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PHILIPP KOTLABA senior news editor Virginia Tech’s airport has been awarded a $5.6 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to renovate and expand its runway. The grant, part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program, will be used to make “much-needed improvements” to the Virginia Tech-Montgomery Executive Airport’s 4,500foot-long runway, according to a press release from Rick Boucher, the U.S. representative for Virginia’s ninth district who helped secure the funds. Specifically, the grant will cover 95 percent of the costs for safety renovations to the runway — although a later expansion of the runway to 5,500 feet is also planned. “The reason for the project is the age of the existing infrastructure,” said Michael St. Jean, airport director. “It was determined that the runway needed to be rehabilitated.” Applications for funds, including core samplings, pictures and cracks from the runway, were sent to both the FAA and Virginia Department of Aviation. The renovations,
among other things, will make the runway safe for users traveling from farther away and enhance protection in case of scenarios such as engine failure. The airport is “shifting the runway at the same time they’re going to extend (it),” according to Larry Hincker, university spokesman, moving it 900 feet to the west while elongating it. “From an economic development standpoint, from a safety standpoint, from a stage life standpoint, business perspective—all of those are (reasons),” St. Jean said. However, any future expansions are predicated on the successful completion of an environmental assessment study, he said. Virginia Tech’s nearby Corporate Research Center stands to benefit from these developments. The airport is just 0.3 miles away and serves as a vital transportation hub. The CRC also has its own plans for expansion. “A lot of people think that our expansion is going to cause some relocation of all the barns and things like that, but that’s not true at all,” said Joe Meredith, CRC president. Some buildings will eventually be displaced to accommodate the CRC, he said, but this will take several more years.
The CRC’s $4 million Phase II expansion efforts move the park up to the Huckleberry Trail to accommodate tenant demand for space. It is currently in the process of completing its own environmental, archaeological and wetlands assessments. Currently there is only room for one more building at the center, which facilitates sponsored research and technology transfer between the private sector and the university. It already hosts more than 140 companies, recruited or home-grown. The Virginia Tech-Montgomery Executive Airport has its origins in a 1913 flying field set up outside the Blacksburg town limits. In 1931, the “Virginia Tech Airport” officially opened for business 1.5 miles from campus and was used to help train cadets in the build-up to World War II. The airport, administered by a municipal authority comprised of Tech, Montgomery County and the towns of Christiansburg and Blacksburg, currently occupies 255 acres of land. Renamed in 2002, it serves today as a transportation link between the university and regional hubs such as the Roanoke and New River Valley airports.
Tech selects VP for diversity CLAIRE SANDERSON news reporter Selected after a lengthy search, William Lewis, the new vice president of diversity and inclusion, will arrive at Virginia Tech on Sept. 7 to officially take up the position. Lewis will be the top diversity officer at the university and answers directly to President Charles Steger. Lewis will lead diversity programs, including the recruitment of diverse students and faculty. “This is the person who helps us facilitate and enhance our efforts in diversity,” said Ed Spencer, vice president of student affairs, in July. The previous vice president of diversity and inclusion, Kevin McDonald, stepped down in January to take a job as the chief diversity officer at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Karen Sanders, associate vice president for academic support services, has served as interim vice president since McDonald’s departure. Sanders said she chose not to apply for the permanent position, citing her work as associate vice president for academic support services. “What I have prepared to do my entire career is to work to help students to be successful in college,” Sanders said. “That really is my calling.” In the months since McDonald left,
Tech conducted a search for a permanent replacement. Over the summer, the search committee narrowed the candidate list to Antonio Farias, chief diversity officer of the Coast Guard Academy; Melva “Cookie” Newsom, director of diversity education and research at UNC Chapel Hill; and Lewis, who previously served as director of Bridgewater State College’s office of institutional diversity. Each participated in a public forum at Tech during the interview process. Lewis said he found out he got the position when Steger called him on Aug. 6. “I am both extremely excited and extremely busy with this move and this transition,” Lewis said. “One of the things I am excited about is getting settled in and connecting with faculty, staff and students there. I am thrilled to be coming to Virginia Tech and becoming a Hokie.” And though he is excited to be coming to Tech, he is also a bit nervous. “Anytime you start a new position, you have to begin to interact with people that are new. That offers a tremendous opportunity but you can be a little anxious about that as well,” Lewis said. He said he will continue with many of the things Sanders has done and will work with her to make the transition as smooth as possible. “She and I will work closely during the transition period, and I suspect we
Personnel file: William Lewis - New vice president of diversity and inclusion - Previously the director of Bridgewater State University’s office of institutional diversity - Replaces Kevin McDonald for the position, who left Tech for the Rochester Institute of Technology in January - Interim vice president of diversity and inclusion Karen Sanders will step down - Lewis starts job Sept. 7 will continue to work closely after that as well,” Lewis said. Sanders said she would consistently be working with diversity initiatives. “I’m going to be introducing him to many members of the Virginia Tech community as well as our surrounding community and the New River Valley,” Sanders said. “William and I will continue to work together as professionals. The academic support area and this
office have a number of collaborative projects.” Lewis said he agrees with the goals of Tech’s diversity strategic plan and intends to follow it. “It is my hope that what I can do is help facilitate those plans, facilitate the dialogue, and steward the great work that’s been done by my predecessors and by the campus community at large.”
