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After several early exits in the postseason NIT tournament, the Hokies are finally heading to Madison Square Garden. The Hokies ticket to New York City was booked Tuesday night, as they defeated Florida International 78-63 to advance to the semifinals of the NIT Season Tip-Off. “For our team, and Virginia Tech, it’s a great accomplishment — to be on a great stage in the world’s most famous arena,” said Tech coach Seth Greenberg. “As a New Yorker growing up, there is nothing better than walking into Madison Square Garden.” Much like last night’s blowout over Monmouth, the Hokies started the evening on fire, taking a 14-2 lead, just more than six minutes into the game. Orchestrating the run was the Erick Green and Dorenzo Hudson duo. They supplied five points apiece before FIU was forced to call a time out in hopes of ending the run. see BALL / page four
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Red wine linked to breast cancer PRISCILLA ALVAREZ news staff writer Women may now have something to think about before they toast their next glass of red wine. Drinking four glasses of red wine per week could increase a woman’s chances of developing breast cancer, according to findings from a recent study conducted at Harvard University. The study’s findings are based the results of a survey given to more than 100,000 nurses who answered questionnaires about their health habits and alcohol consumption from 1980 until 2008. It found that women who drink red wine have a 15 percent increased risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer. This study brought new considerations to light because red wine has recently been praised for its health benefits when consumed in moderation. John Boyer, the geography of wine instructor, said red wine consumption has increased in recent years because of its heart-healthy characteristics. “For the first time ever in American history there’s an equivalent amount of people drinking wine as beer, because the perception of wine is being changed as being part of a healthy diet,” he said. Red wine contains resveratrol, a substance that may help prevent heart disease by stopping blood clot damage and reducing cholesterol, according to the Mayo Clinic website. “Resveratrol and other chemicals are the good things that provide really great health benefits, most of which is concentrated in the color and the skins of grapes,” Boyer said. “If you just squeeze the juice out of grapes of any color and produce wine out of it, it will be a white wine. The way you make a wine red is to have the grape juice come into contact with the skins of the grapes themselves.” But resveratrol is also a type of
estrogen, according to a spokesperson at the American Cancer Society. Consuming too much of it could influence the estrogen levels in a person’s body, which could cause the development of breast tumors. There have been about 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in women this year, according to the American Cancer Society. Women should look at their personal history to decipher their risk factors for breast cancer, an American Cancer Society spokesperson said. If a woman’s family has a history of breast cancer, she may not want to drink red wine. But if a woman has a strong family history of heart disease, she may want to decrease the risk by drinking red wine, they said. “I have a history of breast cancer in my family, so I wouldn’t risk it,” said Courtney Edwards, a freshman communication major. Morgan Hicks, a junior human development major, said she would also choose not to drink red wine. “I do not have enough information on the effects of red wine, so I would be wary to make a decision considering the health benefits of having a glass of red wine daily,” Hicks said. “I also believe that in moderation, red wine would not present cause for any problems.” Despite the possible risk, red wine consumption is not likely to stop any time soon. Roya Gharavi, the owner of Gourmet Pantry, a store specializing in kitchen supplies, wines and other food items, said she will not give up drinking red wine because of its other health benefits. “If women are worried about it then they should expand their horizons, because there are a lot of good white wines out there,” she said. “They are just as enjoyable as red wine because the variety is just huge.”
THE RISK OF BREAST CANCER IS 15 PERCENT HIGHER AMONG PEOPLE WHO DRINK THREE TO SIX GLASSES OF RED WINE PER WEEK THAN THOSE WHO DRINK NONE.
