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Tech to update phones GINA PATTERSON news staff writer It’s out with the old and in with the new for Virginia Tech’s telecommunications, as it signed a new contract with IBM and Avaya last month to update its phones and services. Tech decided to move forward with the contract because of the lack of technology its current telephone system holds. “The telephone system has been in place for more than 20 years now, and frankly, there are diminishing resources available both human and equipment to keep it going,” said Jeff Kidd, the telecommunications public relations manager. Current Rolm phones will be replaced with newer ones provided by Avaya. Phones in offices will be replaced first, and offers will be made to students later on. “Somewhere down the line, we will begin to offer services out of the packages or menus to students,” Kidd said. The upgrade in technology is long overdue, as most students don’t use the phones in residence halls. Julianne Dutzer, a freshman industrial & systems engineering major, doesn’t utilize her residence hall phone. “We haven’t used the phone; it’s actually tucked away in my drawer because we didn’t really think we needed it,” Dutzer said. “It’s not even plugged in. We don’t use it at all.” Contracts may eventually be offered to those off campus through subscriptions, Kidd added. Although the contracts are designed primarily for phones, there is potential for further expansion. “Part of what is being discussed and what will be provided are video conferencing capabilities, and it will operate over the universities computing or data network,” Kidd said. “We are working now on deciding what kinds of services will be available for what price, which ones will be bundled under a certain price, which ones can be selected as standalone items and those kinds of things.” Pricing and subscription fees, which would be paid in addition to other charges, have not been decided.

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FLAMES RUIN CAR KELSEY JO STARR news staff writer At about 7 p.m. yesterday, a white, 1994 Pontiac caught fire in the Cassell Coliseum parking lot. The car belonged to Kayley Adams, a senior chemistry major and a New Hall West resident advisor. Adams said she didn’t see what happened because she wasn’t near the parked car when it went up in flames. “I got multiple calls from campus numbers — two back to back calls and a voicemail. Also, my mom called,” she said. “I excused myself (from what I was doing) because I was concerned because I got the calls, and I listened to the voicemail.” The voicemail was from Virginia Tech Police, alerting her that her car was on fire. “I just saw a small fire underneath the car,” said Theresa McCullough, a junior mechanical engineering major who saw the incident. “Then it got bigger and bigger, and I started seeing smoke near Cassell.” The car’s engine was completely scorched. Police and members of the Blacksburg Fire Department were unable to comment, as the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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Town Council buys parking spaces ERIN CHAPMAN news staff writer In a continued effort to improve the parking situation in downtown Blacksburg, the Town Council has purchased a parking lot on Progress Street. At a recent council meeting, town officials approved the purchase of the lot for $650,000. Members of the council are considering it a strategic purchase that will help alleviate parking issues downtown. At the meeting, Blacksburg Mayor Ron Rordam spoke in favor of the deal. “This has been on our mind for a long time,” he said. “The decision to purchase this parcel of land was not taken lightly.” The space on Progress Street will allow for a more central parking location. Other parking options include the south side of Main Street, as well as the Kent Square and Turner Street parking garages. However, the latter is under construction. “Downtown development is good, and we’re very supportive of it, but there has to be a balance between business, residents and parking supply,” said Adele Schirmer,

the director of engineering and GIS for the Town of Blacksburg. “Purchasing this property enables the town to have a factor in maintaining this balance.” John Bush, a council member, said the purchase will also guarantee that the space is not bought and used for something that is not beneficial for the town. “If you had another building downtown that created more parking needs without providing parking, that would be difficult,” he said. For the next few months, the parking lot will continue to function as it has been, and the current leases will be extended through June. After that, the town will begin to look at other options for the space. Bush said keeping the leased spots will contribute to the cost of the property. The town’s purchase of the lot will allow it to add more parking after the completion of the College Avenue promenade project, which will begin this fall and last for about one year, Bush said. The project will add outside dining areas and space for activities along the avenue, according to the Town of Blacksburg website, but will eat up 23 street parking spaces after

construction is completed. Dorothy Egger, the owner of Mad Dog, which is a clothing shop located on North Main Street, has been working in the retail industry in Blacksburg for the last 30 years. She sees parking as an issue for those who don’t choose to walk downtown. “People will go to a mall and walk two miles, but if they can’t park right in front of the door when they go downtown, then they won’t stay,” Egger said. “If you aren’t willing to walk just a little bit, then yeah, we have a parking problem.”