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Colleges protest insurance changes JULIE APPLEBY mcclatchy newspapers WASHINGTON — Colleges and universities say that some rules in the new health law could keep them from offering low-cost, limited-benefit student insurance policies, and they’re seeking federal authority to continue offering them. Their request drew fire from critics, however, who say that student health plans should be held to the same standards that other insurance is. Among other things, the colleges want clarification that they won’t have to offer the policies to non-students. Without a number of changes, it may be impossible to continue to offer student health plans, says a letter that the American Council on Education sent Aug. 12 to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, signed by 12 other trade associations representing colleges. Additionally, the colleges say that some provisions of the law don’t apply to their policies, including those that require insurers to spend at least 80 percent of their revenue on medical care and that bar them from setting annual coverage caps. Many of the provisions at issue don’t go into effect until 2014, but the colleges say they need clarity soon because they’re negotiating long-term contracts with insurers now. HHS spokeswoman Jessica Santillo said Sebelius had received the letter and “looks forward to sending a response.” Santillo added that the health care law allows many young adults to stay on parents’ policies until age 26. The request comes amid continued scrutiny of student health plans, including an ongoing investigation by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, who said in April that some of the plans left students “at risk while providing massive profits for insurance companies.” His investigation has found that policies offered to New York students were inexpensive, ranging from as little as $100 a school year to more than $2,500, but that the benefits also vary widely, with some capping annual coverage at $25,000 or setting per-illness caps as low as $700. “Buying these kinds of low-quality products with low premiums enables colleges” to keep students’ costs down. “But the problem is the protection provided students under the plans isn’t sufficient,” said Mark Rukavina of the Access Project, an advocacy group in Boston that’s studied student health plans. “If you are a student who needs care, given the caps on benefits, you are in trouble.” More than half of colleges nationwide offer student insurance plans, according to a March 2008 study by the Government Accountability Office. While 80 percent of college students were insured, often through their parents’ coverage, only 7 percent bought their own policies or purchased schoolbased plans, according to the GAO. Starting in 2014, the new health law bars annual caps such as those in student health plans. Starting this year, insurers must offer at least $750,000 in coverage per year, although insurers or employers can apply for waivers from that restriction. Colleges say their plans don’t fall under the annual cap requirement because they’re considered “limited duration” policies, meaning they expire after a certain number of months.
They also say that such limited duration policies don’t have to meet rules that require insurers to spend an average of at least 80 percent of revenue on direct medical care, rather than administrative costs or profits, or issue rebates to policyholders. Law professor Bryan Liang disagrees. “That sounds like wishful thinking on their part,” said Liang, a critic of student health plans who’s the executive director of the Institute of Health Law Studies at California Western School of Law in San Diego. Even if the plans are considered limited duration policies, he said, such policies are regulated by states, which can set similar spending rules. Many student plans would flunk the spending test. A recent report by Massachusetts state officials, for example, found that spending on medical care among the 13 insurers that offer student plans in the state ranged from 46 percent to 89 percent, with the average at 69 percent. Requiring them to meet even some of the new rules could drive up premiums, colleges say. Premiums could increase, for example, if regulators determine that student health plans are considered “individual” policies rather than group plans, which often get a better rate, said Steven Bloom, the assistant director of federal relations at the American Council on Education.
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If you are a student who needs care, given the caps on benefits, you are in trouble. MARK RUKAVINA ACCESS PROJECT
Additionally, the colleges fear that they’d be required to offer the plans to anyone who applied for one, even if the applicant wasn’t a student, Bloom said. Liang, the law professor, doubts that colleges would be forced to offer insurance to anyone who walked into a campus health center. “That’s like saying I, as a non-IBM employee, could go to IBM and say, ‘You need to give me insurance,’ “ said Liang, who sent a letter Aug. 17 to Sebelius responding to the education council’s request. He doesn’t think that school plans should be offered any special protection in the regulations that are being developed to implement the health care law. The school-based policies “financially benefit the school and their insurance company partners over the student ... are poor in coverage and may violate consumer protection law and public policy,” his letter says. In another letter sent to Sebelius last week, a grass-roots group made up of college health directors, doctors and others involved with student insurance say that the secretary should require poor-quality plans to improve their benefits. Jim Mitchell, a spokesman for the Lookout Mountain Group, said that its members agreed with some of the education council’s requests, including its concern that colleges not be required to offer coverage to non-students. The group disagrees, however, with the council’s position that student health plans are exempt from some rules that go into effect this year, including the restriction on annual limits. “Student insurance plans can’t be the only insurance unaffected by these health reform laws,” said Mitchell, who’s also the director of the Student Health Service at Montana State University.
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Bristol man indicted in woman’s death
Israel-Palestine deal disputed
BRISTOL, Va. — Oadis William White III of Morris Street in Bristol, Va., was indicted Tuesday on a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of Angela Statzer, a 22year-old Bristol woman whose body was found in March in a wooded area on the northeast side of town. White is a former boyfriend of Statzer’s, but has publicly said he had nothing to do with her death. Statzer’s body was found in the woods off East valley Drive in Bristol, Va., by a man who was walking his dog in the area. Autopsy reports later determined that she died of asphyxiation. Bristol police have said there was evidence of a struggle at the site where she was found, about 100 yards up a steep hill off East Valley, and that the evidence indicates that she died where she was found. Statzer, 22, had lived in Chilhowie and Abingdon while growing up. She is the fourth young woman found dead in local woods over the past several years, but police have said there is nothing to connect White to the other deaths. However, investigators have said that he is considered to be one of the last people to see one of those women, Meranda Faith Hayden, alive. Hayden was found in October 2008. White, 52, is listed on the Virginia Sex Offender Registry for a 1988 conviction in Sullivan County, Tenn., for facilitation of rape, according to the registry. White also was convicted of armed robbery in 1982 in Sullivan County, Tenn. Bristol Virginia court records show that he was convicted in 2001 of assault and a violation of an order of protection.
JERUSALEM — Less than a week after the U.S. announced the relaunching of Middle East peace negotiations, Israeli and Palestinian leaders are already disputing the goals, agenda and conditions for the talks. The jostling for position began Friday after Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced the formal start on Sept. 2 at the State Department. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the talks would initially focus on security issues, but Mahmoud Abbas, the chairman of the Palestinian Authority Chairman, stated that the talks would focus on all final status issues and would build on “previous discussions.” While Netanyahu has avoided discussing an extension of the current freeze on settlement construction — due to expire on Sept. 26 — the Palestinians said the talks would be “immediately” called off if Israel issues construction tenders for the West Bank settlements, which they see as illegally built on land earmarked for a future Palestinian state. Even the invitation was a matter of contention. Palestinian negotiators said the Palestinian Authority assented to a joint statement by the so-called Quartet, not a U.S. invitation. The Quartet of Middle East peacemakers — the U.S., Britain, the European Union and Russia — issued a call for direct talks that included the Palestinian’s right to a two-state solution largely based on 1967 borders. Israel, on the other hand, didn’t respond to the Quartet, but to Clinton’s statement, which had no caveats or conditions. While the Obama administration has put top priority on reaching a Mideast peace deal, neither the Israeli nor Palestinian government has embraced recent efforts to move negotiations forward. The Palestinian Fatah party, which rules the West Bank, has failed to set a new date for its own internal elections and has been unable to reach reconciliation with Hamas officials who took over the Gaza Strip in June 2007. Netanyahu also has faced internal threats to his coalition, which is largely dominated by right-wing religious parties who support the settlers’ movement. If Netanyahu were to continue the current settlement moratorium, lawmakers from within his own party have threatened to bring down the government. Israeli Cabinet member Dan Meridor told Israeli television Monday that Netanyahu is quietly seeking to reach a compromise with the assistance of the U.S. “There is no logic in building in territory intended for the Palestinian state,” he said. “By the same reason, there is no logic not to build in territories that will be inside Israel.”
