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Over a hundred students and community members gathered on Tuesday night to remember the victims of the April 16 shootings.
Small crowd assembles for vigil The event took place on the Drillfi eld and was organized by news staff writer Catherine Koebel Stromberg, a Despite Virginia Tech not professor at William and Mary holding an organized vigil, with close ties to Tech. an independent vigil was held Stromberg grew up in Tuesday night to remember the Blacksburg, and wanted to give victims of the April 16, 2007 the community an opportushootings. nity to come together. The vigil took place from 7:30 to 11 p.m. and a group of over 100 students and community It seems odd that the members held candles and read the names of the victims. victims and families A short prayer was also said of gun violence must in their honor. The gathering was described mourn without asking as “a vigil of remembrance, for a solution to the and a call to end gun violence” according to the event page on problem.” Catherine Koebel Stromberg Facbeook. Vigil organizer “I just felt it was wrong to leave the (memorial) without any form of community
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around them,” said Stromberg. “(I didn’t want it to seem like) we had moved on or didn’t care.” The description of the vigil, however, has attracted mixed responses, with many people taking offense to the ‘call to end gun violence’ portion in particular. Students expressed their concerns on the Facebook page about turning a tragedy into an expression of political platform. “Politics aside, I respect the purpose of the proposed event, and I respect the passion and underlying love of the 32 victims that fuels its existence,” said Kelley English, a senior double major in marketing and management. “Yet, I do feel that today’s date and the memorial are not the
time and place,” English said. Stromberg continues to maintain that the vigil is not a mask for a political agenda of any kind, but merely a response to the events that took place six years ago. “It seems odd that the victims and the families of gun violence must mourn without asking for a solution to the problem, and I don’t agree with that approach,” said Stromberg. Despite the controversy surrounding the vigil, students gathered to support the victims and their families. Marian Mollin, a history professor who attended the event, disagreed with the university’s decision not to hold a vigil this year. see VIGIL / page two
Jill Justice, owner of Gobble Cakes, opened the shop in August 2012. HAYDEN ROBERTS features staff writer
While recent trends have seen many local businesses struggling, one small business is aiming not only to stay alive, but to stand out. Of course, it’s always an advantage when entrepreneurship runs in your family. Jill Justice, an alumnus of Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine and native of Lewisburg, W.Va., began thinking of opening her own shop during her second-year at VCOM. In December 2011, she made that a dream a reality by planning to open her own cupcake shop, Gobble Cakes. “I wanted to open up a small business of my own because my family is in business,” said Jill Justice. She attributes her passion, however, to her father Jim,
who currently holds the number 882 spot on the Forbes list of billionaires. “He continues to give me advice all the time,” Jill Justice said. “He has taught me to work hard at it and have a passion for it, so I’ve tried to do that.” With his support, the 27-year-old, who has lived in Blacksburg for six years and is in her first year of residency at LewisGale Montgomery Hospital, felt that it was a great place to open the shop because it felt like home. “It’s got a great little charm to it,” Jill Justice said. In August 2012, Gobble Cakes opened its doors. Since then, the shop has had great success not only with customers, but in creating a positive atmosphere for its employees. see CUPCAKES / page two
Chem-E-Car team earns spot in national competition KEVIN LOHR news staff writer
During the first weekend of April, Virginia Tech’s Chem-E-Car Team traveled to Rutgers University for the American Institute of Chemical Engineering (AIChE) Mid-Atlantic Regiona l Conference, where they placed second behind Rutgers. The competition was to see how far a car, designed completely around chemical reactions, could carry a weighted load. Points were also awarded based on creativity, environmental and safety features, along with other innovations. The teams from each university were given 20 meters
to travel, and an hour to prepare for the runs. After the first run, Tech’s car traveled the farthest, measuring in at 18.1 meters. Upon the second run, however, Rutgers’ car surpassed Tech’s distance of 18.9 meters, giving them the victory. “I think we had pretty high expectations, but you don’t know what could go wrong. I think we had done everything we needed to do to be prepared to finish well,” said Kerry Goldsmith, a senior studying chemical engineering. This is only the second year Tech has had a ChemE-Car team that designed a car and competed in the Regional Conference.
