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Football notebook: Exum comes back ALEX KOMA sports editor

After enduring a stressful short week to prepare for Georgia Tech, the Virginia Tech football team has had a restful week of practice to get ready for the visiting North Carolina Tar Heels. Saturday’s Homecoming matchup with UNC will be a meaningful ACC contest, and the team has prepared for it amidst the return of a star, an intriguing position shift and some good injury news.

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Exum Returns When cornerback Antone Exum tore his ACL in the offseason, his first goal was to come back in time for the season opener against Alabama. Obviously, that didn’t happen. But after another month of rehab, doctors cleared Exum to resume full contact activities this weekend, and he plans to jump right in. “I need to play in a game,” Exum said. “That’s probably my biggest rehab at this point — playing in a game and getting see UNC / page six

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Though the drug isn’t new to college campuses, students might not understand the risks involved.

he bass drops. It feels like his heart is pounding out of his chest. The crowd goes wild at the music festival in Northern Virginia. And he is rolling on Molly. Molly, MDMA, ecstasy — this type of drug goes by many names, but the danger is all the same. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, side effects of taking MDMA include muscle tension, nausea, blurred vision, increased heart rate and blood pressure, depression, anxiety, feeling faint and dizziness. see MOLLY / page three

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High rain levels impede tubing

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Local aquatic-activity hotspot New River Junction (NRJ) locked up its shuttles and tubes for the year last weekend following a summer of unpredictable weather. Above-average amounts of rain led to unusually high river levels, causing NRJ to close on multiple occasions for the safety of visitors. “Since our stretch of river includes the largest set of rapids on the New (River) in the state of Virginia, we need to closely monitor levels for safety purposes,”

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said Bernadette Mondy, an associate director in the Environmental Health and Safety department at Virginia Tech. Mondy’s family has owned NRJ for the past 31 years. “If we feel the river is dangerous, we won’t open.” Th is summer, river heights were unexpectedly high due in part to the aboveaverage precipitation levels. According to climate data from the National Weather Service, June and July saw levels that were 3.94 and 3.52 inches higher than usual, respectively. Aside from tubing, Mondy

notes that camping, another service offered by NRJ, was also affected by the unusual weather. “We are a destination campground and many of our campers come for the tubing and fishing,” Mondy said. “Lots of folks made alternative vacation arrangements since there was so much uncertainty around the river levels.” Safety is the number one priority for New River Junction, and it’s warranted.

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Comedian Aziz Ansari was named the funniest man under 30 by Rolling Stone magazine in 2011.

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Big-name artists are known to grace the Virginia Tech campus during Homecoming week, and tonight’s performer is no exception. Comedian Aziz Ansari will take the stage at the Burruss Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. to perform at the annual Homecoming Laugh Riot. Virginia Tech Union sponsors this year’s Laugh Riot, a show that has been in the works since last May, said VTU’s Director of Lively Arts Michaela McNamara, a junior political science major. “Last year with Kevin Hart, it was such a big success. So this year, we wanted to do something just as big so people weren’t disappointed,” McNamara said. “Aziz seemed like a really good fit for that, so we were lucky that he was available.” Ansari, who was named the funniest man under 30 by Rolling Stone in 2011, is well known for his stand-up comedy specials “Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening” and “Dangerously Delicious” as well as his role as Tom Haverford, opposite Amy Poehler on NBC’s “Parks and Recreation.”

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VTU: Tickets sold without marketing from page one

According to McNamara, when she was given a list of comedians to choose from to try and book back in May, she knew that as soon as she saw the name Ansari, he would be perfect for the Laugh Riot. “He’s someone that a lot of people like,” McNamara said. Freshman engineering major and Ansari fan, Pat Rogers agrees that the comedian will appeal to a lot of people, which is the goal when planning Homecoming week, McNamara said. “It’s important for Homecoming to have different events like the J.Cole and Wale concert and the Aziz Ansari show,” she said. “That way there is something for everyone.” It seems that the VTU has accomplished that goal, since students camped out for tickets as early as 7 a.m. the morning of Sept. 20. According to McNamara, many people waited four to five hours to purchase tickets. By the time the ticket office opened at 11 a.m., the line of students waiting snaked around the entirety of BreakZone in Squires Student Center. “People were really excited (when VTU announced that Aziz was coming). We barely had to do any marketing because people were doing it for us. People were telling their friends and sharing it on Facebook,” she said. McNamara also said that a VTU Facebook event created shortly after the announcement gained 900 attendees, almost half of Burruss Auditorium capacity, over the span of 48 hours. Rogers, who has been following Ansari since his 2010 Comedy Central special aired, said that he was ecstatic when he heard Ansari would be performing at Tech.