Freshman 15 may be a myth DONAL MURPHY news staff writer The rumored freshman 15 weight gain is may be a myth. A new Ohio State University study found that incoming college students gain on average between between 2.5 and 3.5 pounds, and 25 percent of freshmen lose weight. The study, which began in 1997, looked at more than 7,000 young adults in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Europe. Participants who went to college only gained marginally more than those who didn’t. Jay Zagorsky, the researcher who conducted the study, said he became interested in the subject when he saw a postcard advertising OSU’s health club to students, telling them to come and lose the freshman 15 at its facilities. Zagorsky, who also teaches at the university, said he wondered how serious the freshman 15 really was. “They didn’t look any different in September than they did in May,” he said of his freshman students. “They come up and complain about lots of things, their grades, homework, their roommate, but no one said, ‘Oh my god, my clothes don’t fit, I have to run out and buy new clothes.’” In the future, Zagorsky said he hopes to refine his research, finding more data and differentiating between students who gain fat and those who build muscle. For Aryn Daughtery, a senior health, nutrition, foods and exercise major, controlling her weight gain wasn’t difficult when she entered college. She is also a trainer at McComas Hall. “I think it differs case to case, I lost weight coming to college,” she said. “But I think there’s definitely a lot of people who do the
drinking and the dining halls and gain weight, but it’s easily controllable.” The study also found that heavy drinking is a major cause of weight gain for incoming students. “Watch the drinking, watch the foods you are eating at the dining halls, make good choices for balanced meals, and stay away from the pizza and the pasta,” Daugherty said. Hannah Hallgarth, a senior HNFE major who works as a receptionist at McComas, said she also lost weight as a freshman. “It think (the freshman 15) exists, but it’s definitely not for everyone,” she said. “And I think it’s less common than you actually think it is.” Hallgarth said weight gain may be more of a problem for older students. “They start getting in that older period where it’s harder to lose weight and keep it off because their metabolic rates are changing,” she said. But Lauren Cabral, a junior environmental research management major, said she feels the freshman 15 is a real problem for some students. “I feel like they’re given the opportunity to eat whatever is available to them as opposed to home, where their parents are providing food,” she said. “A lot of that is not exactly healthy food, and they don’t necessarily have the time to exercise much.” Alice Ann Mahoney, a senior Spanish and philosophy major, said students shouldn’t use the freshman 15 as an excuse for weight gain. “I know some people take the myth or saying (of the) freshman 15 as leeway and a excuse to let go of themselves, or drink as much as they want, and not workout,” she said. “I don’t think it’s a myth for all people; I think it’s very individual.”
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Joe’s Diner offers southern feasts, atmosphere W
hile Blacksburg has changed I was enticed by options like over the years to accom- the breakfast burrito, the southmodate the contemporary life- ern style omelet, the short stack style of students who hail from of pancakes and the breakfast various backgrounds, several sandwiches. All of these were restaurants still represent the southern about $5 or less, a reasonculture that has been largely over- able price for many college shadowed. students. Joe’s Diner, located at 221 N. Main St., exemplifies the image of a typical southern I COULDN’T HELP BUT diner, with black and IMAGINE THE DINER white checkered flooring and a long COMING TO LIFE AT NIGHT bar with red bar WITH COLLEGE STUDENTS stools. When I stepped into EXITING THE BARS AND Joe’s Diner and left behind the somewhat MOVING THE PARTY TO THE contemporary feel OLD-FASHIONED DINER. of downtown Main Street, I felt as if I had stepped into a different world. The restaurant has wooden Based on its esteemed popularswinging doors that lead to the ity and the reasonable price of bathroom and kitchen, which about $3, I decided to order the look like they were taken out of a breakfast sandwich, customized saloon. with turkey, egg and cheese on The booming country music toast. and the colorless still picAs I waited for my food, the tures of older times only serve various plaques hanging above to enhance the diner’s unique the bar area caught my eye. atmosphere. Some of the plaques read, “Best As I grew up in a rather urban late night food,” while otharea, the restaurant’s southern ers read “Best Breakfast” — two atmosphere was shocking at first. popular accolades Joe’s has However, once I settled in and received several times in recent y was greeted by the friendly wait- ears. ers, the restaurant felt warm and Although I was already immersed homey. in the popular breakfast experiWhen I sat down to sur- ence, I couldn’t help but imagvey the menu, I noticed the vari- ine the diner coming to life at ety of items offered for breakfast, night with college students exitlunch and dinner. The addition ing the bars and moving the of a la carte items like cereal or a party to the old-fashioned short stack of pancakes height- diner. ened the flexibility of ordering My food arrived after a short wait, options. That way I could choose calming my stomach and soothing a meal more customized to my my appetite. mood. As I took my first bite, my mouth
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encountered the crunchy, buttery outside of my sandwich, fittingly complemented by the warm, savory filling. The sandwich had a good combination of flavors and was the perfect portion for my medium-sized morning appetite. While I was content with the portion size of my meal, it countered the previous notion I had about southern-style food. I was expecting to be full to the point where just standing up and walking out of the restaurant seemed like an exercise within itself. Still, Joe’s offers an assortment of options to satisfy any appetite. The restaurant caters not only to fans of typical, southern meals, but also to the diverse Virginia Tech population that comes from many culinary backgrounds. Despite the negative stereotypes I previously held toward the food, my experience at Joe’s was rather enjoyable. The menu lent itself to different options for those, like me, who may not be a huge fan of typical country-style entrees. The atmosphere was welcoming, the employees were friendly and helpful, and the meal was enjoyable. Joe’s truly sets itself apart from the competition for people who are looking for the nostalgic diner experience, as there is no other place like it in the area.