Anyone who is a member of AIChE and has a minimum GPA of 3.30 is allowed to be on the team. The organization is set up as a three credit independent study that officially meets twice a week in class with their faculty advisor, Dr. Peter Rim, as well as other outside times when necessary. Only chemical engineers have been a part of the team thus far. “I’m not opposed to branching out and having other majors be involved, but we do want to make sure that the people are committed to it,” said Megan Salvato, a senior studying Chemical Engineering. see CAR/ page two
COURTESY OF MEGAN SALVATO The Chem-E-Car team placed second in a competition hosted by Rutgers University when their car traveled 18.1 meters.
Cincinnati hosts 3.2 run Choreographer to visit Tech LEAH KOMADA news staff writer
A former Radford student organized a 3.2 mile remembrance run in Cincinnati, Ohio to honor the 32 victims of the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting. Ryan Yeatts, a Roanoke native, graduated from Radford in December, 2012. “I remember when the tragedy happened,” said Yeatts. “I was not in college at the time, but it hit home because it took place 30 minutes from my house.” During his time at Radford, Yeatts was the president of
the running club. As a team, the runners always participated in the 3.2 for 32 run held at Tech. After graduating from Radford, Yeatts moved to Cincinnati where he currently works for Total Quality Logistics. Yeatts has continued his involvement with running and is a member of the TQL running club. Upon realizing he would not be able to come to Blacksburg to participate in the on campus run, Yeatts decided to bring the race to Cincinnati. A week and a half ago, he
put a memo in the running club’s weekly newsletter requesting the club to participate in a remembrance run to honor those who passed on April 16. “We were really overwhelmed when we saw (his) note,” TQL PR specialist Kristine Glenn stated in a press release. “There aren’t that many 23-year-olds who would take it upon themselves to carry on a tradition like this hundreds of miles from home.” Though Yeatts was never a student at Tech, his connections to the school are strong. see RUN / page two
LESLIE MCCREA news reporter
Since 1985, The Bebe Miller Company has worked with major dance centers throughout the world. Bebe Miller herself will visit Virginia Tech on April 24-26, lecturing and performing on campus. She will lecture as part of the ArtsFusion seminar series, which will illustrate the connection between technology and her creative process. This event will be in Theatre 101 on College Avenue, and will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday,
April 24. The lecture will be free to the public. According to the company’s website, “Miller’s vision of dance and performance resides in her faith in the moving body as a record of thought, experience and sheer beauty.” Hosted by the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, this event will also include a dance performance at the Haymarket Theatre on Friday, April 26 at 8 p.m. This performance, called “A History,” includes a duet by fellow dance company members Angie Hauser and Darell Jones.
The dance will depict “what dance making feels like, sounds like, thinks like.” Incorporating both a live performance as well as a virtual video portion, the dance is meant to represent what The Bebe Miller Company has accomplished in the last decade. Tickets for the dance performance section are $30 for the public, $24 for seniors and staff, and $10 for youth and students. They can be purchased online, or at the Squires ticket office. Follow the writer on Twitter: @LeslieMccrea
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Car: Tech finishes second Run: Radford grad supports from afar
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There are currently six members on the team this year, compared to 10 members last school year. All are upperclassmen. Steve Cope, who is on the Chemical Engineering Advisory Board and also works for Exxon Mobil, funds the Chem-E-Car project. The team meets with the advisory board about once a semester to update them on the status of the car and request donations if necessary. According to Salvato, ChemE-Car is attempting to expand and get new involvement for the team. They mostly advertise through word of mouth and the monthly AIChE chapter meetings. “It is definitely a great way to put what you learn in the classroom into practical experience,” said Salvato. During the fall semester, the Chem-E-Car team focused on the variability of the car travelling certain distances. The team made design modifications and ran many tests to decrease this variability, which they determined was due to the temperature differences of their testing environments. “A lot of our testing was trying to get our iodine clock reaction perfected so we could get the car to actually stop on the line, which was a lot harder than we thought it would be. We found that it depends a lot on temperature,” said Meredith Cook, a junior Chemical Engineering
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COURTESY OF MEGAN SALVATO
