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Ceritano’s planning nightclub ZACH CRIZER
news editor Ceritano’s plans to add a new item to its menu — nightlife. Nino Ceritano said the restaurant filed an application with the Town of Blacksburg Wednesday to open a nightclub. “We need the permits from the town,” Ceritano said. “We got the required architectural drawings.” The building that currently houses Ceritano’s is not completely occupied. The section of 428 N. Main St. not
seen from the road is not in use at this time. Formerly the Virginia Tech Museum of Natural History, the building has a large open space and upstairs area. Ceritano said the club would play host to numerous events catered to the college population in the Blacksburg area. “There will be a lot of live music,” Ceritano said. “It will probably be the biggest location in town.” He said the area of the building designated to be the nightclub is approximately 5,000 sq. feet. The restaurant opened in late
2004. Ceritano said the construction required would be minimal. He hopes to put in a stage for live music. He also said the club would have different age limits for different events. Two Blacksburg nightlife establishments, the Lantern and Oge-Chi’s, have altered or ceased operations in recent months. There is no timetable for the opening of the club. Town building officials must approve the plans for the venue to begin operations.
Midnight Magic See complete coverage of the“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” premiere on page six
News in Brief Plane crashes at Virginia Battuello is accused of raping the child between 2002 and 2005. Tech Airport A small plane crashed into an embankment at the Virginia Tech Montgomery County Executive Airport Tuesday. Airport authorities said there were no injuries in the accident, although the plane did sustain some damage. Virginia State Police are heading an investigation into the crash.
Police make arrest in rape case
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Virginia State Police investigated the crash landing of a small plane at Virginia Tech Montgomery County Executive County Tuesday. No one was injured in the crash, but the plane sustained damage.
Oge-Chi’s changes tune, now called Abella Cafe ZACH CRIZER
news editor New management and a new vision are in place at Abella Cafe, which occupies the building formerly known as Oge-Chi’s. Ownership has not changed, but Assistant Manager Matt Renninger said the purpose of the establishment is vastly different. The establishment has dropped its function as a nightclub. “That’s, for the most part, completely gone,” Renninger said. “We will still have special events, but the
weekly nightclub is gone.” Instead of operating a nightclub, the restaurant will now focus on serving and delivering Italian food, including pastas and pizzas. “The restaurant is open six days a week, with a full menu open for delivery,” Renninger said. The hours are different, but still very friendly to the night owls. Food will be served or delivered from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. The restaurant is open Tuesday-Sunday. John Hodinicki, formerly of Anthony’s Pizza, has been added to
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Blacksburg Police have arrested a Roanoke man accused of raping a juvenile. Anthony Alan Battuello, 42, is charged with having sexual intercourse with a child less than thirteen years of age according to a Blacksburg Police press release. The charge is punishable as rape in Virginia.
Blacksburg Police concluded a two-month investigation with the arrest Wednesday morning. The suspect is being held in Montgomery County Jail without bond. No court date has been set.
University names director of Performing Arts Center Virginia Tech has yet to break ground on the Performing Arts Center, but a director has already been named. Ruth Waalkes, director of arts initiatives at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland, will have “overall responsibility for the programming and operation of Virginia Tech’s Center for the Arts” according to a university press release. Construction on the building is planned begin in 2010.
New rules for cyclists, skateboarders KATE MAGRUDER
ct reporter Virginia Tech’s new policy on bicycles and personal transportation allows bicycles and skateboards to be used on sidewalks. The new Bicycle and Personal Transportation Devices policy was written especially for resident students on campus. It was approved in May, but the campus notice was posted in June. The purpose of the new policy is not necessarily to reduce the number of cyclist accidents. Rather, it is to help facilitate movement from landlocked buildings to other landlocked buildings and help give cyclists the most direct route possible.
Bicycles are allowed on sidewalks, but pedestrians have the right of way, and cyclists must be careful of and courteous to pedestrians. Skateboards are now allowed on sidewalks and other paved surfaces, however, not on roadways. Mopeds and motor scooters must purchase and display a parking permit as well as park in the designated moped/motor scooter or motorcycle parking spaces — not at a bike rack. Debbie Freed, the university’s alternative transportation manager, helped write the new policy. “The new policy was written to promote responsible cycling,” Freed said. “We want people to be able to held to pedestrians, to keep control of their bike, and to understand that pedestrians always have the right of
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way.” Freed said the change was intended to promote smart cycling. “I hope the policy increases the number of cyclists on campus and increases of the number of folks cycling responsibly,” Freed said. From 2005 to 2008, there were 26 bike accidents and 22 pedestrians hit. There have been three bicycle accidents at Tech so far this year, including a fatal one on July 2. In response to prior accidents, Tech added safety signs, traffic lights and a roundabout. Several years ago, the university also widened selected crosswalks. Hilary West, communications
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Vendors prepare for renovation SAM BENEDICT
ct staff writer Construction on Market Square Park will incorporate a new setup for the Farmers Market and a place for other events such as concerts and picnics. The project will begin July 21, and should be completed in four to five months. The Farmers Market has relocated to a new location during construction.The venders now meet on Roanoke Street, between Draper and Otey Streets. They started at their new location July 11, celebrating the start of the new construction with a ‘“ground renewal” ceremony. The ceremony featured music by Laura Beth and the Clover Hollow Boys. Venders said they are happy with the temporary location. “We’re really enjoying it so far,” said Patti Chlepas of Birdsong Farm. “I think it’s really nice for the customers, and I personally love it. When we move up to the new permanent site, I think it will carry a lot of the same flavor.” She was also enthusiastic about the new project. “We’re actually really thrilled, because my husband and I do the year-round market; we’re even here in the winter, and it will be more of a complete cover structure so we’ll be out of the weather, which will be nice,” Chlepas said. “We’re hoping we’re in there before too much of the winter goes by.”
