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Car deemed best commute method

April 19, 2011

Commuters get to campus in the shortest amount of time when they drive their cars, according to a study that tracks commute times.

Sbarro will remain open

April 19, 2011

Meal plan holders can rest easy — Virginia Tech’s Sbarro franchise will not be affected by the national Sbarro chain’s recent bankruptcy filing.

Author to speak about growing up gay in South Africa

April 19, 2011

Author Glen Retief will be on campus Thursday to talk about his new memoir, “The Jack Bank.” The book tells of his experiences growing up as a white gay man in South Africa along with the knotty memories of an abusive childhood.

Sports »

Height can’t hold her down

April 19, 2011

When opposing softball teams come to play Virginia Tech, they may be surprised at how much talent the shortest girl, and the best pitcher, possesses.

Tennis looks for redemption in ACC tournament

April 19, 2011

More often than not, it seems that history repeats itself. At least the men’s tennis team certainly hopes it does. Last year at this time, the team won a close match against Clemson and lost an equally close match to Georgia Tech in their final weekend of the regular season.

Features »

Recipe: Orange Chocolate Easter Egg Truffles

April 19, 2011

Although you may be stuck in Blacksburg for the weekend — alone on Easter — treat yourself to these orange chocolate egg truffles.

Opinions »

‘VP is In’ SGA office today

April 19, 2011

On behalf of the Student Government Association, I’d like to invite each of you to join us for our last “VP is In” today from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the SGA Office (321 Squires Student Center).

Sarah Palin not qualified to run for president in 2012

April 19, 2011

As we move closer to election season, both the bold and the cowardly are coming forward to test their bids for the White House.

Does it matter what employees wear?

April 19, 2011

All of us have had experiences where we interact with employees in our community, whether it is the gas attendant, the fast-food employee or a police officer. One of the commonalities is what these individuals wear while at wo