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Debate over clarity of Clery Act ensues as Tech appeals fines

April 28, 2011

Virginia Tech’s appeal of Department of Education fines is stoking the raging debate over what constitutes a “timely warning.”

Cuccinelli takes on Tech’s appeal

April 28, 2011

Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli questioned the methods of the Department of Education Wednesday while announcing that Virginia Tech is appealing fines resulting from the department’s investigation of the April 16, 2007, campus shootings.

Students allegedly share meal plans

April 28, 2011

A student on campus added $2,300 to his or her Major Flex meal plan by the end of fall semester.

Tech appeals April 16 fines

April 27, 2011

Virginia Tech, with the assistance of Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, is appealing fines levied by the federal Department of Education for failing to provide a timely warning during the April 16, 2007, campus shootings.

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Snap Judgement: Looking back on Tyrod Taylor’s legacy

April 28, 2011

Tyrod Taylor will go down as one of the greatest and most electrifying quarterbacks ever to step foot on Virginia Tech’s campus.

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Missing peace: Morgan Harrington's parents need answers

April 28, 2011

Dan and Gil Harrington still call their daughter Morgan’s cell phone to simply listen to her voice — a voice they haven’t heard since her disappearance on Oct. 17, 2009.

Band lineup for Soundfest expected to impress students

April 27, 2011

Bands from various genres will come together for a concert, blending their talents into a musical melting pot for students.

April 16 victim’s brother forms cycling team for 32

April 27, 2011

The recently formed Virginia Tech Victims Cycling Team will host its first annual cycling event in Blacksburg Saturday at 8 a.m.

Elizabeth River Project holds free event to restore waterway

April 27, 2011

The environment is an ongoing issue of importance.

Lyric hosts royal wedding party

April 27, 2011

Most Virginia Tech students were not alive to have watch or be interested in the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, considering it was in 1981.

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Birth certificate a long time coming

April 27, 2011

When the White House presented President Obama’s — birth certificate to the public this morning, it — hopefully — put an end to a three-year “cirque du pundit.”

Appropriateness of school shooting game questioned

April 27, 2011

Recently I became aware of a video game that is in development — “School Shooter: The North American Tour 2012.”