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.
Capping majors must come with more guidance
April 24, 2012
A cap on engineering is a necessary evil to ensure quality of students’ education. Too many students and not enough resources will not help anyone — students, teachers, or administration.
The Stadium Woods debate: A question of value
April 9, 2012
Students and faculty members are mounting opposition to a proposed indoor athletic practice facility that would eliminate a portion of the Stadium Woods — a rare old-growth forest behind Lane Stadium.
Big Event fails to realize service potential
March 29, 2012
As Virginia Tech’s Big Event community service project prepares to deploy thousands of students, faculty and staff members out into Blacksburg and Christiansburg, its stated mission is to say “Thank you.”
Women's issues require research and tolerance
March 28, 2012
Most of the Republican primary and forecasts for the general election have focused on the United States’ economic prospects.
Feeling lucky? Don't hold your breath with online privacy
February 23, 2012
Privacy on the Internet has become a major preoccupation as more people conduct their personal and professional lives through products of major Web firms like Facebook and Google.
BYOB sounds like a bargain, but proves costly
January 24, 2012
Some Blacksburg restaurants are starting to adopt BYOB — or bring your own bottle — alcohol licenses.
SOPA should not burden US sites
January 17, 2012
For the past two months, Congress has been debating the Stop Online Piracy Act, or SOPA, as well as its cohort, the Protect Intellectual Property Act.
‘Mega’ world regions should stay
November 9, 2011
Geography instructor John Boyer — perhaps better known by his alter ego, the “Plaid Avenger” — indicated in a tweet today that he might discontinue his 3,000-student “mega” world regions class.
Students should vote, despite home location
November 8, 2011
Yesterday's elections have left some wondering how many of those from the college student population turned out, if they did at all.