 days just does not equal the length of a solar year. To be exact, it's off by five hours, 48 minutes and 46 seconds. In everyday life, this means that every four years, approximately one day goes uncounted.

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By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 29, 2000

The taste of Charlottesville Do you feel like you'll turn into a fasting masochist if you eat one more slice of 'Caribbean Style' O-Hill ham or one more plate of soggy Pav spaghetti? Well, maybe you should consider attending the International Food Festival at Alumni Hall tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. But there's a catch. Sponsored by the University Alumni Association, the event features an "eclectic buffet of international cuisine," highlighting countries as diverse as Ireland, Germany, France, India and even Switzerland. Many local restaurants will contribute to the tastebud-tempting event, including Maharaja, Baja Bean, Thai!

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Leap babies discover secret to staying young

By Josie Roberts | February 29, 2000

Who would have thought that two five-year-old girls would be psychology majors? These two five-year-olds live together off Grounds in a Preston Square apartment, and coincidentally have the same birthday.

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When tradition means competition

By Stephanie Batten | February 28, 2000

In the past week, fourth-year Commerce student Christopher Smith has administered not one, not two - but 69 interviews for the University Guide Service and Resident Staff. "It took a lot of energy," Smith said.

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Fighting the filth: uncontained trash situation overtakes area apartments

By Lee Camp | February 28, 2000

There is an extremely pressing situation affecting our lives right now. Hundreds have died senselessly or have been seriously injured, and children run in fear when confronted with the atrocities of which I am about to speak.

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By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 28, 2000

A name with a face The strange male face chalked around Grounds has now been identified.

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By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 25, 2000

Strange sightings Amid the slew of chalk advertisements cluttering the pavement around Grounds is a more mysterious piece of art.

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Heating up fire safety

By Aisha Langford | February 25, 2000

Although it has been over a month since the tragic fire at Seton Hall University that killed three students and injured 60 others, people still are asking what went wrong.

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Awful Arthur's satisfies city's demand for seafood

February 25, 2000

Nestled within the rural landscapes of central Virginia, Charlottesville boasts inspiring buildings, scenic drives, an outstanding University and fascinating history.

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By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 24, 2000

Streaking charge barely dropped Charges filed against three University students for streaking the Lawn last October were officially dropped on Feb.

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WARNING: Credit history may mar future plans

By Cynthia Calgaro | February 24, 2000

Addicted to credit cards? Think one extra purchase on the Internet won't ever catch up to you? Think again.

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Smiling experiment proves that being nice ain't easy

By Kate White | February 24, 2000

"We should try to spread love throughout the University community." "What?" I looked up from the ATM where I was attempting to withdraw funds to support my 16-ounce-a-day caffeine habit. My friend Emily grinned at me, "I was just saying that we should conduct a little experiment.

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By Cavalier Daily Staff | February 23, 2000

Going Undercover In October 1992, Yaron Svoray, posing as an Australian journalist named Ron Furey, infiltrated a neo-Nazi movement in Germany.

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University road warriors, traffic gates clash to produce all-too-familiar sight around grounds

By Josie Roberts | February 23, 2000

Every day they are broken. Jagged remnants of a better day left scattered. Affecting University students' lives every day, these fragile components are consistently destroyed by raging males, negligent females or simply by trouble-seekers.

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From fake IDs to pee in pitchers: bouncer has seen it all

By Sarah Culvahouse | February 23, 2000

Will Parsons, Mighty Bouncer, Fear of all First Years, sat enthroned on his stool at the door of Coupe De Ville's waiting for his next victims. Parsons, a fourth-year College student, rules the entrance of Coupe's from 9 p.m.