Content by Nick Smirniotopoulos

In some cases, digital media limits conversation

April 26, 2012

As our generation becomes more accustomed to using new technology, observing the trends for increasing digital media usage highlights some stark realizations about the changes our generation has — and raises questions about our future.

Group cycles in remembrance of April 16 victims

April 25, 2012

Omar Samaha, founder of the VTV Outreach Team, took up cycling in remembrance of his sister Reema, a victim of the April 16, 2007, campus shootings.

Just like mom makes them

April 17, 2012

For Lisa Racek and Tracey Pace, owners of ‘Downtown Cupcake,’ business is important —but family still comes first.

Blacksburg artist spreads her wings

April 12, 2012

In remembrance of the 32 victims lost on April 16, 2007, the VTV Family Outreach Foundation will host an art exhibit on April 15 at 7 p.m. in the Hahn Horticulture Garden.

Art festival comes to Tech

March 29, 2012

A group of students will assemble this weekend to celebrate the fine arts.

Local Mediterranean cuisine prevails

March 27, 2012

Pita Vera, located at 235 N. Main St., offers a distinctly enjoyable Mediterranean dining experience. The menu is expansive yet inexpensive, providing a wide variety of options at a reasonable price.

The original ‘Torg’

March 26, 2012

As students saunter about campus, they get a feel for Virginia Tech’s rich history, with various buildings named after distinguished individuals.

Relay initiates funding push

March 21, 2012

The Virginia Tech Relay for Life executive board — which holds the annual event that raises money for the American Cancer Society — is in its home stretch, as it prepares for the all-night affair on the Drillfield next month.

Te(a)ch for America: Students prepare to embark on national education journey

February 29, 2012

A special needs sixth-grade student named Jovan, from an inner-city middle school in Atlanta, is one of many direct beneficiaries of the Teach for America program.

The raw story: A review of the top five sushi outlets in Blacksburg

February 28, 2012