Patrick Murphy

Position: Features editor

Hometown: Fairfax Station, VA

Major: Communication

Minor: Marketing

Expected Graduation: 2012

Content by Patrick Murphy

Luck of the Irish: Castle's serves a satisfying meal

April 18, 2012

Having visited Ireland last spring, my expectations for Castle’s Kettle and Irish Pub were pretty high, but the long-awaited arrival of the new bar in town did not disappoint.

‘Games’ starts strong

March 26, 2012

Driving by the Christiansburg movie theater last Thursday night, one would think that a ninth “Harry Potter” movie was about to premiere based on the crowd. But instead of wizards and wands, these people lined up to see battles and blood.

Pub not opening on St. Pat’s, but soon

March 15, 2012

With a “Fall 2011” sign planted in the ground since last semester, watchful eyes have been kept on Castle’s Kettle & Pub, yet so far its doors have remained closed.

ABC aims for competitors to go ‘Missing’

March 12, 2012

"Hell hath no fury like a mother scorned” seems to be the mantra of ABC’s latest drama/thriller “Missing,” and so far, it’s working.

Rock, reggae, butter: Berryville-based group to play 622 North

January 25, 2012

Band names are often quirky, but they aren’t usually decided based on a game of beer pong. Enter: The Golden Butter Band.

Legend to make an appearance at Tech

January 18, 2012

A Grammy-winning music artist will be headed to Virginia Tech this February as a part of Black History Month.

Despite box office woes, recent films score decent marks

January 16, 2012

Handler’s character falls short in new comedy

January 16, 2012

Talk show host, comedian and professional hot mess Chelsea Handler is at it again, this time with an intriguing new comedy based on her books, as well as her entertaining life.

Drink of the week: Amaretto sour

November 8, 2011

This decidedly simple drink still packs a punch.

Drink of the weekend: Butterbeer

October 27, 2011