“I think Aziz is a good choice because he’s a very light-hearted comic.” Rogers said. “He’s so funny, upbeat and high-energy, and I think it reflects how our campus is too.” Rogers describes Ansari’s humor as witty, while McNamara notes his unique delivery and quirkiness.

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Aziz seemed like a really good ﬁt for that, so we were lucky that he was available.” Michaela McNamara VTU’s Director of Lively Arts

Rogers is looking forward to hearing some new material from Ansari, but he said that he will still laugh even if it’s old material. “If I’m not crying from laughing at the beginning of the show, I know I will definitely leave in tears (from laughing),” Rogers said. Rogers said that he plans to keep up with Ansari’s career in the future as well. Ansari’s future plans include releasing a comedy special titled “Buried Alive” on Netflix Nov. 1 and Ansari recently signed on to write a book for Penguin Press. McNamara said that it is the excitement of students like Rogers that make all the hard work over the past several months worth it. “I’m just excited by how excited other people are. That’s why we do this, that’s why we program. It’s for the students,” McNamara said. There are a small number of tickets still available at the ticket office in Squires Student Center, which is open from 12-5 p.m.

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River: High levels pose threats to safety from page one

A flood of river rescue calls are answered every year in all parts of the United States, and sometimes the accessibility of information pertaining to the status of the river can mean life and death. “In the past, when there were beautiful days but high river levels, we had no way

of getting the word out and people flocked to the river,” Mondy said. “Even if we were closed and explained to people why, since they had driven down, they often got in the river below our property and got themselves in trouble.”

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Molly: MDMA poses serious threat from page one

The Collegiate Times talked to one student about what it’s like to experience the drug which has recently become a staple pop culture. The Collegiate Times has decided not to name the student because of the illegal nature of his actions and the possible legal ramifications. He tries to describe his experience to others, but it’s not as easy as he thinks. “You feel like — it’s hard to describe — it’s like nothing else,” the sophomore, a biological systems engineering major said. He doesn’t have to describe it — the drug’s chemical makeup speaks for itself. MDMA is commonly referred to as the “love drug,” and is known for producing feelings of euphoria, increased connectivity with surroundings and a decrease in anxiety. The drug is composed of 3,4-methylened iox y-N-met hyla mphetamine, which alters the user’s sensory receptors and increases the speed of biological functions. Unlike in previous decades, Molly currently has its own fan club of sorts among celebrities like Miley Cyrus, Rick Ross, Kanye West and Gucci Mane, who publicly voice their support of the drug. In one of her latest hits, “We Can’t Stop,” Cyrus sings about “dancing with Molly,” and has spoken in favor of Molly and marijuana in the past. “Those are happy drugs — social drugs. They make you want to be with friends,” she said in an interview with Rolling Stone. But “happy drugs” can have serious risks. When the body’s various systems are reacting at such high speeds, hypothermia becomes one of the biggest risks and has proven to be the cause of several deaths related to the drug. Dr. Noelle Bissell, medical director at Schiffert Health Center, says that as the effects of the drug begin to wear off, users experience a sharp drop in regulatory hormones which prevents them from keeping stable body temperatures. “What happens is people are inhibited, and they’re in a good mood and dancing and dancing, and their ability to regulate body temperature has been altered by the drug,” Bissell said. She said the effects of Molly are wide-ranging and serious. “It’s not just the side effects of the drug, but the risk associated with the behavior from the drug.” Though long-term research hasn’t been conducted on humans for ethical reasons, Bissell said initial studies in

side effects People who take molly may experience the following:

• Increased heart rate and blood pressure • Increased body temperature • Increased perspiration and sweating • Impaired speech • Pupil dilation animals show evidence of damage to brain functions over time that can result in memory loss and loss in cognitive ability.

