Collegiate Times

Comet now visible to naked eye

November 14, 2007

The comet 17p/holmes was made visible to the naked eye the evening of Oct. 23 and could possibly remain discernible for several more weeks.

Reconsidering a switch from coal to nuclear power

November 9, 2007

The annual Choices and Challenges Forum took place yesterday, hosting a variety of speakers who illuminated the history, logistics, benefits, and set-backs of nuclear energy.

Victoria's Secret attracts thousands of customers

November 9, 2007

It is no surprise that Victoria's Secret, the 'Sexiest Store on Earth,' would be voted best in Blacksburg.

Film festival winners compete for honors online

November 8, 2007

After winning first place in Virginia Tech's Four Minute Film Festival this past fall, Tech students Paul Hinson, Tyler Henderson, and Tony Lazzeroni along with Eric Steinat, Ryan Watson and Bert Green have submitted their film "Tuned Out" to Apple's Seco

Rafael Harpaz works to promote peace with Israel

November 8, 2007

Rafael Harpaz earned a B.A. in international relations from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and as a part as his diplomatic training he has studied under the auspices of the Rothschild Foundation at the Hebrew University.

Pamplin receives $1 million grant

October 30, 2007

BB&T Charitable Foundation has given $1 million to Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business.

Triangle Fraternity comes back to Virginia Tech

October 26, 2007

The Triangle Fraternity has returned to Virginia Tech for recruitment this past month after their disbanding in 1996.

Virginia Tech Partners with GoLoco

October 23, 2007

Add "energy conservation" to list of purposes for the seemingly never-ending stream of new Facebook applications.

New River Valley Center nears completion

October 16, 2007

Shoe Carnival and Bed Bath and Beyond are open for business at the New River Valley Center in Christiansburg.

Statistics show Tech needs to sober up

October 9, 2007

According to the 2006 crime statistics released by the Virginia Tech Police Department, the most common offense in the Virginia Tech community is liquor law violations referred for disciplinary action.