Barqawi will graduate a US citizen
May 4, 2009
For Adnan Barqawi, the greatest honor of this year wasn't his Student Leader of the Year Award, although his friends note that this was well earned.
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Hindu: Tradition points to tolerance for other faiths
April 10, 2009
If any examination of American religions writ large (or Virginia Tech's religions writ small) it would be easy, though a serious oversight, to look over the Eastern traditions that inform the worldviews of many international students.
Through STS, science joins forces with philosophy
April 2, 2009
Questioning the value or usefulness of science may be the closest thing the modern world has to heresy.
Corps leader leaves lasting legacy
February 10, 2009
Early morning exercise, formation, marching and drill are not the college experience most parents and prospective students imagine. But hardly any freshman student hasn't had to ask an upperclassman about the odd, uncomfortable-looking "rattling" -- 90 de
February 8, 2009
Local firefighters responded to a forest fire Sunday along Mount Tabor Road in Blacksburg.
January 22, 2009
A former employee has filed an antidiscrimination suit against the Montgomery County School Board in federal court alleging she was discharged in retaliation for her repeated complaints regarding religious hostility in the workplace.
'4.0 is good': Hokies take Naval commissions
December 20, 2008
Six fall graduates of Virginia Tech received their commissions as United States Naval officers Friday as they were sworn in at War Memorial Chapel after completing their ROTC training.
Local GOP cleaning house, aiming high
December 1, 2008
In the wake of the Republican Party's election-day defeat, Montgomery County GOP members are looking ahead to better prospects in next year's statewide contests.
Students stage Proposition 8 protest
November 15, 2008
A mixed group of students and local activists marched in protest today as part of a national day of action against the passage of California's constitutional amendment banning gay marriage.
Town to solicit input on future of Henderson Lawn development
November 12, 2008
Blacksburg planning officials will hold a public comment session on Nov. 20 to solicit input for the upcoming renovation to the Henderson Lawn and College Avenue areas.
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