The new plan will include a pocket park in the corner and five timber pavilions in an L-shaped configuration. There will be 20 covered stalls, with enough cover for shoppers, as well, which is the most noticeable change from the nine stalls that currently exist. A major improvement with the new structure will be increased safety for shoppers because previously, patrons often ended up in the street. The idea originally came from “The Friends of the Farmers Market, a private non-profit organization in town that helps support the farmers market,” said Elizabeth Vogel, Housing and Community Development Project manager for Blacksburg. Kathryn Clark Albright, founder of the Friends of the Farmers Market, said the project was carefully engineered over several years. “The project has been in the planning stages for five to six years,” Albright said. “Working with our venders about what we thought would be good to have and talking to some of our patrons, one of the things that came up early was the safety of the market because right now it spills over to the street.” Another concern was the lack of a gathering area for those who wanted to enjoy the their purchases on site. “There is nowhere to sit in the market to eat your pastry or your apple or something, so it just came up that there should be a green space park,” Albright said. Frequent users of the Farmers
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Sam Siller from Sweet Water Baking Company sells fresh bread to a customer at the Farmer’s Market. Market were consulted about possible improvements. “It really evolved out of talking to venders and patrons, about what were the drawbacks to the current configuration,” Albright said. Chlepas said the creation of Market Square Park would do a lot for the Farmers Market. “All the publicity around the building of the new park will hopefully bring more people that have never experienced the Farmers Market down to the Farmers Market,” Chlepas said. Vogel hopes the new construction will not only benefit the Farmers Market, but also add to downtown Blacksburg.
“The new structure and park that [are] being created will allow other civic and community organizations to hold various types of events and festivities there. It can bring more people downtown,” Vogel said. Some of the changes that will come from the construction include a change in the parking lot that the Farmers Market currently uses. Right now the lot has 39 parking spaces, 20 of which will be lost to the new construction. The remaining 19 will continue to be metered parking. The town has made efforts to lessen the effect of the construction by making short-term parking more available to the public.
The project is estimated to cost $782,000. Vogel said the project would be funded by the Town of Blacksburg, Federal Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program, and fundraising from the Friends of the Farmers Market. Blue Ridge Timberwrights out of Christiansburg will build the timber structure. DCI Shires from Bluefield, W. Va., will cover site work such as landscaping, cobblestone-like paving, parking and seating areas. “I look forward to it opening and having the community celebrate it,” Albright said.
Abella: Renamed eatery will seek to regain mixed beverages license
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the management staff. The outside of the building is now labeled Abella but inside construction is still ongoing. Renninger said they have added new pool tables and dartboards, and hope to attract competitive leagues to play in the establishment. Oge-Chi’s license to serve mixed drinks was revoked in April, as the restaurant made only 12 percent of its revenue from food sales. Establishments are required to make 45 percent of revenue from food sales to retain a license. However, Renninger said they hope to regain the license with the new focus of the restaurant. “We will reapply for a new mixed beverages license with new management and a new business plan,” Renninger said. Chris Goodman, special agent in charge for region one of the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, said it is difficult to change a business drastically enough to regain and retain the license, but it is possible.
“You don’t see it very often,” Goodman said. “There was one example here in Roanoke. This establishment was so successful in dramatically changing the nature of their business and who they catered to, we said ‘You know what, we’ll give you another chance.’ That is one of the very few times I have seen that happen.” Goodman said changing the focus of the restaurant is the key element of regaining the license. “What I’m going to be looking for is a new business model, a new business plan,” Goodman said. He said Abella Cafe does not gain a noticeable advantage because of its name change. “Just simply changing the trade name in itself, no that’s not going to effect our evaluation,” Goodman said. He said all establishments are scrutinized carefully, but some extra care may go into dealing with those that have had licenses revoked in the past. A restaurant can reapply for their mixed beverage license at any time. “Typically, as a standard course, there is no period of time they would be required to wait,” Goodman said.