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These creations are perfect snacks for when friends are over. Try out this dessert recipe for the perfect mix of crunch, as well as the delightful feeling of chocolate and peanut butter melting in your mouth. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons softened butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar pretzels 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions: 1. Combine peanut butter and softened butter in a large bowl with a fork or whisk, or in a stand mixer. Add the sugars and mix to combine. 2. If the filling will roll easily into balls without sticking to your hands, you’re ready to go. If not, add a little more of each sugar until you reach a consistency that is easy to roll. 3. Use a teaspoon to measure and scoop the filling. Roll each portion into a small ball, then sandwich them between two whole pretzels. When all the balls are rolled and successfully sandwiched,
stick the whole tray in the freezer for about half an hour. 4. Pour the chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl and heat at 30-second intervals, stirring occasionally, until completely melted. 5. Remove the pretzel sandwiches from the freezer and quickly dip each one halfway into the melted chocolate. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. When all are dipped, return the tray to the freezer to allow the melted chocolate to harden. 6. Store the sandwiches in the refrigerator until serving time.
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Consumerism defines holidays If
y ou live in the U.S., even for a brief period of time, you most likely understand how commoditized Christmas, the holy grail of American holidays, has become. Practically all aspects of Christmas — mainly religion — are replaced by a ritualistic celebration of the consumerist, lazy and careless attributes of America’s capitalist society. If you couldn’t tell from the 600-some advertisements you come across throughout the average day, America is a nation based on consumerism, or at least that is what it seems like. (I don’t think any one of you can think of a time when buying goods didn’t dominate your life). The so-cherished Christmas is absorbed in consumption and re-invented into a quintessential capitalist event. The profound meaning of the holiday was robbed long ago. But every year, people say that Christmas’ true meaning is still underneath the consumerism. We’re told that wholesome values are compatible with capitalism, but really they’ve just been replaced by constant consumption. No one cares about spending time with their family or honoring religious figures — they care about presents. But don’t get me wrong, people say they still care to make themselves feel better, justifying their ritualistic consumption. People think the plastic pieces of crap they buy at retail stores equate to showing how much we love and care about someone. I’m sure you’re asking yourself, “That’s nice, but it’s still November. What does all of this have to do with Thanksgiving anyway?” Well, because Christmas is prolonged for as long as possible to maximize profitability. Consequently, Thanksgiving is no longer Thanksgiving, but “Christmas: Part I.” Why does Thanksgiving excite people so much? Because it reminds them that Christmas is around the corner, so they had better get our their wallets and spend, spend, spend. The similarities between Christmas and Thanksgiving are striking. For Thanksgiving, people travel to distant relatives’ houses for a week to realize that they really cant stand their families. They eat gigantic meals that require at least a two-hour nap to survive without medical attention. Then, people participate in the only forgivable act all day — watching good old fashioned football. Fast forward one month and you’ll find yourself doing the exact same thing, except this time you’ll be watching basketball instead. Oh, and you get a ton of presents (unless you’re giving them), supposedly from the holy martyr of
capitalism, Santa Claus, who has unquestionably jumped Jesus in the 10-year-old approval rating polls. So why assimilate the traditions of Thanksgiving and Christmas? To maximize the anticipation, of course. After people are done ingesting pounds of turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing, the aura of winter — more specifically that of Christmas — hits them like a brick wall, and they’re overcome with anticipation and excitement. But they’re not just excited about receiving presents on Christmas morning; they’re excited about the time of year. Because of the grandiose production the holiday has turned into, people equate the whole time of year with its climax — getting presents as a child. From as far back as people can remember, Christmas has been the most magical day of the year. In just a few days, the 25 days of Christmas will start, and let’s be honest, stores put their decorations up weeks ago. But back to Thanksgiving evening, after all the football games have ended. Do we stay up, and spend a lovely evening with our family and friends? Not a chance. Stores open at 5 a.m. the next day at the latest, and you just have to be the first one to get all the great deals on the horror scene that is Black Friday. But what’s not to like? You and your bloated family spend 15 hours shopping at all the malls and department stores within a 30-mile radius of your home, and bring home truck-full amounts of toys, appliances and electronics. Everything is great and exciting, until you take five minutes from your terribly busy and important schedule to sit down and think for a second. If you did, I bet you’d realize you didn’t really care about the family traditions of Thanksgiving, or the supposed thanks you’re supposed to give for all the great people you have in your life. Then you’d realize how ridiculous and grotesque this time of year has become. You’d realize that people are obsessed and have a problem. Ignoring it is only going to prolong and worsen its effects. You’d realize that you spend a significantly larger amount of time worrying about your possessions, rather than the people around you who make daily sacrifices to make your life better. But you won’t do that, will you?
