Debra Houchins
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Expected Graduation: 2015
Professor succumbs to cancer but leaves legacy
November 8, 2010
In life, many things are taken for granted; for college students, professors tend to be regarded as those people who assign us long papers, quiz us on pointless readings, and take attendance on the one day we decide to sleep in.
Sterling Bridge Dairy and Sweetwater Bakery adds life to farmers market
August 26, 2010
For the past several weeks, the Collegiate Times has been profiling various venders who sell goods at the Blacksburg Farmers Market. Check out the previously published profiles online.
August is ideal time to embrace market vendors
August 11, 2010
With August heat beating down on Blacksburg, the best time to get outdoors is the morning and the early afternoon. So, take a stroll with the Collegiate Times as we profile the vendors who grace the Saturday morning and Wednesday afternoon farmers market.
Vendors enrich Blacksburg with local produce
August 4, 2010
For some college students, Saturday mornings are spent sleeping off wild Friday nights or recovering from long weeks filled with classes, papers and exams.
English professor succumbs to cancer but leaves a legacy
July 21, 2010
For college students, professors tend to be regarded as those people who assign us long papers, quiz us on pointless readings, and take attendance on the one day we decide to sleep in.
Treat yourself to tiramisu on student budget
July 14, 2010
As a college student, one of my biggest concerns - outside of my actual studies - is balancing my obsession with extravagance and my student poverty. I save obsessively and am more frugal than most people I know (my friends would probably use the term "ch
Virginia Tech 'Imagineers' take on the future
June 23, 2010
Even as a child, when Adam Ressa wished upon a star, his wish was to work for Disney.
Naturaleza festival combines Mexican culture and nature
June 9, 2010
Virginia Tech Service Learning Center and Seek Education, Explore, DiScover (SEEDS) will celebrate both Mexican culture and environmental activism at the Price House Nature Center on 107 Wharton St. this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wine festival raises scholarships, spirits
June 9, 2010
The New River Valley Alumni Association will celebrate its second annual Wine Festival this Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Holtzman Alumni Center terrace, complete with live music and good food.
DIY: Get a kick out of this soccer ball cake
June 9, 2010
Cake Boss takes up a ridiculous amount of my time.