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It certainly has been, and will continue to be, one of the more popular drugs on college campuses. James Hawdon Sociology professor

The dangers of Molly hit close to home when Shelly Goldsmith, a 19-yearold student and Jefferson Scholar from the University of Virginia, died in early September at a D.C. nightspot after taking Molly when she entered the venue. Shortly after ingesting the drug, Goldsmith had a heart attack, according to her father Robert Goldsmith. “I hope colleges and universities get involved and educate students about this drug. I don’t hold the University of Virginia responsible for this, but they do have a chance now to improve things…This needs to be stopped,” Goldsmith told The Associated Press in an interview following his daughter’s death. The Collegiate Times attempted to contact the Virginia Tech Health Education regarding their educational programs, but the department denied the request. According to research from national research group Monitoring the Future, which studies the behaviors, attitudes and values of American secondary school students, college students, and young adults, 12.3 percent of people polled, between the ages of 19 and 30 had used MDMA, with the median age hitting between 19 and 22. “It has a long way to go to catch (up to) marijuana, but it certainly has been, and will probably continue to be, one of the more popular drugs on college campuses,” said James Hawdon, professor of the Drugs and Society course in the department of sociology. “The perception

• Blurred vision • Loss of appetite • Erectile dysfunction • Nausea • Hypothermia • Increased urge to communicate with others

of it is that it is relatively safe, and it’s widely available. So, as a result, it’s going to be around.” The history of MDMA and ecstasy traces back to rave culture in Europe, specifically in the Netherlands and the UK and eventually the drug made its way to the states in the 80s and 90s. The drug wasn’t criminalized until 1985 when the Drug Enforcement Agency determined it had the high possibility of being abused. “The music culture and the rave culture have been intricate to the (drug) scene for a long time now,” Hawdon said. “It’s one of the primary ways people are introduced to the drug.” However, as the popularity increased on the street, dealers began adding adulterants like caffeine, speed and ephedrine. With the purity of the drug compromised, users became skeptical of the drug’s purity, leading to a decrease in usage during the early 2000s.

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In this area we’re certainly aware of some use...We’re certainly concerned with what we’ve seen.” Gene Deisinger VTPD Deputy Chief

Then the “designer drug” Molly emerged on the scene — a powder or crystalline form that was meant to promote higher standards of purity with decreased risks. A 2006 Vanderbilt University study found that of 1,214 samples of tablets sold as ecstasy and collected over a six-year period, 39 percent were purely MDMA, but 46 percent had no MDMA and 15 percent were mixtures of MDMA and something else. “In the past, ecstasy was really considered more pure, and although it has side effects, I think people found that (the side effects) weren’t quite as bad,” said Bissell. “But when you add methamphetamines or caffeine, and you have people com-

bining it with other drugs, there’s definitely the association that when a person abuses one substance, they will abuse others.” According to Bissell, with public figures endorsing its use, college students are likely to follow their lead. The Tech sophomore, who frequently used the drug at music festivals and concerts, sees the rise of electronic dance music and rise in popularity of Molly as correlated, saying, “without the drug, (the music) wouldn’t be as popular.” “Everything about your sense of touch is amplified, and when the bass is going at a rave, it just makes it 10 times better,” he said. “That’s why the drug is associated with the rave culture.” MDMA is classified as a Schedule I drug, meaning it has a high potential for abuse with no acceptable medical treatment and can result in a Class 5 felony charge. Penalties for possession can result in up to 10 years in prison and fines up to $2,500. Though Virginia Tech Police haven’t seen a major upsurge in usage on campus, they have seen instances of the drug. “In this area, we’re certainly aware of some use,” said Gene Deisinger, VTPD Deputy Chief of Police. “We’re certainly concerned with what we’ve seen.” The biological systems engineer noticed after several weeks of repeatedly using MDMA his brain just wasn’t grasping concepts the way it used to. “I noticed when I would not be on it, and the following week after it, I would be really down. It would be really depressing,” he said. “A lot of people said I was irritable...and I defi nitely noticed after a while that there was a drop in IQ. Not necessarily my brain processing power, but I think it has been negatively affecting my brain.” And just as quickly as he started using MDMA, he stopped.

