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Gun debate back in the spotlight
January 22, 2013
The conversation on gun protection has initiated debates across the country, raising questions on how to prevent tragedies like the recent shooting in Newtown, Conn., or the Virginia Tech massacre on April 16, 2007.
January 22, 2013
On Dec. 21, 2012, Blacksburg Mayor Ron Rordam joined 11 other mayors in a conference call coordinated and led by Vice President Joe Biden, with the intention of discussing gun control methods. In an interview with the Collegiate Times, Rordam gave his stance on the discussion, as well as the Town of Blacksburg’s approach to a new era of gun violence.
Senate Redistricting Plan Opens Partisan Wounds
January 22, 2013
The Virginia Senate narrowly passed a measure Monday night that draws new lines for the state's legislative districts, dramatically altering districts in the Roanoke and New River Valley areas.
What the General Assembly has been up to
January 22, 2013
Virginia's bi-cameral legislature is currently working during its first session of the year in Richmond. The republican-controlled House of Delegates and the tied Senate are considering a variety of legislation on different topics, many pushed by Republican Governor Bob McDonnell.
Multicultural Diversity Committee hosts Diversity Jubilee
January 22, 2013
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Thursday, the atrium of Pamplin Hall will host "A Diversity Jubilee," an event sponsored by the Multicultural Diversity Committee.
Hokies will lean on defense in 2013
January 22, 2013
Have expectations for Virginia Tech’s defense ever not been high?
Taking on a healthier new year
January 22, 2013
The majority of Americans share the same New Year’s resolution: a resounding hope to lose weight. However, there is more than one way of accomplishing this goal. Everyone must find an exercise that best suits him or her.
Government officials should promote effective gun policy change
January 22, 2013
Over a month has passed since Adam Lanza slaughtered 20 innocent children at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, Conn. Almost six years have passed since the massacre that ravaged our Hokie Nation. How much time must pass until our government can do something meaningful to prevent more needless deaths?
Student overconfidence hinders potential
January 22, 2013
Nobody ever said a little self-confidence is a bad thing, but being overconfident to the point of feeling entitled, however, is. That is exactly what is happening with our generation, as college students feel more entitled than ever before.
