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Harrington family, friends to raise money with wristbands

February 22, 2010

Friends of slain Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington are preparing the sale of wristbands to raise money in her name for charity.

Shultz transformation to begin in summer

February 22, 2010

Upcoming summer construction on Shultz Hall aims to transform Blacksburg into an arts center by 2013.

Blacksburg high school students to hold classes at middle school in evening hours

February 22, 2010

Blacksburg High School students are set to return to classes - but they will have a late lunch first.

Legislators target K-12 schools in budget cuts

February 22, 2010

Virginia's proposed budget has met resistance from supporters of K-12 education and health care as state legislators have laid out competing plans that would slash funding.

Sports »

Hokies' freshman wrestler takes down competition

February 22, 2010

A few weeks ago, 19-year-old Brian Stephens was a little-known freshman from Piqua, Ohio, just starting to make his mark in the collegiate wrestling world.

Q&A: Tech professor covers the life of Lakers great Jerry West

February 22, 2010

Roland Lazenby, an acclaimed author and communication professor at Virginia Tech, has written more than 50 books, including powerful works on the 1980s Lakers, the 1990s Bulls and Kobe Bryant.

Features »

Freshman theatre major releases first EP, looks for gigs

February 22, 2010

For freshman theatre arts major Bethany Parks, partcipating in extracurricular activities in school has come to mean a strong devotion to her guitar.

Opinions »

Mothers right to privacy more important than health of fetus?

February 22, 2010

I raised an eyebrow of interest after reading that a Florida woman, six months pregnant, was court-ordered to stay in the hospital against her own will.

America should consider strength of porn industry

February 22, 2010

Research varies, but the pornography industry in America is presumed to gross anywhere from $1 billion to $4 billion in annual revenue.

Be careful with diet and exercise

February 22, 2010

Last week I came home from class and noticed that my roommates were gathered around the TV completely absorbed with a show.