Kerry Goldsmith measures out chemicals that are used by the car. major. through an elaborate circuit On the top of the car, a small to the motors that power the hydrogen tank is used as a fuel wheels of the car. source. The hydrogen runs With their second place finthrough a series of piping and ish at the Regional Conference, valves, with different pressure Tech’s Chem-E-Car team regulators for safety. earned a spot in the AIChE From there, the hydrogen is National Conference held in sent into the fuel cell, where San Francisco in October, a series of membranes sepa- 2013. rate its protons and electrons. Follow us on Twitter: These electrons are captured to @CT_newsroom create electricity which is sent
“I have always been a Tech fan,” said Yeatts. “Growing up so close to the university and knowing so many people who went to college there, Tech has influenced me a great amount. This run is not for me, it is for the victims.” The remembrance run took place Tuesday evening at 5:45 p.m. on TQL’s one-mile track that circles its office. “I was originally planning on just running by myself since I couldn’t be (in Blacksburg) for the real thing,” said Yeatts. However, the run attracted around 30 people. “People really grabbed ahold to this story,” said Yeatts. “No one knew Tech did anything like this run to show support for their students and the community.” Yeatts did everything he could to make the run in Cincinnati similar to the one in Blacksburg. “We released maroon and orange balloons as well as three other balloons for those who passed in the Boston mar-
Other places holding remembrance events across the country: - Denver - Portland - Philadelphia - Washington D.C. - Seattle - Tidewater - Myrtle Beach athon,” said Yeatts. Even a 32-minute moment of silence was held at the track. “For 32 minutes, we were all Hokies,” said Yeatts. Yeatts is determined to extend the support for the victims, their families and the Hokie community beyond the borders of Virginia. “I can be eight hours away, but I will always suppor t Virginia Tech and honor those lost in 2007,” Yeatts said. Follow the writer on Twitter: @LCKomada
Vigil: Event highlights gun debate from page one
“I felt like we needed to mark the day with more than a picnic. For the people that are here, this is a memory that needs to be marked,” Mollin said. Families of the victims have even made public statements expressing their desire for April 16 to be used as a day to call attention to the problems of gun violence. “On this day, it is right to remember those that were so cruelly taken from us, as well as those that were injured, but it is not acceptable to ignore the underlying casues that ended, or fundamentally changed, so many lives,” posted Andrew Goddard, father of a shooting survivor. “Neither is it acceptable to ignore the deadly tools that enabled such a mass slaughter to be achieved with such minimal effort,” Goddard said. “It’s not about politics, it’s about preventing this from happening again,” Mollin said. “Even though the university isn’t holding an official vigil, I still think that having a vigil is about coming together as a Hokie community, and celebrating the lives of all the people that died,” said Melissa Baba, a freshman majoring in biology. “It’s about the remembrance.”
Cupcakes: Father supports daughter with small business endeavor from page one
Molly Vinson, shift manager and marketing coordinator at Gobble Cakes, has been an employee since the store’s opening.
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This is my something that is creative and completely different from what I do during my shifts.” Jill Justice Owner of Gobble Cakes
“This is a great place to just hang out,” Vinson said. “It’s a relaxed, awesome atmosphere.” While owning a cupcake shop has been challenging and hectic, Jill Justice has enjoyed the learning process. “This is my fun time,” said Jill Justice. “This is my something that is creative and completely different from what I do during my shifts.” For Jill Justice, becoming a doctor is her number one priority, and the cupcake shop sometimes gets lost in her busy schedule. “Jill puts her heart and soul into being a doctor,” her father, Jim Justice said.
While the balance can be difficult, Jill Justice finds comfort in her co-owners, Summer Harrison and Holly Burns. Harrison works for the Justice’s family company, Justice Corporation, and has been friends with Jill Justice since tenth grade. Harrison said she got involved with Gobble Cakes because she lived in the area, and said it just made sense given the long-standing relationship. “We are all very different so we all have this little niche,” said Jill Justice. “(Harrison) is an accountant, she does all our books — and (Burns) is in advertising, so she does that
part for us — and I do the managing so it worked out.” Harrison has been impressed in how Jill Justice manages her time between her residency and the shop. “She has been around businesses her whole life,” said Harrison. “She is used to making decisions.” Justice is not too worried about the recent trend of small businesses closing in downtown Blacksburg, but she can’t help but feel a bit concerned, she said. Her father also voiced concern about the economy, but said he has a lot of faith in his daughter to make it successful.