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CORRECTIONS In “New law may lower textbook costs” (CT — Aug. 23), the information referenced about textbooks is currently available via a link on HokieSPA to Tech’s University Bookstore. The system is also being improved to be more effective and transparent for all students. the collegiate times regrets this error
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Ronald Davis, a biology major, plays pool at the BreakZONE on Monday afternoon. BreakZONE, located in Squires Student Center, is Virginia Tech’s home for bowling, table tennis, as well as billiards. photo by luke mason
Increase seen in lawsuits connected to defamatory statements on blogs DAVID G. SAVAGE mcclatchy newspapers WASHINGTON — The Internet has allowed tens of millions of Americans to be published writers. But it also has led to a surge in lawsuits from those who say they were hurt, defamed or threatened by what they read, according to groups that track media lawsuits. “It was probably inevitable, but we have seen a steady growth in litigation over content on the Internet,” said Sandra Baron, executive director of the Media Law Resource Center in New York. Although bloggers may have a free-speech right to say what they want online, courts have found that they are not protected from being sued for their comments, even if they are posted anonymously. Some postings have even led to criminal charges. Hal Turner, a right-wing blogger from New Jersey, faces up to 10 years in prison for posting a comment that three Chicago judges “deserve to be killed” for having rejected a Second Amendment challenge to the city’s handgun ban in 2009. Turner, who also ran his own Webbased radio show, thought it “was political trash talk,” his lawyer said. But this month a jury in Brooklyn, N.Y., convicted him of threatening the lives of the judges on the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. In western Pennsylvania, a judge recently ruled a community website must identify the Internet address of individuals who posted comments calling a township official a “jerk” who put money from the tax-
payers in “his pocket.” The official also owned a used car dealership, and one commenter called his cars “junk.” The official sued for defamation, saying the comments were false and damaged his reputation. In April, a North Carolina county official won a similar ruling after some anonymous bloggers on a local website called him a slumlord. “Most people have no idea of the liability they face when they publish something online,” said Eric Goldman, who teaches Internet law at Santa Clara University.
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“A whole new generation can publish now, but they don’t understand the legal dangers they could face. People are shocked to learn they can be sued for posting something that says, ‘My dentist stinks.’ “ Under federal law, websites generally are not liable for comments posted by outsiders. They can, however, be forced to reveal the poster’s identity if the post includes false information presented as fact. Calling someone a “jerk” and a “buffoon” may be safe from a lawsuit because it states an opinion. Saying he wrongly “pocketed” public money could lead to a defama-
tion claim because it asserts something as a fact. “A lot of people don’t know how easy it is to track them down” once a lawsuit is filed, said Sara J. Rose, an American Civil Liberties Unionlawyer in Pittsburgh. The Supreme Court has said that the First Amendment’s protection for the freedom of speech includes the right to publish “anonymous” pamphlets. But recently, judges have been saying that online speakers do not always have a right to remain anonymous. Last month, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a Nevada judge’s order requiring the disclosure of the identity of three people accused of conducting an “Internet smear campaign via anonymous postings” against Quixtar, the successor to the well-known Amway Corp. “The right to speak, whether anonymously or otherwise, is not unlimited,” wrote Judge Margaret McKeown. Quixtar had sued, contending the postings were damaging to its business. The judge who first ordered the disclosure said the Internet had “great potential for irresponsible, malicious and harmful communication.” Moreover, the “speed and power of Internet technology makes it difficult for the truth to ‘catch up to the lie,’ “ he wrote. Media law experts say lawsuits over Internet postings are hard to track because many of them arise from local disputes. They rarely result in large verdicts or lengthy appeals to high courts. Goldman, the Santa Clara profes-
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sor, describes these cases as the “thinskinned plaintiff versus the griper.” They begin with someone who goes online to complain, perhaps about a restaurant, a contractor, a store, a former boss or a public official. Sometimes, one person’s complaint prompts others to vent with even sharper, harsher complaints. “There’s a false sense of safety on the Internet,” said Kimberley Isbell, a lawyer for the Citizen Media Law Project at Harvard University. “If you think you can be anonymous, you may not exercise the same judgment” before posting a comment, she said. Not surprisingly, the target of the online complaints may think he or she has no choice but to take legal action if the comments are false and malicious. “These can be life-changing lawsuits. They can go on for years and cost enormous amounts in legal fees,” Goldman said. He is particularly concerned about teenagers and what they post online. “Teenagers do what you might expect: They say things they shouldn’t say. They do stupid things,” he said. “We don’t have a legal standard for defamation that excuses kids.” Media law experts repeat the advice that bloggers and e-mailers need to think twice before sending a message. “The first thing people need to realize, they can be held accountable for what they say online,” Baron said. “Before you speak ill of anyone online, you should think hard before pressing the ‘send’ button.”
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august 25, 2010
Hokies head to Atlantis GARRETT RIPA sports editor
The Virginia Tech men’s basketball team is set to face the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Paradise Island, Bahamas, on Dec. 18. This game will be part of the Battle of Atlantis hosted at the Atlantis Resort. The doubleheader consists of the HokiesBulldogs game, along with a Georgia Tech-Richmond matchup. A new 4,500-seat arena, part of a 60,000-square-foot conference center, will host the games. The Hokies, expected to begin this season ranked in the top 25, have several exciting events scheduled already. Tech’s first big challenge will come when it faces off against potential top 5 team Kansas State as part of ESPN’s 201011 College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon Nov. 16. Next the Hokies will play in the 76 Classic in Anaheim California over Thanksgiving weekend, which features Oklahoma State and Stanford among other schools. They will proceed to host a very talented and likely top 5 Purdue squad on Wednesday, Dec. 1 as part of the ACC/ Big Ten Challenge. Head coach Seth Greenberg is working hard to find top competition for his senior-laden team, which just missed the NCAA Tournament last year partially because of a weak schedule.
