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Tech alum excels on 'Jeopardy'

September 16, 2010

A Virginia Tech graduate has broken the single-day money record on the popular TV game show "Jeopardy!"

Science writer talks journalism

September 16, 2010

Award-winning science writer and editor John Carey will visit Virginia Tech on Tuesday, Sept. 21 to give a speech titled, "Why scientists should help stop the decline in journalism."

Sports »

Embattled Hokies desperately seek first win against East Carolina

September 17, 2010

When the East Carolina Pirates roll into Blacksburg on Saturday, they'll encounter a wounded, battered bunch of Hokies.

Offensive issues must be addressed for Hokies to get back on track

September 17, 2010

High expectations this season have quickly subsided for the Virginia Tech football team after a debilitating loss to James Madison Saturday, dropping the team to 0-2 on the season.

Virginia Tech fans need to show more consistent support for team

September 17, 2010

There is no doubt operations within the Virginia Tech football program need to be a little more than tweaked after Saturday's loss to James Madison.

ACC looks to stop the bleeding

September 17, 2010

Following a weekend in which all of the ranked Atlantic Coast Conference teams lost, the conference will look to turn things around. This week will prove to be a challenge as many teams will be playing ranked opponents for the first time this season.

Foster addresses defensive woes, seeks to uphold tradition

September 17, 2010

It hasn't taken long for Virginia Tech fans to realize the rebuilding process for the Hokies' defense can't happen over night.

Hokies forward J.T. Thompson out for season

September 16, 2010

The Virginia Tech men's basketball team received news Thursday that senior forward JT Thompson will miss the entire upcoming season due to a torn ACL, according to the Virginia Tech Athletics Department.

Features »

Virginia Tech parkour club reaches new heights

September 16, 2010

Monday nights, in the corners of campus, the Virginia Tech parkour club teaches members to navigate terrain like Spider-Man.

Young entreprenuer flourishes at Blacksburg Farmers Market

September 16, 2010

For the past four months, 11-year-old Brayden Shushok has served up his special Crazy Cakes at a stand in the Blacksburg Farmers Market, under the supervision of his parents, Frank and Kelly Shushok.

He said, she said: Campus dining

September 16, 2010

Meal plans, like fences or Associated Press rankings, are not missed until they are gone.

Opinions »

Public scholarships are an investment

September 16, 2010

Cold. Calculating. When referring to the way we think about issues, these are not words we tend to take as compliments.

Graduate studies offer second chance for earning potential

September 16, 2010

The academic rigors of college are not relaxing, and the financial rigors of college are just as obstructive.

Educators must restore value of master's degrees

September 16, 2010

With all the money, time and energy put into obtaining a master's degree (especially after obtaining a bachelor's degree), you would think that earning one would carry with it a high level of prestige.