Jill Justice feels they have an advantage when it comes to brainstorming new ideas and keeping a fresh outlook on the shop. “Our baker, Chelsea, does a great job of coming up with new ideas every month,” said Jill Justice. “I think that’s one advantage of being young. We are constantly brainstorming and trying to think of new, fun ideas to get involved with the college, and I hope that gives us an advantage to survive.” Jim Justice believes Gobble Cakes’ uniqueness comes from just the pure size of the cupcake. “You could eat it with a fork,”
said Jim Justice. “It’s almost a meal in itself.” While Justice loves being the local cupcake shop for Virginia Tech, she hopes to start catering for weddings and private events. While the future is uncertain, she would like Gobble Cakes to become a tradition for the school and town. “I hope students graduate and can come back and be like, ‘let’s visit Gobble Cakes like we used to,’” Justice said. “I just hope it becomes a part of Blacksburg.” Follow us on Twitter: @CollegiateTimes
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he healthcare system in the United States is very complicated. And considering the United States is the richest and most developed nation in the world, healthcare could be much better.
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Freely available healthcare should be a service, just like the police, that the government provides.”
The way it works now, is that people buy insurance, and if they get sick, the
insurance company takes care of the payment. It sounds very simple, but there are many conditions that underlie these policies. These conditions can make life very difficult for some people to get proper healthcare. Healthcare should be freely available to everyone. But people often misinterpret the word free. It’s actually not free. We pay taxes. Freely available healthcare should be a service, just like the police, that the government provides. Some might argue the newly passed healthcare bill should solve this issue. And while the “Affordable Care Act” aims to accom-
what you’re saying On: Virginia Tech will not have a Candlelight Vigil for April 16 Alum: Yes, it is time to move on. The 32 people will never be forgotten.The continued civil court case that continues to drag on, the mention of VT whenever there is another shooting, the media hoopla surrounding the date it is like picking the scab off a wound and not letting it heal for those of us who went through that horrible day and the days that followed. No, we will not forget the victims, but let us put that horrendous act behind us. AM:Its been more than enough time to move on. I appreciate days off as much as the next person but really and truly, if you weren’t there then you can’t understand. Be glad that you can’t understand, its a gift to not know what that means. Treasure your innocence and spend that day in class glad that you can do so safely. AndYetAnotherAlum: I guess I disagree a bit with the commenters above me, while still respecting their views. I do agree that there is a danger in clinging to tragedy, and I also don’t think there is a need to cancel classes at this point. But, a remembrance is important, I think. Moving on does not have to mean ignoring or forgetting, and I think that if you do not recognize, you sow the seeds of forgetting. I don’t know, maybe I’m maudlin because of what happened in Boston, but I think it is important to remember. I get being pissed that VT is associated in the media with tragedy--it was my home, too, and it is so much more than one event. But I think we as a society need to remember how important it is to come together and speak as one against violence. I don’t think it’s too much to ask for the Hokie community to do that just once a year.
