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Virginia Tech Board of Visitors acknowledges graduate financial concerns

The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors met on Sunday, March 19, and Monday, March 20, to discuss the 2023-2024 academic year’s tuition and fees. Though originally scheduled to vote on a resolution on this matter, this was put off until the next meeting on Friday, April 21, as they await action …

Youssef Ramadan becomes first swim and dive national champion in program history

Upon finishing with a 43.15 time in the 100-yard butterfly, Youssef Ramadan emerged from the water and removed his cap emphatically as he moved the two lane dividers over to rest victoriously on them. Ramadan raised both of his arms to the side and slapped the water with all the emotion he h…

Coffeeholics wins best coffee in Blacksburg

For those students who rely on coffee to get through a day of classes, finding a good coffee shop close to campus that you can depend on can make or break your college experience. Luckily, voters in the annual Best of Blacksburg Poll have spoken, and Coffeeholics was given the 2023 award for…

The unexpected benefits of sadness: why you shouldn’t repress your feelings

Today, sadness is deemed a weakness and an emotion that should be avoided at all costs. Fortunately, this is a resolvable misconception. Sadness should be embraced and recognized as one of the most influential emotions that the human body is capable of producing and appreciated for its abili…