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Emily Green, a Virginia Tech alumnus who lives in the area, agreed. “I always struggle to find parking, especially after 8 p.m.,” Green said. “If I was trying to go to work, I would often have to park far away and walk.” Egger currently leases a parking space in the Kent Square garage, but she said many people think the location is too far from their destinations. Aaron Teets, a Blacksburg resident, doesn’t use the Kent Square

parking garage. “(The spaces there) are more expensive than trying to find a meter,” Teets said. A parking garage could be built on the newly purchased area, Bush said. But there is nothing currently planned. “If they put a parking garage there, that would be perfect,” Egger said. “They aren’t using up more land, and they aren’t tearing any buildings down, and it would increase the parking for that side of the town.”

Newman Library to host scavenger hunt, introduce new hours KAILA TAYLOR features staff writer Newman Library is making some big changes and is offering students an incentive to learn about them. This Wednesday, Feb. 1, the library will host a free scavenger hunt and open house from noon to 3 p.m. to highlight its new 24-hour schedule and services. The first 200 students to complete the scavenger hunt will receive a 4GB flash drive, among other prizes. “The library is going to be starting its new 24-hour services this semester,” said Laura Purcell, the library’s communications manager. “This scavenger hunt is a way for us to educate students about these

new services.” The new services include circulation notices via text messages; Request It!, a service that requests librarians to retrieve books for students from the stacks; electronic lending; and wireless printing from laptops. In addition, the library will also be welcoming the relocated Writing Center, which offers free writing services to students and faculty. The center was moved from Shanks Hall to the second floor of the library. There will be four stations at the scavenger hunt that focus on various services within the library. The stations are specifically designed to educate students about how to take full advantage of library staff, the writing center, the electronic lend-

ing services and more. As students arrive to their stations, the staff member on duty will give them information on what needs to be done and point them to resources that will help them move on. Students will have to complete the task, mark it off their check sheets, go to the next station and so on, until they complete all four. Students seem excited about the event. “I heard about the scavenger hunt a little while ago,” said Victoria Crawford, a sophomore mathematics major. “I think it’s a great way to get students involved. I hope I’m one of the first 200 to complete it.” The scavenger hunt’s advertisements, in the form of dining hall table cards and posters in the

library, have encouraged students to participate in the event. “I saw the poster in the library and thought, ‘Hey, this sounds kind of fun,’” said Ryan Ridley, a junior architecture major. “I’ll definitely be coming out to support the new things going on at Newman. Maybe I’ll get a free flash drive. Who knows?” The library will now be open from Sundays at 9 a.m. until Fridays at 8 p.m. Between the hours of midnight and 7:30 a.m., students will be required to swipe their Hokie passports for access into the library for security reasons. The Writing Center will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, as well as Sunday through Tuesday nights from 8 p.m. to 10

p.m. Hours will be limited for breaks, summer sessions and inclement weather. The reasoning behind the new 24-hour services stems from faculty and students. Last April, the library conducted a survey, Purcell said, to help its staff understand what its users needed. The survey results indicated that students and faculty wanted 24-hour service, wireless printing, laptop loans and book requests. Within a year and a half, the library will be undergoing renovations, Purcell said. In the future, the library staff will be seeking more input from faculty and students regarding the transformation, study space and support services.

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photo essay 24-HOUR THEATRE PROJECT

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1 With only 24 hours on the clock, five groups of writers, directors, stage managers and actors set off to create separate, unique theatrical performances. The second annual 24Hour Theatre Project, organized by Helen Thomas, started last Friday at 7:30 p.m. Following the opening ceremony, writers immediately started compiling rough drafts, which were due at 2 a.m. Final drafts were due at 6 a.m. Directors and stage managers met with their respective actors Saturday morning to refine the scripts. Throughout the day, lighting and sound were coordinated for each play. Actors spent the rest of the day refining their roles and memorizing lines before the final performances, which began at 7:30 p.m. 1. Helen Thomas, the production manager, introduces the actors during the opening ceremony Friday. Actors showed up to the ceremony with their own costumes and props. 2. Dylan Amick, the assistant production manager, works with each group throughout the day to coordinate the correct lighting and sound. 3. Amanda Leitz (left) and Kelsey Secules (right) rehearse their roles Saturday morning. 4. Writer Mikey Perry works late into the night on his group’s play. 5. (Left to Right) Actors Ryan Hunt, Gunnar Hunsberger, Alex Garretson and Matt Banfield rehearse their roles just hours before the final performance. 6. Actress Amanda Leitz listens as director Patrick Jaffke gives pointers during rehearsal. 7. Tyler Ward, the stage manager, makes adjustments while reading through a script. 8. Carly Erickson (left) and Stephanie Ramsey (right) rehearse their parts Saturday morning.