plish this goal, it fails. Though it is a tremendous improvement from the previous system, it still does not solve the problems of healthcare completely. Recently, there was an article on sfgate.com that described a woman who was denied by her healthcare provider because she had reached her lifetime limit. According to the article, “health care limits like the one imposed by (the University of California) are already illegal under the sweeping federal health-care law — dubbed Obamacare — that takes full effect on Jan. 1. But the health care act does not apply to “self-funded” college plans like UC’s, in which the university takes on the
financial risk of medical claims.” Lifetime limits on coverage is one of the many problems in the previous system that the Affordable Care Act claim to fix. This act, however, allows exceptions to school-run insurance companies such as the one run by the University of California. First and foremost, everyone should be treated equally. As evidenced by the example above, the current system fails in this aspect: certainly some citizens are treated differently than others. Our healthcare is ridiculously expensive compared to other nations. The doctors and pharmaceutical companies set their pric-
es very high because the insurance companies will them. Further, these insurance companies are a pain to deal with. There are so many policies, and it is too much to deal with, especially in a time where healthcare means life or death. It shouldn’t be that complicated. Citizens shouldn’t have to read through policies fearing their content will deny them coverage when they need it. The citizens of the U.S. deserve better. ASHUTOSH JOSHI - guest columnist - sophomore - systems engineering
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was reported by CNN that world renowned pop-star Justin Bieber visited the Anne Frank Museum in the Netherlands last Friday. In the guest book at the museum, he reportedly wrote, “Truly inspiring to be able to come here. Anne was a great girl. Hopefully she would have been a ‘belieber.’” Readers reacted in an outrage when the CNN news article released this information to the public. Anne Frank, whose diary told the grim tale of a family hiding from war, died in 1945 of typhoid fever in a concentration camp known as Bergen-Belsen. The Frank family was found by Nazis after over two years of hiding in an annex of their home. Her diary is one of the most well-known literary achievements to come out of World War II. Many have come to the aid of the 19-year-old singer, stating that his comments had no malicious intent.
According to a CNN article, one of Bieber’s staunchest defenders is a rabbi named Marvin Hier, who claims to be an expert on Anne Frank. Hier says, “Anne Frank was a very modern girl. In the room, she had pictures of Hollywood stars. She was infatuated with Hollywood.”
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To Justin Bieber, Anne Frank, one of the great heroes of the Holocaust, is just another teenage girl and possible ‘belieber.’”
I am sure that Justin Bieber had no true intention of insulting Anne Frank or people who admire her courage. His statement, however, truly shows how selfabsorbed celebrities can be. Bieber took a comment about Frank and made it
about himself. Th is was certainly insensitive. To Justin Bieber, Anne Frank, one of the great heroes of the Holocaust, is just another teenage girl and possible “belieber.” According to the Independent, a source close to Bieber remarked that, “The kid was doing a good thing, and now more people will learn about Anne Frank as a result.” I feel as though Justin Bieber should apologize or publicly retract his statements regarding Frank. While I do not think Bieber intended to disrespect or insult anyone, he should be held accountable for what he says. Even though he is considered a celebrity, he should not be immune to the consequences of his actions. RYAN TURK -regular columnist -freshman -BIT
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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) New responsibilities lead to changes at home. Save opinions and advice until solicited. Simplify matters, and reassess priorities. Clear out the super luous. Get the family behind you by listening and Gemini (May 21-June 20) Money maintaining lexibility. does buy power, but it’s not the only way to get it. Recharge your Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Don’t batteries by focusing on what you waste a cent. A change in plans love and what you’re passionate is required, as conditions are about. Achieving the impossible unstable. Don’t be stopped by past just takes longer. failures or take things personally. You can replace what you leave Cancer (June 21-July 22) Your behind. Explore the unknown. hotness is contagious. Don’t take yourself too seriously, and you’ll Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Expect advance to the next level. A sense change on the inancial front. The of humor is key. Take regular best things are still free. Stick breaks to stay healthy. Give to basics. Entertaining doesn’t something away, or sell it. have to be expensive ... it can be a collaborative effort. Transform an obligation into an opportunity.
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Feelings run very deep. Adopting another perspective increases your authority. Learn from an adversary. Show you understand. Verify the bottom line. It’s an uncomfortably empowering phase. The competition is ierce, and you’re up to it. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Make quiet inroads. Find out what’s really going on. Streamline your business procedures. Don’t leave before you’re sure the job is done right. Keep a loved one’s secret. New facts dispel old fears. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Gather information and schedule carefully. Practice with your tools. Try not to provoke jealousies, and watch for hidden dangers. Avoid somebody else’s argument. There could be an emotional release. Others want your attention. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Cool down a scandal. Listen to all the considerations to get the whole story. You see what all the fuss is about. There’s a disagreement about priorities. Try to turn down the heat.
sports
editors: matt jones, zach mariner sportseditor@collegiatetimes.com/ 540.231.9865
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Flacco signing highlights offseason full of changes I
mpactful signings and resingings across the NFL have highlighted this years’ NFL offseason. The Baltimore Ravens started the offseason by re-signing Super Bowl champion quarterback Joe Flacco to a mega contract worth $120 million, making him the highest paid player in NFL history. The Ravens lost many crucial components of their Super Bowl defense. Ray Lewis started the exodus when he announced his retirement, and Ed Reed, Paul Kruger, Cary Williams, Dannell Ellerby and Bernard Pollard all followed, signing contracts with different teams.
