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Column: To ignore the benefits of nuclear energy would be a huge mistake by Anthony Kalaskas, guest columnist Wednesday, November 19, 2008; 12:00 AM I would first like to praise Paige Pinkston's column, "Implementation of alternative energy sources is what U.S. needs" (CT, Nov 14), for bringing attention to a critical issue.
Column: Surviving the longest week of your student life by Liza Miller, regular columnist Wednesday, November 19, 2008; 12:00 AM Holidays are coming, but before we get to relax and eat turkey, we must endure what I have come to think of as the longest week of the year: the week preceding Thanksgiving break.
Column: Implementation of alternative energy sources is what US needs by Paige Pinkston, CT regular columnist Friday, November 14, 2008; 12:00 AM The ever-growing popularization of the environmental agenda made the energy concerns of the United States a necessary centerpiece of the political platforms of all parties competing for the recent power shift.
Column: While Obama's victory gives hope, really challenges remain by Dennis Frenier, CT Columnist Friday, November 14, 2008; 12:00 AM I witnessed history last Tuesday; the first mostly black president of the United States -- since Barack Obama is, in fact, half Caucasian -- was elected by more than half of the people who voted in the election.
Column: Reasoning behind NObama on CT's post-election coverage by Cate Summers, CT public editor Wednesday, November 12, 2008; 12:00 AM By now everyone knows that Barack Obama is our new president-elect. And I think it's safe to say that everyone knew this before the CT hit campus on the morning of Nov. 5.
Column: A taste of theocracy: The injustice of Proposition 8 by Jeremy Baker, CT regular columnist Wednesday, November 12, 2008; 12:00 AM Unless you spent election week in your fallout shelter and haven't yet braved the strange new surface world of a Democrat-controlled government, you know that Nov. 4 was a night of historic firsts.
Column: A fiscal conservative's thoughts on the Republican party by Tom Minogue, CT regular columnist Wednesday, November 12, 2008; 12:00 AM John McCain lost the presidential election last week, or more importantly Barack Obama ended up winning the battle for the White House.
Column: U.S. role as military power changed by 2008 election by Tom Minogue, CT regular columnist Wednesday, November 5, 2008; 12:00 AM With the 2008 presidential election comes the possibility of a change in the U.S. as a military power. There are a lot of people out there who wouldn't want to see the U.S. as a country with worldwide military capability at all, but in the evolving state of the world it is something that must be maintained if we are to retain our nation's influence economically as well as overseas.
Column: Youth interest in politics means great things for country's future by Liza Miller, CT Regular Columnist Wednesday, November 5, 2008; 12:00 AM The election results are in and a winner has been announced (hopefully).
Column: In order to appreciate Halloween by Paige Pinkston, Regular Columnist Friday, October 31, 2008; 12:00 AM The modern Halloween season arrives (sometimes as early as August) generously flanked by orange and black clothing (and everything else), household decorations involving witches, scarecrows, monsters and skeletons, the arrival of extensive -- and often expensive -- pumpkin patches to town, costumes in seemingly almost every store, and, of course, shameless consumption of as much candy as all other times of the year combined.
Column: Kicking the habit by Dennis Frenier, CT Columnist Friday, October 31, 2008; 12:00 AM I carried a lighter around with me since I was 10 years old.
Column: Students mourn the loss of Hikes' compassion, leadership by John Gray Williams, guest columnist Wednesday, October 29, 2008; 12:00 AM I am sure there are a number of you reading this who didn't get the opportunity to know Zenobia Lawrence Hikes very well (if at all). There are some of you who knew of her. And there are some of you who called her friend. I am one of the latter.
Column: Liberals, trained in USSR, clearly 'heart terrorism' by Jeremy Baker, CT regular columnist Wednesday, October 29, 2008; 12:00 AM As the final hours of the election tick away, we have seen some exceptionally vicious comments from the right.
Column: Major League Baseball prayed for fireworks, got sparklers by Steve Malik, sports staff writer Friday, October 24, 2008; 12:00 AM The 2008 World Series features two teams that the majority of America did not expect nor want to see in baseball's big event. ESPN and FOX can pretend that the match-up in this year's World Series is the best thing that ever happened to them, but when ratings drop to all-time lows in Game 2 and 3 because the Boston, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago markets tune in to the World Series (of Poker), the FOX network will pray for a deciding Game 7 to salvage its bank accounts.
Column: Conflict of interest records better serve readers' needs by Cate Summers, CT Public Editor Friday, October 24, 2008; 12:00 AM This is a student-run newspaper. And it has been since its inception in 1903.
Column: Take preventative measures to minimize high-stress situations by Ryan Kirwan, CT regular columnist Friday, October 24, 2008; 12:00 AM This has been one of those weeks when everything has come crashing down on me all at once.
Column: Abortion takes away the right of millions to speak by Mark Earley, Nathan Goodman, Christian Hayes & Arthur Keefer, guest columnists Wednesday, October 22, 2008; 12:00 AM We existed as a prosperous nation for quite some time under the banner of slavery, slavery of the African-American people.
