Polar Politics: Obama emerges victorious in second debate, tackles Romney on issues
October 22, 2012
After floundering in the first presidential debate, all eyes were on President Barack Obama last Tuesday to see how he would rebound during round two.
Parking on Stadium Woods creates unnecessary conflict
October 16, 2012
If you give a mouse a cookie, he’ll always ask for a glass of milk. If any proverbial expression fits the new controversy over athletes parking in the Stadium Woods, it surely is this one.
Polar Politics: Romney's lack of tax plan shows his lack of substance
September 10, 2012
Despite uninterrupted broadcast time during the Republican National Convention, the Republican Party and Mitt Romney's campaign have hardly produced any significant bump in the polls.
GPA misrepresents low-fund high school grads
September 3, 2012
Virginia Tech is now home to approximately 5,400 new students — the class of 2016. The freshmen at Tech not only encapsulate the school's growth, but also the school's highly selective admissions process. However, the numbers must be put into perspective.
Republicans miss the mark, need to focus on unity
August 30, 2012
When the dust settled, Republicans missed their mark; the conservative rock stars ended up being nothing more than broken records.
High debt rates may be the new norm
August 12, 2012
Data suggests that while students are graduating with a larger burden of debt than ever before, with sensational stories of six-figure debts are outliers are becoming more common.
Aurora shootings show assault rifles must be banned
July 25, 2012
It is time for us to assess our constitutional values with a more modern approach.
Construction will benefit all in long run
July 18, 2012
Juniors and seniors are no strangers to construction at Virginia Tech.