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The Seattle Seahawks ended last season with a disappointing finish against the Atlanta Falcons, but with a bright young star in Russell Wilson, the Seahawks look to continuously contend in the playoffs.”
Although the Ravens lost some veteran experience, they were able to sign highly talented defensive end Elvis Dumervil. The Miami Dolphins lost their 2008 first overall draft
pick, Jake Long, to the St. Louis Rams via free agency, but were able to sign highlycoveted wide receiver Mike Wallace. Wallace has worldclass speed and will be the deep threat quarterback Ryan Tannehill has been lacking. The Dolphins did not stop with the Wallace signing — they added Dannell Ellerbe, Brent Grimes, Dustin Keller and Philip Wheeler. The Browns, under their new owner Jimmy Haslem, look to use most of their available cap space to allow them to contend for the AFC North title. They made a splash early with the $41 million signing contract of former Ravens linebacker Paul Kruger, and added defensive tackle Desmond Bryant. The Seattle Seahawks ended last season with a disappointing finish against the Atlanta Falcons, but with a bright young star in Russell Wilson, the Seahawks look to continuously contend in the playoffs. Percy Harvin made headlines at the beginning of the offseason due to his public distress in Minnesota, and the Seahawks jumped on the chance to sign this big time playmaker. The Seahawks continued to add to their defensive pass rush by adding speed rusher Cliff Avril. With these new additions, the Seahawks look to make that jump from playoff contender to Super Bowl contender.
COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS Joe Flacco signed a six-year, $120.6 million contract on March 5. At the time it made the Super Bowl MVP the highest paid player in NFL history.
Arguably one of the biggest storylines from this offseason was the New England Patriots failing to resign wide receiver Wes Welker. Welker had over 100 receptions and 1000 yards in five out of six seasons, and has been the go-to receiver for Tom Brady. The Patriots were unable to give Welker the money he asked for, and because of that he turned to the NFL free agency. This opened the door for the
Broncos, who took advantage and added Welker — taking him away from their competition. Other teams like the San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Bucs and Atlanta Falcons also added some key players to their teams in hopes of making an impact. The 49ers signed Pro Bowl kicker Phil Dawson, as well as the once-highly coveted cor-
nerback Nnamdi Asomugha. Asomugha will look to restore his name as a top shut-down corner. The Vikings made a huge addition in former Green Bay Packer Greg Jennings. The Vikings are hopeful he can provide the outside threat they been lacking since the departure of Randy Moss. The Falcons, who were just one play away from going to the Super Bowl last year, were
able to add a playmaker at the running back position in Steven Jackson. This offseason has not disappointed with big-time signings and players moving across the league, and it shows no sign of slowing down. ZACH CONWAY - sports staff writer - sophomore - communication
Capitals reverse course, make push before playoffs On March 19 the Wa s h i n g t o n Capitals lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins and fell to 12-16-1. Their 25 points made them second-to-last in the Eastern Conference, seven points out of the last playoff spot. Since that night, the Capitals have won 11 of their 13 contests, and are currently riding a seven-game winning streak. They now find themselves four points ahead of Winnipeg for lead in the Southeast Division. When the hot streak began, the Capitals had a 6.2 percent chance of making the playoffs, according to Sports Club Stats. After they beat Tampa Bay on Saturday, the Capitals chances increased to 92.1 percent. Alexander Ovechkin has been a large reason for the streak. He is the leading goal-scorer in the NHL with 27 goals, and is on the short list to win the Hart Memorial Trophy which is given to the NHL’s most valuable player. Before the hot streak began, Ovechkin received much criticism from fans and hockey analysts, being called “washed up.” Now he is one of the hottest players in the league, scoring
