Column: Protest on sixth anniversary of Iraq invasion
March 18, 2009
There will be an anti-war protest on the Drillfield tomorrow at 5 p.m. on the sixth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.
Drillfield
The Drillfield is a large, open space of grass in the center of Virginia Tech’s campus. It is the dividing point between the “academic” and “residential” sides of campus. The Drillfield is a common meeting place, as many recreational teams use it for practice space. It is also a place for special groups to host events.
The Drillfield is also the site of Relay for Life, an annual 24-hour fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. In 2009, Tech hosted the largest collegiate relay in the nation.
A memorial to the shootings that took place on April 16, 2007 is located on the Drillfield facing Burruss Hall. Memorial services were held on the Drillfield on following anniversaries.
Originally used as an exercise space for the corps of cadets, the Drillfield remains the site of physical exercise for the corps as well as practices for the Highty-Tighties, the regimental band.
Content on Drillfield:
Letter: Drillfield parking born of desperation
March 5, 2009
I have seen signs popping up around campus that suggest that our parking situation could be alleviated by paving the Drillfield. While this may seem like an innovative use of space (I don't believe that for a second), I feel that this option is likely bor
Letter: The Drillfield is Tech
March 5, 2009
Letter: Taking the Drillfield for parking is not the answer
March 5, 2009
In response to "Utilize the Drillfield for parking," (CT, March 3) I read this letter and had to sit back and think to myself, "This has to be a joke." I fully agree that there needs to be more commuter parking, but taking the Drillfield away is not the a
Letter: Paving Drillfield is unrealistic
March 4, 2009
Have you seen this proposal to pave the Drillfield and turn it into a parking garage? This is simply a terrible idea. For starters, this would create a parking problem instead of alleviating one.
Letter: Utilize Drillfield for parking
March 2, 2009
As the student body grows year after year, parking becomes harder to come by on campus. It's not uncommon to drive around the commuter lots for hours trying to find an open space.
Relay for Life organizes 'freeze' to raise awareness
November 13, 2008
At first it may seem that Chris Armstrong has magical powers. While standing in the middle of the Drillfield, he raises a white and maroon umbrella 12 minutes after noon and suddenly around 50 people freeze in place all over the Drillfield.
Video: RHF steps it up with Welcome Back Festival
September 5, 2008
Free food, music, and a carnival feel occupied the Drillfield for RHF's kick-off event, Sunday, August 31.
Flash mob holds banana chase on Drillfield
February 22, 2008