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.