15 goals in the Capitals’ last 13 games. Ever since March 5, Ovechkin has netted nine power-play goals, more than any other player has all year. The man who deserves the most credit for helping Ovechkin find his groove is new head coach Adam Oates. Oates, a former star for the Washington Capitals, took over after Dale Hunter stepped down at the end of last season. Despite a rocky start, the players are responding well to his style. Oates has helped turn the Captials’ power-play — which ranked 16th and 18th in the last two years — into the best in the league, converting on 25.5% of their opportunities. But Ovechkin isn’t doing it all on his own. The Capitals are the only team with three players ranking in the top 15 for points. Accompanying Oveckin on the list are centers Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Ribeiro. Neither center has a problem distributing the puck, and each ranks in the top 10 for assists. With the season ending on April 27, the Capitals look to be one of the hottest teams heading into the playoffs. Not everything is sunshine
and roses for the Southeast Division leader though. The Capitals’ lackluster defense is the main reason for concern. In their game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, the Capitals got off to a quick 5-1 lead before the Lightning scored four goals, sending the game into overtime. The Capitals’ defense ranks 20th in goals against, and is second-to-last in penalty kill percentage. Goaltender Braden Holtby ranks 31st in goals against, and comes in at 2.72 goals per game. The saying goes “defense wins championships” — and the Capitals have one of the worst defenses among current playoff contenders. Regardless, a seven-game winning streak is hard to ignore, and the Washington Capitals are succeeding because of their star players. Perhaps 2013 will be the year when the Capitals finally break through and make it all the way. JAMES O’HARA -sports staff writer -junior -computer science -@nextyeardc
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Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are heating up at the right time, winning seven straight.
Business Minors Information Session Wednesday, April 17th 4:00pm - 5:00 pm Pamplin 1045 For students interested in the following minors: International Business Business Leadership Business Diversity Real Estate ISE Minor in Business General Business Applied Business Computing
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food & drink
editors: emma goddard, nick smirniotopoulos featureseditor@collegiatetimes.com/ 540.231.9865
Recipe: Wild clover fettuccine
Drink of the Week: ‘The Grateful Dead’
BRIAN CROMER | FEATURES STAFF WRITER
CHELSEA GILES | SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR
BRAD KLODOWSKI / SPPS
You can find wild clover anywhere this time of year, but it’s important to try to pick the young leaves. The slightly bitter leaf balances the acidity of the lemon and tomatillo. If you’d rather not go foraging, you can substitute arugula or kale for the clover. Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine 2 cups wild clover 2 cups croutons 1 cup heavy cream ¾ cup parmesan cheese 4 tomatillos
1 small onion 3 garlic cloves 1 lemon 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon fresh chives 1 teaspoon chili flakes
Directions: Finely mince the onion and garlic. Dice the tomatillo, juice half the lemon and mince the chives. Cook the pasta to al dente in salted water. Crush the croutons into fine breadcrumbs. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add the onion and garlic with a pinch of salt and cook until translucent, for about 10 minutes. Add the tomatillo and sauté for another 10 minutes. Add the heavy cream, parmesan and chive. Bring to a simmer then turn off the heat. Add the lemon juice and fettuccine and stir in the clover. Once wilted, serve the pasta topped with breadcrumbs.
KEVIN DICKEL / SPPS
With Relay for Life fast approaching, the color purple has been ubiquitous around campus. The deep color decorates the Drillfield, streams across railings in Squires, speckles bulletin boards and even trickles downtown with team fundraising events. There’s no doubt that Relay is a staple of the Virginia Tech community, so why not let its representative color inspire the drink of the week: the Grateful Dead. This cocktail has a rich violet hue with a smooth, energizing taste. It has a variety of different spirits, and in some recipes, the drink even includes tequila. However you decide to mix it, this drink will deliver a punch. The Grateful Dead is more than just another sweet drink, though. It’s one more little touch of purple in our lives to help show support for Relay. Ingredients: ½ ounce Vodka ½ ounce Gin ½ ounce Rum ½ ounce Triple Sec 1 oz. Sweet & Sour mix Float of Raspberry Liqueur Directions: 1. Pour the vodka, gin, rum and triple sec into a glass with ice. 2. Fill the glass with sweet and sour mix. Add the float of raspberry liqueur. 3. Enjoy!