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COVER
Bloody Sunday?
A bill that would allow hunters to open fire on Sunday has opinions split like a carcass before cleaning. Is it a good way to refill Game Department coffers, or an unfair risk to other outdoorsy types?

NEWS
Three ring?
The trial of former UVA lacrosse player George Huguely begins February 6, and the satellite trucks are about to begin circling anew as Charlottesville Circuit Court Judge Edward Hogshire issues several rulings aimed at maintaining order in what could become a media circus.

DISH
Southern fare
Hello, Whiskey Jar! Rev Soup owner Will Richey brings his longtime vision of locally-sourced southern fare to fruition in the former Escafé space. 

ESSAY
Losing the faith
Europeans have been a secular bunch for decades, and an increasing number of Americans– particularly the young– are following suit, falling away from organized religion. It may be the biggest American story of our time, so why is no one paying attention? 

cover:
Straight shooter Tony Shifflett holds some hunting arrows.
–Photo by Jen Fariello
VQR Graphic:
Ted Genoways. File photo by Jen Fariello
Kevin Morrisey. Family photo
Alana Levinson-Labrosse. Curry School photo