Content by Nick Smirniotopoulos

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

Behind the design: Architecture professor draws international acclaim with award-winning, environmentally aware designs

February 27, 2012

The architectural masterpiece of the Lumenhaus — that has received international acclaim for design and efficiency— embodies what Virginia Tech students and faculty interpret as “Invent the Future.”

TED talks to be streamed live in GLC

February 22, 2012

Virginia Tech students and faculty soon have the opportunity to “Invent the Future” as they learn about and discuss innovative ideas as part of this year’s TED — Technology, Entertainment and Design ­­— talks.

The Greeks plant local roots

February 14, 2012

Growing up in a Greek family — hence my unique last name — my identity has been heavily impacted by the country’s culture and cuisine.

Students of the sky

February 1, 2012

As four college students wait patiently on a plane soaring in the depths of the sky, they encounter the surreal moment of preparing to jump.

Back for more: After a lackluster first experience at Cook-Out, the CT returns for a second taste

January 31, 2012

After a passionate uproar of responses to my first review, I decided to go back and give Cook-Out a second chance.