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Cuts to defense spending needed R

ecently, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta outlined the details for the Pentagon’s 2013 budget. The newly appointed secretary’s proposals included the dreaded “budget cuts.” Panetta stated that the budget will be scaled back from $531 billion to $525 billion — a whopping one percent reduction. Although that is a dramatic decline, it is simply not enough. American defense spending has almost doubled in real terms since the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. In fact, the Department of Defense currently consumes more than half of discretionary spending. Panetta’s — and consequently, President Barack Obama’s — supposed “cuts” are actually taken from a 10-year projection that assumed annual increases. Obama is not necessarily cutting from the Pentagon’s core budget, but more from the projected increase in that budget. Essentially, we’re talking about cutting the amount of overspending we are expecting to spend. To be clear, military ability is certainly an aspect of any nation’s power. America’s national strength has never depended on how much military equipment we have. At the most rudimentary level, it is based on sound economic foundations. The United States did not defeat the Soviet Union because it had a better military, but because capitalism worked better than communism. If American capitalism cannot be respected by our global

peers, U.S. military capabilities will not get a second glance. Thus, Obama’s overall defense strategy remains inadequate for several reasons. Obama’s budget proposal includes the planned reduction of the Army from 570,000 to 490,000 active-duty troops over the course of the next five years. However, that number remains much higher than the roughly 12,000 foreign service officers under the U.S. Department of State. Here, American involvement in Iraq and Libya showcase contrasting examples on military superiority when compared to shrewd diplomacy. The war in Iraq cost nearly a trillion dollars and the loss of more than 4,000 American lives. It certainly showed the world the unrivaled nature of American military power, but exactly what did the U.S. accomplish? On the other hand, the war in Libya presented a smarter, more realistic application of U.S. power. Through careful use of that power, and most importantly the employment of American diplomacy in securing the support of both NATO and the U.N. Security Council, the U.S. was able to achieve the same objectives as the war in Iraq. In fact, the differences were in the costs: Libya only cost a little more than $1 billion, not one American life was lost and a violent dictator was removed. That is a better example of what former President George W. Bush meant by “mission accomplished.”

Obama learned from the Iraq quagmire, but he is avoiding the honest conversation America needs to have with its bloated military industrial complex. The U.S.’s precarious fiscal situation requires bold and unpopular decisions to be made. Exactly what is the logic behind having 30,000 troops in Germany? In what circumstance will the U.S. be fighting another largescale land war? I understand we are in an election year, but that is no excuse to be sidelining an issue we will have to deal with sooner rather than later. Instead of buying more weapons, we should be investing in diplomacy to ensure that we don’t have much reason for them. For instance, better ties with countries in Africa and Asia would certainly improve our standing in the regions. If we coordinate with countries on an economic and humanitarian level — in addition to political and even military ties — the incentive to avoid conflict with the U.S. (or to have other nations involved in a conflict) would increase. Some may say with the rise of China, now would be the wrong time to cut back on our defense capabilities. Realistically, as China becomes richer, it will seek to exert its force, particularly in East Asia. That is understandable for any power. However, China’s military dominance is not as simple as some make it out to be. Yes, in numbers alone, China will

certainly have an advantage in terms of overall military personnel. Regardless, unlike the U.S., China’s neighbors are not as welcoming to its rise as Canada and Mexico have been to ours. Japan, the Philippines, South Korea and even Vietnam have implicitly raised concern over Beijing’s newfound tendency to flex its muscles. Furthermore, numerous reports show that China is at least a couple of decades behind America in terms of military technology and capabilities. We certainly should not ignore China’s military ascent, but we have to be realistic about it. Overall, the U.S. needs to refocus its attention on its own economic stability. Obama ought to forgo excessive military spending sprees for a fundamental shift to the promises of American diplomacy. That means increasing America’s diplomatic corps, scaling back unnecessary projects and building stronger ties with emerging nations, among other possibilities. Panetta’s job, in particular, is not easy, but someone has to do it. The Pentagon — regardless of your feelings on the commitment American troops make to this country — should not be exempt from fiscal decisions on the basis of fear or even patriotism. We simply cannot afford that any more. Follow the writer on Twitter: @aycheck

