http://www.collegiatetimes.com/ The latest Features articles from CollegiateTimes.com en-us 30 Copyright 2010 - The Collegiate Times editor@collegiatetimes.com webmaster@collegiatetimes.com Mon, 15 Mar 2010 7:32:48 America/New_York Mon, 15 Mar 2010 7:32:48 America/New_York FeaturesFeatures http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15168/he-said-she-said-take-a-moment-to-say-thanks http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15168/he-said-she-said-take-a-moment-to-say-thanks I confuse one of my English professors for a paramedic. Ryan Arnold and Laken Renick, features staff Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:42:21 -0500 http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15159/elite-program-builds-speedy-race-cars-slow-and-steady http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15159/elite-program-builds-speedy-race-cars-slow-and-steady At the end of the year, people from many different majors are given the opportunity to display thesis projects at several outlets on campus. For a select group of engineers, satisfaction comes from watching their design project hit speeds of up to 80 or 9 Liz Norment, features reporter Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:14:15 -0500 http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15150/sept.-11-survivor-recalls-experiencing-horror-relief http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15150/sept.-11-survivor-recalls-experiencing-horror-relief As part of the marketing department for a telecommunications company in New York City, Sujo John had etched out a part of the American Dream for himself in the beginning of the decade. Lindsey Brookbank, features staff writer Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:07:27 -0500 http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15149/wuvt-djs-picks-for-the-top-albums-of-the-last-decade http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15149/wuvt-djs-picks-for-the-top-albums-of-the-last-decade The 2000's was a decade marked by economic fluctuation, pharmaceutical emotional-suppression and easy weight-loss diets. The Woove editorial board Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:52:18 -0500 http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15142/tech-students-turn-to-stand-up-comedy-acts http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15142/tech-students-turn-to-stand-up-comedy-acts When looking for something to do on any particular evening in Blacksburg, senior English major Patrick McCarthy thinks there are only two ways to really spend your money. Liz Norment, features reporter Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:31:40 -0500 http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15138/talking-tech-hokie-ambassadors-show-off-university http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15138/talking-tech-hokie-ambassadors-show-off-university Imagine you're giving a tour to prospective students, and of all things, you rip your pants. Think you would be able to play it off? Pat Murphy, features staff writer Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:21:38 -0500 http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15127/nasty-beats-filthy-bass-make-their-way-to-the-burg http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15127/nasty-beats-filthy-bass-make-their-way-to-the-burg Reid Speed's ponytail bounced as frantically as the Awful Arthur's crowd she entertained Saturday evening. Ryan Arnold, features reporter Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:13:59 -0500 http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15125/he-said-she-said-apparel-can-set-you-up-for-the-future-or-failure http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15125/he-said-she-said-apparel-can-set-you-up-for-the-future-or-failure Ryan Arnold, features reporter Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:54:41 -0500 http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15118/diy-circle-scarves-heat-up-winter-trends http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15118/diy-circle-scarves-heat-up-winter-trends Mary Anne Carter, features staff writer Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:53:09 -0500 http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15113/going-wilder-theres-no-time-quite-like-showtime http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15113/going-wilder-theres-no-time-quite-like-showtime The end is near, and my days as a cast member in "The Skin of Our Teeth" are coming to a spectacular close. Dan Waidelich, features staff writer Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:50:57 -0500 http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15106/column-yeasayer-spills-odd-blood http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15106/column-yeasayer-spills-odd-blood Psychedelic indie-rock band Yeasayer has caused a division among its fans with the release of its latest album, "Odd Blood." Chelsea Kilburn, features staff writer Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:49:33 -0500 http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15103/snowed-in-how-blacksburg-prepares-itself-for-dangerous-weather-conditions http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15103/snowed-in-how-blacksburg-prepares-itself-for-dangerous-weather-conditions While most Virginia Tech students eagerly await cancellations and delays because of the snow, other businesses in Blacksburg are either preventing those disruptions from happening or notifying the community about them. Lindsey Brookbank, features staff writer Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:42:45 -0500 http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15089/freshman-theatre-major-releases-first-ep-looks-for-gigs http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15089/freshman-theatre-major-releases-first-ep-looks-for-gigs For freshman theatre arts major Bethany Parks, partcipating in extracurricular activities in school has come to mean a strong devotion to her guitar. Joyce Kim, features staff writer Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:19:55 -0500 http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15074/he-said-she-said-hit-the-dance-floor-regardless-of-talent http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15074/he-said-she-said-hit-the-dance-floor-regardless-of-talent Ryan Arnold and Laken Renick, features staff Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:00:39 -0500 http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15067/former-professor-fuses-recycling-and-sculpting http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15067/former-professor-fuses-recycling-and-sculpting Larry Bechtel is omnipresent on the Virginia Tech campus without even being there. He sees who's late to class and knows everyone's favorite beverages. Ryan Arnold, features reporter Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:28:56 -0500 http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15065/going-wilder-after-much-effort-cast-and-crew-are-ready http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15065/going-wilder-after-much-effort-cast-and-crew-are-ready Ladies and Gentlemen, it's showtime. Dan Waidelich, features staff writer Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:27:38 -0500 http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15054/column-latest-electric-six-album-keeps-the-power-on-fails-to-turn-up-the-voltage http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15054/column-latest-electric-six-album-keeps-the-power-on-fails-to-turn-up-the-voltage Only a year after the release of its fourth album, "Flashy," everyone's favorite purveyors of hyper-sexual masculine pastiche the Electric Six have returned with a fifth installment, "Kill." Peter Tesh, features staff writer Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:59:53 -0500 http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15053/walking-a-mile-in-their-shoes http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15053/walking-a-mile-in-their-shoes Imagine a world where the quest for clean water sends you on a mile-long trek every single day. Sarah Hansknecht, features staff writer Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:56:22 -0500 http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15041/tricks-treats-for-festive-fat-tuesday http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15041/tricks-treats-for-festive-fat-tuesday Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday," a celebration marking the last day of indulgence before the Lenten season begins. Liz Norment, features reporter Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:07:35 -0500 http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15039/column-sink-or-swim-adult-swim-in-a-box-tries-to-keep-networks-legacy-afloat http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/15039/column-sink-or-swim-adult-swim-in-a-box-tries-to-keep-networks-legacy-afloat For me, Adult Swim has come to mean the hour or two I spend in front of the TV almost every night. Topher Forhecz, features editor Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:05:49 -0500