More money for fair trials
Correction appended “You have the right to an attorney”—it’s basic info well known to anyone who’s worn the cuffs a time or two. In the good ol’ U.S. of A., […]
What a difference a day makes
Six millimeters could’ve made all the difference for Christopher Allen Smith. While many cities have regulations that go beyond the federal rules on imitation firearms, all meet one minuscule requirement: […]
In her shoes
On Sunday, April 29, a slew of good sports of the male persuasion donned stilettos for a fundraising walk through the Downtown Mall to benefit the Sexual Assault Resource Agency. […]
BOV issues slavery apology
The University of Virginia has seen a lot of changes since founder Thomas Jefferson’s time. If ‘ol TJ were still around today, he’d likely be surprised to find computers instead […]
New provost named
President John T. Casteen, III announced April 27 that medical school dean Dr. Arthur “Tim” Garson will take over as provost when Gene D. Block becomes chancellor at UCLA this […]
Circadian rhythm nation
Outgoing University of Virginia Vice President and Provost Gene D. Block emphasized the importance of science faculty recruitment in an April 12 presentation to the Board of Visitors’ Special Commission […]
Jon Stewart will not seek the nomination
“He’s a comedian; he’s very funny.” This was the description of Jon Stewart I overheard a ticket-taker giving a pleasant-looking older couple as they entered the John Paul Jones Arena […]
Casting movies in a new light
“We’re expecting to get into Sundance soon,” Romulo “Rom” Alejandro says. The 22-year-old UVA senior has recently been talking to the head of Sony Pictures Classics
Breaking ground on a planned utopia
Charlottesville may be a hotbed of green architecture—after all, it’s home to William (Cradle to Cradle) McDonough and legions of his followers—but it lacks actual green developments on a large […]
Fifeville going before state board next month
A year and a half ago, the National Register of Historic Places began work designating the Charlottesville neighborhood that is roughly bounded by Cherry Avenue to the south; the railway […]