April 26, 2012

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Ad provokes speculation Pundits suggest McDonnell looks to increase national appeal, improve possible vice-presidential chances By Callie Jacobs

Cavalier Daily Staff Writer

Thomas Bynum | Cavalier Daily

Brian Moran, the Chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia, spoke downtown yesterday about Gov. Bob McDonnell’s possible vice-presidential ambitions.

Former Dean dies, aged 82 Cavalier Daily Senior Writers

John Augustus Herring, III, former director of Newcomb Hall, assistant dean and significant donor to the University’s LGBTQ communities, passed away Friday at the age of 82. Herring was a Virginia Military Institute graduate and U.S. Air Force veteran who moved to Charlottesville in 1958. Bob Elkins, a 1979 College graduate and Serpentine Society Board of Directors member, said Herring “really gave birth to the queer movement at the University.” Elkins said Herring contributed significantly to the members of the University community affected by the AIDS epidemic of the 1970s and 1980s. At the time, many students who had AIDS were disowned by their parents, he said, and during the course of 15 years “John personally made over 20 trips to care for current and former University students dying of AIDS.”

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Suit opposes injections Department of Corrections follows incorrect execution protocol, attorneys allege By Kelly Kaler

Director of Newcomb Hall helped develop U.Va.’s student activities organizations, Cozart says By Abby Meredith and Thomas Forman II

Gov. Bob McDonnell released a television advertisement yesterday highlighting the economic progress the state of Virginia has made during his term, prompting speculation about McDonnell’s possible vice-presidential aspirations. In the advertisement, McDonnell highlights many recent economic developments across the state, in particular emphasizing that Virginia now has the lowest unemployment rate in three years, as well as the state’s 2011

selection as “America’s best state for business” by CNBC and its budget surpluses. Center for Politics spokesperson Geoffrey Skelley said McDonnell’s advertisement was unprecedented, especially given Virginia’s constitution prevents him from seeking gubernatorial re-election. “Spending almost $400,000 on an ad campaign and you’re not even technically running for anything is highly unusual,” Skelley said. “I don’t know of a previous case of this and it defi-

When Student Council withheld funding from the Gay Student Union in the 1970s because the University was not open to the union’s viewpoints, Herring permitted the group to hold biweekly dances in Newcomb Ballroom, which allowed members to fundraise, Elkins said. Vice President for Development Wayne Cozart said Herring not only supported the fledgling LGBTQ communities, but also helped develop all aspects of student life. “He was instrumental in building traditional union structure for the University,” Cozart said. “Prior to that, all student activities resided in fraternities. He worked very hard to build [a] student activities base outside the fraternities.” Alexander “Sandy” Gilliam, the University’s protocol and history officer, said once Newcomb Hall was built, Herring helped to expand the activities and functions of student programs. “He had a very positive influ-

Cavalier Daily Associate Editor The Virginia Department of Corrections may be misusing procedures of medicine, anesthesiology and pharmacy when administering lethal injections, according to a complaint filed earlier this week by Alexandria attorneys Meghan Shapiro and Christopher Leibig. Shapiro and Leibig allege individuals who do not hold a medical or pharmaceutical license, but are still administering lethal injections, are legally prohib-

ited from administering or distributing any kind of drugs or medicine.. Since Virginia executioners are not licensed medical professionals, Shapiro, a criminal defense attorney who exclusively represents men and women indicted for capital murder, said in a press release Virginia Department of Corrections officers and employees are illegally administering lethal injections. “I would like to see the Richmond City Circuit Court require the Department of Corrections to comply with all of Virginia’s

laws and regulations, including those concerning the administration of anesthesia and the handling of controlled chemicals,” Shapiro said in an email. “It is important that someone holds the Department of Corrections accountable. They should not be permitted to operate outside the law.” The suit details how, when carrying out executions, the Department of Corrections employees have previously Please see Writ, Page A4

NEWS

IN BRIEF

Local resident stabbed

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Thomas Bynum | Cavalier Daily

A 28-year-old man was taken to the University Medical Center after being stabbed yesterday morning on the 100 Block of West Main St.

Courtesy Claire Kaplan

John Augustus Herring, III (left), the former Director of Newcomb Hall and a supporter of the Serpentine Society, died Friday at 82.

WEEK

Sports

in Review

Sophomore golfer Benjamin Rusch sank a five-foot par putt on the 54th and final hole of last weekend’s ACC Tournament in New London, N.C. to become the first Cavalier to win an individual conference championship since 1955.

Charlottesville Police are investigating a stabbing which occurred at 1 a.m. yesterday on the 100 Block of West Main St. on the Downtown Mall, leaving a local resident hospitalized. Charlottesville Police Lt. Ronnie Roberts said two groups of men started verbally assaulting each other, which esca-

lated into physical violence . A member from one group stabbed a 28-year-old male in the torso . The victim was taken to the University Medical Center for treatment, where his condition yesterday appeared to be stable. Roberts said police do not yet know what sparked the dis-

University

In the state

Student Council passed its fall activities budget Tuesday evening, allocating $17,000 to fund summer and fall initiatives. Council members also approved the formation of an ad hoc committee to review Council bylaws to make it easier for time-constrained graduate school representatives to participate in Council.

A Miller Center of Public Affairs report presented in Washington, D.C. Monday afternoon suggested Congress can improve the U.S. transportation system by framing the transportation debate around issues of economic growth and the election.

agreement and are still searching for the assailant. Roberts declined to comment further as the investigation is still ongoing, but said, “The assailant groups were known to each other, and this was not a random occurrence.” —compiled by Donald Sensabaugh

Higher Education President Barack Obama held a conference Tuesday which discussed the upcoming changes to student loans. Obama called for bipartisan cooperation to ensure Congress maintains student loans’ current interest rate.

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