Athletes
Hokies in the pro leagues: Keeping up with past Tech athletes
by Josh Parcell, sports editor
Wednesday, June 3, 2009; 6:48 PM
There are several former Virginia Tech athletes playing professionally across the country. Every week, there will be a special section with updates of these players as their seasons unfold.
Beyond the brawn: Athletes juggle academics
by Alex Jackson, CT sports staff writer
Thursday, April 2, 2009; 11:06 PM
Athletes in today's world make the news for two things: They're good or they're in court.
Column: Professional athletes need to serve as positive example
by Ben Woody, regular columnist
Monday, December 1, 2008; 9:47 PM
The New York Giants took on the Washington Redskins Sunday afternoon on the first anniversary of late Redskin Sean Taylor's death. The Skins weren't the only team with a conspicuous absence.
Tech athletes weigh in on political issues, candidates
by Melanie Wadden, CT sports reporter
Friday, October 31, 2008; 12:10 AM
According to CIRCLE, the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, 47 percent of eligible Americans between the ages of 18 and 24 voted in the 2004 election. This is up from 40 percent in the 2000 presidential election.
Column: Tiger's focus temporarily redirected
by Michael Littier, CT staff writer
Wednesday, June 25, 2008; 7:16 PM
Tiger Woods recently pulled off one of the most impressive feats in golf. No, scratch that, Tiger Woods pulled off one of the most impressive feats in all of sports. Many people will tell you that the U.S. Open is the most complete test of a golfer's skill that there is on the pro tour. Being such a thorough examination, it certainly isn't possible for somebody to win it unless they are fully healthy.
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