Universities expand summer school sessions the record Summer session, once a relatively small piece of the academic calendar, is now a full-blown term for most colleges and universities, with more offerings, more students and more of an expectation that you can’t graduate in a timely manner without it. At Rutgers University’s flagship campus in New Brunswick/ Piscataway, N.J., there are more than 13,500 students signed up for 1,315 courses that run over three summer sessions from late May to the middle of August, said Liz Hough, director of the summer sessions. The state university has one of the biggest summer schedules in the country and it has many permutations, three-week, four-week, sixweek and 12-week courses. Some classes meet every weekday for three weeks; others meet every Saturday for 12 weeks. There are hybrid classes, a mix of online and traditional teaching. About two-thirds of Rutgers students will take at least one summer course by the time they graduate, said Hough. “A lot of our students are working at least part time. So taking
courses in the summer and winter help them keep on track,” Hough said. The summer and, to a lesser extent, winter sessions also help schools keep up with the demands of a population bulge that has swelled enrollment and often made it difficult for students to register for the courses they need. New Jersey schools, for example, mostly enroll their own students at summer break, but also host some state residents who attend school out of state and want to catch up while home. Even with the summer sessions, a minority of students are able to graduate in four years, only about a third nationally. This year, with joblessness running high, more students have opted to stay in school over the summer break. At Montclair State University, enrollment in graduate courses is up 8 percent, usually a sign of a bad economy that either has people retraining or unable to enter the job market. Rutgers has seen a jump this summer in the number of business professionals signing up for its miniMBA programs, said Sandy Lanman, spokeswoman for the school. The students earn graduate certificates in areas such as bio-pharma.
“Any time you have people unemployed, it’s almost inevitable, for public universities anyway, that you have more enrollment,” said Stephen Hahn, associate provost at William Paterson University in Wayne. He said that teacher training and online courses at William Paterson are in heavy demand. The university is offering air-conditioned dormitory space and has also discounted summer-session tuition and fees, $275 per credit as opposed to the $353 students will pay in fall. For the first time this year, Rutgers has allowed students to pay for summer classes on an installment plan. The school also offered a hundred $500 scholarships for summer sessions. As summer sessions have ramped up over the last decade, campuses have become way less sleepy during the dog days, with dormitories, dining halls and recreation centers generally running on a 12-month schedule.
“We’re looking to build a sense of community,’’ said Jamieson Bilella, director of the summer sessions at Montclair State. And, he said, flexibility is key. Like Rutgers, Montclair State is running a number of sessions of varying duration over the summer, and students can often register right up until the first day of classes. The courses can be intense, the coursework that would be spread out over 15 or 16 weeks in a regular semester is compressed into six or even three weeks. “There’s a lot more focus and more immersion,” Hough said. “There’s a lot of studying, we cover four chapters in a day,” said Eric Wahad, who is taking a three-week biology class in animal behavior at MSU. “We have an exam every week!” But Wahad, a sophomore from Clifton, N.J., says he’s happy for the chance to get ahead on the credits he needs for graduation. Many students use the session to finish off requirements at the end of
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their college careers. Even the best students can get caught short of credits as they eye the finish line. Rafael Juliano of Hackensack, N.J., is making an incredible leap this fall, from Bergen Community College to Brown University. Juliano, who has worked while attending school, has always taken summer courses to make his credit load during the regular school year more manageable. Bergen’s summer session is booming, with enrollment up at least 5.6 percent this year. Juliano has a 4.0 average, and a generous scholarship package awaits him at Brown. But he doesn’t want to head off to the prestigious private school without that associate’s degree from Bergen. So he is taking that one last class in statistics this summer. “I’m having a bit of trouble getting too focused on it,” he said. “It’s summer and you tend to be more relaxed. But it’s interesting and I think I can do well and keep my average.”
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Policy Changes Bicycles are now allowed on sidewalks but must yield to pedestrians. Skateboards are allowed on sidewalks and all paved surfaces other than roadways. Mo-peds and motor scooters are no longer allowed to be parked at bicycle racks. They must be parked in specially market spaces. Parking passes must be purchased from the university.
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coordinator for Transportation and Campus Services, said the policy was not a result of the recent cycling accidents. “Recently, there has been a misconception that the policy is in response to the cycling accidents,” West said. Instead, she said the policy has been in the works for the last 18 months and the policy is not a direct reaction to the cycling accidents. “The new policy was created in response to the growing cycling community on campus,” West said. “In the last couple of years, the increase in fuel cost and increase in sustainability initiatives, more people are moving toward bicycles as their mode of transportation to get to campus, get to their class, to get to their offices.” Now students can get on their bikes and ride using the sidewalk network to get from their dormitory to a dining facility. Tory Smith, rising senior at Virginia Tech, said he used his bike every day it was not raining this year. He had not been informed about the new Bicycle and Personal Transportation Devices policy.
“If you try to ride in the street on the Drillfield, you could pulled over by the policemen, which has actually happened to me before,” Smith said. Freed said the policy will give guidelines to cyclists so they can safely continue current practices. “We hope that the policy will assist cyclists in getting to their end location easier,” West said. “Therefore, encouraging more use of bicycles on campus.”
