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Blacksburg Town Council meeting discusses ramps, dogs

September 12, 2012

Tuesday's Blacksburg Town Council meeting commenced with Mayor Ron Rodham holding a moment of silence in remembrance of the attack on Sept. 11, 2001, and paying tribute to local first responders and members of the military.

Kevin Hart Tickets on sale Wednesday

September 11, 2012

Today at noon, tickets for comedian Kevin Hart’s Homecoming Laugh Riot 2012 go on sale for students and the general public.

Majors Fair to guide undecided

September 11, 2012

Fair will be in Squires Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 3 pm.

Dining Halls tackle increase in staffing

September 11, 2012

Dining Services hires 800-plus workers, still looking to hire more

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Volleyball breaks into ACC play

September 11, 2012

The beginning of ACC competition marks the most important part of the schedule for any team, a statement that holds true for the Virginia Tech volleyball team.

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'Crossing Borders' aims to educate students about other cultures

September 11, 2012

A free screening of the documentary film “Crossing Borders,” followed by a Q & A with Guru Ghosh, will take place at 7 p.m. in Squires Colonial Hall.

Recipe of the week: pork and rice quick-stew

September 11, 2012

Drink of the week: pineapple upside-down cake

September 11, 2012

Opinions »

Purchasing music no longer means ownership

September 11, 2012

For the vast majority of us who have never read the iTunes Terms of Service Agreement after downloading — for what seems like the 100th update — it may come as a surprise that we do not, in fact, own any of this “purchased” music.

College housing selection process should let students choose roommates

September 11, 2012

Many college students have faced a roommate problem at some point in their lives. Incompatible roommates are a recurring headache for many on-campus housing directors across the country, leading to frustrating conflict-resolution procedures or even the dreaded room change. Even more frustrating however, is that, at some universities these problems are self-inflicted wounds.