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Corps of Cadets make trip to memorial

September 14, 2012

Over 420 freshmen cadets will make the sixth-annual trip to the National D-Day Memorial tomorrow.

Hacksburg looks for a home

September 13, 2012

In a university town that seems dominated by engineers and computer scientists, it seems strange the community has never had a place to work on personal projects and learn from others.

Tech researchers receive $1 million grant from NSF

September 13, 2012

Virginia Tech researchers are working on how to design made-to-order DNA molecules — and have received nearly $1 million to do so.

PINK brings concert, tailgate to Drillfield

September 13, 2012

Students lined up at the 5:30 p.m. opening of the PINK Takes Tech party quickly abandoned all order.

SGA, GSA call for re-evaluation of CSA

September 13, 2012

At yesterday’s Commission on Student Affairs meeting, heads of the SGA and GSA challenged the student affairs governing system, citing inefficiency and lack of effective student voice as the primary concern. The commission agreed and formed a subcommittee to look into the situation further.

Sports »

Beamer Ball back at Tech

September 13, 2012

For much of last season, “Beamer Ball” looked like a lost art.

Why I'm (barely) afraid of Pittsburgh

September 13, 2012

This Saturday, Virginia Tech will travel to play in the state of Pennsylvania for the first time since 2003.

Tech faces desperate Panthers team

September 13, 2012

To say the 2012 season is off to a bad start for the Pittsburgh Panthers would be a bit of an understatement.

Running Backs stumble out of gate

September 13, 2012

After the stable and successful careers of Ryan Williams and David Wilson, it’s a real change for the Hokies to be unsettled at running back.

Gayle on his way to being an all-time great at Tech

September 13, 2012

James Gayle will leave Virginia Tech looking much different from when he arrived in the summer of 2009.

Features »

Micah's Backpack feeds children in the Blacksburg community

September 13, 2012

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service, more than 31 million children across the United States receive free or reduced price lunches each day.

Q & A: PINK models take on Virginia Tech

September 13, 2012

He said: PINK takes Tech

September 13, 2012

Virginia Tech team to express creativity at Flugtag competition

September 13, 2012

Only at Red Bull’s Flugtag competition could a giant roll of Duct Tape being pushed off a pier be cheered on by thousands of adoring fans.

Opinions »

Americans should engage in politics, vote in elections

September 13, 2012

It honestly blows my mind when I hear college students will not be voting in the upcoming presidential election.

Editorial: CSA needs to cut the red tape

September 13, 2012

Americans, President Obama should combat human rights violations in Syria

September 13, 2012

A few weeks ago, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stated his “heroic” armed forces could eliminate the opposition he claims is ridden with “terrorists” — just give him some more time.