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he Golden Rule now gets booed in the Bible Belt. Two weeks ago, during a debate in South Carolina, presidential candidate Ron Paul stated, “If another country does to us what we do to others, we’re not going to like it very much. So I would say that maybe we ought to consider a Golden Rule in foreign policy: Don’t do to other nations what we don’t want them to do to us.” Before he could finish speaking, Paul was practically booed off the stage. It is a sad state of affairs when the Golden Rule gets booed in the heart of the Bible Belt. According to Gallup’s enormous 2009 survey, “State of States: Importance of Religion,” 80 percent of South Carolinians stated that religion was an important part of their daily lives. Only two other states had a larger percentage of residents who claimed that religion was an important part of their daily lives. Hopefully, the booing did not come from audience members

who are part of this 80 percent. The Golden Rule is the age-old maxim that states one should treat others as they would like to be treated. When it comes to the Golden Rule, the Bible is far from silent. During the famous Sermon on the Mount, the gospel of Matthew records Jesus as preaching, “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them.” A full reading of the Sermon on the Mount shows that it is highly relevant to conducting foreign policy. In the same sermon, Jesus said, “blessed are the merciful … blessed are the peacemakers;” to agree with adversaries quickly; if somebody smites you in the face, turn the other cheek; love your enemies, bless them that curse you; do good to them that hate you and pray for them which despitefully use and persecute you. The gospel of Luke records Jesus saying, “and as ye would that men should do to you, do ye

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also to them likewise.” The Bible even takes Paul’s suggestion further by repeatedly commanding Christians to love their neighbors as themselves. In fact, when asked what was the greatest commandment, Jesus stated that the second great commandment was to love your neighbor as yourself. It was surpassed only by the first great commandment — to love God with all your heart, soul and mind. So when the Republican audience booed the Golden Rule, they were booing a rule advocated by Jesus himself. Advocating an American foreign policy that follows the Golden Rule is not a novel idea; rather, it was also espoused by some of the Founding Fathers. In his farewell address, George Washington stated, “Observe good faith and justice toward all nations; cultivate peace and harmony with all.” During his first inaugural address, Thomas Jefferson called for “peace, commerce

and honest friendship with all nations.” John Quincy Adams, who many regard as one of the greatest diplomats in U.S. history, gave a speech on July 4, 1821. He said America benefitted mankind through its respect of other nations and their independence, as well as its abstinence from interfering with the internal affairs of other countries. A Golden Rule in foreign policy is not something to be booed. Instead, it should be cheered and embraced. Americans should want their government to treat people of the world how they want other governments to treat themselves. This is not only the sensible way to conduct foreign policy, but it is also morally superior to the foreign policies carried out under the Bush and Obama administrations.

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he Descendants” is one of several films currently getting a lot of Oscar buzz, but what’s all the fuss about? I had to find out for myself. Although “The Descendants” (2011) came to most theaters in November or December, it just reached our area. “The Descendants” kicked off at the Lyric Theatre last week and had its first weekend of screenings at the Regal New River Valley Stadium 14 in Christiansburg, Va. “The Descendants” follows George Clooney as Matt King, a rich lawyer whose wife is in a permanent coma after a boating accident. Matt must make a multimillion-dollar decision regarding his family’s land and deal with shocking revelations about his wife, all while coping with her debilitated state. Clooney’s performance is definitely a hot topic right now. He has been nominated for Best Actor for the Academy Awards. Clooney’s take on Matt is subtle and interesting. Behind his patient demeanor is a troubled man wanting to scream out in frustration. Personally, I don’t think this is Clooney’s best performance, but it is admirable. While categorized as a dramacomedy, “The Descendants” is much heavier on the drama than the comedy. There are many serious moments with comedic oneliners peppered throughout. I thought the humorous notes livened up some of the more serious parts, without taking away from the emotional drama. Still, if you’re looking for a hilarious movie, “The Descendants” is not for you. Hawaii provides the backdrop of the movie’s events. Matt calls Hawaii a gorgeous place in the beginning of the film. but just because it is considered paradise does not mean that its inhabitants don’t have problems. In fact, Matt’s life is riddled with issues, more so than the average person. Placing “The Descendants” in Hawaii was a good choice not just for artistic reasons, but for aesthetic purposes as well. The lush landscapes of densely forested mountains and white beaches are breathtaking. With the depressing subject matter, viewers are calmed by Hawaii’s beautiful scenery. Personally, “The Descendants” was a bit long for my taste. The

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ANSWER: In Virginia, you are considered to be in possession of alcohol if there is alcohol in your body (BAC>.02), even if you aren’t holding an alcoholic beverage.