Rangers barely miss combined no-hitter ANTHONY ANDRO mcclatchy newspapers
ARLINGTON, Texas — Even the king of the no-hitters found himself rooting like a fan Monday night as the Texas Rangers flirted with history. But team president Nolan Ryan, who has the major-league record with seven no-hitters, knew the Rangers had their work cut out for them as they carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins. “When I looked at who was going to pitch in the ninth, I was worried about (Joe) Mauer,” Ryan said. “He’s a good hitter. With (Neftali) Feliz’s fastball, you feel like if he leaves the ball in the hitting zone, he’s going to have a shot at it.” Ryan obviously knows what he’s talking about. Mauer, the reigning American League batting champ, denied the Rangers a chance at their first combined no-hitter by lining an 0-2 Feliz fastball past a diving Elvis Andrus with one out in the ninth inning. Mauer’s hit was the only one the Twins had, as Feliz retired the next two Twins as four Rangers pitchers capped a one-hitter in a 4-0 victory. It’s the first one-hitter for the Rangers since three pitchers combined to beat Baltimore on Sept. 3, 2002. Monday’s game was the 22nd one-hitter in club history and marked the fifth time the Rangers have lost a no-hitter in the ninth inning. Monday’s no-hit bid would have been one of the most improbable given it was started by Rich Harden.
Harden, who pitched just 2 1/3 innings in his last start for the Rangers, was activated from the disabled list to start the game against the AL Central leaders. Harden, who had been slowed by right shoulder tendinitis, was effectively wild in his 6 2/3 innings. He walked five, struck out six, went to a full-count on nine batters and needed 111 pitches to get his 20 outs. While he didn’t get a piece of history, Harden did provide the Rangers flashes of what could come in the season’s final six weeks. “I’m just happy to go out there and finally get back out there and help the team win,” Harden said. “It was an interesting night. I was just effectively wild.” That may have cost him a chance at going deeper in the game. He went to 3-0 counts on the first two hitters of the game, but retired both. He had innings in which he threw 19 and 18 pitches, but also had a seven-pitch frame. Two double plays behind him also helped. But after Harden got Mauer to fly out and struck out Jason Kubel to start the seventh inning, he walked Michael Cuddyer with the Rangers leading 3-0. Harden tried to lobby manager Ron Washington stay in the game, but Washington had seen enough. “I wasn’t going to let him sit around and throw 120 pitches,” Washington said. “We just felt coming off the DL and the way he battled out there, that was it.” Harden gave way to Matt Harrison, who retired Jim Thome to
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Texas Rangers pitcher Rich Harden delivers a pitch during the team’s 4-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins Monday evening. Harden exited the game in the seventh inning with a no-hitter still intact. end the seventh. Darren O’Day then worked a perfect eighth to set the stage for Feliz. Feliz got Denard Span to fly out to start the ninth, and then walked Orlando Hudson. After getting Mauer down 0-2, Feliz was trying to throw a fastball down and away. The ball got up, and Mauer got enough of it as Andrus pounded
the ground and the ball skipped past him. “He’s a great hitter,” Feliz said. “I thought I made a good pitch, but he was able to make the adjustment and hit it. I was mad at myself.” The Rangers gave Harden all the support he would need in the first inning on David Murphy’s two-run
triple. Before Mauer’s single, the closest the Twins got to a hit was when Delmon Young hit a cue shot off the first-base bag to lead off the eighth inning. Mitch Moreland broke the wrong way, but recovered in time to shovel the ball to a covering O’Day.
It isn’t black and white with USC’s Lane Kiffin — it’s shades of gray LOS ANGELES — There are so many people who intensely dislike USC coach Lane Kiffin, so I thought I’d better check with Monte Kiffin to see if it’s unanimous. It seems he loves the kid. Imagine that. It’s obvious, though, Dad didn’t spend enough garage time with the kid, whose first name is also Monte. Back in the day when Monte coached in Buffalo, Minnesota and Green Bay and one of his three youngsters caused a problem, dad and child would go to the garage for a private chat because stand-
ing outside was not an option. Monte says he took young Lane to the garage on more than one occasion, and while no surprise, one wonders now if the kid was wearing ear muffs. The kid all grown up now, this country is filled with people who think he’s still nothing but a punk, even Dad admittedly excited when he looks at the ESPN crawl and doesn’t see his son’s name. DAN PATRICK had Peyton Manning on his radio show Monday morning, asking Manning, in a voice that suggested oh boy, folks, here it comes, what he would say to Lane Kiffin.
Manning replied, “It’d probably be a short conversation,” giving Patrick exactly the ha-ha cheap shot he wanted before Manning went on to say something sensible about Tennessee fans believing their school is not a stepping stone to get a better job. The damage was done, though, Kiffin still the butt of national ridicule, everyone reminded again that even someone as nice as Peyton Manning doesn’t want much to do with the lout. Kiffin continues to be reviled in sports circles like few others, everyone seemingly in agreement he’s another gaffe
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waiting to happen, but ask the question what’s the very worst thing he’s done, and almost always the answer is silence. Those who try to explain sputter something about recruiting violations they cannot specify, the arrogant way he comes across or his obvious lack of loyalty. There are some who suggest he did Al Davis wrong, and while anyone who can say that with a straight face needs to be locked up, I wonder if there has ever been a bigger misconception of someone than what we now have in Lane Kiffin.
Tell me he’s boring, and I agree. “Vanilla” is the way people who know him best put it. His stone face offers little insight, and if there’s any warmth there, it’s well-hidden, or guarded. He’s so quiet at practice, they say, no one can say for sure whether he’s there. And this is the lightning rod that has inspired such derision across the country? THE ANNUAL Salute to Troy was Sunday night, a large group of boosters in attendance, and daddy Kiffin hoping folks might get a good look at the kid he knows.
A few weeks ago the kid took a (ridiculous) hit for wearing sunglasses on Pac-10 media day, word spreading on the Internet of yet another example of Kiffin’s arrogance at play. When it came time to talk Sunday night, Lane noticed that new AD Pat Haden was wearing sunglasses, and playfully told everyone Haden could do so, but he was going to take his off.
