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Tech goes Google

September 20, 2012

Two years ago, a selection committee at Tech decided on Google Apps as a replacement email system for the entire school. That process is culminating next month as the entire school transfers to Gmail.

BT celebrates 3.5 million riders milestone

September 19, 2012

Wednesday, Sept. 19, Blacksburg Transit celebrated its 3.5 millionth rider with an event in front of Burruss Hall.

NAACP chapter to start up at Tech

September 19, 2012

For the second time in Virginia Tech history since 1982, the school may be home to a chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, or NAACP.

Sports »

Replacement refs need to go

September 19, 2012

Every sports fan knows a diehard who complains about the referees constantly.

Features »

PRISM grows its social media presence

September 19, 2012

Donna Wertalik's office holds an eclectic assortment of plaques, awards and pictures. Each item highlights a key moment in her life — a unique fabric of her personality.

Walking the Line: Owning Apple products can lead to brand-loyal pretension

September 19, 2012

With the ability to preorder the iPhone 5 last week, the nation got to see a little bit of Black Friday in September.

Business Horizons brings high-profile companies to Tech

September 19, 2012

Today, the "Super Bowl" of college business recruiting is coming to Virginia Tech.

Opinions »

Google Apps is a move in the right direction

September 19, 2012

We applaud Virginia Tech's decision to switch university email from WebMail to Google Apps. The decision ultimately improves students' educational experience.

Easy football schedule inhibits football team's potential

September 19, 2012

Here at Virginia Tech, we get very excited about particular things. We love waking up on Sundays and going to brunch at West End, we love the smooth pilsner taste of Natural Light, but most importantly, we love football.

Professors should permit laptop use in classroom

September 19, 2012

Every class has “that guy.” You know him, the one that plays some flash game on his computer or takes class time to check out his friend’s latest Facebook status. Is it fair that he may be the reason some professors ban the use of laptops in the classroom?