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The truth about Course Request

November 2, 2011

Each semester, students must navigate the mysterious labyrinth of Web Course Request.

Town Council candidates speak on the issues: weapons

November 2, 2011

With Election Day coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 8, the Collegiate Times caught up with the candidates running for seats in the Blacksburg Town Council to hear their thoughts on local issues.

Sports »

Soccer hopeful for NCAA bid

November 2, 2011

Amid Hokie football, a struggling men’s soccer team and excitement for the upcoming basketball season, the Virginia Tech women’s soccer team has been quietly having a great season.

Features »

Battle royale: Club members relive childhood with mock fights

November 2, 2011

Crossing the Drillfield on a Sunday might bring you face-to-face with combat — courtesy of the EpicBattle Club at Tech, or EBCaT for short.

Students to dance, raise money for Roanoke children’s clinic

November 2, 2011

Dance fever is about to hit Virginia Tech — and for a good cause.

Opinions »

Nutter opts out of debate

November 2, 2011

The Virginia state Senate debate between Dave Nutter and John Edwards that was slated for Nov. 2 has devolved into a question and answer session with Senator Edwards. Nutter, his opponent, has chosen to not accept the invitation.

With Gaddafi gone, Libya now has a chance to thrive

November 2, 2011

On Thursday, Oct. 20, breaking news tickers around the world flashed the same shocking sentence: Former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi killed in gunfight.

Touring Egypt shows poverty, a different way of life

November 2, 2011

When I went to Tahrir square in Cairo last week, I saw no protesters, but rather plenty of T-shirts for sale. “I am Egyptian,” “Free Libya!” “I Love Egypt” and “People Power, Not the People in Power” were just a few of the slogans adorning the clothing.