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Local delegate to retire

April 7, 2011

Del. Jim Shuler, a Democrat who has represented Blacksburg for the past 18 years, will retire from the General Assembly at the end of his term.

Officer rides for fallen deputy

April 7, 2011

Virginia Tech's Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity held a fundraiser last weekend to help its adviser, Blacksburg police officer Jennifer Cease, participate in the Police Unity Tour in memory of her fallen colleague Eric Sutphin.

Tech, BT to construct bus hub in parking lot

April 7, 2011

Blacksburg Transit is planning for a new, centralized bus hub in what is now the Derring parking lot.

Arab Fest to honor Samaha

April 7, 2011

Students, teachers and families are coming together to host an Arab Fest and celebrate the memory of Reema Samaha, a student killed during the April 16, 2007, campus shootings.

Sports »

Kevin McHale talks NBA player movement, more

April 7, 2011

The Collegiate Times got a chance to talk with former Boston Celtics great Kevin McHale last month at ESPN the Weekend in Orlando, Fla. McHale played 13 seasons with the Celtics, winning the 1986 NBA Championship. He is the former head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Features »

He said, she said: Here comes the sun

April 7, 2011

“Sun’s out, mammary glands out.”

Lumberjack cuts his way to the top

April 7, 2011

One-tenth of a second is not a long time — it elapses by the time eyes finish reading the word “one.”

Opinions »

Spending needs to be cut — now

April 7, 2011

Let’s talk about money. More specifically, let’s talk about money we don’t have.

Capitalist corporations need to benefit Americans

April 7, 2011

Given Virginia Tech’s commitment to service and “giving back,” confessing my love of capitalism and division of classes might be a little upsetting to some.

Newman Royale Night efforts exemplify Virginia Tech’s motto

April 7, 2011

I had been hearing Virginia Tech is not just a university, but also a community, since the moment I stepped foot on campus.