September 20, 2011
Blacksburg’s Planned Parenthood is likely to stop providing medical abortions because of a new set of regulations approved by the Virginia Board of Health last Thursday.
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Tech graduate to drive 24 hours for Tourrette Syndrome awareness
September 20, 2011
Driving a go-kart is harder than people think, especially when you’re driving for 24 hours with Tourette Syndrome.
Squirrel causes Oak Lane power outage
September 20, 2011
A squirrel tripped a power line and caused a blackout, affecting areas near Prices Fork Road, including the Oak Lane Community.
Tech hosts 32 Senegalese professors
September 20, 2011
Virginia Tech is hosting 32 research representatives from Senegal to teach them about agriculture, language training and e-learning to help combat food security issues — knowledge they will bring back to their country’s farmers.
'Don't Ask Don't Tell' policy repealed
September 20, 2011
The repeal of the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy officially went into effect today, Sept. 20.
September 20, 2011
Some gay men in the United States will never wear an “I just gave blood” sticker on their chests — they haven’t since 1983 because of a lifetime-long ban on blood donations from gay males who have been sexually active at any point since 1977, according to the American Red Cross.
September 20, 2011
When the doors of the Easy Chair Coffee Shop shut for the last time, a celebration of the 15-year-long company began.
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Volleyball sweeps weekend series
September 20, 2011
The Virginia Tech volleyball team welcomed several teams to Blacksburg as part of the Hilton Garden Hokie Invitational at Cassell Coliseum, posting a 3-0 tournament record, defeating Virginia, Chattanooga and Connecticut over the weekend.
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Irish pub prepares to open downtown
September 20, 2011
Tales of leprechauns and four-leaf clovers may be thousands of miles away from Blacksburg, but a new local pub is looking to capture the Irish spirit.
Drink of the week: Purple punch
September 20, 2011
Gather a group of friends to share this interesting concoction. The combination of flavors may seem a bit odd, but you just may be surprised by how well everything blends.
September 20, 2011
A Goddard family creation, this combination of chocolate and fruit makes for an appetizing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With friends or family over, this pie is guaranteed to go quickly, so make sure to get the first slice.
Ryan Gosling steals the show in ‘Drive’
September 20, 2011
In an era where car movies come in the style of “The Fast and the Furious” (2001), crammed with fast-paced action and bad acting, “Drive” is surprisingly thoughtful and well done.
‘This,’ a new production, is filled with emotion
September 20, 2011
To many, the most impressive of plays takes the audience on a rollercoaster of emotion.
Opinions »
September 20, 2011
Is it better to be skinny and unhealthy, or overweight and healthy?
September 20, 2011
The Math Emporium — the place where all the non-math majors are generally sent to virtually teach themselves subjects, ranging from calculus to those more advanced.
America falls behind in the education race
September 20, 2011
The statistics are well known. The United States is lagging behind the international competition in every category — reading, science and math.