Collegiate Times

Honor code may lessen cheating

September 25, 2012

In the wake of a recent cheating scandal, Harvard is giving “renewed consideration” to the idea of a college-wide honor code. But does the implementation of an honor code really reduce cheating?

Dunkin Donuts to fill Cinnabon dining hall vacancy

September 25, 2012

Massachusetts-based coffee and doughnut retailer Dunkin’ Donuts will be filling the vacant area in Hokie Grill left by the closing of Cinnabun earlier this semester.

Hokie Hijinx takes over campus libraries

September 25, 2012

This week, Virginia Tech’s library system will be hosting a 'Hokie Hijinx' scavenger hunt, which aims to get Tech students more familiar with the university library system and its layout.

Catching her dream: Hokies' goalie juggles World Cup and college

September 25, 2012

All athletes have dreams.

Q & A: Film foreshadows possible downfall of U.S. cities

September 25, 2012

Today, the Lyric Theatre is featuring a special screening of “Detropia,” a 2012 Sundance Film Festival winner.

Recipe of the week: Butter poached tilapia with squash and sweet corn

September 25, 2012

In a pan, melt the stick of butter over low heat.

Drink of the week: The Gin Toddy

September 25, 2012

The nights are gradually getting cooler, so have yourself a Gin Toddy for a warm, less-than-subtle treat sure to incite the senses.

Letter to the Editor: Laptops are only a distraction if you make it one

September 25, 2012

Students who go to class and waste their time screwing around on their laptops are not only hurting themselves.

Romney's blunder insults 46.6 percent of Americans

September 25, 2012

“Americans Outraged by Romney’s 47 percent Remark” should have been the headlines of the major media outlets. However, nothing was mentioned other than the occasional biased reporter defending Mitt Romney’s comments.

Kaine emerges as debate winner

September 25, 2012

With the Virginia senatorial race nearing the home stretch, the candidates from the two main parties, former governors George Allen and Tim Kaine, sought to increase support with their third debate. But as with most debates, it allowed only one clear winner to emerge: Democrat Tim Kaine.

Third Party Candidates step up to the campaign spotlight

September 25, 2012

Running under the Constitution Party, the United States has it’s newest presidential candidate, Virgil Goode. He’s worked his way on to the ballot in 25 states, and can be voted for via write-in in another 15. And the Republican Party is not happy about it.