WE ALL remember times in our childhood when our parents placated us with extra affection and toys when a sibling for some reason or another -- say, a birthday or school award -- received special attention.
TWO WEEKS. In fact, exactly two weeks from this very moment. That's right, everyone. In just two weeks, it is not only the responsibility, but the obligation of every eligible student at this University to go out to the polls and vote for the bond referendum.
THE OHIO school board ended the state's long debate regarding the teaching of evolution in science classes on Oct.
BY NOW, first years have gotten a good grasp on what life is like here at the University. They're used to their enormous introductory lecture classes, dining in O-Hill without silverware and riding UTS to and from each and every destination.
It's October and we have now been in school for almost two full months. Despite the 2002-2003 school year barely being in full swing, many students have already signed off-Grounds leases and committed to rooming situations for next year, thus eliminating on-Grounds housing from their list of housing options.
Americans believe that they are entitled to certain freedoms. Among these are freedom of speech, religion, the press and, more recently, freedom of choice.
Last week, The Cavalier Daily lost its executive editor. Jeffrey Eisenberg stepped down from his position after the rest of the paper's Managing Board decided that he could not serve as both executive editor and counsel for University student Adam Boyd, who was charged with an honor offense.
It was December of my senior year of high school. I just sent my most important application out a month before and I already had the envelope that held my acceptance to the University in my hands.
The recent "serial-sniper" attacks have everyone scared. As students left Grounds for Fall Break, many to return to Northern Virginia, the sniper was just beginning what has accumulated to 11 shootings, nine of which have been fatal.
On Friday, Oct. 11, former President Jimmy Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his peacemaking and humanitarian work over the last 20 years.
The Honor Committee at the University identifies its sole objective as the pursuit of truth. Its treasured poem and motto, "The Honor Men," assures its readers that members of the system are dedicated to "track no man to his undeserved hurt." Despite the dissent of many of my peers, I have trusted in the legitimacy of these claims for my last three years at this University.
The Honor Committee announced Sunday they would be releasing tickets for students interested in viewing the honor trial of third-year College student Adam Boyd.
Over the last two weeks, politicians and law enforcement officers have lashed out at the sniper who has terrorized the Washington, D.C., area.
CITY Councilwoman and Charlottesville's Vice Mayor Meredith Richards is the clear choice to represent University students in Virginia's fifth district of the U.S.
THE SNIPER. That's been the only thing on the minds of residents of D.C., Maryland and Virginia since the deadly spree began Oct.
PAINFUL MELONCHOLY was readily discernable on the increasingly wrinkle-defined face of Gov. Mark R.
WITH THE economy in a serious recession and our nation on the brink of war, the University has an important choice to make this November.
Former President James Earl Carter is a quiet Southerner with a peanut-eating grin. In the last 20 years, he has amassed a record of not offending certain nations and criticizing the United States on a regular basis.
Last week marked the first time in the last hundred years that a woman has been brought up on polygamy charges in the United States.
The law school at Washington University in St. Louis is currently creating a showcase example of blundered student self-governance that universities nationwide should observe keenly.
