At a school as consumed by tradition as the University, one might expect that several issues consistently have inked the pages of the student newspaper. But it might come as a surprise that a number of current discussions among students, faculty and administration have surfaced prior to the 90's. From traffic problems to late night studying, students throughout the 20th century have faced many of the same challenges seen today. Check out just a few of the issues that have graced the pages of The Cavalier Daily in the past and see that old really is new again. Apathy It is the last day of elections and many students have not voted.
Recent history shows consistent problems with voter turnout, no matter what the balloting method.
Another issue still plaguing the University is how to face growing class sizes without new faculty members. This was a problem even in 1970 as well. Teaching assistants are the faculty, as far as they're concerned. Money Financial issues also are not new to Grounds. With the University's Capital Campaign nearing its year 2000 conclusion, there have been cries that President John T. Casteen III has spent too much time raising money.