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BOV discusses Hikes, campus renovations

November 3, 2008

The Board of Visitors convened yesterday for its quarterly meeting to discuss topics currently impacting Virginia Tech.

Remembering Zenobia

October 29, 2008

Zenobia Hikes' tremendous absence a day after failing to recover from multiple heart surgeries has reverberated among her friends, colleagues and fellow Hokies who described hers as the warmest personality on campus. She could also maintain an uncannily p

Campus beautification goes undercover with guerilla gardening

October 22, 2008

The National Honor Society for Horticulture, Pi Alpha Xi, began a new service project yesterday to reclaim land that had previously been uncared for.

Rock the Vote tour bus rolls into Blacksburg

September 15, 2008

Rock the Vote's tour bus stopped at Virginia Tech yesterday as it marked the beginning of its month-long awareness tour, drawing in many student passers-by while stationed just outside of Newman Library. Rock the Vote used Tech's campus as one of its firs

Replacement lighting in the works

April 29, 2008

Facilities at Virginia Tech have been taking sustainability initiatives since 1991; however, plans to conserve the use of lighting within the approximately 120 buildings on campus are still works in progress.

Dealer advocates gun rights

April 25, 2008

The owner of the company that sold firearm merchandise to the gunmen involved in the Virginia Tech and NIU shootings came to Blacksburg last night to speak about the most prevalent gun topics facing college campuses today.

Kenney declines position

April 23, 2008

Three of the four winners of the SGA elections were sworn into office last night at an inauguration banquet at the Inn at Virginia Tech.

Complaints against SGA fail in CSA meeting

April 23, 2008

A Commission on Student Affairs meeting designed specifically to address the SGA's alleged constitution breaches left some feeling unsatisfied.

Commission hears SGA concerns

April 18, 2008

The issues regarding SGA elections were addressed at yesterday's Commission on Student Affairs meeting, and while the elections will not be overturned, other problems with the organization's official documents have yet to be discussed.

Election's missing write-in option still under review

April 15, 2008

After much controversy occurred surrounding SGA elections, the results that had been announced last Thursday are still being reviewed.