Casteen undecided on lower drinking age
If anyone out there is lying awake at night, wondering whether those little undergraduate darlings at UVA are imbibing in a few nips of Grandpa’s cough medicine,
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Casteen undecided on lower drinking age
Sees both sides of 18-year-old argument
If anyone out there is lying awake at night, wondering whether those little undergraduate darlings at UVA are imbibing in a few nips of Grandpa’s cough medicine,
Lars gives up appeal, goes pro
Unless you live and breathe European basketball, you probably won’t be seeing much more of Laurynas “Lars” Mikalauskas. The former UVA basketball player announced on August 28 that he won’t appeal his academic eligibility status. Instead, Lars will try to go pro abroad and has signed with Michael Lelchitski, an agent for Sports International Group. […]
What's in your backpack?
Sherri Burke Age: 26 Year: Graduate student Sherri Burke Concentration: French literature Hometown: Richmond, Virginia What’s in your backpack? Umbrella, water bottle, light sweater, folder, Nana by Émile Zola, cell, keychain, reading glasses, dental floss, hand lotion.
Corrections from the August 19 issue
The Salvation Army plans to lease this property to Mike Brown, not sell it. Due to a reporting error, we inaccurately stated in the August 19, 2008, issue that the Salvation Army is selling a former KFC [“Salvation Army sells fast food property,” Development News]. In fact, the Salvation Army has a letter of intent […]
New voters stretch city resources
The 2008 presidential election has attracted a record number of new registered voters throughout the country,
City, county schools officially fail federal standards
The percentage of students passing standardized tests has been rising in both city and county school divisions, but the systems both failed to meet federal standards set by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). This marks the second year in a row that the county has fallen short, though it is appealing the decision. […]
Warner turns down televised debate
Perhaps Mark Warner feels he’s had enough television exposure after his speech at the Democratic National Convention. In a press release, The League of Women Voters of Virginia says it won’t hold its customary senatorial debate because former Governor Mark Warner has opted not to participate. Voters around the state won’t have a chance to […]
Section 8 waiting list to open next week
As previously reported, the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (CRHA) is set to reopen the Section 8 Rental Voucher Program waiting list for the first time in four years, and now the housing authority has released a date: Starting on September 10, CRHA will accept applications through September 16, when the list will close again. […]
Your tax dollars, at work
Worked for the county for: 3 yearsResides in: Albemarle County Job title: Principal, Woodbrook Elementary School. As principal, Sterrett ensures the safety of students while ensuring a quality education for students at the school.Best of times: Observing the excitement in others. “Seeing teachers coming in excited to be here, excited to be bringing enthusiasm and […]
Home is where a Depot isn't
Dear Ace: There seems to be a Home Depot lurking around town somewhere. I get applications in the mail for their credit cards, frequent sales flyers, etc., but always without an address. I have one question: Where the hell is it?—S. Crue Driver S.: If Ace had a hammer, he’d hammer in the morning. And […]