Finding inspiration in our community
June 9, 2010
Recently I attended the Senior Program for the class of 2010 from Blacksburg High School, and the speaker, Mr. Eric Thomas, a history teacher at BHS, spoke about inspiration.
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Ut Prosim important to Tech community, spirit
March 29, 2010
This past weekend, the university celebrated the 100th anniversary of the class ring tradition with the annual Ring Banquet and Ring Dance celebration.
Commitment to service begins with student body
January 21, 2010
What does being part of the Hokie Nation really mean to you?
Tech community spirit overshadows tragedies
December 7, 2009
As I pulled my car over to the side of the road and watched the state trooper in my rearview mirror draw closer, my thoughts were far from thanks.
Column: Helping the community is personal responsibility
September 30, 2009
I am lucky. I have never been poor enough to need welfare or been unable to pay for insurance. I have always had food to eat and enough money to make sure it was both healthy and fresh. Because I am a reasonably smart and hard-working individual, it is no
Column: Getting involved at Tech
June 17, 2009
While you may have chosen to come to Virginia Tech with the purpose of getting a fundamental grasp on the theory of relativity, or to explore Freud's Seduction Theory, or to survey British and American literature, never forget that the most important less
Column: Tech basketball deserves support
March 3, 2009
One of my favorite things this semester has been going to cheer on the men's basketball team in Cassell Coliseum. Basketball is my favorite sport to watch. It is fast paced, high-scoring and overall an exciting experience. Whether we win or lose, I never
Column: We should continue to support fellow Hokies after graduation
November 12, 2008
As an alumnus of Virginia Tech's English Department, class of 2008, I left feeling proud of the strong educational community upon which our school is built. After events in recent years, that community was pulled even closer. Some, however, forget what th