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The living wage is far from dead

RECENT suggestions that the Living Wage Campaign is dying seem based upon the amount of coverage the Campaign has received in The Cavalier Daily, rather than upon the actual activities of the movement.


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Defending tradition on the Lawn

IT IS hard to remember a recent University decision that has galvanized such widespread student opposition as the recent news that Vice President for Development and Public Affairs Robert Sweeney might be chosen for residence in Pavilion VI.


Opinion

Stopping drunk driving

IF I were to write that drinking is a problem at the University, I would likely face an insurmountable flurry of replies detailing why the drinking age is ridiculous and how responsible drinking can be enjoyable and good for your health.


Opinion

A taxing deduction

THE WEATHER is getting nicer and the plants are starting to bloom. This can only mean two things: Miniskirts are coming out and April 15th is just around the corner.


Opinion

Ending the silence for gay soldiers

It seems to me as though people who decide to defend the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy really don't know what they are talking about.Their arguments always reference war, unit-cohesion and how discharging gays from the military really doesn't make a difference in how thinly the American military is being stretched.


Opinion

Debunking climate claims

LAST WEEK, the University released a response explaining its decision not to sign the American College and University President's Climate Commitment (ACUPCC).  While disappointed with this decision, Green Grounds recognizes the challenges inherent in decision-making for a large public institution.


Opinion

A moment worth saving

BARRING some Christian radicals who still support organized Christian prayer in public schools, most members of modern society realize the clear immorality of forcing Christian prayer upon children of other faiths.


Opinion

Showing gratitude by giving back

LAST WEEK, a debate exploded over Bob Sweeney's nomination to live on the Lawn. Though few people have made the point, the Sweeney controversy really isn't about Sweeney at all.


Opinion

Ambition or tradition?

IN APRIL 2001, a task force convened as part of the Virginia 2020 initiative recommended that each varsity sport be assigned to one of four tiers, based primarily on their revenue production and competitive track record, in order to better allocate funding among them.

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Since the Contemplative Commons opening April 4, the building has hosted events for the University community. Sam Cole, Commons’ Assistant Director of Student Engagement, discusses how the Contemplative Sciences Center is molding itself to meet students’ needs and provide a wide range of opportunities for students to discover contemplative practices that can help them thrive at the University.