News
Swine Flu case confirmed on Tech campus
by Phillip Murillas, managing editor
Friday, July 3, 2009; 4:41 PM
A participant of a summer camp on Tech's campus has been confirmed by Schiffert Health Center to have a case of H1N1 influenza, according to an e-mail to on-campus students from Housing and Dining Services.
Updated: Cyclist killed in accident identified
by Zach Crizer, CT news editor
Thursday, July 2, 2009; 5:59 PM
A bicyclist struck and killed by a dump truck at the intersection of West Campus Drive and Drillfield Drive has been identified.
Updated: Former Hokie football player arrested
by Zach Crizer, ct news editor
Thursday, July 2, 2009; 4:27 PM
Jahre Cheeseman, a former Virginia Tech running back and corner, has been arrested in Montgomery County and charged with misdemeanor assault, petty larceny and obstruction of justice.
Rumored meal tax would not affect dining halls
by Sam Benedict, CT staff writer
Wednesday, July 1, 2009; 9:11 PM
Students will not be affected by any meal taxes when eating in Virginia Tech's dining facilities.
Blacksburg offers businesses beautification grants
by Katherine Magruder, CT staff writer
Wednesday, July 1, 2009; 9:05 PM
Up to $25,000 will be awarded to four more businesses located in the Downtown Commercial Zoning District to repair their building's facades through the Community Development Block Grant.
Tech hires new face to fill Student Affairs job
by Zach Crizer, News Editor
Wednesday, July 1, 2009; 9:01 PM
Current Baylor University Dean for Student Learning Frank Shushok, Jr. will be coming to Virginia Tech to fill the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs position.
Updated: Teenager crashes car into townhome
by Zach Crizer, ct news editor
Monday, June 29, 2009; 7:59 PM
A teenage girl crashed her car into a townhome this afternoon at the corner of Marlington Street and Grissom Lane.
Updated: Blacksburg Police arrest robbery suspect
by Zach Crizer, news editor
Saturday, June 27, 2009; 12:38 PM
Blacksburg Police have made an arrest in relation to a robbery Saturday morning.
Transfers hit campus for orientation
by Sara Mitchell, editor-in-chief
Thursday, June 25, 2009; 10:00 AM
Chipper leaders, eager parents, and inquiring students came together for Transfer Orientation this week.
Robert B. Pamplin Sr. dies at age 97
by CT news staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2009; 5:08 PM
Robert B. Pamplin, the college's namesake, died Wednesday in Oregon.
Iranian students call for fair election
by Zach Crizer, ct news editor
Wednesday, June 24, 2009; 1:40 PM
Iranian students held a protest Tuesday afternoon in front of Burruss Hall, engaging the community in the call for a presidential re-election in Iran.
Updated: Iranian protest limited to Burruss gathering
by Sara Mitchell, editor-in-chief
Sunday, June 21, 2009; 4:39 PM
Iranian students at Virginia Tech will hold a protest Tuesday against election fraud and in support of victims of recent violence in Iran.
Blacksburg police make narcotics arrest
by Zach Crizer, news editor
Thursday, June 18, 2009; 2:21 PM
Local police say they have arrested a Blacksburg man for distribution of heroin.
Undeterred by rain, 4-H recognizes All Stars, carries out state congress
by Phillip Murillas, managing editor
Wednesday, June 17, 2009; 8:35 PM
A soothing flute melody played in the Bowman Room of the Merryman Athletic Center as a crowd of families from across Virginia waited for the beginning of a ceremony with almost 90 years of history.
Texting ban begins July 1 for Virginia
by Sara Mitchell, editor-in-chief
Wednesday, June 17, 2009; 8:32 PM
That text message can wait, says the state of Virginia.
The Lantern up for sale
by Zach Crizer, ct news editor
Tuesday, June 16, 2009; 12:48 PM
The Lantern, a Blacksburg music venue and bar, is being shopped on Craig's List.
Power out in upper quad
by CT news staff
Friday, June 12, 2009; 9:36 AM
The power was shut down in five buildings in the upper quad this morning.
April 16 lawsuits transferred
by CT news staff
Thursday, June 11, 2009; 5:02 PM
The case regarding lawsuits filed by two April 16 victims will be moved to Montgomery County.
News in brief
by CT news staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2009; 5:17 PM
Hard hats required around campus
by Zach Crizer, CT News Editor
Wednesday, June 10, 2009; 5:15 PM
A lack of students during the summer is giving the campus a chance to reload with numerous construction projects.
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