BOV approves $1 million in aid



The College's Office of Financial Aid became $1 million richer after the Board of Visitors allocated the department a portion of the College's budget surplus at a Nov 18 meeting. The BOV also approved a special resolution asking for emergency money from the commonwealth's General Assembly and Gov. Jim Gilmore in order to renovate and expand Millington Hall.



From the Ground Up

It's a Friday night. Lodge 2 is dark. Its shadowed porch is haunted by the looming shape of a coffee vendor stand.



Physics professor solves light mystery

The little light bulb went on in physics professor John McKnight's head after reading an article in The Flat Hat regarding the problems with lighting on campus.



Hicks delivers State of College address

Tidewater A did not quite come to order for Marcus Hicks, student body president, as he began his State of the College address Wednesday night.

Theater, marrow drive team up

When senior Betsy Haws worked at the Williamsburg Theatre's concession stand Nov. 19, she was not beginning a new part-time job. She was volunteering as part of a fund-raising effort by the Alan Buzkin Memorial Bone Marrow Drive.

Labor groups protest WTO

In the past few weeks, organized labor groups, environmental activists and human rights supporters have been protesting the alleged evils of the World Trade Organization.



SA considers Indigo Girls

There have been rumors for a while that the Indigo Girls were going to give a concert at the College, according to seniors Mark Christian and Scott Gemmill. The Student Assembly's Executive Council discussed just that possibility at it's meeting yesterday.

Employee donations raise $105,000 for charities

The College's employees have proven their dedication to charitable organizations. About $105,500 has been donated by more than 440 people, in the form of payrole deductions. Last year $71,590 was raised with 327 employees participating.



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