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Students deserve acurate information on MDMA, Molly Featured as the drug of choice in recent rap songs and at concerts, Molly has been gaining popularity and notoriety over the past few months. With recent fatalities linked to the abuse of the substance, including University of Virginia honors student Shelley Goldsmith, it’s time to bring more awareness to college campuses. When the Collegiate Times attempted to contact Jon Fritsch, assistant director with Virginia Tech Health Education, for information regarding today’s centerpiece, he declined comment, citing a policy that discouraged communication with student media outlets. As a student-run newspaper with a daily circulation of 9,000 physical papers that reaches countless others online, editors expected more cooperation from a department reportedly specializing in educating the Tech community. There is no denying the presence of MDMA, ecstasy and Molly on college campuses, and as a community with a large percentage of the population at the most popular age of usage (people in their low-to-mid 20s), there is a need for information regarding the drug. Students need to understand what these drugs are and what dangers they can involve, so that this increasing trend can be controlled.

Yoga pants no longer a sign of athleticism Y oga pants, exercise shorts, bike shorts and the like are simply a thing of beauty and intelligent design. Not only do they look great, and match with pretty much anything, but from what I hear, they’re incredibly comfortable too. In life it is rare that you get to have your cake and eat it too, but the rise and systematic spread of yoga pants throughout American culture is one of those moments. Unfortunately their magnificence comes with a price. The intended purpose of yoga pants has shifted away from physical activity to comfort, signaling that even though we are bombarded constantly with messages that promote physical activity and healthier lifestyles, we’re still lazy. In a study published in July by Population Health Metrics, there has been no overall improvement in the percentage of adults reporting any physical activity over the past decade, 22.5 - 22.4 percent for men and 28.1 - 25.9 percent for women. Americans are trying to lose weight; though according to the Food Research and Action Center, two thirds of American adults are overweight, and the sheer amount of advertising for new weight loss methods make it clear that we all want to lose weight. It seems people have become more willing to try a weight loss pill or even have surgery than do physical activity, the true proven way to burn calories. And this is where the yoga pants come in. And not even just yoga pants, but exercise clothing for men as well, is frequently used as an illusion of physical activity. It has become a way

to signal to others, but more importantly to ourselves, that we are active — even though we may not be. How many people do you know who own running shoes that don’t run, or do any sort of physical activity, or have spent large amounts of money on equipment or supplements only to stop their workout routine halfway through?

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It has become a way to signal to others, but more importantly to ourselves, that we are active even though we may be not.”

I understand that these are just clothes and that their influence on our society is questionable, but it is within reason to point out the fact that yoga pants are not being used for their original purpose because of a change in culture. It is now appropriate to wear these types of clothes out and about around town. It is strange that Americans have shown no increase in physical activity, yet there is a substantial increase in the prevalence of exercise clothes. I suggest to you again the idea of an illusion. We are not hypocrites; we just want to believe in the ideal version of ourselves. MARCUS WILLIAMS -regular columnist -senior -economics

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the Internet has grown from its modest roots to the engine that drives modern life, it has taken on an increasingly commercial character. Information that used to be shared with no strings attached now comes at the annoying price of having to watch another advertisement. Consumers have been complaining for years, and it seems our prayers have been answered. Or so we think. A new device called AdTrap gives users the ability to intercept online advertisements before they reach any devices. It is easily set up between the modem and router, with no

configuration needed once AdTrap is installed. Inventors Chad Russell and Charles Butkus took pains to make the device as user-friendly and effective as possible. The problem is that AdTrap is not the best solution to the problem of annoying ads. The long-term effects it could have on the Internet will hurt precisely those it wants to help: consumers. People take for granted that they can access videos and a lot of information online for free. While suffering through ads can be frustrating, it is a small price to pay for all the content that is now at our fingertips. Highlights of our favorite sports games, interviews on news networks

and Miley Cyrus twerking on Robin Th icke — all of these are available for free on demand because of ads. AdTrap’s attempt to reduce the effectiveness of ads means that companies will stop producing them. In turn, websites will find that their traditional sources of revenue will no longer exist. Faced with this loss of income, sites will undoubtedly start charging consumers for videos or articles. Or they could shut down entirely. Businesses may not even have enough time to adjust to the changes. Ads are such an integral part of most online websites’ income, that finding alternative forms of revenue

