Editorial
Editorial: We should give voters some credit when it comes to taxes
by Editorial Board
Friday, November 14, 2008; 12:00 AM
One of the apparently more curious features of recent elections in this country has been what might be called the economic masochism of voters.
Editorial: Initiative has potential to strengthen national school systems
by Editorial Board
Wednesday, November 12, 2008; 12:00 AM
In October, New Hampshire announced that it would begin a new program that would allow 16-year-olds to take a set of exams and then move on to technical school or community college.
Editorial: Pedestrian problems
by Editorial Board
Friday, October 31, 2008; 12:00 AM
There should be rules at Virginia Tech concerning pedestrian etiquette.
Editorial: Hikes helped Tech learn new standard for unity and resilience
by Editorial Board
Wednesday, October 29, 2008; 12:00 AM
Zenobia Hikes had only been at Virginia Tech for a little over three years, but the contributions she made to our community during that time were innumerable.
Editorial: Same-day voting poses as many problems as solutions
by Editorial Board
Friday, October 17, 2008; 12:00 AM
It is no secret that voter turnout in our democracy is disappointingly low.
Editorial: For Virginia voters, radical Islamn is a pathetic 'Obsession'
by Editorial Board
Wednesday, October 15, 2008; 12:00 AM
Recently, approximately 28 million people received a copy of "Obsession," a film that addresses the issue of "radical" Islam in the world and its goal to rid the earth of "infidels." Unfortunately, the Clarion Fund -- the right-wing distributor of "Obsession" -- wasted its postage.
Editorial: A heaping helping of blah, blah, blah, 'or something like that'
by CT Editorial Board
Tuesday, October 7, 2008; 11:38 PM
With no notes in the thick of the battle, Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain went toe-to-toe in Nashville last night with a largely emasculated Tom Brokaw holding sway -- the campaigns agreed that there would be no follow-up questions, though Brokaw did throw in a few over the course of the evening.
Editorial: Being sign-free means that every fan will see
by Editorial Board
Friday, September 5, 2008; 12:00 AM
With the start of a new athletic season upon us, the University of Virginia is banning signs of any kinds at all sporting events, including football and basketball. Virginia's athletic department instituted this policy in order to promote a "positive game-day environment."
Editorial: Viva la revolucion? When clipboardistas attack, students lose
by CT editorial board
Thursday, September 4, 2008; 12:13 AM
One of the largest classes in Virginia Tech history entertained an opening act on Monday evening. A score of voter registration foot soldiers descended on John Boyer's 2,600-student World Regions course, urging students to register to vote (which is a good thing) and decrying the use of absentee balloting in the upcoming election (which is absolutely stupid.)
Editorial: In the strip mall of the Internet, we've found the bathroom
by Editorial Board
Wednesday, September 3, 2008; 12:00 AM
Almost everyone has heard of the "juicycampus.com" online forum by now. If you haven't, you're not missing much.
Editorial: Through the clutter, a simple solution: Tell us what to do
by CT Editorial Board
Monday, September 1, 2008; 11:10 PM
Democracy is a puzzling arrangement. It calls for everyone, or at least every citizen of legal age, to make their voice heard on all the issues of the day without being experts on the issues.
Editorial: Keep your friends close, your season football tickets closer
by Editorial Board
Friday, August 29, 2008; 12:00 AM
Student season football ticket holders received a surprise in the mail early August when season tickets arrived not in their expected form of individual perforated passes but rather as one season pass, good for all home games.
Editoral: The zen of 'Science of Superheroes' and other 'silly' classes
by CT Editorial Board
Wednesday, August 27, 2008; 9:23 PM
The reputable online publication, "Cracked.com," recently published a piece on a collection of ridiculous, as they deemed them, classes taught in colleges. While the research methods employed by the site were in keeping with what you would expect from "America's Only Humor and Video Site, since 1958," — consisting basically of looking at course titles — the issue of what counts as credible university material is serious. And how we determine what should be treated as worthwhile knowledge, and who determines it, is even more so.
Editorial: College rankings: The good, the bad, and the ... useful?
by Editorial Board
Wednesday, August 27, 2008; 12:00 AM
They don't inspire as much rivalry as the traditional arenas of interschool competition, but the "U.S. News & World Report" annual college rankings never fail to make a splash.
Editorial: Blacksburg gets it right on mo-ped and scooter safety
by CT Editorial Board
Wednesday, August 27, 2008; 12:00 AM
On April 12, the Blacksburg town council passed Ordinance 1497 requiring all scooter and mo-ped operators and passengers to wear helmets and safety eye protection while operating their vehicles.
Editorial: Virginia Senate Bill 408 brings 460 up to speed
by CT Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2008; 5:20 PM
We all know the feeling: you're about to exit I-81 onto 460 heading back to Tech, when suddenly you are forced to slam immediately on your brakes thanks to 460's long-time posted 55 mph speed limit.
Editorial: ABC ruling revives freedom of press
by CT editorial board
Wednesday, June 25, 2008; 6:24 PM
On June 19, U.S. Magistrate Judge M. Hannah Lauck upheld a March 31 injunction that would allow newspapers, including the Collegiate Times, to sell alcohol-related advertisements.
Editorial: Council makes mistake with Sonic
by CT editorial board
Wednesday, June 11, 2008; 6:25 PM
Town Council made a mistake Tuesday night, voting 4-3 to reject Fairmount University Realty Trust's Special Use Permit request for a Sonic Drive-In.
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