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Tech offers buyout option to students

August 3, 2011

Overbooking of Virginia Tech’s residence halls for the upcoming school year has forced Tech’s housing department to create a buyout offer to entice students to move off campus, causing a vehement response by Tech students.

Mailing system to be updated

August 3, 2011

Virginia Tech stays put while addresses change.

County distributes survey

August 3, 2011

Montgomery County residents will get the opportunity to voice their views on government services and issues within the county.

Sports »

Eagles off-season moves raise big expectations

August 3, 2011

“Not five, not six, not seven..” We all remember this quote.

Downhill Draper Mile continues to grow in popularity

August 3, 2011

The Draper Mile offers the Blacksburg running community a competitive way to end the summer with a race in the heart of downtown.

Features »

Steppin' Out rocks Blacksburg

August 3, 2011

With the arrival of August, Blacksburg prepares for one of its largest and most exciting events: Steppin’ Out.

FloydFest pleases families, audiences of all ages

August 3, 2011

Although FloydFest attendees had to brave high temperatures, drenching rains, and cramped camping quarters, the 10th annual festival left all with good feelings and hopefulness for years to come.

New laundry service offered for Tech students fall 2011

August 3, 2011

Campus Carriers, a new full-service laundry delivery and pick-up business, will be available to Virginia Tech off-campus students beginning fall 2011.

Owling and batting replace planking as the trend of choice

August 3, 2011

Several weeks ago, planking was all the rage in the United States, as well as many other countries. However this Australian game had to be outdone.

Opinions »

Recognizing the unsung heroes in our community

August 3, 2011

As I travel through Europe with students this summer, we have come across many unsung heroes who have made a difference in our journey.

Intellectual power reigns in politics

August 3, 2011

At the dawn of the 17th century the Western world was in the midst of one of its greatest ideological conflicts in history.

Sign language rises as popular course

August 3, 2011

If you have not fulfilled your foreign language requirement, then consider American Sign Language.