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august 25, 2010
Battle of burritos: 622 North raises Blacksburg’s wine bar Moe’s & Chipotle C
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Chipotle, currently being built near the intersection of Main Street and College Avenue, is set to open its doors by the end of September.
WITH THE OPENING OF CHIPOTLE A REALITY, RIVAL RESTAURANT MOE’S MAY FACE NEW COMPETITION MAJONI HARNAL features reporter Members of the Facebook group “Bring Chipotle to Blacksburg” will soon have their demand met. After a few construction delays, a sign is finally in place, and downtown Blacksburg’s Chipotle is gearing up to open its doors in late September. Labeled as a “godsend” by junior computer science major Aleksi White, the term reflects the opinions of many Hokies who are familiar with the chain of sustainable Mexican grill restaurants. Chipotle is the latest addition to an increasing number of new restaurants downtown. Occupying a building across the street from Moe’s Southwest Grill, Chipotle will face its competitor both literally and figuratively. Regardless, the general student reaction seems to reflect enthusiasm for the opening. “I think it’s a nice addition to the Blacksburg community. I’d like to see another option where we can eat,” said David Cavalieri, a junior marketing major. Chipotle will join the ranks of restaurants such as 622 North, D.P. Dough and Green’s Grill, all restaurants opened in the past year to cater to the ever-increasing student population. The company has more than 1,000 restaurants nationwide, in Canada and even one in London. After 17 years of business, Chipotle has built quite the fan base. The chain regularly offers free burritos as a promotion on special occasions and to introduce its food to potential customers.
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We respect our students and take pride in the food we serve, and that will keep kids coming back. PETER WEISBORD MOE’S GENERAL MANAGER
For example, customers who dress up as burritos on Halloween receive a free burrito. The marketing campaign operates under the assumption that the free promotion burritos will entice new customers and reward loyal patrons at the same time. Chipotle’s menu features the usual Mexican favorites such as burritos and tacos, all made in accordance with its motto, “Food with Integrity.” The slogan encompasses the use of sustainable ingredients from family farmers who use environmentally friendly techniques. All the animals are naturally raised free of antibiotics and added hormones. Beyond ingredients, the final products are held to a higher standard as well. Guacamole and chips are
made fresh up to three times per day at each location. However, freshness is a quality also valued by its competitor across the street. Moe’s general manager Peter Weisbord said he is not too worried about the competition that Chipotle will bring. Not only are the Moe’s ingredients fresh, but the restaurant also offers perks such as free chips and salsa with its burritos, keeping the typical student’s tight budget in mind. “Moe’s is a place where students meet up and hang out,” Weisbord said. “We regularly cater to sports teams, student groups and other Virginia Tech functions. We respect our students and take pride in the food we serve, and that will keep kids coming back.” Moe’s already has loyal customers, but can it stand up to Chipotle’s trick up its sleeve? Thanks to its popularity as a national chain, Chipotle has its own application for the Apple iPhone. The app not only finds the nearest location, but also allows a customer to place an order down to specific requests, add sides and even pay for the meal before picking it up. “I’ve had a Chipotle app on my iPhone for a year, and I’m excited to finally be able use it,” said John Tyszkiewicz, a junior civil engineering major. Another added convenience is the app remembers orders, saving customers from plugging in all the details every time a craving arises. This facet of technology is not the only modern twist to dining. Chipotle has long been conscious of the green movement. In addition to its “Food with Integrity” business model, the chain works to lessen the impact of its restaurants on the environment. Chipotle focuses heavily on organic foods, family farms and local products to reduce the effects of shipping ingredients over long distances. The restaurants themselves use many easily recyclable goods, such as steel and aluminum in their construction. Other measures include efficient air systems and conservation of light and water. One Minnesota location has a lighting system that adjusts to the natural sunlight within the restaurant. The chain also plans to install solar panels in 75 of its restaurants to reduce energy consumption during peak hours. The Blacksburg location will feature energy efficient heating and air conditioning, as well as furniture made from recyclable materials. The location, often referred to as the “hobby building,” in reference to the past businesses it housed, is being updated to accommodate Chipotle’s modern, green facilities.
onsisting of dining areas, a wine bar and a separate bar named Frank’s, 622 North offers a variety of typical restaurant items with a twist, as well as a comprehensive array of alcoholic beverages. Located downtown at the intersection of North Main Street and Giles Road, the restaurant opened in May with a unique decor and take on mundane dishes. The interior has a New England beach house feel with light colors and porch-style railings. The large windows let in ample light, almost giving diners the sense they are eating outdoors. However, if diners do prefer to sit outside, 622 North has balcony seating that can accommodate up to 35 people. The menu consists of staples such as burgers and fries, salads and pasta. There is also a range of items for the more refined palate. A charcuterie plate with a variety of meats and seafood dishes packs an extra punch, such as corn-crusted tilapia and crabs in a jalapeno cream sauce. Some regular items are dressed up and include alternate ingredients, but the dishes have the same overall outcome. For instance, the “House Potato Crisps” appetizer features thick-cut potatoes with Gorgonzola cheese, green onions, bacon and sour cream, accompanied by an onion sauce. The use of Gorgonzola may be a twist, but in the end, the crisps taste like cheese fries with a kick from the new cheese. Additionally, 622 North offers an array of vegetarian and meat options for all tastes. The usual beef entrees, such as burgers and steaks are enhanced with sizable seafood and vegetarian selections and a few extras, such as ground pork, lamb and chicken. Most entrees feature more than the main ingredient and include plenty of vegetables, sauces and other additions to spice up the meal. For Blacksburg’s wine connoisseurs, the wine bar boasts a wine list of more than 60 choices and offers a sommelier for guidance. Also featured are 14 types of draft beers. While the prices may seem a little steep, Frank’s has classic bar entertainment, including pool tables, darts and televisions. Frank’s also has its own menu that will soon be expanded to include 20 new choices. Moreover, the bar is open until 2 a.m., and food is served until midnight for those who enjoy eating while they drink. Students might be put off by the upscale appearance and name of the restaurant, but 622 North offers a wide range of meals that will not hurt a col-
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The new restaurant consists of Frank’s bar, indoor and outdoor seating and a comprehensive wine bar. lege student’s wallet. Burgers and sandwiches with a side may be under $10, and pasta dishes begin as vegetarian entrees with the option of adding meat for an extra cost, which can run up to $20. Understandably, steak and certain seafood entrees are on the higher end of the price range. The restaurant also offers a lunch special for $6.22, comparable to most restaurants in Blacksburg with high quality food. Furthermore, the list of daily specials offers many options and varies from day to day, allowing diners to try out something new. The portions, however, do match the prices. Appetizers can easily be shared by two or three people, and entrees may require take-home boxes. Close enough to campus for students who want a break from campus dining, 622 North is the perfect culinary option for sit-down dinners with visiting parents or occasions where a classier venue is sought without breaking the bank.
