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College of Engineering makes progress on new building

February 21, 2013

Virginia Tech educates nearly half of all engineers who graduate from colleges and universities in Virginia, and yet the College of Engineering doesn't have it's own building on campus.

West AJ door policy raises questions about community

February 21, 2013

An attempt to strengthen community for Virginia Tech's residential college seems to have partially backfired, angering some students and spurring the creation of an online petition.

Arrest made in Pritchard hall thefts

February 20, 2013

Virginia Tech police have made an arrest after a string of thefts that occurred in Pritchard Hall on Feb. 2.

3.2 Mile Run in Remembrance date announced

February 20, 2013

Virginia Tech announced its plans for the annual 3.2 mile Run in Remembrance this week.

Poll shows Virginia gubernatorial race in tie

February 20, 2013

Virginia Governor's Race

Battle of the Bands to raise money for suicide prevention on campus

February 20, 2013

This Friday night, Champs Sports Bar and Café will be hosting Virginia Tech’s University Chapter of To Write Love on Her Arms' Battle of the Bands.

Sports »

Wrestling picking up momentum

February 20, 2013

When Virginia Tech announced that last years ACC champion and All-American Devin Carter was redshirting this season, many were skeptical and even confused by the move.

Hokies take on No. 6 Duke

February 20, 2013

One team hasn’t won since mid January, while the other just lost for the first time since mid January.

Features »

Virginia Tech students take over management at O's Lounge

February 20, 2013

During the day, downtown Blacksburg is a family-friendly locale, but at night, it transforms into an environment for of-age college students — something one business is trying to change.

Tuck Tucker goes from small town to big city with animation career

February 20, 2013

Watching their favorite childhood shows, children rarely wonder what goes into creating a cartoon.

Nepalese community gathers for cultural celebration

February 20, 2013

Driving four hours to Blacksburg for a one-night event may seem extravagant – but for the families of the Nepalese Student Association, it’s worth it.

Opinions »

Editorial: West A.J. door changes are useless

February 20, 2013

This semeseter, the Residential College at West Ambler Johnston changed it's door policy: students can now only enter the building through the main entrance, although they can continue to exit via other exits.

Music, to be free or not to be free? Spotify might be the answer

February 20, 2013

The music industry will never be the same as it was before 1999, when Sean Parker’s original Napster flipped music propriety on its head. We got a taste of something we once craved and now seem to need: free music.

Dining Services are the reason behind the ranking

February 20, 2013

There are many people who work hard here at Virginia Tech, from the students and faculty to the athletes and coaches. However, there are some whose hard work goes virtually unnoticed.