Content by Nick Smirniotopoulos

Bull & Bones brunch shines

September 27, 2011

There is nothing better than sleeping in late and waking up to enjoy a fulfilling brunch.

POW to Ph.D.

September 22, 2011

Cramped into a tiny, two-by-five-foot cement cell, a 12-year-old boy contemplates his life — or whether he will have one at all.

Completing Hokie 'Bucket List' a senior must

September 22, 2011

When that unforgettable guitar solo blasts through the stadium and marks the beginning of “Enter Sandman,” Hokies naturally begin to jump. It is one of those great traditions that bring the Virginia Tech community together.

Abroad fair to explain travel opportunities

September 16, 2011

While young Dominican students prepare for classes, some wander out to the well to fill a cup of water to share with classmates. Others wait in line to use the school’s lone outhouse bathroom — this was one of the many sights Addie Jones, a senior geography major, encountered while studying abroad last spring in the Dominican Republic.

Post-grad choices hard to make

September 12, 2011

College students face a vast array of unnerving decisions when they graduate, reaching another pivotal crossroad in their lives — one of them being whether to continue their education by pursuing a graduate degree.

Dressing for success on the cheap

September 12, 2011

Going on job or internship interviews can be stressful enough, and deciding what to wear to leave a good first impression can add unnecessary stress.

Boyer meets world

September 8, 2011

A notorious group of high school students cruises in their 1966 Volkswagen van, which became the talk of the town and source of many memorable stories.

Take a hike with Venture Out

September 7, 2011

Let’s be honest, as far as nightlife goes, the small town of Blacksburg does not have much to offer compared to other booming urban college towns.

Tailgating tips

September 2, 2011

Looking to have a barbecue, but don’t feel like going through the hassle of going to the store? Let dining services help.

Review: Bollo's Cafe and Bakery exudes cozy atmosphere

August 30, 2011

Tucked away among the buzzing college streets of downtown Blacksburg, there survives, and thrives, Bollo’s Cafe and Bakery.