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ith Thanksgiving and the most necessary break from school of my entire life quickly approaching, I am itching to start celebrating. It’s Wednesday, and I already have my bags packed. And while most college students are primarily concerned with all the sleep they’re about to get, I’m more excited to get to my grandparent’s house for good food, a good time and, most importantly, good company. I love everything about Thanksgiving — the family, the celebration, the food, the football and, of course, the whole week off from school that Virginia Tech so graciously gives us (after having only given us one day off since Aug. 22). But a much-needed break is not the real reason why I am excited for Thanksgiving. I love Thanksgiving because it does the one thing I believe every holiday, major or minor, should do — bring people together. Think about it, most holidays bring people with different relationships together for different reasons — Valentine’s Day, birthdays and even the Fourth of July. But what is so special about this holiday is that it reminds people to give thanks. I celebrate Thanksgiving with my family, and we usually have a small get together, either with my dad and siblings or with my grandparents. Either way, I have one day in which my family is required to be in the same place at the same time, doing something together. In this case, we are eating delicious food and watching football — two things that are usually fun all on their own. But Thanksgiving is special to me for another reason — it is a holiday that everyone can appreciate. In American society people have a sense of entitlement. And I think sometimes people forget to stop and appreciate everything they are fortunate to have. I really like that there is at least one holi-
day out there that doesn’t promote rampant consumerism (Christmas, Valentine’s Day, birthdays — the list goes on), but instead serves to remind people of what they have. In preparation for Thanksgiving, children learn the traditional story of good will between different groups of people in school. Even if there are gross historical inaccuracies in this story, I can appreciate that children are being taught to be kind and generous to others. Adults are encouraged to spend time with their loved ones and donate to those less fortunate. Being with the people you love can make the hardest of times better because they understand you and your situation the best. Even if you don’t always get along with your family, there is something comforting about being in the presence of people you love. Around Thanksgiving, there is a popular movement to donate food, time and goods to those who are in need. At least for a short period of time, people can remove themselves from their own lives and think about others. There is also no room for people to get offended about religion and cultural believes on Thanksgiving. Although I love celebrating Christmas, the holiday brings about controversy, especially for how it is portrayed in the media. On Thanksgiving, everyone can appreciate what they have, regardless of outside affiliations. While there are some holidays that separate different groups, Thanksgiving seeks to bring people together. Everyone, regardless of location and outside factors, is reminded to be generous and kind to others, and that is why Thanksgiving is special to me.
