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Students celebrate Diwali

October 24, 2011

The Indian Student Association at Virginia Tech celebrated Diwali’s 50-year anniversary on Sunday with singing, dancing and fireworks.

Smoot plans to retire in 2012

October 24, 2011

Raymond J. Smoot Jr., the chief executive officer of Virginia Tech Foundation, announced his plans to retire in July 2012.

Robertson a ‘Blacksburg rockstar’

October 24, 2011

During the Civil War, the 11th Pennsylvania Regiment had a mascot: a black terrier named Sallie.

Retired professor tells human Civil War stories in book

October 24, 2011

James “Bud” Robertson Jr. is a leading expert in Civil War history.

Woman assaulted near Duck Pond

October 24, 2011

A woman was assaulted near the intersection of Smithfield Road and Duck Pond Drive at about 8:30 p.m. Sunday night.

Cadet dies near Duck Pond Friday night

October 24, 2011

Joseph Ba Ngo died at the gazebo near the Duck Pond on Friday night.

Sports »

Hokies show weaknesses at 7-1 as injuries pile up

October 24, 2011

If you’re a Virginia Tech fan, the wins are rarely pretty.

Features »

Horror trilogy remains strong

October 24, 2011

"Paranormal Activity” returns this Halloween season with its third installment of the series.

Ten tracks for Halloween 2011

October 24, 2011

If there’s anyone who exudes the absolute spirit of the Halloween season, it’s Fever Ray.

Opinions »

Tariff bill will hinder US

October 24, 2011

Two weeks ago, senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), with significant bipartisan support, pushed through arguably one of the most important pieces of legislation of the year.

Bank fees could rub off on Tech

October 24, 2011

Amid the ongoing coverage of the expansion of the Occupy movement from Wall Street to other areas of the country and world, we have forgotten about a recent news item that puts it all in perspective.

Homecoming lacks diversity

October 24, 2011

As a freshman engineering student, I have some concerns about Virginia Tech’s Homecoming tradition. One qualm I have about Homecoming is the lack of diversity on the court.

Show support for local candidates

October 24, 2011

I am a 2010 graduate and have committed my life to our motto of Ut Prosim, That I May Serve, through a career in community organizing.