will be a long process. Many smaller companies will probably go out of business once AdTrap floods the market the way it is expected to. Luckily, according to a Huffington Post article, AdTrap does offer the option of “whitelisting” some websites so that ads can appear on them. Consumers can whitelist sites they support, thus relieving the pressure businesses will suffer from a loss of revenue. I just don’t think enough users will take advantage of this feature, given that they will likely not consider the negative effects of removing ads. A better strategy for decreasing the prevalence

of ads would be to engage with businesses directly. Circumventing them with AdTrap and removing a key component of the modern addriven Internet is too drastic a step. Given the option between no ads and less ads, websites would most likely reduce the prevalence of ads to a more acceptable level. We can also embrace ads as another part of our capitalist system. We live with the prosperity capitalism brings, so why not accept this minor inconvenience? HECTOR QUESADA -regular columnist -senior -political science

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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Find time to put together a new project. Don’t buy, sell or trade just yet. Learn about a passion. Careful planning puts more money in your pocket. Jump right in, and land in a lovely moment. Try something different.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) You can get through where a nervous friend can’t. Think the problem through logically. You see the way. Schedule carefully. Stash away a bounty for later, despite temptation to indulge in a luxury. Give in to fun with a friend instead.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Start your planning, and take on more responsibility. Ask for what is due to you. Accept encouragement. Listen carefully. Discover other bene its. You have what you need. Romance hits you hard when you least expect. Go with it.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Test the limits, and assume authority. Get feedback from a person with great taste. Exercise good judgment. Keep some cash on hand, just in case. Controversy rages on without you. Listen carefully and observe quietly. Insight dawns.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You’re especially cute and popular now. Recognize your own stubbornness. Laugh at it for extra points. Have the gang over to your house. All isn’t as it appears. Discuss your preferences, so you know what they are.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) Figure out how to cut travel costs or home expenses. Stick to basics. Provide information. Entertain suggestions. A partner refreshes your memory. Insight illuminates your studies. Make a good impression by relying on your common sense.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Gather valuable information. Important people are saying nice things about you. Meetings con lict with family time. Don’t get into a silly argument. Get comfortable and rest. It’s a good time to be with friends. The admiration is mutual. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Keep the important stuff hidden. Get

organized and clean up. Pamper yourself with small luxuries. Your optimism and sensitivity increases. Imagine yourself in the winner’s circle. Venture out with your partner to play with friends. An unexpected development adds a new option. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) A conversation spurs you forward. Get the ones who know to con ide in you. Others ask your advice. Show the team your appreciation. Re-check basic assumptions. Travel plans revolve around comfort. Double-check reservations. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Group activities go well. Reinforcements are on the way. Unexpected costs could arise. Check bank records and re-assess your budget. Revolutionize your attitude and seek balance. Harmonize colors. Get help to crank out pro its. You look good. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) The competition is ierce, and you may encounter resistance. Let your partner take the lead. Together, you can push ahead. Your holdings are appreciating. Offer accommodation. Get something nice and practical for your home.

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For many, Homecoming week is known as the time when Hokie spirit is best portrayed — but what isn’t as evident is how all the events, decorations and organization come together for it to be a success. Are there elves who come at night and beautify the school in maroon and orange and magically provide all that there is for Homecoming week? These magical beings are actually the Homecoming Board, which is in charge of everything and anything related to Homecoming. The 13-member group begins preparations in January and meets weekly, even through the summer, up to the big finale. After the festivities end, the board has a few months off before they start the whole process over again in January. “It’s a year’s worth of planning that goes into one week of the year,” said Monica Hunter, the advisor to the Homecoming Board and associate director of student centers and activities.

