University students have always known that "one does not simply park in Charlottesville," but they haven't always had a meme to refer to and laugh at with other students. Internet memes have been popular online for years, but this year colleges started jumping on the trend and giving memes their own twist.
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At a hearing yesterday, Circuit Court Judge Edward Hogshire denied a motion filed by George Huguely to introduce videotaped statements from family members at sentencing proceedings so that they could be present in the courtroom throughout the trial, according to a report by NBC29. Huguely, a former University student and men's lacrosse player, is facing a first-degree murder charge for the death of his former girlfriend, Yeardley Love. The motion, which was filed Tuesday, stated that Huguely's family members who will be called to testify "wish to remain in the courtroom during the trial." Commonwealth's Attorney Dave Chapman said the request would not allow the witnesses to be cross-examined, NBC29 reported.
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli plans to announce his intentions to run for governor in 2013, according to a statement his office released yesterday.
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University President Teresa A. Sullivan spoke at yesterday's Board of Visitors meeting about Pennsylvania State University President Graham Spanier's termination, stressing the need for "good people, good processes, and good systems" in the University's operations to prevent a similar situation here. The Penn State Board of Trustees fired Spanier and football coach Joe Paterno late Wednesday night as details surfaced about their role in responding to a report of child molestation.
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The two students who fell from the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house balcony Saturday morning are in improved condition as of Monday afternoon. The James Madison University student was listed in stable condition, and the University student was released from the University Medical Center, Charlottesville Police Lt.
The Association of American Universities announced a five-year initiative last week to improve methods of undergraduate education in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.