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Classes can be scary, but kitchens don’t have to CAILLEY HAMMEL mcclatchy newspapers Your first apartment — if you’re a typical college student, it can be a little overwhelming. You’re out of the cramped dorms, a good thing, but you’re also out of the dorm cafeteria. Cooking real meals for yourself may sound intimidating, especially when it’s just so easy to whip up a box of macaroni and cheese or order delivery pizza. However, with the right tools and trusted standbys, cooking on your own can be done quickly, cheaply and, most importantly, in a healthy way. But first, you need to set up your kitchen. To help you — or the newly renting college student in your life — get off to the right start as another fall semester nears, we’ve assembled five lists of five tips that will help you get started in your first kitchen.
consider taking a crockpot to college, but it’s a great tool to use. “You can pretty much cook anything in a crockpot,” said Cormier. Try experimenting with vegetables and stews for warm, filling meals in winter. A colander: Otherwise known as a strainer, a colander is indispensible. Use it for all of the pasta you’ll be making, or for draining fruits and vegetables. Want a shortcut? Many pots now have lids that double as strainers, which means less cleanup. A nonstick pot, pan and skillet: OK, that’s three items — but you will need an assortment of pots and pans for stovetop cooking. Although you might be tempted, avoid buying the cheapest pots and pans you can find. They can be coated in chemicals that get into your food, and cheaper pans are likely to wear out quickly. Instead, invest in some better quality that’ll last.
HEALTHY TIPS FOR COLLEGE COOKS Cormier offers some advice for eating and cooking healthy in your new digs: When buying groceries at the store, shop the perimeter — that’s where you’ll find the healthiest food. When choosing vegetables, fresh is always best. If prices are high and produce is out of season, frozen vegetables are another alternative. Canned veggies, while not as ideal as fresh or frozen, are an OK alternative as well. “Rinse them well so you get rid of up to 90 percent of the sodium,” Cormier said. Try a new, healthy food like quinoa. “It’s this up-and-coming whole grain that more and more people are finally catching onto; it’s been around forever,” Cormier said. “It’s a superfood because it’s a protein and a fiber.” It’s also versatile -- use it in salads, stir-fry and tabbouleh, among other things. Go green and make your own window box. That way, you can grow your own herbs and spices year-round. Before you go shopping, make a list. But organize it according to categories like fruits, vegetables, protein, whole grains, snacks and fluids. “If you see a balance on the piece of paper, that means that your grocery cart is going to be more balanced,” Cormier said.
5 PIECES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT A cookie sheet: Sure, you can bake cookies, but you can use it for just about anything you need to bake in the oven. A mixing bowl: Better yet, invest in a set of stacking mixing bowls. They’re inexpensive, and you’ll have the rightsized bowl for anything from mixing to serving to storing. A slow cooker: You probably didn’t
5 SMALL UTENSILS Measuring cups/spoons: While it’s perfectly fine to experiment with your cooking, you might want to start off by measuring each ingredient. That way, you’ll know how to adjust the flavors for next time. A spatula (pancake flipper): It’s a little like the Swiss army knife of kitchen tools. Get a nonstick spatula and use it for cooking eggs, flipping pancakes and burgers or as a serving tool — you’re sure to come back to it time and time again. A cutting board: You might want a few in different sizes and thicknesses. Some are thin blocks of plastic, and others are thinner and can bend, allowing you to move food around easier and funnel it into pots and pans. A can opener: It’s one of those small things that you forget about until you need it. Set of knives: Like the pots and pans, think about quality more than what’s cheap. You can purchase a good set of knives, but there are three big ones to look for: a chef’s knife, a bread knife and a paring knife.
5 COOKING TERMS TO KNOW Braise: This involves cooking meat or vegetables in butter or oil until brown, then cooking it in a covered pot while immersed in cooking liquid on low heat for a long period. This tenderizes the meat and makes it more flavorful. Simmer: To cook slowly on a lower heat setting. This is common in sauces and other liquid-based dishes. Sear: Cooking quickly over very high heat, this seals in the juices of what you’re cooking. Saute: To quickly cook over high heat. Steam: To cook over boiling water. This is actually better than boiling, as it retains more inherent nutrients.
5 STAPLE FOODS Olive oil: Nicole Cormier, registered dietitian and author of “The Everything Healthy Cookbook,” advised you get in the habit of cracking out olive oil instead of butter. “(It’s) a monounsaturated fat, which actually helps your cholesterol levels,” she said. Pasta: It’s great to have in the pantry because it has a long shelf life and is easy to make. Pick up a few different noodle shapes — and also other varieties. In particular, try whole grain pasta, which Cormier recommends. Frozen vegetables: Cormier said there’s no excuse for skipping out on vegetables. Use them as a side dish, or part of the entree, or even add them to soups to make your meals more hearty
and filling. Chicken: It’s basically the meat version of the potato — it’s incredibly versatile. You can freeze it until you need it, and you can cook a large serving and use it throughout the week in other dishes like soups, salads, pasta and sandwiches. Leafy greens: Making a salad isn’t hard. While grocery stores usually sell plenty of bagged varieties for a shortcut, it’s a lot more cost-effective to buy fresh heads of lettuce or spinach leaves and make a salad yourself.
5 HERBS AND SPICES Garlic powder: Garlic is both tasty and good for you. When you’re low on time, add garlic powder to your dish when you can’t crush or mince fresh garlic. Basil: You’ll quickly learn how well basil and tomato go together. It works wonders in Italian dishes and on pizza, so give it a try. Lemon pepper: Great for chicken and fish dishes, this spice adds a bite of citrus for some zing. Crushed red pepper flakes: Another versatile spice, you can add it to just about anything for a nice kick of heat. Some seasoning blend: Think Italian seasoning or any of the other numerous options for adding flavor to food. Experiment and see what kinds you like, and what you like to use them for.