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What: Eastmont Garden Club When: 8 a.m. Where: Meadowbrook Library Cost: Free
What: Radford After Five When: 5:30 p.m. Where: Downtown Radford Cost: $5, children under 10 free What: Friday Night Jamboree When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Floyd Country Store Cost: $3
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What: The Kelly Ryan Memorial Benefit When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Good Shepherd Baptist Church Cost: Donations accepted
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What: “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Pulaski Theatre Cost: $10 adults, $5 kids
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What: “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” When: 3 p.m. Where: Pulaski Theatre Cost: $10 adults, $5 kids
What: Junior and Advanced Art Classes When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Art Pannonia Cost: Advanced $40, junior $30 per month What: Sunken Garden Sundays presents Paul Thorn When: 5 p.m. Where: Sunken Garden Amphitheatre Cost: $15 lawn seats, $20 theatre seats
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Clubs could be both fun and classy Blacksburg’s downtown has great food, drinks, and people, and although it isn’t particularly known for its dancing and live music, it isn’t for lack of trying. Draper Road’s Abella Cafe, once known as the notorious OC dance club, has had to reapply for its liquor license and officially drop the nightclub aspect. Down the street, The Lantern has had to close its doors as it faces a pending lawsuit, ending its short-lived practice of hosting live music. It would be a shame for Blacksburg, a town with a pool of over 25,000 potential student patrons, to lose ground in the nightlife scene. If Ceritano’s can successfully create a new downtown dance venue, there are a few considerations crucial to its success. First, a club that doesn’t serve alcohol would be a very temporary establishment downtown. However, it would be in the management’s best interests to keep control of the alcohol situation. A reputation for underage drinking or excessive revenue from alcohol not only brings pressure from the authorities, but also alienates the Blacksburg community, and turns a nightclub from a useful establishment to the town nuisance. Most Blacksburg businesses manage
to follow the rules very well. Such a club should also take a page out of The Lantern’s book and hire a good promoter. The key to promoting in the absence of both a nightclub and a live music locale is creativity. Nights devoted to varied atmospheres and genre-crossing performers would appeal to a larger group of customers and keep the experience from being cliche and stale. Finally, the venue needs to be secure. There may be nothing more damaging to a downtown location’s reputation than brawls, harassment, and frequent police stops. A successful club should hire enough personnel to keep things civil and classy. Safety and professionalism will draw large crowds. Students don’t mind getting X’s on their hands and waiting in a line if the venue’s staff is a well-oiled machine As Blacksburg continues to expand commercially, some addition to the downtown nightlife is expected. Any business looking to round out the already-quality downtown experience should make sure its offering lives up to standards worthy of Blacksburg nightlife and the students that enjoy it. The editorial board is composed of Sara Mitchell, Phillip Murillas, and Daniel Lin.
Managing tough economic times The start of New Student Orientation has brought some welcome relief to Blacksburg and the New River Valley through the economic conRAY tributions made from these parPLAZA ticipating students regular and their relatives. columnist Unfortunately, it is a brief highlight in what has been an otherwise challenging summer for many businesses. Daily life continues to be more expensive that ever before. While gas is cheaper than a year ago at this time, everything else is costing more. A walk through a grocery store shows how the prices of basic items — milk, eggs and bread — are higher. It is not to say that bargains can’t be found, as we have become more conscious about when and how we spend our money. The landscape has changed as businesses are becoming more creative in finding ways to entice us to spend our money. For example, you can find some great deals with regard to meals. Remember when Subway unveiled its $5 foot long promotion last year? We all can recite the jingle; it turned out to be a great marketing tool. Quiznos soon followed with a lower price deal and even launched a new sandwich, the Torpedo. Today, you see similar $5 promotions at Papa Johns, Pizza Hut, Arbys, KFC and other restaurants. Will we see similar promotions with the on-campus dining options at West End or Au Bon Pain? While each of us is trying to manage
the economic times, our own university is facing tough times. Just last week, President Steger sent a message indicating that the university has been asked to prepare plans for an additional 5, 10 or 15 percent cut. This is already on top of existing cuts made this past year and a reduction in state funding. While the message indicated that the cuts would be handled centrally, there is a limit as to what the university can cut without having a dire impact. As the university keeps trimming costs, what/who will be left? It raises serious questions about the essential services that the university must have in order to provide a suitable education. The answers to these questions will have implications on all members of the university community and the future direction of the university. For example, with the prospect of no raises until 2013, this has an impact on the overall morale of staff and faculty. Virginia Tech is not alone, as other higher institutions throughout the country are facing difficult decisions as they tackle the budget issues. Just recently, some schools have resorted to furloughs, layoffs, forced retirements, four day work weeks, shorter office hours, increasing deferred maintenance, mid-semester tuition increases, etc. And just as each of us has been forced to become more financially cautious, the university is also facing decisions about how it is going to use the limited funds that it has available. The challenge will be that whatever decision the university makes will not only impact the university community, but the surrounding community, as well.
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Two-party system comes with both costs, benefits SCOTT MASSELLI regular columnist
selves attacking and defending the singer, who was acquitted on charges of molestation, but admitted to having children share his bed, they become too preoccupied to pose an additional threat to the rights of those they represent. Ironically, for those of the libertarian viewpoint, hope shimmers in the notion that Madison’s world of republican virtue has been inverted. Truth may no longer be sought by those in office, but as long as they are kept to inconsequential matters, neither can power. Furthermore, it is safe to assume the longevity of both parties, with neither often gaining the 60/40 supermajority, even with a strong political tide. Because of this, the two parties canceling out has almost become an unwritten Constitutional protection.
