Content by Ken Stanton

Concealed carry is coming to Virginia campuses

November 8, 2009

I'm making a bold prediction: this year, the bill will pass to allow state-permitted individuals to carry on Virginia's public campuses.

Column: Seeing through media bias and misreporting

October 6, 2009

News media have always been biased and occasionally misreport things, and with monumental issues up for consideration today like health care, global warming, gun control and the like, it is more important than ever that we are able to critique their work.

Column: Banning laptops in classroom not a solution

August 31, 2009

As the first week of the semester has already passed, most classes have reviewed their syllabi and class rules. For some students, those rules have included a ban on laptops that probably comes as a surprise.

Column: Getting things done: Organize, succeed

July 29, 2009

Usually we think of productivity and organization as mainly about getting things done. They are also important in issues of focus, multitasking, and procrastination.

Column: Exploring solutions to procrastination

July 8, 2009

Ever procrastinated? Ever had it compromise your schoolwork, personal productivity, or otherwise? Me too. That's why I took some time this summer to address it - so it doesn't get me again next year.

Column: Learning is a committment

June 21, 2009

So, you think you can learn?

Column: The ultimate question: So you think you can learn?

June 17, 2009

You're coming to Virginia Tech to study for your career and to get a degree that says you're ready, but will you really learn anything? That may be just as much in your hands as it is your professors.

Column: In the real world, gun access is necessary

October 17, 2008

In an ideal world, gun control would work.

Column: Take advantage of firearms

April 18, 2008

Next week, two major events will take place here and nationwide regarding the gun debate.