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Coming out of the timeout, the Panthers decided to switch to a full court press to frustrate the Hokies. The pressure worked in the short run — immediately sparking a 7-0 run in the next 2:33 — but had mixed success overall due to the influence of Hudson. “I didn’t want to go to pressing and trapping earlier in the game because of the energy we expended last night and with such a short turn around,” said FIU coach Isiah Thomas. “However, we had to. They did a good job of handling the press, but for the most part, it got us back into the game.” Over a span of seven minutes, Hudson was the only Tech player who managed to score, putting up 10 points by himself. Hudson finished the half with 15 and would end the game leading all scorers with 31. “He was a big problem for us tonight,” Thomas said. “He found ways to score. Every time we went to the zone, they seemed to find him, and he knocked the shot down.” Even with Hudson producing, though, Tech saw it’s lead shrink to as little as two points, as FIU sparked another quick run of 11 straight to
bring the score to 25-23. Tech’s struggles in the second part of the first half can be attributed to two things: rebounding and shot selection. The Hokies gave up nine offensive rebounds in the first half alone, and threw up 15 three pointers. At the half, the Hokies clung to a 33-26 lead, but no longer had the overwhelming lead they once had. Following the break, the Hokies started the half by making a concerted effort to get more quality shots. Tech took just four threes in the second half, with 28 of its 45 points coming from inside of the paint. The change in offensive strategy worked, as the Hokies traded baskets with the Panthers for the first 12 minutes of the half before putting the game out of reach with a 9-0 run that increased the Tech lead to 21 with just 5:41 to play. “Excluding Hudson, the majority of the Hokies production in the second half came from Victor Davila and Dorian Finney-Smith down low. We were settling too much in the first half instead of working the ball inside and then working the ball outside,”
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Green said. “We had a lot of open looks, but I think we just needed to stop settling for the open three.” The performance by Finney-Smith — 14 points, 10 rebounds — was particularly encouraging because of how much he struggled last night against Monmouth. Not to be without a dark spot, the Hokies also saw Green go down again with an injury. The junior point guard, who finished with 12 points, was taken out of the game with 13:39 left in the second half after re-aggravating an Achilles’ injury that caused him to miss the season opener against East Tennessee State. “I just put all of my weight back on it going into the 2-3 zone trying to plant, and I felt it go back to the way it was,” Green said. Although he didn’t return for the rest of the night, Green said he was still available had Greenberg needed him and should be fine for Tech’s next game. After playing three games in four days, the Hokies will have a few days to rest up and get healthy. Next up for the Hokies will be the No. 5 ranked Syracuse Orangemen in New York City on Nov. 23.
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Avett: Up-and-coming band rocks in Burruss from page one
In front of a nearly sold-out crowd at the Burruss Hall auditorium Tuesday night, the band showed why they’ve become one of the hottest acts in the country. Brothers Scott and Seth Avett displayed their respective instrumental prowess on the banjo and guitar, with stellar supporting performances from Jacob Edwards on drums and Joe Kwon frenetically jamming on his cello like Chuck Berry. The tunes didn’t let their talent down. Unlike Britain’s Mumford and Sons — a frequent comparison — The Avett Brothers never seem to let their musical abilities get trapped behind rambling songwriting. From the spirited opener “Tin Man” to the somber ballad “Shame,” the songs were consistently crisp and polished — the sign of a veteran band comfortable in its own skin.
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cians last night, they couldn’t match the sheer oddity of the opening act, The David Wax Museum. From the woman playing a donkey’s jawbone as an instrument — that’s not a typo — to the Mexican-inspired sound reminiscent of a south of the border Black Keys, the act offered a show that bewildered and entertained. This night, however, belonged to The Avett Brothers, a band that appears on the verge of becoming rock’s next big thing. As the band began strumming to “Living in Love,” a female voice from the very back of the packed auditorium summed up the crowd’s feeling. “We love you Avett Brothers!” she screamed as the venue exploded into cheers. The band may have first come to Tech as an afterthought, but it was clear they returned as kings in Burruss last night.
