Blacksburg High School student missing
August 21, 2011
Grace Cranwell, a Blacksburg High School student, is missing. Police call the teen a runaway.
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August 21, 2011
The beginning of a new school year brings a new crop of fresh-faced students eager to begin their college experience. And this year is no exception — Virginia Tech’s class of 2015 is 5,054 members strong, according to university data.
August 21, 2011
Verizon Wireless extended its 4G LTE network to Blacksburg last Thursday.
Sports »
Defense steps up as season opener nears
August 21, 2011
With two weeks to go until the season opener against Appalachian State, the Virginia Tech football team did not necessarily play like the No. 13 team in the country during its scrimmage Saturday afternoon.
Features »
August 21, 2011
The first day of school can be a stressful time. Use these tips to avoid confusion and find the hot spots on campus.
Pro BMX rider wheels into Tech
August 21, 2011
Racing through the United States on a 40-day college tour, BMX flatland specialist Terry Adams rode into Blacksburg last week to show off his award-winning tricks and interact with Virginia Tech students.
Opinions »
Letter from the editor: CT changing with social media world
August 21, 2011
With the beginning of a new semester, the Collegiate Times is adapting to the changing tide of how our readers receive news.
Financial crisis is worse than leaders acknowledge
August 21, 2011
There is an old joke from the First World War in which a German general is explaining the conditions of the front to a general from the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Verizon fattens wallet while employees lose job benefits
August 21, 2011
People hear a lot of talk about helping “job creators,” but maybe it’s time they helped “job do-ers.”