In this way, the problem of imperfect information is countered by limiting the amount of dangerous legislation being produced. But Congress will not deviate from policy-making for long, and even the safeguard created by the counter-balancing of the two parties cannot stop everything as one side must be in the majority. As Madison showed in Federalist No. 10, the objects of the republic’s protection and the faction’s destruction are the same: rights of the minority. Noting that many oppressive regimes came to power with a majority’s support, it is not hard to see his point. More dangerous than the party lines President Obama campaigned against is a Congress undivided amongst itself, but impos-
ing upon those who do not support it. Even George Washington, who famously warned that a permanent two-party system would injure the nation, may have underestimated the utility of the political duopoly. Madison took many lessons from his participation in the Assembly, including the pitfalls of a political system that centers on petty feuds and power struggles amongst factions, ideas he would expound upon in Federalist No. 10. While the celebrity involvement, publicity stunts, and pop politics are bothersome byproducts, the systematic safeguards created by the twoparty system are just one more protection for the rights of Americans, in both the majority as well as the minority.
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As political cynics note, the American people have found themselves caught in a vicious cycle of accusation, spin, and counter-accusation, perpetuated by the two prominent parties and their foot soldiers — all at the cost of actual philosophical ideals. There is news media and the water cooler talk enveloped by trivial commentaries by each party pandering to the public to get the upper hand in pop perception without having to make a logical defense of the next bill on the docket. These elected officials, Ivy League scholars most, are certainly capable of applying economic and ethical theory and presenting sound reasoning for or against a law. Additionally,
the American people are among, if not the most, highly educated in the world; they do not lack the capacity to stand in judgment of prudent and imprudent policy. Still, there is a plethora of examples of arbitrary and unimportant measures stemming from pop culture that dominate Congress and news outlets. The recent introduction of a resolution on the death of Michael Jackson is representative of the whole: party lines once again descended upon the Capitol and the resolution, wasteful or ortherwise, has not passed. While the incessant news coverage may be annoying at best, there is one auspicious omen resulting from the squabble on Capitol Hill, albeit indirectly. As politicians make fools of them-
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Harry Potter has magical midnight showing ZACH CRIZER
ct news editor The story of Harry Potter has fueled the dreams of a generation, and the local Potter faithful gathered Tuesday night for a midnight showing of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.” It is more than just a movie premiere to some, such as the Meade, Wilkins and Kemfer-Gafford families. They arrived more than three hours early, bringing a meal with them to wait for the best seats. One family child has moved to California to work for NASA, and those in Christiansburg’s Regal Cinema planned on using their three-hour time advantage to torment her as she anxiously awaited the sixth film’s premiere. They said the families had seen all five of the previous Harry Potter movies together. Now, the younger children were getting involved, finishing the sixth book just in time to see the movie. Virginia Tech students were involved as well. Post-doctorate student Amy Creekmore came in costume, dressed in a green witch’s outfit. Many moviegoers seized the opportunity to dress in the theme of the world of Hogwarts. “It’s a good excuse to wear capes in
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Left: Blacksburg High School students Jake Bowyer and Bailey Steele strike a pose in line as (L-R) Ilse Haim, Alyssa Leib and DaYoung Lee show their amusement. Right: Christiansburg Resident Anna Dalton came in costume as Professor Trelawney, a Divination professor from the Harry Potter series. public,” said Blacksburg High School student Jake Boyer. Others felt a more personal connection. One Radford High School student, after seeing the movie, said he felt ashamed he had dressed as villain Draco Malfoy.
Joey White, a junior horticulture major, came with his two friends. They arrived at 10 p.m. and spent their time “people watching.” He’s seen the first five movies at least five or six times, and calls the series “intriguing.”
“It’s fun to get away from reality,” he said. The first to get in line were Mandy Dean and Amy Akers, rising freshmen at the New River Community College. Starting at 8 p.m. they sat on the floor, doodling, drinking energy drinks, and re-reading the sixth book. “I think they’ve done an excellent job with the movies,” Dean said, although Akers added, “The books are way better — J.K Rowling is such an amazing author.” Christiansburg High School student Ellen Clarke felt the movie was true to the book, with one exception. “From what I remember, it was pretty similar,” Clarke said. “I don’t
think they left much out that was important, other than the funeral scene.” The midnight showing put “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” at the top of all midnight showings in history. It earned a total of $22.2 million, beating “The Dark Knight” by almost $4 million.
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College students wary of digital textbooks sun sentinel College students seem to love all things digital, with their iPhones, BlackBerries and laptops. But when it comes to textbooks, it’s still a paper world. Even as students complain textbooks are bulky, expensive, quickly outdated and not Earth friendly, few are rushing for digital alternatives. E-books make up only a small fraction of the textbook market because there are still too many downsides to using them, although that is changing. “What we’re finding is that students are not that comfortable with electronic media,” said Stacy Volnick, director of business services for Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Fla. “They still like the idea of holding and feeling a book.” So why do they like to text, update their Facebook status and check out the latest news headlines on their iPhones? “The way they communicate seems to be very temporary. They just shoot off an e-mail or talk online, whereas a textbook is a more long-term
piece, so maybe they give it a more substantial viewing,” said Jim Swick, a math professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Fla. But students and industry experts predict once electronic textbooks become as user friendly as iTunes, the demand for e-books will increase. For now, there are too many drawbacks, including expiration dates, no resale value and an inability to write in the e-books. “Highlighting, underlining, taking notes, sticking a bookmark inside _ those things need to be replicated” for e-books to be more successful, said James “JT” Thome, chief operating officer for the website Textbooks.com. Students like Jason Green, a senior at Nova Southeastern University, hope the change comes soon. “I think every resource in print should be accessible online, and every library should have an e-book copy,” said Green, 23. Green recently ordered a Kindle DX, the $489 Amazon.com digital reader that has a screen big enough to view textbooks and newspapers. He said he is looking forward to putting all his books in one place.
