Content by Sara Lepley

Farmer's Market vendor inspires community

May 2, 2013

Every Wednesday and Saturday, Kathleen Anderson of Nanny’s Garden brings items to the Farmer’s Market that could form the perfect care-package for college students.

Leaving his mark

April 24, 2013

Clients have traveled as far as 500 miles to receive a tattoo from Chris Toler, an artist working at Danny’s Ancient Art Tattoo Studio in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Tech alumnus aspired to play music, found success with ‘The Low Down’

April 17, 2013

Authenticity and motivation launched 2011 Virginia Tech alumn Will Sanford and his band, The Low Down,”not only on stages across Tennessee, but also on to lists with Kenny Chesney and Paramore as musicians to look out for this spring.

Virginia Tech uses food diversion to avoid waste

April 2, 2013

At six or seven at night, when the dining halls close, it’s likely that workers dump pounds upon pounds of food into the compost machine, also known as “the goat.”

Q&A: Speaker discusses eating disorders

March 21, 2013

College campuses are known as hot spots for eating disorders, and although resources are typically available, many women and men never receive help.

Golden Pro Granny: Dining hall worker impacts co-workers

March 7, 2013

Not unlike a typical grandmother, the first thing Aldora Green — known to her friends as “Granny” — did when I met with her was make me a plate of steak and mashed potatoes.

A look behind the scenes of "The Shape of Things"

February 14, 2013

Walking into T201, someone may think they have entered a workout studio rather than a rehearsal space for “The Shape of Things.”

The Second City improv comedy group comes to the Lyric

January 30, 2013

During a film noir comedy sketch for The Second City, Daniel Strauss met an improvisational actor’s nightmare, and sometimes dream

Taking on a healthier new year

January 22, 2013

The majority of Americans share the same New Year’s resolution: a resounding hope to lose weight. However, there is more than one way of accomplishing this goal. Everyone must find an exercise that best suits him or her.

Local provides cooking facility to Blacksburg community

November 28, 2012

With a quick stop at the Gourmet Pantry and possibly a few classes, anyone can make gourmet masterpieces at home.

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