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or many college students, Labor Day means the end of a summer job (or summer fun), the start of a new school year and perhaps the kickoff of the college football season. Historically, Labor Day — which unlike other American holidays does not recognize any particular group, event, individual or battle — celebrates workers and their contributions to our nation. But I think Labor Day is also a time to recognize the struggles of working people. Especially now, when, despite significant gains, workers and students are feeling more anxiety than festivity. It has taken a lot of work to get the economy headed on a path to recovery. This is not just the responsibility of the Labor Secretary or leaders in Washington. There is a role for everyone, including college students. Here are a few ways you can help: Expand your circle. Since President Obama has made federal student aid — including Pell Grants — available to unemployed workers, there will be more “nontraditional” students on campus. From the former auto worker studying to be a nurse, to the single mother who is earning a degree on nights and weekends, there is no such thing as a “typical” college student anymore, as workers re-enter academic institutions of all types to retool and retrain. That’s good for colleges, very good for workers and even better for you. Get to know fellow students — especially those that don’t exactly look like you. You will never know how you can help each other. Support your peers. You may also see more veterans of every age on campus. Student veterans groups are forming on campuses to provide peer-to-peer networks, sponsor events and activities and make sure that veterans are successful at school, and later, at work. Learn more about how you can get involved in these efforts at studentveterans.org. And you can help yourself while helping others, too. Disabled American Veterans (dav.org) offers a $15,000 scholarship for volunteers who provide at
least 100 hours of service to local Virginia hospitals in a year. This is an excellent way to get invaluable experience and build your resume in the many high-growth careers in the health care industry. Share your passion. My department runs Job Corps, one of the country’s largest networks of residential educational and vocational training programs. It helps more than 100,000 young people a year learn a great career and earn a high school diploma. Many of the 123 Job Corps centers around the country have volunteer opportunities (check out serve.gov). Find a Job Corps student who is interested in the same career as you are (our programs range form culinary arts to computers to construction) and become a mentor or tutor. The serve.gov site can also help you find other volunteer opportunities where the needs are greatest. The unemployment rate for people with disabilities is more than 16 percent. Hundreds of organizations that serve this important community need your help in a variety of job skills and readiness programs. This is a great way for you to put your unique talents to work, hone your own skills, sharpen your focus and help others. Get “green” now, earn green later. Get involved in the efforts to “green” your campus or community with community gardens, recycling initiatives, even solar and wind energy projects. We’re making significant investments in a whole new American industry: clean energy. Our goal is to reduce our dependence on foreign energy oil and reenergize our manufacturing sector — creating jobs today and jobs tomorrow. I hope that you will make Labor Day 2010 a day on, instead of a day off. There’s nothing wrong with making time for barbeques and the big game but let’s make time for each other, too. Let’s all do the work that will get America working.
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f you have been following the news, you will notice the issues that dominate national and cable news concern very specialized citizens of this country, yet the pundits have made it all of our business. Now, I am forced to have an opinion regarding the proposed mosque at Ground Zero. Before we get into these issues, let me tell you what Sarah Palin has to say about the proposed Islamic cultural center’s construction. Last July, Palin’s Twitter account called for “peace-seeking Muslims” to help halt the progress of the proposed cultural center, which is planned to be built on the land formerly known as Burlington Coat Factory. All Muslims are “peace-seeking Muslims.” The idea to put the cultural center in the same neighborhood as Ground Zero is not an insensitive one. Surely, to the rest of the nation, the diction that produced “Ground Zero mosque” makes the project seem like a bad idea — that would be. But the proposed site is not Ground Zero. But Newt Gingrich and Palin, your wishes are granted. When did Islam become abject? Like, the religion — not the rightist rhetorical technique. Yes, we can trace some of the most significant acts of violence in recent American history to various levels of deviations from Islam. Yes, we did aggressively engage two nations with high Muslim populations. But when has the American culture been one to generalize an entire people based on the misconceptions and fear-mongering of its policy makers? Oh. If the principal organizer of the project can finance the construction, it should be done with the approval of the City of New York. Tons of construction workers are refusing to work on the project, but their unity is nonexistent. New York construction worker Mike Bakovic told AOL News he would work pro bono on the construction of the cul-
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But, seriously, why do you and I have any business discussing what is, in reality, an issue of local zoning ordinances? This problem is not America’s problem — it is New York’s topic for debate. Neither Palin nor Gingrich have any reason to insult the people responsible for their attempt to reconcile one of the worst tragedies in American history with the clearest symbol of maturation and resilience. They are not New Yorkers. I believe building the cultural center is a fine idea. In fact, for lack of a better analogy, I believe building that cultural center would be like giving Osama bin Laden and the Taliban and Al-Qaeda the middle finger. “You said we were intolerant. You said we were oppressive. Now what do you have to say?” It’s like that scene in the film, “My Cousin Vinny” where Vinny shows up to the courthouse wearing the ridiculous red tuxedo because his new
suit gets covered in mud after the judge scolded him for dressing too casually. Except, we would be wearing the gaudy tuxedo on purpose. The whole discussion is a disgrace to the American reputation. We should be tolerant. We should let Muslims practice their religion in peace. “The America I grew up with,” is a rightist fan favorite. The pundits spewing the crap that follows that clause grew up in an America that withheld civil rights from AfricanAmericans, shunned gays and denied women equality in the workplace. So, it comes as no surprise these same people who developed the culture of the voluminous abject would be willing to suspend the constitutional right to build a Muslim community center. See? It’s harsh when you lump people together like that. Gingrich and Palin (most likely) weren’t responsible for the aforementioned atrocities above — except rescinding the constitutional right to religion. Mr. Gingrich, the people wishing to build that community center aren’t “radical Muslims.” They are Americans. They wish to exercise their freedoms. If they do not have the money to build it, then there is no business building it. If the New York construction industry turns its back on the project, then do not outsource the project to Connecticut or New Jersey’s industries. If someone is willing to do it, then get it done. Gingrich, Palin: Shut up and mind your own business.
