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	Republican Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan speaks in Charlottesville on Thursday, October 25.
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Vice-presidential candidate visits Charlottesville

Republican Vice Presidential nominee Paul Ryan visited Charlottesville Thursday for a rally outside the Crutchfield Corporation promoting Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign and local Republicans running for Congress. With 12 days before the general election, both Republican and Democratic campaigns have paid great attention to Albemarle County, an important area up for grabs in the swing state of Virginia.


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Former sex slave tells story

Her trafficker handcuffed her to a door for two weeks. When Chong Kim escaped and ran into a shopping mall screaming for help, “people pulled their children away from me,” she told students gathered to hear her speak Wednesday evening in Clark Hall. Sigma Psi Zeta sorority hosted the event, where Kim shared her experiences as a survivor of sex trafficking in the U.S., in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month and as part of the sorority’s efforts to fight violence against women. Kim, a U.S.


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University aims to fuel economy

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership has signed an agreement with Virginia’s public higher-education institutions and the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia to draw businesses to the commonwealth, Gov.


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JPJ hosts diversity career day

University Career Services hosted a Diversity Career Day in the John Paul Jones Arena Wednesday to introduce prospective employers to students from colleges and universities in Virginia and Washington, D.C.


Life

Top 10 worst Halloween costumes

*1. “50 Shades of Grey”: *There are two ways to do this and they’re both pretty bad. First, you could embody the Red Room of Pain (really regret having to Google that). Think Rihanna’s S & M but more, just more.


Sex & Relationships

Love Connection: Kevin and Claire

Kevin U.Va. involvement: Bhakti Yoga Club, Community Garden Ideal date (person): Preferably somewhat athletic, but, like most human beings, I’m keen on a relatively symmetric face — can’t go wrong with that.


The University of Virginia cross country men's and women's team competed in the UVa/Panorama Farms invitational cross country race held Saturday September 22, 2012 in Charlottesville, VA. . Photo/Andrew Shurtleff
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ACC title meet looms

The Virginia men’s and women’s cross-country teams begin their postseason with the ACC Championships Saturday at Smithfield Plantation in Blacksburg, Va.


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StudCo denies paper CIO status, cites company's for-profit nature

Student Council voted at its representative body meeting Tuesday evening to decline the The Black Sheep publication’s request for CIO status, which would have permitted it to receive funding from student activities fees. Copies of The Black Sheep, a student-run satirical publication, started appearing around Grounds this semester.


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Cavs welcome bye week after series of losses

The bane of diehard fans and fantasy football owners everywhere, bye weeks actually serve an important purpose for football teams needing a respite from the rigors of the months-long football season. To Coach Mike London and the Virginia offense, however, the bye week represents both a blessing and annoyance.


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Tennis teams thrive at ITAs

During this week’s men’s and women’s ITA Atlantic Regional tennis tournaments — held in Charlottesville and Blacksburg, respectively — freshman Harrison Richmond defeated teammate senior captain Jarmere Jenkins in men’s singles.


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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.