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Homecoming King John Waters III and Queen Christine Terminello were crowned in 2012. the organization sponsoring them is their motivation to run, as they want to give voice to their causes. 2012 King John Waters III represented the G.E.R.M.A.N. Club and accepted their nomination for his representation as a way to give back to the organization that gave him so much during his four years. “To me, Homecoming was about being a guy from South Carolina that didn’t really know anyone when he got here, to really feeling like I was accepted and a part of the community with a group that I connected with who also connected with me,” Waters said. For Kyle Amonson, 2011 Homecoming King and G.E.R.M.A.N. Club representative, the importance doesn’t lie with the organization, but rather with the candidates themselves. “All the candidates need to have a very holistic repre-

sentation of the university,” Amonson said. “It’s great to have a variety of organizations, but what matters is what the candidate is representing as a whole, not just the organization.” No matter what organization they represent, any Homecoming candidate, past or current, can agree that Homecoming is a full time job and requires a lot of effort. Terminello approached Homecoming with a serious mentality by putting her campaign at the top list of priorities in order to make the most out of the opportunity. “Only eight females out of my entire class got this opportunity, so I was going to make the most of it,” Terminello said. “I made it a full-time job and a commitment. I took every opportunity and went to every event I could.” Looking back, candidates

have a new perspective of their experience. No matter if the favorite memory is the parade, the game or the time spent campaigning, the past candidates agreed that more hours are needed in a day for all it entails. Sleep in college is already hard to come by, and adding a campaign on top of schoolwork makes time limited. While Homecoming may be more relevant in some past winners’ lives than others, it will always be a part of their experience at Tech and for many, a highlight of their college career. “Homecoming is more about the Hokie community in general and everyone getting the chance to have a good time and revel in the fact that we are all Hokies,” Waters said.

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Blue Jasmine

Blanchett, Allen reach career highs

MEGAN BURPO At this Saturday’s game, 15 hearts will pound harder than any drum beat or fan cheer as the Homecoming candidates anxiously await their name being called. The moment of being crowned homecoming king or queen is an important memory to those select Hokies. But what does the title mean to the winners of Homecoming past? What does calling yourself a Homecoming Queen or King of Virginia Tech entail after graduation? For Homecoming 2012 Queen Christine Terminello, Homecoming still means just as much as it did when her name was announced last fall. “It is the biggest honor I’ve ever had in my life,” Terminello said. “No matter what, I’m a Hokie for life, but I think this is something more unique that I’ll be able to tell my grandchildren about.” As a Homecoming Queen or King, the crowned students are presented with rare opportunities to take part in at Tech. The King and Queen are ambassadors for the university, which means more than just standing in parades. Last year’s winners worked with the local Blacksburg TV and radio stations in commercials and interviews to influence youth to vote in the 2012 presidential election. The Homecoming winners also represent years of school traditions. Since Homecoming began at Tech in 1926, traditions such as the football game and crowning a queen, as well as the newer traditions like the “Flaming VT” symbol, spirit rally and the annual game ball run are still practiced every year. This year Tech is making some new waves as five of the 15 organizations being represented are new to the court. For many candidates,

“When Homecoming happens, it’s crazy and it’s fun, and I wouldn’t change anything.” The Homecoming Board networks with many campus organizations to ensure Virginia Tech is represented in all aspects of student life. “Those individual organizations choose what it is they want to bring, and work with their advisers,” Hunter said. “All I’m really doing is kind of pulling together some of the major things that are happening throughout the week that students will participate in.” Th is gathering and participation is what motivates many board members to tirelessly plan for months on end. “I joined the Homecoming Board because I wanted to get involved in the tradition here at Tech,” said Megan Darmanin, a sophomore university studies major and the assistant director of decorations. “I also wanted to help increase the scope of students participating in Homecoming.” Each person on the board has a position that is related to a certain task. The vice president of marketing and

public relations, along with two assistants, are in charge of recruiting organization sponsors as well as donors for money for any homecoming-related expenses, which mostly consists of the cost for advertising, the hypnotist show and giveaways. “We only get so much money from the budget, and then whatever else we want to provide, we need to get the money for,” said Chelsea Claytor, sophomore political science major and the assistant director of marketing and public relations. “Whatever money we get from outside sources basically decides how we can spend on other things.” One of the biggest events the board is in charge of is the Homecoming Parade, which is at the end of the week and is free for all to participate in and attend. “It’s more responsibility, because we’re given a time that we can be on Main Street and we have to make sure that everyone shows up and starts at the same time, and we’re responsible for recruiting organizations to have a float in the parade,” Darmanin said. Homecoming Week tradi-

