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January 23, 2012
In a week that was headlined by Wikipedia and others blacking out in protest to legislation aimed to combat online piracy, the United States Federal Government responded with a statement of its own, shutting down one of the many sites the bill is intended to attack.
Suspects wanted for armed robbery
January 23, 2012
The Blacksburg Police Department is looking for three suspects implicated in a home invasion and armed robbery that occurred at approximately 6:25 p.m. yesterday, Jan. 23, to the Orchard Lane area of town, according to a press release.
PIPA and SOPA postponed after outcry
January 23, 2012
On Friday, Jan. 20, Harry Reid (D-Nev.), the Senate Majority Leader, postponed the Senate vote on the Protect I.P. Act, also known as PIPA. Shortly after, Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX), delayed the vote on the Stop Online Piracy Act, or SOPA. Both votes were originally scheduled for today.
Wrestling comes back to beat North Carolina, 29-12
January 23, 2012
The No. 23-ranked Virginia Tech wrestling team took care of business against the North Carolina Tar Heels Sunday afternoon, winning 29-12 and improving its ACC record to 4-1 for the season.
January 23, 2012
Virginia Tech showed Duke why it’s ranked No. 23 in the nation on Saturday night by defeating the Blue Devils 30-6.
‘Haywire’ delivers cliched spy flick
January 23, 2012
Acrobatic sparring scenes, shootouts in the streets of Dublin, a rogue agent fighting for her life — the formula for a great action thriller, right? Wrong.
Students tackle fitness resolutions
January 23, 2012
Each year, when the clock strikes midnight and calendars flip to Jan. 1, people everywhere feel a jolt of inspiration to change their habits and lifestyle.
Gingrich reveals his hypocrisy
January 23, 2012
Newt Gingrich, the Republican presidential hopeful, picked up momentum thanks to an upset victory in the South Carolina primary over the weekend.
Egypt, Iran fight for democracy
January 23, 2012
Over the past few months, I have been asking friends, family and acquaintances whether they would rather live in Egypt or Iran. I asked them to reconsider the question based on their gender and economic status. The answer was almost always Egypt.
Overpopulation not a problem for planet
January 23, 2012
Josh Trebach’s article “Overpopulation: A US Issue” (Jan. 19) lacks credibility.