Column: Textbooks meet different academic needs for everyone by Liza Miller, CT Regular Columnist Wednesday, October 22, 2008; 12:00 AM With textbooks being as pricey as they are, I, like most students, tend to gravitate immediately toward the less costly pile of gently used books.
Column: Black Saturday, ten years removed by Ed Lupien, CT Sports Reporter Friday, October 17, 2008; 12:05 AM Ten years ago today, arguably one of the biggest upsets in college football history occurred in Blacksburg.
Column: In the real world, gun access is necessary by Ken Stanton, guest columnist Friday, October 17, 2008; 12:00 AM In an ideal world, gun control would work.
Column: Presidential campaign turns ugly with personal attacks by Paige Pinkston, Regular Columnist Friday, October 17, 2008; 12:00 AM The marathon that has been the 2008 presidential campaign followed the usual horserace pattern of banter between candidates (if not with somewhat more desperation than usual) until the addition of Sarah Palin to the race.
Column: An intellectual call to arms for Virginia Tech students by Tom Minogue, regular columnist Wednesday, October 15, 2008; 12:00 AM For the last couple of weeks I've been gearing this column toward rock music, but today the subject being discussed is in no way, shape or form related to rock 'n' roll.
Column: Hokie spirit revisited during football season by Liza Miller, regular columnist Tuesday, October 7, 2008; 11:39 PM For me, football games have always been more of a social event than a sporting event. I love getting decked out in maroon and orange, spending time with friends and enjoying autumn Saturdays in Blacksburg -- a place I rarely see before noon on non-game days. I usually make it to the game, but I have been known to sneak away during halftime to sleep off some of my tailgating. I was excited and a little perplexed as to how the football game would go when for the first time I was accompanied to the game with my parents instead of my friends.
Column: Hokies less than stellar in victory over Hilltoppers by Ed Lupien, CT sports reporter Monday, October 6, 2008; 11:31 PM Virginia Tech captured its fifth consecutive win Saturday by topping Western Kentucky by two touchdowns, but it was surprisingly anything but easy.
Column: Answers for America by Eric M. Latham, guest columnist Friday, October 3, 2008; 12:00 AM America is at a crossroads. To the left, we have the Democratic Party. To the right, we have the Republican Party. And, straight ahead, beyond the challenges of our time, destiny awaits.
Column: On voter registration, don't blame the candidates by Cameron Lewis, guest columnist Friday, October 3, 2008; 12:00 AM If I had a dollar for every time I have been asked to register to vote in the past two weeks, I would have $2.
Column: Tech should make a concious effort to increase recycling by Paige Pinkston, Regular Columnist Friday, October 3, 2008; 12:00 AM Sitting by a trashcan in the Chem/Physics building the other day as a class was dismissed, I couldn't help but notice that every item I saw tossed in the trash happened to be recyclable.
Column: Look to this year's election as a change for our future by Dennis Frenier, Regular Columnist Friday, October 3, 2008; 12:00 AM When I wake up every morning I pour a glass of milk and either put a Pop Tart in the toaster or pick up a banana.
Column: The real rock 'n' roll crisis facing our generation by Tom Minogue, Regular Columnist Wednesday, October 1, 2008; 12:00 AM As far as I'm concerned there are three simple commandments to the modern American experience, and those are sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll.
Column: They believe in law, not justice: Considering the death penalty by Jeremy Baker, Regular Columnist Wednesday, October 1, 2008; 12:00 AM Last Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued a stay of execution for Troy Davis, a convicted cop-killer on Georgia's death row.
Column: We must know our rights to responsibly use them by Chris Emory, regular columnist Monday, September 29, 2008; 11:42 PM In a civil society, standing up for your rights and ensuring that authority acts within the bounds set by the law are necessary to prevent abuse of power. If you do not know your rights, then they might as well not exist. In fact, they do not exist. Only by knowing your rights and what they mean can you ensure they are observed.
Column: On energy, it's McCain; on US image, it's Obama by Ben Woody, regular columnist Monday, September 29, 2008; 11:39 PM So, it's that time of the year -- two teams rehearse all week in preparation for a colossal showdown. Two powerhouses, study each other's playbooks, tendencies and key personnel in order to find some sort of advantage over their adversaries. You're right, it's football season!
Column: The right stuff: What it takes to make a college newspaper by Cate Summers, CT Public Editor Friday, September 26, 2008; 12:00 AM If you've ever wondered how our lovely college paper is produced on a day-to-day basis, now's your chance to learn.
Column: Four more years: McCain's policies do not reflect change by Patrick Butler, guest columnist Wednesday, September 24, 2008; 12:00 AM After watching both the Democratic and Republican conventions, one thing I noticed was that both parties are attempting to own the idea of change. It's not just Barack Obama's slogan anymore -- John McCain is trying to lay claim to it, too.
Column: Life in the bike lane offers sustainable alternative by Liza Miller, regular columnist Wednesday, September 24, 2008; 12:00 AM I keep crossing my fingers that once we get into the semester, people will stop going to class and thus more parking will open up.
