Monthly Archive for July, 2002

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Phones out after storm?

Published by Waldo Jaquith on July 24, 2002 in Ask cvillenews.com. 3 Comments

Paul writes: Are there a lot of telephones in C’ville out after that storm last night? I called Sprint from work this morning and someone said their computers were out, so she’d write my info on a scrap of paper and they “were telling everyone that hopefully someone will be out to check on it by end of business tomorrow.” The “service representative” said that she had no way of knowing if a lot of phones were out because the computer was down. She wasn’t local because she didn’t know there had been a storm.

Of course, if people’s phones are down, they can’t dial out to the Internet to post to cvillenews.com…

Segregation in Cville?

Published by Waldo Jaquith on July 23, 2002 in Education. 83 Comments

Jim writes: Why is this OK? “High-achieving black youths take classes to help them both as students and citizens.” This program seems to be commendable with outstanding goals – but all children need programs like this – not just specific racial groups. The implication is that only black children are at need – isn’t this racism? Our society ostensibly strives for equality and minimizing or reducing discrimination, but our local educational system supports this program? “Brown, one of Walker’s assistant principals, founded the program two years ago to promote unity and interest in school among his students.” This quotation leads one to believe that this program is for all students – is this a matter of irresponsible reporting?

Charlottesville Nightlife: What’s missing?

Published by Waldo Jaquith on July 23, 2002 in Ask cvillenews.com. 30 Comments

Indie writes: There are two articles this week in the C-Ville Weekly that take a look at local nightlife. Many times I hear, “There’s nothing to do in Charlottesville.” So what’s missing (in terms of nightlife)? Do we need swankier restaurants? A couple of clubs? An expanded downtown scene? Or do we really have it all?

Interview with Carl Carter

Published by Waldo Jaquith on July 22, 2002 in Entertainment. 2 Comments

In today’s Progress, Claudia Pinto has an interview with Carl Carter, perhaps better known as the guy who dresses like a clown and plays keyboard on the Downtown Mall. He can be found nearly every day of the week, tapping away on his keyboard, playing violin or playing with wind-up toys. Says Carter of his work, “It’s very political. For me, it’s about freedom of speech.”

RWSA to Decide on Water Plan

Published by Waldo Jaquith on July 22, 2002 in Politics. 4 Comments

ColinC writes: The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority will decide today if it will give approval to a long-term water plan for the area. Executive Director Larry Tropea says the main focus of the plan is conservation. It also calls for raising the height of the South Fork of the Rivanna Reservoir by 4 feet, reducing sediment. The plan will cost millions of dollars. WINA reports.

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