Cavs rule home court
By Fritz Metzinger | February 26, 2013Ask most fans and analysts what ACC college basketball venue features the most intimidating crowd atmosphere, and “Cameron Indoor Stadium” usually rolls off the tongue.
Ask most fans and analysts what ACC college basketball venue features the most intimidating crowd atmosphere, and “Cameron Indoor Stadium” usually rolls off the tongue.
The Engineering School’s Accelerated Systems Engineering Master’s Program is looking to increase recruitment of military veterans and alumni of military graduates.
Struggling through injury, the Virginia women’s basketball team put up a strong performance against Wake Forest but again succumbed to the same late-game struggles that have plagued the squad recently, as the Demon Deacons pulled away in overtime for a 73-68 win at John Paul Jones Arena.
The University Board of Elections altered the text of a proposed amendment to the Honor Committee’s constitution before placing it on the ballot Monday, said fourth-year College student Jessica Hassanzadeh, chair of the elections board.
Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe spoke to more than 80 University and community members Monday evening at a meet and greet in Newcomb Hall.
During Politics Prof. Larry Sabato’s class Monday afternoon, Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling discussed his possible run for governor as an independent and the lack of bipartisan cooperation in both Richmond and Washington.
A lawsuit challenging Charlottesville’s ban on panhandling on the Downtown Mall within 50 feet of cross streets may go forward, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday.
Just more than a month after revealing a home-and-home agreement with Pac-12 powerhouse Oregon, the Virginia athletics department announced Monday morning that it has scheduled two contests with Boise State beginning in 2015. Hours later, the Atlantic Coast Conference released the Cavaliers’ finalized football schedule for next fall.
Four of the 12 jurors called for an honor trial on Sunday did not attend the proceedings, a highly unusual occurrence, said Honor Vice-Chair for Trials Clifton Bumgardner, a fourth-year Engineering student. Constitutionally, students are guaranteed at least eight jurors at their trial.
The Board of Visitors met Friday to discuss strategic planning initiatives and a new innovative learning platform at the University. J.
The University Board of Visitors appointed third-year College student Blake Blaze as its new non-voting student member Thursday afternoon.
The University’s Judicial Review Board Chair Martha Ballenger explained the appeals process to members of the University Judiciary Committee at the group’s weekly meeting Sunday evening.
More than 200 students gathered Saturday evening for a candlelight vigil at the Amphitheater in honor of Jake Cusano, a first-year student who committed suicide February 15. Cusano was a member of the men’s club rowing team at the University, an organization that came out in great numbers to the event.
Senior point guard Jontel Evans had a message for his squad after the Virginia basketball team’s double-digit lead was slashed to five early in the second half against Georgia Tech Sunday: “Don’t let history repeat itself.”
The No. 11 Virginia women’s swimming and diving team captured the team ACC Championship Saturday night in a dominating fashion, earning seven single event championships along the way.
The No. 6 Virginia men’s lacrosse team remained perfect Saturday with a 13-7 win against Stony Brook on Long Island, NY.
University Democrats and College Republicans came together Thursday evening in a rare occasion for the Up to Us forum in Garrett Hall.
The Board of Visitors approved a resolution Thursday which vowed to continue refining a four-year financial plan in an effort to increase the University’s ability to offer competitive salaries and retain and attract top-tier faculty.
Secretary of State John Kerry gave his inaugural public address Wednesday morning in Old Cabell Hall, speaking on a wide range of foreign policy topics, but also a share of domestic issues, including the ongoing sequestration battle in Congress.
Following an attempted abduction of a female University student early Sunday morning, the Yellow Cab and Anytime Taxi companies supplied the police with information about potential suspects and witnesses to support the ongoing investigation. The student was trying to hail a cab and got into a car.