Naming tree after Colbert is embarrassing PR stunt
May 1, 2012
On Tuesday, the Virginia Tech Environmental Coalition continued its effort to save Stadium Woods by naming one of the several-hundred-year-old white oaks after comedian and television host Stephen Colbert.
Smoking ban sends wrong message
December 1, 2009
The editorial board is comprised of three nonsmokers and one smoker.
Remember lessons from civic classes
October 29, 2009
By college, the idea that citizens have a responsibility to vote has been shoved down the throat of every person.
Editorial: Obama's speech to schools not offensive
September 8, 2009
Politics, with all its intricacies, subterfuge, and bureaucracy, is an adult concept.
Editorial: Challenging ideals through interaction
September 2, 2009
Yesterday morning, President Steger sent an e-mail to the university listserv. In his e-mail, Steger addressed the issue of discrimination. He mentioned two complaints made by minority students that had already been filed.
Editorial: Corrective actions for team started fair, became excessive
August 25, 2009
Former men's soccer coach Oliver Weiss' appropriate resignation should have been the end to the NCAA violation that remained largely hidden until the recent release of letters explaining that Weiss paid application fees and matriculation fees for some inc
Editorial: Transparency needed with budget issues
August 24, 2009
This semester, each Virginia Tech student paid $162.50 for the student activity fee as part of his or her fall bill.
Editorial: Clubs could be both fun and classy
July 15, 2009
Blacksburg's downtown has great food, drinks, and people, and although it isn't particularly known for its dancing and live music, it isn't for lack of trying.
Editorial: Primaries needed, but cost doesn't equal turnout
June 10, 2009
In case you missed it, there was a gubernatorial election on Tuesday.