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New coach brings change to women’s basketball sports staff writer The Virginia Tech women’s basketball program is changing, as the Hokies look to improve upon last year’s struggling season. The Hokies hired Dennis Wolff as the program’s sixth head coach on March 22, 2011. The move came as a shock to many, as it came virtually out of nowhere. Wolff did not take the position, though, without much experience in the college basketball coaching world. Wolff served as the head men’s basketball coach at Boston University from 1994 to 2009 before coming to Tech. In 2010, he served as the director of men’s basketball operations and assistant to the head coach for the Tech men’s team with Seth Greenberg. “The operations job had specific restrictions on it,” Wolff said. “In terms of actual coaching, my input was limited to meeting and during the games. Now, I’m here and involved in daily game planning.” Working with women instead of men was an adjustment for Wolff, who had no prior experience with women’s basketball, besides coaching his daughter in high school. The women’s team is coming off a season it hopes to forget. The Hokies went 11-19 overall but finished 1-13 in ACC games last season. This year, Wolff hopes to bring change to the program. “I think what we are trying to emphasize to the girls is that we want to play better defensively in both the half court and in transition,” Wolff said. “We want to run a more efficient offense and take better care of the ball.” Sophomore guard Monet Tellier is pleased with Wolff’s coaching tactics. “I think there is more discipline ,and I feel like he is tougher on us,” she said. “He expects us to play to the best of our potential. He brings out the best that we can be.” Junior guard Alyssa Fenyn shared similar thoughts. “We focus more on the fundamentals of the game,” she said. “I think collectively we’ve just been working a lot harder.” Tellier and Fenyn join Aerial Wilson as the leading scorers returning from last season. As a group,
the three expect to score a majority of the team’s points this season and are comfortable with their roles. “All three of us need to be scorers and the defensive leaders,” Tellier said. “Coming with that, we are going to be playing a lot of minutes during the game, so we need to just focus on not getting sloppy when we get fatigued.” Wilson sees herself as more than just a scorer this season. “I feel like my role is to lead the team and pick people up,” the junior point guard said. “I’m basically just trying to be the floor general out there.” In the post, forwards Nia Evans and Porschia Hadley will look to create an inside presence for the Hokies. Both players are sophomores who have a lot of experience with the team. Evans made quite the impact as a freshman. She started in 12 games, while averaging 4.7 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. But Hadley had a different experience. Hadley suffered an ACL tear in her right knee last December, causing her to miss the remainder of the season. She gained a medical redshirt, which allows her to maintain three years of eligibility. Evans’ and Hadley’s play in the post will be vital to the team’s success this season. With the home opener set for Nov. 16, the team has already played one game and seen immediate effects
from the hard work they have put in with their new head coach. The team traveled to Norfolk on Nov. 11 to face the Old Dominion Monarchs and came away with a 77-65 win. As expected, Tellier, Wilson and Fenyn led the way in scoring. Tellier had 29 points and pulled down a game high nine rebounds. Wilson had a career high 16 points while playing the role of a “floor general” well, dishing out four assists. Fenyn had 15 points, and added four assists and three steals. “Before the game, we were all really focused and ready to play,” Wilson said. Fenyn also thought the game went well. “The second half could have gone a little better with taking care of the basketball, but I thought overall it was a really good game for us,” she said. Wolff said after so many changes to the program, he is proud of the way the team performed. “I was pleased for them,” Wolff said. “They were able to see some reward for all of their hard work.” Moving forward, the season will be a tough one for the Hokies. There is no easy game in the ACC, as it is one of the best conferences in the
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country. While the players are striving to improve upon last season, they refuse to put any number on the success they hope to have this year. “We’re just taking it one game at a time, and we will see what happens,” Fenyn said. “We are focusing on defense, and eventually the offense will come.” Wolff said it is a process, and eventually, success will come as a result of the hard work. “Our number one goal that we have is to try and establish a mindset that we are going to play hard and play good basketball,” he said. “If we can do that, then we will take the steps in getting this thing straightened out.” It is clear the team is not a powerhouse in the ACC at this point, but it is obvious that Wolff has brought a new mindset to the program. Wins will eventually roll in. However, hard work must be immediate. For now, Wolff is enjoying his coaching success, with a new set of players. “I’m 1-0 in women’s college basketball right now,” Wolff said. “That’s how I look at it.”
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The Issue: On top of expelling students and firing faculty and staff for lawfully carrying firearms on campus, Virginia Tech is proposing a regulation that will make criminals out of guests who are lawfully carrying, too. The University has no legal obligation to protect anybody, yet they deny all but the police the right to self defense!
The Problem: Where guns are banned, a victim-rich environment is created, as only the law abiding will follow the rules. The fanciful “gun free zone” actually invites mayhem and murder. There is nothing magical about the area in or around colleges and universities that makes them immune to crime. And CHP holders who carry their firearms safely and responsibly everywhere else in society do not suddenly become less of an asset (or a danger, yet) by crossing an imaginary line onto campus. In 2006, at VCDL’s request, Delegate C. Todd Gilbert patroned HB 1572 which would have ended the victim disarmament zones created by universities like Virginia Tech. Unfortunately, the bill died in subcommittee, and on April 16, 2007, in two separate attacks at VT, 32 people were killed and 25 wounded in the deadliest shooting incident by a single gunman in U.S. history. Because of the school’s disarmament policy, the killer had all the time in the world to stroll the halls killing his helpless victims.
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