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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) You can ind a really sweet deal today. Save more than you spend, and stash more pennies into savings. Pay back a debt. Dream up a new income source. Ideas are popping.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You can igure out a coming trend. Employ an exotic theme. Do something that you promised for a loved one, and you’re the one who feels good about it.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Your willingness to listen and learn is attractive. Assertiveness equals romance. You can accomplish anything you set your mind to. Add a little sweat equity.

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I was arrested for underage possession of alcohol, but I did not have any alcohol on me. What’s the deal?

Cancer (June 22-July 22) There’s some distance in the pictur. Actual travel could be involved, or just an exotic meal or a cultural experience. Education can be fun.

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january 31, 2012 COLLEGIATETIMES

editors: matt jones, zach mariner sportseditor@collegiatetimes.com/ 540.231.9865

Women’s basketball falls to NC State, drops to 3-6 in ACC play MIKE PLATANIA sports staff writer The Virginia Tech women’s basketball team fell to North Carolina State on Sunday, 65-53. The Hokies were coming off a big win on the road against No. 7 Maryland, but they couldn’t keep things going to get their first ACC home win. Tech had a poor first half offensively, shooting just 9-42 from the field. Tech’s leading scorer, Monet Tellier, started the day going 0-10. Three of N.C. State’s first four buckets were from three-point range, allowing the Wolfpack to build an 11-2 lead early on, one they would never look back from. N.C. State played a mixture of manto-man and zone defense, which kept the Hokies’ offense out of rhythm. But regardless of the defensive package, one thing remained constant: A Wolfpack player stayed near Tellier at all times. She was coming off a 31-point game against the Terrapins, and N.C. State tried to make sure she wouldn’t be as effective. The Hokies went into the break trailing 36-19, even though they were lead-

ing in rebounds by 25-22 and takeaways by 11-5. “At halftime, everyone in the locker room was telling each other to just keep shooting, and the shots we missed in the first would start falling,” Tellier said on the team’s frustrating first half. The break proved to be useful for Tellier, as she opened the second half by draining two consecutive threepointers, and the Hokies trimmed N.C. State’s lead to 11 multiple times. Tellier finished the day with 16 points, five rebounds and a steal. But each time the Hokies threatened, the Wolfpack responded. N.C. State forward Kody Burke led the game with 20 points and was a force in the paint. Tech guard Aerial Wilson finished with 16 points and three assists, with nine of those points coming in the second half. The Hokies’ offense runs through Wilson’s passing and vision, but similar to Tellier, her shooting wasn’t as accurate as it usually is. “You have those nights where you shoot well, and then you won’t shoot as well the next night,” Wilson said. “But you just keep shooting. That’s all you can do.” Had the Hokies shot as well in the first half as they did in the second,

they would have had a better chance of pulling yet another upset. Tech shot 39 percent in the second half, a drastic improvement from 21 percent in the first. Tech’s LaTorri Hines-Allen’s 13 rebounds led the game, and combined with her six points, she was often a threat down low. With less than four minutes to go, the Hokies went on an 8-2 run to pull within 11, but the Wolfpack would weather the storm and finish before Tech could complete it’s comeback. Tech head coach Dennis Wolff was proud of his team despite the loss. “I’m disappointed for them. They did enough things in a basketball game to have a better shot of winning. Unfortunately, we didn’t shoot well,” Wolff said. “I’ve been proud of these kids every minute that I’ve coached them this year. We’re still going to play until the last minute of our last game this year. I’m 100 percent convinced about that.” This Friday, Feb. 3, the Hokies will look to bounce back as the Clemson Tigers come to town for another key ACC matchup. Tip-off is at 6:30 p.m. in Cassell Coliseum.

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Junior Alyssa Fenyn goes over Wolfpack freshman guard Erica Donovan en route to the basket. Fenyn ﬁnished with six points on two-for-10 from the ﬁeld in the Hokies’ 65-53 loss to North Carolina State.

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