Five universities, including Arizona State and Princeton, are participating in a pilot program to distribute free Kindles in some classes. Proponents of paperless textbooks say the idea makes sense. Some subjects, including science and communications, change so frequently textbooks become quickly outdated. And for subjects that don’t change much, many publishers still put out new editions and students can’t resell their old books. Students frequently complain about the high cost of textbooks, which averaged $117 per book for community college students and $127 for university students, according to a 2008 study. Boris Bastidas, 20, a sophomore at FAU, said sometimes professors will make customized books of essays or court cases. They often cost $30 to $50, he said, and the bookstores won’t buy them back. He wonders why the information can’t just be uploaded. “With all the green initiatives we have, it would be more eco-friendly
if we would use technology more,” he said. FAU student government President Tiffany Weimar, 23, said she thinks many students don’t know e-books are available. Weimer said she prefers paper textbooks, but given a choice of “an online textbook for $20 or a regular textbook for $85 or $90, I’d be looking for an electronic version.” A national campaign called Make Textbooks Affordable has supported the idea of “open textbooks,” where students can get free copies online. The publishers make money by selling hard copy versions and supplementary materials, said Nicole Allen of the student Public Interest Research Group. So far, just one company is participating, she said. She said her group’s research has shown about 75 percent of students prefer traditional textbooks because e-books often include expiration dates and can’t be sold back. And if students can’t afford $450 in textbook
costs, they probably can’t afford a $1,000 computer or $489 Kindle either, she said. Professors could run into problems if they decided to assign only online material, said Michael Simonson, an NSU education professor. “If an accrediting agency looks at a course that does not use a textbook, that is red flag,” he said. “It raises questions whether there is enough rigor at the college.” Still, the move to paperless may be accelerating. Frank Lyman, executive vice president of Coursesmart, which offers 6,800 different online textbooks, said sales in 2009 have risen 600 percent, compared with last year. The company’s website boasts students have saved an average of $66 per book and that more than 260,000 trees have been saved. “Whether it’s cost savings or environmental savings, it’s obvious to me that there is a transition that will happen,” he said.
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Weaver, Bailey honored by VSGA JOSH PARCELL
sports editor On July 9, the Virginia State Golfer’s Association named Virginia Tech golfers Drew Weaver and Marshall Bailey to their 2009 all-state teams. Weaver was named to the first team and Bailey to the second team. Weaver led the Hokies in scoring average and final round scoring average in 2009. He averaged 71.73 strokes for the final rounds, and 71.7 overall. He finished fifth at the 2009 ACC Men’s Golf Championship and 12th at the NCAA Men’s Southwest Regional. Weaver was also named first WEAVER team All-ACC this season. This was the third time in Weaver’s career he was named to the first team by the VSGA. He was also named second team as a freshman in 2006. Weaver also was honored by Cleveland Golf/Srixon as one of their All-America scholars for Division I. A panel of members from the Golf
Coaches of Association of America selects the honorees. This was the second straight year he was named to the GCAA academic team. He was one of seven players in the ACC to be awarded the honor this year. “It is a nice honor. It is not something you set out to achieve at the beginning of the year; you just try to play well in each tournament”, Weaver said. This continues a great summer for Weaver, who last month finished 40th at the U.S. Open, the second-best finish by an amateur in the field of 156 players. The GCAA and PING also honored him as a third-team AllAmerican in early June. Bailey just completed his sophomore season for the Hokies, and was second on the team in scoring average and final round scoring average as well. He had five top 20 finishes, including twice finishing in the top five. This was Bailey’s first selection the VSGA team. His final round stroke average in 2009 was 73.27. His overall scoring average ended up at 73.5 in 32 total rounds. He had a season-low round of 70.
Weaver is continuing his march towards the Walker Cup, which is the amateur version of golf’s Ryder Cup, pitting a team of 10 US golfers against a European team. The US team is selected by a committee of USGA officials, who scout the top amateurs throughout the country before naming the team in August. Buddy Marucci is the lead scout, and Weaver is very familiar with him. “Buddy Marucci travels the country looking at the best talent, and helping decide who makes the team,” Weaver said. Weaver has two final amateur tournaments remaining before the U.S. Amateur Open in August. He will play in the Porter Cup at Niagra Falls July 21-25, and the Western Amateur Open in Chicago August 3-8. The first eight members of the U.S. team will be selected before the U.S. Amateur Open, while the final two spots of players “on the bubble” will be determined after the tournament. “I’ve made good progress so far, now I just have to grind out these last two tournaments and hopefully make that first group of eight,” Weaver said.
