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The Good, the bad, the ugly

One person's news is another person's trivia. Some folks soak up every tidbit of information and gossip about politics, sometimes confusing campaigns and party competitions with governing.


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Healthy hoos

As the debate over healthcare reform has raged on during the past year, hyperbole seems to have become its defining feature.


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A Shrimp in Spaghetti

This title may seem a tad bizarre, even silly, but it is how I describe myself. Ridiculous as this extended metaphor is, it nevertheless assisted me with my acceptance to the University. I am a 5-foot-1-and-a-half, Italian girl, who is incredibly proud of her heritage and is a family-oriented fanatic.


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To print or not to print

Yesterday, The Cavalier Daily did not hit the stands until late afternoon. As our name implies, we aim to publish a newspaper each weekday but because of inclement weather, that promise was not delivered.


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Material rights

Forget the traditional rights guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution. So far, America's legislative legacy in the 21st Century has proven that Congress places little value in preserving the traditional liberties found in the Bill of Rights.


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Warming up to Communication

This weekend, the Charlottesville community faced its second major snowstorm of the season, with about 10 inches of snow and ice accumulating on Grounds.


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Snowed in

It's BLIZZARD Part Two, and once again the University and greater Charlottesville area are covered in a rather thick layer of wondrous snow.


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Thinking globally

Student Council's UVAirbus program, which debuted last Thanksgiving Break during a trial run, set out on its mission to provide students with affordable transportation to both the Charlottesville-Albemarle and Richmond International airports.


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The final four

As most everyone on Grounds already knows, President John T. Casteen, III will be resigning at the end of this school year. Without further ado, I would like to present the top four talking points that he will likely address during his final State of the University Address. Safety first.


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Green Changes

The president gave his State of the Union Address during a difficult time in his presidency, with a growing economic deficit, an electoral defeat in Massachusetts, and an escalation in Afghanistan.


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Driving Forward

As an archaic fisherman adage goes, "As long as your ship don't sink, keep sailing." By comparing The Cavalier Daily to a ship, we seem to be committing the egregious literary error of the clich


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Hoos Hiring?

As the economy continues to decline, upperclassmen are beginning to sweat bullets as they decide what to do after graduation. The future graduate begins to question his or her resume, major and why his GPA differs from 4.0.


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This one

Filling the shoes of John T. Casteen III was not an easy task. As such, the Board of Visitors should be applauded for the recent selection of Teresa A.


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Pink Flamingos

As the 120th Managing Board brings its term to a close, we continue an annual tradition of recognizing individuals and groups who have made headlines this past year. The "Politics of the Masses" award goes to Student Council for implementing Speak Up UVA as a tool for soliciting student concerns.


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Low voter turnout: A red flag

I am disheartened to learn that the official flag of the Class of 2012 has been changed. It was recently decided that a vote would be held on whether to change the face of the Class of 2012.


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Sun

The Tankini, basketball jersey, lax penny, wife beater, cutoff, and muscle shirt - all played critical roles in the revolution that is the sleeveless t-shirt.


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You spoke, they listened

During what has been an eventful past year for the University, Student Council made great strides toward redefining how it represents student interests.

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