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In a democracy based on the universal franchise, the key to waging a victorious political campaign lies in successfully manipulating the passions of the electorate.
For those younger than 21-years-old here at the University, the wait until your 21st birthday, when you are finally treated like an adult by society, can be seem like an eternity.
Last Tuesday, Americans all over the country held their breath as Virginians went to the polls to elect their next governor.
In reading yesterday's lead editorial ("Borrowing Ideas," Nov. 10), I found myself surprised that the assertions of the singular voice of Professor Alan Briceland of Virginia Commonwealth University have carried so much weight.
I applaud The Cavalier Daily's efforts to engage the University Community in substantive debate about possible improvements to our Honor System.
Questions about intent and plagiarism have predominated the community concerns segment of Honor Committee meetings this semester.
A couple of weeks ago, I was sitting attentively in a statistics class which started off very beneficial, as the professor was answering questions following our first midterm.
On Oct. 17, Morgan Harrington was denied re-entry into the Metallica concert at John Paul Jones Arena.
Will someone please explain to me what's so alluring about vampires? If you have a kid sister, or if you secretly are a kid sister, the next two weeks may stretch much longer than the days on the calendar indicate.
I imagine an America where no one can communicate with one another. We cross the borders of every state and not only are they speaking a different language, but they look different than you as well.
Newspapers always push for more transparency. It stands to reason that well-informed people generally make better decisions.
The most surprising element of last Tuesday's election was not the sweeping Republican victory, but the astounding apathy of the Virginia electorate.
Today, I'm writing not so much as an ombudsman as a worried old man. I'm worried about Morgan Dana Harrington.
The Bowl Championship Series in college football has become something of a problem. It has been called unfair.
In this day and age, money talks. When people want to send a message, using words is less potent than reaching for wallets.
Recently deemed a "national emergency" by President Barack Obama, the swine flu pandemic is racing ahead and the U.S.
It comes as no big surprise that another Middle Eastern election has ended in controversy and corruption.
This is a collaborative effort of the Minority Rights Coalition, the Inter-Fraternity Council, and the American Indian Student Union, with special thanks to Jessica McCauley: On Tuesday, Nov.
"This is U.Va.," Rashawn Jackson said. "This isn't Michigan or LSU or Tennessee or Virginia Tech. The fans here aren't that patient, you know." (This is a quote in "Wahoos' Woes Grow with Stunning Loss to Duke," Nov, 1, www.virginiasports.com). I strongly disagree with Jackson's claim that U.Va.