Tincher fires perfect game Tincher's perfect game history Date 2/27/07
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THE FORMER TECH LEGEND THROWS HER FIRST PERFECT GAME AS A PROFESSIONAL JOSH PARCELL
sports editor Former Virginia Tech softball pitcher Angela Tincher tossed a perfect game Saturday night for the Akron Racers of the National Pro Fastpitch League. The Racers defeated the Philadelphia Force 11-0 in the fourth of a five-game sweep. Akron used nine hits and took advantage of six Force errors to improve to 12-7 on the season. Tincher threw six perfect innings before rain ended the game in the top of the seventh. According to NPF rules, a game is complete after five innings if it has to be called off for inclement weather, so Tincher’s perfect was safely TINCHER game official. “We were in the seventh innings and the skies just opened up”, Tincher said. “We wanted to go back out and play, but it rained too much and they told us they just couldn’t let us come back”. It was her first perfect game in the NPF, but definitely not the first in her lifetime. In high school at James River she threw 23 no-hitters. At Tech she threw two perfect games her junior year in 2007, against Lehigh and Florida State, respectively. Tincher was not even sure if she had thrown any perfect games in college. “I think I had one my junior year against FSU, but I’m not really sure”, Tincher said. Having said that, this game easily proved to be the most memorable for her. “This one is definitely different because it was against better competition and deeper lineups”, Tincher said. Any pitcher will always talk about the importance of having a great defense behind you, and in perfect
games they play as big of a role as the pitcher sometimes. “We had some great defensive plays to keep (the perfect game) alive, and they were all huge”, Tincher said. One of the biggest factors in her perfect game was having former Hokie Kelsey Hoffman catching the game behind the plate for Akron. The Racers’ coaching staff has made the move of starting Hoffman when Tincher pitches. Having the familiarity of Hoffman, who caught Tincher all through college, is extremely beneficial for both of them. “It was so interesting and exciting that Kelsey caught me,” Tincher said. It was fun that she was calling my signals again, and it really helps me with my rhythm. It is definitely a big advantage.” Through five starts this season, Tincher has a 4-1 record. She has pitched four complete games, and has allowed 19 hits in 33 innings. Her ERA is 1.48, the lowest on the team. She has pitched a total of 33 innings, and has 37 strikeouts. She has allowed five extra-base hits, including three home runs. She is not the only great pitcher on the staff, as three Akron pitchers have ERA’s below 2. “We have a great rotation, we do a good job of being able to give each other rest so we don’t have to throw every day or close to it, and that definitely keeps us sharp”, Tincher said. She has less than three weeks left until the Pan Am games in Venezuela, where she will play for the United States team. When asked if she was doing anything special to prepare for the games, she just cited her Racer’s games as a great tune-up. “Playing in the NPF is giving me all the game experience and practice I need,” she said. The Pan Am Games start Aug. 2, and it will be Tincher’s first appearance as a member of any of the US professional squads.
NBA Summer league kicks off in Vegas JOSH PARCELL
sports editor There are quite a few former Virginia Tech players participating in this week’s NBA summer league in Las Vegas. The annual event sponsored by EA Sports is comprised of 22 teams of NBA and NBDL (the NBA’s developmental league) players, and runs from July 10-19. Zabian Dowdell, the former AllACC guard who graduated in 2008, is suiting up for the Phoenix Suns. Dowdell played last year professionally in France, but is back in the summer league hoping for a chance to make the Suns 2009 roster. In the Suns’ first game, Dowdell scored 15 points off the bench to help lead Phoenix to a 95-90 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Dowdell also grabbed five rebounds and dished out four assists in Phoenix’s uptempo offense. Also from Dowdell’s class and playing in Vegas is forward Coleman Collins. Collins spent last season playing in the NBDL with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. In 46 games for the Mad Ants, he averaged 11 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. Last year, Collins played for the Toronto Raptors’ summer league team, and averaged 7.3 points per game. He also added 3.7 rebounds per game. Collins is playing with a group of
NBDL players forming the NBDL Select Team, the only team in the league not bearing an NBA franchise’s name. In Collins’ first game this year, the Select squad beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 96-91. Collins scored 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds in 25 minutes. Deron Washington, the former high-flying Hokie, is taking the floor for the Detroit Pistons squad. Washington recently signed a guaranteed contract with Detroit, significantly enhancing his chances of making the final 12-man roster in November. Washington spent the past year overseas like Dowdell, but Washington played in Israel. He was drafted by the Pistons late in the second round of the 2008 NBA Draft. Overseas, he gained valuable experience because of increased playing time. In last year’s summer league, Washington averaged 6.2 points and 3 rebounds per game for the Pistons. In the Piston’s first WASHINGTON game, they defeated the Sacramento Kings 86-77. Washington was in the starting lineup, and played 24 minutes, scoring five points and grabbing four rebounds. In Detroit’s second game, the Pistons topped the Raptors 91-87.
Washington scored 13 points in 31 minutes of action, playing alongside former rival from UVA Sean Singletary. The former Hokie could have scored a few more points if it were not for a 4-12 effort from the foul line. Detroit’s two-game winning streak came to an end Monday when the Warriors blew out the Pistons 9769. Washington played 30 minutes, scoring six points and grabbing seven rebounds. Former Hokie and NBA star Dell Curry’s son, Stephen, suited up for the Warriors. The seventh pick in the draft month, Curry VASSALLO last scored 23 points, going 3-7 from beyond the arc in the win. A.D. Vassallo, recent Tech graduate and Chicago Bulls signee, is also playing in the league. Vassallo averaged 19 points per game in his senior season with the Hokies, shooting 37 percent from three-point range and 84 percent from the foul line. His ability to shoot the ball is easily considered his biggest asset by NBA scouts, but his liability as a ball-handler and on the defensive end of the floor is where he needs to prove himself during this week. In the Bulls’ first game on Tuesday, Vassallo did not see the floor against the Warriors. The 2009 Las Vegas Summer League wraps up July 19.
