Column: We honor lives lost while continuing to move forward
April 16, 2008
Some days, I wish I hadn't gotten out of bed. On April 16, 2007, that was an understatement.
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Column: NATO reaches an agreement with Russia and hopes for peace
April 2, 2008
This week, The North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the government of Russia reached an agreement that will allow NATO transit rights through Russia into Afghanistan, enabling NATO forces to enter the war-torn country through a northern gateway, a strat
Column: Bear Stearns becomes casualty of unchecked credit spending
March 19, 2008
Monday morning, American investment giant J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. announced its completed plans to absorb the now floundering firm, The Bear Stearns Companies, by the end of June.
Column: News stories permeating media leave much to consider
February 13, 2008
It is 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Already on my third cup of coffee, I'm ready to begin my biweekly ritual of scouring the news for some relevant current event that contains enough energy to draw an opinion column from my fatigued brain.
Column: It is our responsibility to inform ourselves about climate change
January 30, 2008
Studies have shown that January is the most depressing month of the year.
Column: China responds to Dalai Lama's visit
October 23, 2007
This month, we found ourselves fortunate enough to entertain one of the planet's greatest champions of human rights and equality: Tenzin Gyatso, or as we know him, the 14th iteration of the Dalai Lama.
Column: Return of 'Stick It In'
September 11, 2007
It's another blistering hot home game for the Virginia Tech Hokies, and like so many games before this one, the crowd is roaring with excitement at the prospect of another Hokie victory.