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Libero position has provided stability

By Aaron Perryman | October 26, 2006

After two big wins over the weekend against Georgia Tech and Clemson, the Cavalier volleyball team finds itself sitting in fourth place in the ACC at 8-4 in the conference and 15-6 overall. Virginia coach Melissa Shelton has attributed some of their success this year to the skilled playing at the libero position, shared this year by junior Melissa Caldwell and sophomore Beth Shelton. According to Melissa Shelton, the two have shared the position this season mainly because of injuries suffered by Caldwell. Caldwell "sprained her ankle before the Virginia Tech game, and she was sick at the Michigan tournament," Shelton said. Shelton stated that whoever has the better week of practice will play in the games.

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Ragukas has made immediate impact

By Jenna Casey | October 25, 2006

In August, Traci Ragukas, like 3,112 other first-year students, joined the Wahoo family. This is where all comparisons stop.

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Collins has stepped up on defensive line

By JP Stroman | October 25, 2006

When most true freshmen arrive on Virginia's football team, they typically expect to spend a year on the bench learning the ropes of the college game.

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Trying to decipher what is wrong with the down and out Redskins

By Joey Mancini | October 25, 2006

Several years ago, when Joe Gibbs returned as the head coach of the Washington Redskins, I attended the press conference.

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Ohio State's video game offense will dominate

By Matt Boucher | October 25, 2006

As a member of the Virginia Dance Team, Liz Southall spends her time supporting the Cavaliers. Now is the chance for each Virginia fan to give back and support her.

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Cavs hosted regional round robin tournament

By Anders Sleight | October 24, 2006

A university with a mascot such as a cavalier should have a good fencing team, right? Indeed, the Virginia fencing team is upholding that image. Fencing is a sport that receives relatively little attention and coverage.

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The story of the real-life CavMan

By Jeremy Root | October 24, 2006

The reason why I love the pregame activities before kickoff of Virginia football games is because I am certain we are going to win.

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Cavs will say goodbye to solid senior squad Friday night

By Ben Gibson | October 24, 2006

The No. 2 Virginia men's soccer team appears to be peaking at just the right time of the year. The Cavaliers have won their past two contests against top-25 teams by a combined score of 6-1. "When it comes down to the ACC and NCAA tournament, [RPI] matters when talking about a top-four seed," senior forward Adam Cristman said.

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Harrison stands out as cross country runner

By Ernie Washington | October 24, 2006

When Emily Harrison first came to Virginia, she did not realize how successful she would be here. However, in her third year, Emily Harrison has proven that she could potentially be one of the best cross country runners in the history of the school. "She is one of the most rock-solid athletes I have ever worked with in terms of her approach and how consistent she is on a daily basis in terms of taking care of herself, putting in a lot of hard work and expecting a lot out of herself," coach Jason Dunn said.

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What's in a play clock?

By Kyle O'Connor | October 23, 2006

Warning: This entire column is about 25 seconds. Nine hundred words to describe what happens in the time it takes to make a bowl of cereal, read the morning headlines or send a text message.

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Virginia loses battle with No. 2 Wake Forest

By Ben Gibson | October 23, 2006

The No. 10 Virginia field hockey team celebrated senior day but little else yesterday afternoon, as the No.

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Terrapins knock off struggling Virginia

By Megan McDonald | October 23, 2006

COLLEGE PARK, MD. -- Last night, the Virginia women's soccer team fell 2-0 as Maryland pulled out its first ACC win of the season.

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Virginia slams ACC foes Georgia Tech, Clemson

By Bailey Stephens | October 23, 2006

The Cavaliers (15-6, 8-4 ACC) proved their place as an ACC contender this weekend with big wins at home over Clemson and Georgia Tech. Saturday night's victory over Georgia Tech marked the end of an 11-match losing streak to the Yellow Jackets.

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No. 2 Cavaliers down Virginia Tech

By Ben Gibson | October 23, 2006

After the No. 2 Virginia men's soccer team took down Maryland, Virginia coach George Gelnovatch was highly impressed with the turnaround of senior forward Adam Cristman. "I hope he scores his goals down the stretch," Gelnovatch said.

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Free burritos, a shutout win; a good day to live in C'ville

By Barney Breen-Portnoy | October 20, 2006

It was a monumental day yesterday in Charlottesville. Virginia's football team beat North Carolina and it was free burrito day at the new Chipotle on Barracks Road.

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Virginia's defense shines, offense rolls

By Matt Boucher | October 20, 2006

The last time the Virginia football team played on national television Sept. 21, their offense was dominated by Georgia Tech.

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Tigers, Jackets trek to U.Va. for crucial ACC matches

By Bailey Stephens | October 20, 2006

Once again this season, the Atlantic Coast Conference has proven to be one of the toughest conferences in the country for volleyball.

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Cavs set to take on feisty Cardinal

By Campbell Grant | October 20, 2006

After handily defeating Longwood Wednesday night, Virginia will battle Stanford tonight in a game that will serve as a tune-up before the two last critical ACC games.

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Virginia prepares for No. 23 Hokies

By Ben Gibson | October 20, 2006

The No. 2 Virginia men's soccer team kicks its season back into action against the No. 23 Virginia Tech Hokies tonight in Blacksburg at 7. Virginia should be well-rested for this contest.

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Cavaliers open fall season at Head of Charles

By Michaela Ottenberg | October 20, 2006

This weekend while most students are dragging their parents around Grounds, the University of Virginia women's rowing team will be competing in the world's largest two-day rowing event.