Content by Liz Norment

Severe winds won't ruffle these Hokie feathers

June 2, 2010

When the television flashes a foreboding "tornado warning - seek cover" message, senior geography major Kathryn Prociv likes to think that she knows better than to obey the presumptive machine.

Showing some 'Merlove': Documentary's director showcases film, visits Tech

May 4, 2010

The 2004 wine-soaked comedy "Sideways" inspired people around the country to flock to their local markets to sip a glass of red or white.

Festival uncorks Virginia's finest wines and local cuisine

April 29, 2010

As the wine flows and the music blasts, loosened bodies begin boogying to the tunes.

Soundfest brings the noise

April 28, 2010

When Mike Cunningham first came to Virginia Tech in fall 2009, he wasn't very impressed with Blacksburg's music culture.

Student pilots earn their wings, soar outside of classroom

April 26, 2010

When things get too intense on the ground for senior mechanical engineering Colin Block, he just takes to the skies.

Equestrian team trots to Nationals

April 21, 2010

Virginia Tech may have been denied its chance to bring home a national basketball title, but another sport will have its chance to represent Blacksburg this weekend at a national competition.

'Haiti Day' celebrates culture while raising support

April 14, 2010

When members of the Virginia Tech community got word of the devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti on Jan 14th, it wasn't long before multiple organizations and community members combined their efforts to reach out to the devastated country.

Breakthrough female architects honored in 'Glass Ceilings'

April 14, 2010

This past fall semester, six female Virginia Tech architecture students spent hours on end searching through the International Archives for Women in Architecture at the Newman Library.

Driven by personal experiences, students prepare for Relay for Life

April 7, 2010

Erin Meyer has spent countless hours preparing for Relay for Life as hospitality management chair - but all her work will pay off tomorrow, because of a personal moment of hers from past events.

Downtown store threads link to sewing community

March 31, 2010

Since the recent closing of The Cut, the space that the downtown store formerly occupied in Kent Square on Main Street has seen some significant alterations.