'Glamping:' Not a legitimate way to be in nature by Dennis Frenier, regular columnist Friday, September 19, 2008; 12:00 AM I have recently noticed the term "glamping" sprouting up over the Internet on a couple news Web sites.
Column: Keeping the First Amendment alive requires constant work by Holly Kays, guest columnist Friday, September 19, 2008; 12:00 AM
Column: Record companies must adapt in face of changing music world by Tom Minogue, Regular Columnist Wednesday, September 17, 2008; 12:00 AM As of late in the music world there's been an increasing proliferation of albums released exclusively through the Internet.
Column: In the face of honor killings, an inadequate response by Jeremy Baker, Regular Columnist Wednesday, September 17, 2008; 12:00 AM On the last morning of her life, July 13, 2008, Fauzia prepared to appear before the civil court in Jafarabad, Pakistan, with the defiant optimism of a flag bearer marching through an ambush. As the sun burned away overhead, her burqa was a reminder of the constant barriers around her, the most visible manifestation of the multilayered trap in which she lived.
Column: 'Taylor-made' offense leads Hokies' sting operation by Brian Wright, CT sports editor Monday, September 15, 2008; 10:34 PM It wasn't pretty. It was a bit lucky. And there is no question that Virginia Tech's 20-17 win over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (2-1, 1-1 ACC) Saturday afternoon was -- no matter how cliche -- a team victory, as head coach Frank Beamer pointed out afterward."It was the kicking game, it was offense, it was defense," he said. "We found a way to win."
Column: Back to reality -- it's time to focus on the real issues by Ben Woody, regular columnist Monday, September 15, 2008; 10:26 PM Wednesday night on "Countdown with Keith Olbermann," Olbermann promised one of his trademark special comments on the over-politicizing of the attacks of Sept. 11. I watched the entire show, patiently waiting to hear his eloquent and merciless verbal assault on whoever was his target, wading through the World's Worst People (which obligatorily featured Bill O'Reilly and a rather innocuous mistake by a conservative newspaper) and other conversations about how unqualified Sarah Palin is. Finally, after bludgeoning my face with caricatures of the Republican Party, Olbermann released the hounds.
Column: Glorified college experience fails to prepare students for real world by Ryan Kirwan, Regular Columnist Thursday, September 11, 2008; 10:20 PM
Column: Here's the catch when it comes to voter registration by Cate Summers, Public Editor Thursday, September 11, 2008; 10:02 PM If you walk around campus with your eyes open, you have probably noticed the colossal number of people handing out Montgomery County voter registration sheets. You probably also noticed that there seems to be some controversy surrounding the legality of registering students to vote in Montgomery County whose parents do not reside here.
Alfred lets 'Batman' villains out of the bag by Kirsten Gravely, CT Features Reporter Wednesday, September 10, 2008; 12:00 AM So what were the fans to do with themselves after the box office juggernaut "The Dark Knight" dominated theaters?
Column: Educate yourself-- our global community depends on it by Liza Miller, CT Regular Columnist Wednesday, September 10, 2008; 12:00 AM September always seems like a new year and a great time for new beginnings. I am in the habit before each semester of making what I call semester resolutions.
Column: Wasting votes on criminal government is our fault by Chris Emory, CT Regular Columnist Wednesday, September 10, 2008; 12:00 AM Why is the state sacrosanct? On a regular basis, our government behaves in ways we do not allow ourselves to behave.
UVa fans cheering a Tech loss? Look 'Hoo's talking by Caleb Fleming, NRV News Editor Friday, September 5, 2008; 12:00 AM Moments before the Virginia Cavaliers football team took the field on Saturday at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, the home crowd of 64,947 erupted with joy.
Learn to make the most of the cards life deals you by Dennis Frenier, CT Columnist Friday, September 5, 2008; 12:00 AM I questioned myself the other day on the exact reason I am here. I know why I am living, in my general opinion, of course, but the idea that was circulating throughout my brain for an hour of my life Tuesday morning was exactly why am I in Blacksburg?
Column: From cradle to grave: Tech 'stuff' brands young children by Kathryn Galland, regular columnist Thursday, September 4, 2008; 12:11 AM Everything maroon and orange! If you are a Hokie fanatic, you can buy the ultimate in fan apparel and accessories at Virginia Tech stores, catering to all fans -- alumni, parents, students and children alike.
Column: Understanding McCain's vice presidential pick by Matt Eldridge, regular columnist Thursday, September 4, 2008; 12:09 AM After the smoke settled and even after those ridiculous VPILF jokes began to die down, I was left wondering the very real question: Who is Sarah Palin and why did John McCain pick her as his VP candidate? The basics were made clear at the big nominating event: Palin, a woman, is governor of the state of Alaska, and, at 44, she is relatively young. A few more facts trickled out soon after: she had five children (with slightly odd names) and she started her career as mayor of a tiny town named Wasilla. Not much else was immediately clear and political commentators scrambled to assemble a complete dossier on her. To be fair, her name has been bandied about for much of the summer leading up to the announcement but very few -- except those with the inside track -- took her nomination seriously.
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