Opinions
Column: Wine and zip line: study abroad in France
by Kayla Krout
Wednesday, July 1, 2009; 7:52 PM
"To decide, to be at the level of choice, is to take responsibility for your life and to be in control of your life," Abbie M. Dale said. This quote sums up the attitude of the Event and Technology Management on the French Riviera study abroad program.
Column: Celebrate victories of summer grads
by Ray Plaza
Wednesday, July 1, 2009; 7:49 PM
As we approach the end of this first Summer Session, we must not forget that these are also the last school days for several hundred Virginia Tech students that will officially graduate upon the completion of exams on Monday, July 6.
Editorial: Pump the brakes, keep the 'Burg safe
by Editorial Board
Wednesday, July 1, 2009; 7:40 PM
Sub Station. Ceritano's. Starbucks. And, as of Monday, a townhome on the corner of Marlington Road and Grissom Lane. All of these buildings share the unlucky commonality of having had a car run into them in the past two years.
Column: Iranian crisis represents a new era in social protest
by Michael Sage, regular columnist
Thursday, June 25, 2009; 9:06 AM
Thomas Jefferson once said, "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." We are about to see how refreshed that tree really might become in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Editorial: Protest brings real awareness to Tech
by Editorial Board
Wednesday, June 24, 2009; 8:32 PM
Have you ever walked into Squires and seen one of the many "awareness" flags that decorate the main entrance?
Column: Freedom of speech does not come free
by Scott Masselli, regular columnist
Wednesday, June 24, 2009; 8:30 PM
Recently, a blog post on a Midwestern sports site that theorized that Phillies outfielder Raul Ibanez was using steroids as an explanation for his then-Major League-leading 22 home runs, pointing out that Ibanez, 37, has already hit more home runs this year than in any other year in the majors.
Letter: Textbooks must be updated
by Letter to the editor
Wednesday, June 24, 2009; 8:29 PM
Your recent article, "Books: Aiming to buy, sell, not break the bank" (Tech Fundamentals - June 21) did not accurately represent the realities of today's textbook market.
Letter: Increase transportation to, from Blacksburg
by Letter to the editor
Thursday, June 18, 2009; 11:24 AM
It's great to hear that the Montgomery County supervisors have agreed to fund increased bus service in Christiansburg (CT-May 21).
Column: Political amnesia clouds past and future America
by Scott Masselli, regular columnist
Thursday, June 18, 2009; 11:12 AM
Hoovervilles. Economic ruins. Laissez-faire. The Great Depression. The national public has the tendency to lop these ideas and events onto the damaged legacy of President Herbert Hoover.
Column: The ultimate question: So you think you can learn?
by Ken Stanton, regular columnist
Wednesday, June 17, 2009; 7:21 PM
You're coming to Virginia Tech to study for your career and to get a degree that says you're ready, but will you really learn anything? That may be just as much in your hands as it is your professors.
Column: Getting involved at Tech
by Brittney Davis, regular columnist
Wednesday, June 17, 2009; 7:19 PM
While you may have chosen to come to Virginia Tech with the purpose of getting a fundamental grasp on the theory of relativity, or to explore Freud's Seduction Theory, or to survey British and American literature, never forget that the most important lesson you will learn is the value of people.
Column: Transfers, freshmen need equal consideration
by Ray Plaza, regular columnist
Wednesday, June 17, 2009; 7:17 PM
When we see the signs indicating the upcoming new student orientation, we often think of the thousands of new freshmen coming to Blacksburg in July with their families. However, you don't have to be a freshman to be a new student at Virginia Tech. Just ask one of the over 1,000 transfer students that are expected to enroll this upcoming fall semester.
Editorial: Primaries needed, but cost doesn't equal turnout
by CT Editorial Board
Wednesday, June 10, 2009; 5:03 PM
In case you missed it, there was a gubernatorial election on Tuesday.
Column: Summer at Tech is essential for growth
by Ray Plaza, regular columnist
Wednesday, June 3, 2009; 8:00 PM
As we enter this summer period at Virginia Tech, we are certainly enjoying the nice weather - even though we had to endure several rainstorms over the past weeks.
Editorial: Tech youth could give back to town
by Editorial Board
Wednesday, June 3, 2009; 7:58 PM
If they haven't already, those paying attention to Blacksburg local politics will notice two young candidates vying for Blacksburg Town Council votes.
Column: Terry McAuliffe brings energy to Virginia race
by Mike Sage, CT regular columnist
Wednesday, May 27, 2009; 6:32 PM
2009 Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe has given the campaign a big name with considerable experience working at the highest levels of public affairs.
Editorial: As Vick moves on, so can we
by Editorial Board
Wednesday, May 27, 2009; 6:23 PM
NFL record-holder Michael Vick led Virginia Tech Football to the Sugar Bowl in 2000 and the Gator Bowl in 2001.
Letter: Response from SGA4You
by Letter to the editor
Friday, May 8, 2009; 9:02 AM
The promise of the SGA4You campaign was to amplify the voice of the students.
Editorial: NCAA rules should not hold Tech responsible for athletes' infractions
by Editorial Board
Thursday, May 7, 2009; 2:18 PM
Promotional materials featuring several football players used to advertise for parties in the Norfolk and Virginia Beach areas have surfaced. The posters feature Tyrod Taylor and Kam Chancellor among others, and some of the photos show them in their Tech uniforms with their university emblems clearly present. Some of these photos were visible on Taylor's Facebook page earlier this week.
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