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Casey Schulman's death prompts manslaughter charges

More than five months after the death of fourth-year College student Casey Schulman, who was struck by a boat propellor while in the Caribbean on a Semester at Sea voyage, police in Dominica have made an arrest involving the incident, the Associated Press reported.


Opinion

Emerging from the ashes

No two terrorist incidents are the same, and many of the errors in judgment that have followed in the wake of national tragedies can be blamed on people drawing too many connections between attacks. However, I think it is useful to remember how our nation reacted to 9/11 in order to see how far we have come in terms of facing terrorism on our soil.


News

Darden launches new center

The Darden School announced Thursday the launch of the Darden Center for Asset Management. Darden Dean Robert F. Bruner said the Center’s formation was in response to student interest in asset management and the growth of the industry in Virginia.


News

University honors longtime employee

Sandy Harris, the senior financial aid assistant at the University School of Law, was awarded the Alumni Association’s Distinguished Service Award on Friday for her 40 years of service. The award is given annually to a University employee who works directly with students and who has dedicated at least 25 years of service to the community.


News

U.Va. Medical Center implements new software

The University of Virginia Medical Center recently announced the successful implementation of its new hiring software, Infor Onboarding, which automates and organizes the hiring process in an effort to help the Center reduce administrative costs.


A&E

Spinning me round (like a record)

It’s April 20th and I am a deep sea diver. Instead of exploring the ocean for coins, I’m scouring an endless tangle of milk crates and dust-caked paper for a perfect find. I’m not blazed, but I am blazing a new trail at the sweet speed of 33 1/3 RPM. After all, it’s Record Store Day, an audiophile’s second Christmas.


Opinion

An open letter to President Sullivan

Last year, a close friend of mine was raped by a fellow student. She bravely decided to take action through channels offered by the University, but the University process proved fruitless and, in fact, subjected her to the same kind of humiliation and indignity that she had suffered only a short time before at the hands of her rapist. Her case is only one example of the profound injustices that many rape and sexual assault victims face here at the University because their school has failed to protect and support them.


News

Huntsman addresses students, faculty

Former Republican Presidential Candidate Jon Huntsman spoke to students and faculty yesterday evening about current policy failures in the United State’s relationship with China in a forum moderated by Batten School Dean Harry Harding at the University Chapel.


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Indieheads is one of many Contracted Independent Organizations at the University dedicated to music, though it stands out to students for many reasons. Indieheads President Brian Tafazoli describes his experience and involvement in Indieheads over the years, as well as the impact that the organization has had on his personal and musical development.