Virginia is for losers
At a regular rate (almost biannually), the voters of Virginia are called upon to consider amending the State Constitution, even though most of us are unable to tell the difference between the Constitution and the Code of Laws.
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Virginia is for losers
Why the proposed marriage amendment is bad for everyone: A conversation with the father of the Virginia Constitution
At a regular rate (almost biannually), the voters of Virginia are called upon to consider amending the State Constitution, even though most of us are unable to tell the difference between the Constitution and the Code of Laws.
For God’s sake! Scenes from the virginia film festival
“Revelations: Finding God at the Movies” Morgan Freeman speaks following the screening of 10 Items or Less. The two-character comedy, directed by Brad Silberling and starring Freeman as an aging Hollywood actor, was shown at the Paramount on Friday night.
Looking a bit Biblical himself, director Tom Shadyac, a UVA graduate and former stand-up comic, signs autographs before the screening of Bruce Almighty. Shadyac recently completed filming the comedy’s sequel, Evan Almighty, in Albemarle County.
Red dirt alert!
Kroger spokesman Carl York admits that the giant fence around the Barracks Road Shopping Center grocery is a bit unsightly, but necessary.
Neuman speaks to “Green” students
Just about all developers these days want their buildings to be “sustainable,” from Downtown luxury condos to Habitat for Humanity low-income homes. So it\’s no surprise that Charlottesville\’s biggest developer, UVA, is getting more and more into the trend. UVA Architect David Neuman discussed the University\’s current projects at an October 16 meeting of Green Grounds, a campus organization devoted to sustainable building and maintenance practices.
Semester at Sea prepares to sail
UVA\’s new role in the Semester at Sea program has been anything but smooth sailing for University administratorsâbut rough waters may be calming thanks to recent renovations to the floating classroom\’s reputedly sub-par curriculum.
Rocky weeks follow campaign Kickoff
or a fundraiser that’s got to pull in a million bucks a day, UVA’s $3 billion capital campaign is off to a bumpy (you could say mumpy) start, at least in terms of local news. In the weeks surrounding the kickoff to one of the most ambitious fundraisers in higher education history, the University has […]
Marriage amendment’s unintended consequences
The proposed amendment banning gay marriage and civil unions has raised many questions about what unintended consequences it might bring. The vague language of the second paragraph might affect the legal rights of unmarried couplesâgay or straightâconcerning wills, advance medical directives or domestic violence, according to critics. And at least the concern over domestic violence
State funding problems affect local roads
Indecision in the Virginia General Assembly over statewide transportation funding has led to public worry (and fury) from high-volume traffic areas like Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia. Though Charlottesville may not be the squeakiest wheel in the statewide transportation dilemma, a lack of decision-making will have its impacts here, local officials say. “Both the City […]
Allen campaign violates debate agreement
Already much beleaguered during this year\’s U.S. Senate race, incumbent George Allen now faces criticism from another group: the League of Women Voters of Virginia (LWVVA).