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tural center. “Muslim people have the freedom of religion, same as everyone else, the Jew, the Catholic, everyone else,” Bakovic said. “Islam is peaceable, like every other religion.” Obviously, families that lost loved ones during the attacks on Sept. 11 should, intuitively speaking, be against the cultural center’s construction. But not all of them are. According to the Associated Press, New Yorker Talat Hamdani lost her son — an EMT — to the attack, yet she supports its construction. She is not the only New Yorker who lost a loved one who supports the cultural center.
t’s not every day that you find yourself enrolled in a class with a truly top-notch instructor. I have found it to be quite rare in my time as a student at all levels of education but this is not to say that I have been exposed to nothing but bad teachers. Actually my case has been much to the contrary. A majority of the educators I’ve been exposed to were very good teachers. However, only a handful of them were worthy of being deemed great teachers. What is it then that makes a teacher great? What is the x-factor that seems to be missing from so many good instructors? Energy is one possibility. A teacher who brings energy to the class can turn a seemingly boring lecture into a full-scale adventure. The ability to capture an audience’s attention is one of the most important characteristics of a successful educator. I have been exposed to teachers who attempt to make energy their staple, their x-factor if you will. While it is a good sell early, it can be a little over-the-top and tends to get old quickly. Used in moderation it is a powerful tool, but not the indistinguishable mark of a great teacher. Another possibility is the establishment of a strict, clear structure for the happenings of a class. Having everything ready to go and in the right place will obviously increase the efficiency of any classroom. It allows more material to be covered in the same amount of time, which gen-
erally means the more organized a teacher is, the better. Organization alone is not enough, though. A certain degree of spontaneity and variation is necessary to keep things from getting stale. Creating and sticking to an overly rigid schedule or set of rules can cause many students to lose interest. It is important to remain organized, as well as flexible.
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Finally, discipline is another possible game changer when it comes to building the perfect educator. The consummate instructor must not be friend or enemy to the students. A great instructor has to earn both the fear and respect of the class. It is only by balancing these that a classroom can operate at its maximum potential. The importance of upholding the rules of the classroom can not be understated. Without the power to punish and correct students for misbehaving, the class would fall by the wayside. Still, discipline itself is not enough to make a great teacher. A combination of all these skills is needed in order to be a good teacher and it seems obvious that in order to be great, one must also be good.
What then sets the great teachers apart from the rest? It seems to me it has absolutely nothing to do with technique, organization or discipline. Although all of these things contribute greatly to being a good teacher, they do not distinguish a teacher as being great. The key is a keen sense of empathy. Great teachers must be able to put themselves in the shoes of their students. An ability to communicate and operate as a peer, while maintaining control over the classroom is absolutely vital. In my experience, the great teachers had an innate ability to work with students on an individual level. It can be quite difficult to approach hundreds of students who all have different needs, especially when thrust into a setting where one-onone time is limited. Great teachers are able to see the group as individuals and individuals as the group. Finally, to the students who seek out this perfect professor, don’t forget that in order for teachers to be great, they need a little help from the students as well. Open yourself up to your teachers, and you might just find that there are more good teachers out there than you thought.
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Women’s soccer looks to build on record setting season NICK CAFFERKY sports reporter For the women’s soccer team, 2010 is shaping up to be among the best in the program’s history. Based on last season’s success and the preseason polls, the No. 15 Hokies have entered the season with higher expectations than ever. However, if the first two games of the season have shown anything, Virginia Tech is having no trouble living up to the talk. The Hokies have already posted a 2-1 victory over Elon and a 3-0 defeat of American. Following a 2009 season where the Hokies captured their first NCAA Tournament victory, Tech will be looking to improve upon its 16-8 record and make it further than the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 — where they lost 4-1 to Portland to end the season. The Hokies ended the season ranked No. 12 in the nation with the knowledge that they could compete with anyone. “This year, our expectations are just a tad bit higher,” said Kelly Cagle, head coach. “We’ve proved to ourselves that we can
play on the highest levels, so we have to learn how to start out that way initially and that is a new challenge for us.” In addition to retaining the team’s top three scorers in Marika Gray, Jennifer Harvey and Kelly Conheeney, the squad also returns the entire defensive unit that helped its goalie make a
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school-record nine shutouts. “We work well out there, and I think it’s very trusting. I’d say that since we are used to each other, we know when people are going to cover for each other and where they are going to be when we’re on the ball,” said Kelly Lynch, a senior member of the defensive unit. With all of the returning firepower the Hokies have, it is no surprise that they have earned the program’s first preseason top 15 ranking from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. “They gave us big shoes to fill. I think that we should expect a lot out of each other being a high ranked team and also after playing with each other for so long,” Conheeney said. Despite the national reputation, competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference will not be an easy task. The ACC features six teams in the top 20, including the two-time defending national champion North Carolina Tar Heels. Perhaps the biggest question mark lies behind the stout Hokies defense and between the pipes. After two straight years of solid goaltending, where the team recorded nine shutouts in back-to-back years, Tech will look to freshman Dayle Colpitts to keep opponents off the board. Colpitts has played in both games thus far, but because of inferior competition and the Hokies solid defense,
she has yet to be seriously tested. In the 2-1 opening victory against Emory, Colpitts let the opponent’s only shot get by her. In the game against American, she recorded her first career shutout, but only because American failed to get off a single shot in the entire game during the 3-0 rout. Although Colpitts hasn’t been tested much thus far, Cagle has no doubt that she can compete at the highest level. “I’ve seen her make some saves in practice that have been awe-inspiring,” Cagle said. “She’s going to make mistakes, but I think we’ll stand behind her because of who she is for us and she’s going to grow every game. She’s going to be fabulous.” While Tech’s goalie might be the only freshman to start immediately, that doesn’t mean the other five freshmen won’t provide valuable playing time and be important factors in a successful 2010 campaign. Jasmine Reeves, Taylor Boone and Katie DeTuro have appeared in both games thus far, while Ashley Manning made her Tech debut against American. The Hokies will spend the next couple of weeks on the road where they will take part in the Aggieland Invitational Tournament and the ACC/SEC Challenge. Both tournaments consist of two games and will match Tech with No. 8 Texas A&M, Long Beach State, Kentucky and LSU. The Hokies next home game won’t be until Sept. 10 when Tech LUKE MASON / SPPS hosts the Hilton Garden Hokie Senior midfielderJennifer Harvey goes up for a ball between two Invitational and faces off against American defenders during the Hokies’ 3-0 victory Monday night. Villanova.
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