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December 5, 2014December 5, 2014

Students organize protest

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A group of students chanted, held picket signs and fell to the ground of the Slemp Student Center on Friday, Dec. 5. to protest

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Sophomore psychology major Jamius Henry packs up to head home for break. Jay David | The Highland Cavalier
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November 25, 2014

How are UVa-Wise students spending their winter break?

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We asked students about their plans for break, here’s what they said:

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Freshman administration of justice major Tim Brown checks out the day’s top posts on Yik Yak. Jay David | The Highland Cavalier
Features 
November 25, 2014

Commentary: Yik Yak, controversial but popular

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Social media has been on the rise the past few years with new apps like Instagram and Snapchat finding constant, mainstream suc­cess.

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Features Happenings 
November 24, 2014November 24, 2014

Shakespeare

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Last week the UVa-Wise theater department hosted the premieres of its two annual fall productions, William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” and “Macbeth”, in

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November 12, 2014November 12, 2014

“Jimson Weed” debuts

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The newest edition of the “Jim­son Weed,” the UVa-Wise literary journal, was released on Tuesday at the biannual Coffee Night. The Fall 2014 edition

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Students explore Dunluce Town which was established by Randal MacDonnel in 1608. Photo courtesy Cyndi Newlon
Happenings 
October 29, 2014

Students spend Fall Break abroad

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Ireland is among the many places in the world that continually piques our curiosity. We find ourselves enamoured with its culture and history, fascinated

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Features 
October 8, 2014

Renaissance conference held on campus

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UVa-Wise recently host­ed its annual Medieval Re­naissance Conference, a three day event spanning Sept. 25-27.

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Freshmen John Conner, Travis Welty, Daisy Hanks and Akrit Shulka took advantage of the game area in the Slemp Student Center and enjoyed some afternoon pool after class. Justin David | The Highland Cavalier
Features 
October 8, 2014

Summer bridge aims to prepare freshmen

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Diversity is evident when examining the makeup of the newest freshman class at UVa-Wise. According to figures obtained through Rusty Necessary, vice chancellor for

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UVa-Wise senior political science major Casey Mullins enjoyed tailgating with alumni Gerry Culver, Autumn Chisenhall and Zac Musick. Jaime Robinson | The Highland Cavalier
Highlights News 
October 7, 2014October 7, 2014

UVa-Wise welcomes alumni home

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Newly-arrived fall weather was no match for the Cavalier spirit at UVa-Wise’s homecom­ing game.

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Photo courtesy Tim Cox
Highlights News 
September 24, 2014October 4, 2014

Remembering Betty Humphreys

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Students and faculty at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise were saddened to learn of the death of professor Betty Humphreys over the

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P-51C mustang named Tuskegee Airmen
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September 24, 2014

Airplane festival excites Wise

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Lonesome Pine Regional Airport was host to the Let Freedom Ring festival this past week- end. The festival, which was open to the com-

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Sol Driven Train trombone player, Ward Buckheister, entertains the crowd. Photo courtesy of Maegan Perkey
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September 10, 2014

Route 23 festival takes Wise

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The early morning hours of Aug. 31 were not a particularly notable time for most, with sleep having called us hours earlier. Of partic­ular

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