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Deron Washington for the Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland on 7/17 A.D. Vassallo for the Chicago Bears vs. Oklahoma City on 7/17 vs. New York on 7/18 vs. Minnesota on 7/19 Zabian Dowdell for the Phoenix Suns vs. NBA D-League Select on 7/17 vs. Memphis on 7/18 vs. Los Angeles on 7/19 Coleman Collins for the NBA D-League Select vs. Phoenix on 7/17 vs. Denver on 7/18 vs. Portland on 7/19
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Baseball, track athletes honored JOSH PARCELL
sports editor Baseball Steve Domecus, was selected to the Virginia Sports Information Director’s all-state second team on Monday, July 13. The redshirt junior outfielder on the became the second Virginia Tech baseball player to be honored by the VaSID since 2005. Only Matt Hacker was also honored, which came in 2008. Domecus hit .406 in 2009, and he missed the last three weeks of the season with a hand injury. He was the first Hokie to hit over .400 for a season since Matt hit .408 DOMECUS Griwold in 1997. He also had 42 RBI, 37 runs, 11 doubles, four home runs, and six stolen bases in 2009. Domecus was named second team All-ACC in May, the first Tech player to ever be given such an honor since the school joined
the league in the 2005 season. Track and field Also receiving honors this week were seven track and field athletes from Tech. Rising seniors Kristi Castlin and Asia Washington headlined the group of Hokies to be named to the Division I All-Academic team Monday. Also named to the team were recent graduate Natalie Sherbak, an All-American in the mile run, as well as pole Elise CASTLIN vaulters Birnbaum, Caitlin Thornely, Kelly Phillips, and Abby Schaeffer. Castlin was an All-American in the 60-meter hurdles during indoor season, and 100meter hurdles during the outdoor season. Washington was an AllAmerican at the outdoor chamWASHINGTON pionships in the
400-meter hurdles. Castlin and Washington also recently competed in the US National meet in Eugene, Oregon, where both runners made it as far as the semifinals in their respective events. On the men’s side, four Hokies were named to the All-Academic team for Division I. The U.S. Track and Field Association honored junior Matej Muza and freshman Matthias Tref, both throwers. Muza placed MUZA second in the weight throw at the ACC indoor meet, while Treff won the conference title in the javelin throw during the outdoor season. Freshmen Hasheem Halim and Michael Hammond were also recognized after strong rookie seasons. Both athletes made the NCAA East Regional in their freshman years, with Halim in the triple jump and Hammond in the 1500 meters.
Hokies in the pro leagues Hokies in pro action this week Joe Saunders @ Oakland 7/17 Patrick Nyarko San Jose 7/18
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NYARKO AND GARDIN BOTH SEE PLAYING TIME GO DOWN, SAUNDERS HELPS BEAT YANKEES JOSH PARCELL
sports editor Joe Saunders (MLB) Saunders and the Angels took on the red hot New York Yankees Friday, July 10, coming away with a 10-6 win. Saunders went five innings on the mound, giving up five runs and nine hits. He left the game with Los Angeles trailing 5-1, but the Angels scored four runs in the fifth, two in the sixth, and three in the seventh to rally for the win. Alex Rodriguez hit his 15th home run of the season in the fifth inning off Saunders, whose ERA is now 4.65 on the season, and record remains 8-5 after earning no decision Friday night. The Angels and the rest of the league were off Monday to Wednesday for the All-Star Game in St. Louis Tuesday night. The American League defeated the National League 4-3, clinching homefield advantage for the AL representative in the World Series.
Patrick Nyarko (MLS) Nyarko and the Chicago Fire moved into first place in the eastern conference Saturday, July 11 with a 0-0 tie against the Columbus Crew. Nyarko only played 15 minutes, entering the game in the 75th minute to replace Baggio Husidic.
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The tie gave the Fire one point in the standings, which moved them into a tie with Toronto FC atop the east. Both teams have 25 points, while DC United and Columbus are tied for second place, just a point back with 24.
Kerri Gardin (WNBA) Gardin’s Connecticut Sun lost an epic battle with the Detroit Shock in overtime Saturday, July 11 by a final score of 79-77. Gardin played 28 minutes, scored 12 points, and grabbed 4 rebounds. There were 17 lead changes in the game. The Shock picked up four technical fouls, including three in the fourth quarter. The most either team outscored the other in a single quarter was two points, and that was in the overtime period; every other quarter the teams alternated one-point edges in that period. The loss was the second in a row and third in four games for the Sun, who fell to 5-6 on the season and four games out of first place in the eastern conference. On Tuesday night, Gardin did not start for the first time this season against the Los Angeles Sparks, and the Sun came away victorious 82-71. Gardin played ten minutes and scored five points. The win moved the Sun a half game closer to first place, still 3.5 games behind the Indiana Fever.
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