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Warm weather gives break from snow

January 28, 2013

College of Agriculture and Life Science exhibit showcases art and science

January 28, 2013

Researchers gathered microscopic images from their research that had unintentionally formed into beautiful pictures.

Sorority Recruitment Spring 2013

January 28, 2013

Virginia Tech’s Greek community ended their annual recruitment process Sunday night with bid night, concluding two weekends of sorority recruitment.

Peace Corps info session

January 28, 2013

While Virginia Tech may be a school focused on creating careers for students after graduation, some may be willing to take the mantra of “Ut Prosim” to the next level

Hearing set in April 16 civil trial appeal

January 28, 2013

A hearing has been set for the appeal of the civil case between Virginia Tech and the families of two victims of the April 16, 2007, campus shootings.

Access Media 3 loses service over weekend

January 28, 2013

Students who sat down to work on their homework over the weekend may have noticed that those with Access Media 3 did not have Internet service.

Sports »

Muting the 'Tone: Exum tears ACL

January 28, 2013

Virginia Tech cornerback Antone Exum tore his ACL on Saturday, just weeks after announcing his decision to forgo the NFL Draft and return for his senior season.

Loeffler, Grimes bring back offensive identity

January 28, 2013

Frank Beamer has said in the past he doesn’t handle change well.

Features »

Beyoncé's inauguration performance signals underlying problem

January 28, 2013

Contrary to usual circumstances, President Obama was not the star of the aftershock of the inauguration — Beyoncé was.

Movie Review: "Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters" overshadowed by dry atmosphere, poor acting

January 28, 2013

I bring up “Dead Snow” because it gets right everything that Wirkola’s first big-budget film gets wrong.

Game Review: "The Republic" adds strategy, diplomacy to "Crusader Kings II"

January 28, 2013

eudal lords, kings and emperors may have large holdings and huge armies, but their domains are largely dependent on trade.

Opinions »

VT Alerts need better handling

January 28, 2013

he poor administration of information for a circumstance as casual as inclement weather casts a dark shadow on a system that is intended to be crucial during legitimate emergencies.

CLEs fail to meet potential

January 28, 2013

As freshmen, students have a plethora of majors to choose from. But, Virginia Tech requires us to take a variety of courses that will educate us beyond our field of study and make us better informed individuals— a.k.a. the Curriculum for Liberal Education.

Dominion/Appalachian Power legislation hurts Virginia in the long run

January 28, 2013

irginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, along with various members of the General Assembly, has once again favored special interest and corporate profits over Virginia’s jobs and quality of life.