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December 4, 2013

Crouse to retire after 30 years

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Gardener, political advocate and Pur­due recruiter are a few of the hats Associ­ate Professor of Chemistry Walter Crouse wears on a day-to-day basis. At

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Senior computer science and software engineering major, Dakota Gallimore, explains how to take a picture with Google Glass to freshman liberal arts and sciences major Caitlyn Shantz in the student leadership wing of the Slemp Student Center. Todd Galyean | The Highland Cavalier
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December 4, 2013

Google, Glass and Gallimore

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A UVa-Wise student has recently introduced a piece of Silicon Valley to the UVa-Wise campus that for the majority of the world is still

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November 13, 2013November 14, 2013

Suspended student starts online petition

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  A UVa-Wise student’s petition calling for his reinstatement to the college had received 105 supporters as of Monday.

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Dean Rader, a professor of English at the University of San Francisco, speaks to students and community members last Thursday at the Jimson Weed’s annual coffee night. Josh Weaver | The Highland Cavalier
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November 13, 2013

Poet speaks at coffee night

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Poetry is both versatile and utilitarian, a poet told the crowd at his lecture last Friday.

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October 30, 2013October 30, 2013

Campus Red Flag mystery revealed

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Red flags first found spotted across campus before fall break were a mystery for students and seemingly for college officials according to their online

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Hip-hop recording artist B.o.B. performed for a crowd of around 700 people Saturday night in the David J. Prior Convocation Center. B.o.B. received an unexpected guest appearance from senior business administration major Brandon Aird when he rushed the stage in a Magic Johnson jersey. Aird was subsequently tackled, thrown off the stage and arrested on a drunk in public charge.Aird was transported to the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail in Duffield. A Youtube video titled “Meanwhile at a B.o.B. show”of a security gaurd tackling Aird on stage had more than 8,000 views as of Monday. Josh Weaver | The Highland Cavalier
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October 30, 2013

B.o.B. rocks Wise, student gets rocked

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Hip-hop recording artist B.o.B. rocked the David J. Prior Convocation Center this weeekend. A crowd of around 700 people gathered Saturday night to hear

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Freshmen stand at Convocation in the David J. Prior Convocation Center on Aug. 20 for the faculty processional led by Associate Professor in Business Administration Betty Humphreys followed by Chancellor Donna Henry. More than 600 people attended the ceremonial commencement to the academic year. Photo courtesy of Tim Cox
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September 11, 2013

Freshmen, welcome to college

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More than 600 people filled the David J. Prior Convocation Center on Aug. 20 for the largest Convocation in the history of the college.

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Megan Dennehy was hired as the first women’s lacrosse coach in school history on June 24. Dennehy comes to UVa-Wise from Queen’s University where she led the Royals to .500 record last spring. Photos courtesy of Queens Sports Information Office
Highlights Sports 
September 11, 2013

Dennehy named new lacrosse coach

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The UVa-Wise Athletic Department has made their first step into building a women’s lacrosse program with the hiring of Megan Dennehy. Dennehy will lead

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September 10, 2013September 17, 2013

Justice takes over residence life

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Josh Justice has been named Interim Director of Residence Life. Justice replaced former director of residence life Angela Lemke in late June. Previously Assistant

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From top (left to right): Head coach Kristen Salyer, freshman Santana Bishop (24), sophomore Maya Hamlett (9), freshman Karley Allen (2), junior Allison Ring (22), freshman Simona Zduoba (12), freshman Lindsey Tucker (4), freshman Jessica Henry (3), assistant coach Katie van Hofwegen, freshman Erin Lee (1), junior Kelsey Smith (7), freshman Kristina Hall (6), junior Brittni Altmann (10), junior Veronica Sanchez (15), freshman Erin Anderson (5), junior Krista Smith (11). Photo courtesy of Richard Meade
Highlights Sports 
September 6, 2013

Young Cavalier team fields nine freshmen

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The University of Virginia’s College at Wise women’s volleyball team, led by second-year Head Coach Kristen Salyer, made the debut performance for all Highland

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April 24, 2013April 25, 2013

Entrepreneur Cameron Johnson offers advice

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Students, faculty, and community members packed the Rhododendron Room in the Slemp Student Center last Wednesday to hear Cameron Johnson talk about his business

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April 24, 2013September 6, 2013

Students share their memories as graduation nears

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On May 18, seniors will walk across the stage and transition from students to alumni in one of the biggest moments of their lives.

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