BHS fall plans still under debate
June 16, 2010
Blacksburg High School students, who have been without a school since their gym collapsed in early February, may find themselves displaced yet again in the upcoming school year.
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Former rector to join state higher education board
June 16, 2010
Former Virginia Tech Board of Visitors rector John Rocovich, who many speculated would be re-appointed to Tech's BOV this July, after serving a controversial 1997-2005 term, has been appointed to a commission that will help Gov. Bob McDonnell decide on ne
June 16, 2010
Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Bobby Turk refused Tuesday to reduce the life sentence on former Virgiania Tech graduate student Haiyang Zhu, who received the life sentence at a hearing in April for the Jan. 21, 2009 killing of former Tech graduate
Programs help faculty use new technologies
June 16, 2010
The Faculty Development Institute at Virginia Tech provides faculty, staff and graduate students with workshops on the that teach them how to utilitze new technology in the classroom.
Huckleberry Trail to get face-lift
June 16, 2010
The town of Christiansburg has made plans to expand the Huckleberry Trail, thanks to a $1 million donation made by a local resident.
Tech groups see effect of falling fuel prices
June 16, 2010
Americans can only watch while thousands of gallons of crude oil erupt each day out of the ruined pipe a mile below the surface in the Gulf of Mexico, yet prices for gasoline in the area have steadily declined, affecting travelers and operations around Vi
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Tech hurdler completes triple crown
June 16, 2010
Last weekend, Virginia Tech senior hurdler Queen Harrison did something no woman had ever done.
Keeper's key mistake hardly a first in sports
June 16, 2010
A couple of weeks ago, Major League Baseball umpire Jim Joyce ruled a runner who was clearly out, safe with two outs in the ninth inning, ruining Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Armando Galarraga's bid at a perfect game.
Tech alumnus pens first annual football guide
June 16, 2010
Hokie alumnus Chris Colston, formerly of USA Today, recently took the time out of his busy schedule to discuss his forthcoming book, The Hokie Annual.
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International students assist refugees
June 16, 2010
My name is Laura Garca. I come from Monterrey, Mexico - two flights and a 3-hour drive away.
Karate Kid remake fun, but doesn't stack up to predecessor
June 16, 2010
It's around that time when the industry has countless remakes and reboots to spur its creative juices.
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June 16, 2010
While staying at the Hawthorne Suites in Christiansburg in May 2009, I asked the front desk about reserving a room for our daughter's graduation from Virginia Tech the following spring.
Students experience 'Aha moment'
June 16, 2010
In the heart of Christiansburg, just up the road from Blacksburg, sits a brick building.
Realignments call loyalties into question
June 16, 2010
Over the past week, the rapid pace of the conference realignments that are currently taking place has amazed those of us that follow college sports.