tionally entails other events such as the hypnotist show, a concert, the Laugh Riot comedy show, the Corp of Cadets’ Pass in Review, the Spirit Rally and the Dr. Zenobia L. Hikes Memorial Stepshow. These events are sponsored by a variety of student organizations. Certain events, such as “Donate for a Date with the Homecoming Court,” sponsored by Relay for Life, are pitched to the Homecoming Board. A new board decision this year was to incorporate the Homecoming theme into the Maroon Effect shirt, which is a Student Government Association initiative. This establishes a new tradition for future Homecomings. In past years, the Homecoming theme was always separate from the shirts, but SGA and the Homecoming Board agreed to fuse the two this time around. Whether it’s making new decisions like this one or preserving school traditions, the Homecoming Board is a timeless effort by students who are dedicated to rallying the Tech community in a week of celebration.

oody Allen’s eccentric catalogue has been faltering for the past 10 to 15 years with a disappointing amount of flops that have nearly derailed the prestige he’s built for himself since the 60s. But within his late resurgence that started in 2008 (with Vicky Christina Barcelona), nothing he’s completed has felt as potent, charming or devastating as “Blue Jasmine.” Cate Blanchett puts on a powerhouse performance as the eponymous Jasmine, who chooses to move in with her sister in San Francisco in an attempt to recreate her life after her ultra-wealthy husband is debunked as a fraud and subsequently imprisoned. Having spent the better part of her adult years living in unfathomable affluence as a socialite, Jasmine aims to recreate herself. The fi lm cuts unceremoniously between our dejected Jasmine in San Francisco and her former life in New York, showing the rise and fall of her former family, headed by a charismatic Alec Baldwin, whose facade is rarely blemished as he calmly swindles his investors and adulterizes with, apparently, any and all women he can find. Jasmine remains blissfully oblivious to his double-dealings, content with embodying their perceived prosperity, until his downfall obliterates her decadent lifestyle and causes her a mental breakdown. Her past is quickly juxtaposed on screen with her newfound destitution, as she balances the quest to discover a purpose with her addictive, high-society mannerisms. Though it’s not an adaptation, there’s a lot of “A Streetcar Named Desire” to be found here. Bobby Cannavale and Sally Hawkins serve as enticing variations of Stanley and Stella, albeit the tamer passion that drives them. Stand-up fans will be taken aback to see

Louis CK and Andrew Dice Clay taking on more dramatic roles, though Louis never quite gets enough screen time to develop himself. In spite of its charms and quirkiness, don’t let “Blue Jasmine” fool you. There’s plenty to scoff at: Jasmine rambling to strangers on a plane, the ineptitude of fathers, the interactions between people on opposite ends of the social spectrum — the list goes on.

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It’s a haunting study of consequence, and it will leave you feeling more despondent than any Woody Allen movie has to date.”

But at its core, “Blue Jasmine” is a film based on deceptions. The deceptions people create for the public. The falsities we embody to impress our friends and family. The lies we tell ourselves to help us stay even. Every character in “Blue Jasmine” is deeply flawed — and perhaps with the exception of Cannavale as the dopey loverboy mechanic, each is nearly too deceitful to be worth redemption, whether they get it or not. Though for all of her snooty high-mindedness and literal, Xanax-infused “high”-mindedness, Blanchett hits a career climax as she shapes and crafts a character that will force some earned sympathy from her audience. But as I said—don’t let the pretense fool you. “Blue Jasmine” is not really a comedy, a romance or anything in between. It’s a haunting study of consequence, and it will leave you feeling more despondent than any Woody Allen movie has to date. DEAN SEAL - news editor - senior - ﬁnance major

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Basketball adds 2013 depth BROOKS AKER sports reporter

As the 2013-2014 college basketball season begins, the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team will have many questions to answer. The Hokies will have to replace Erick Green, the ACC Player of the Year last season and the nation’s leading scorer. In addition, former guard Robert Brown transferred to the University of Alabama at Birmingham to finish his career, so the Hokies’ offense, specifically the backcourt, will be much different. The biggest question mark seems to be on offense, where the Hokies will have to replace the 25 points per game output from Green. Many players from last year’s team return, but only senior Jarell Eddie has shown the ability to score with some regularity. Eddie is coming off his best scoring season as a Hokie, during which he averaged 12.1 points per game. But he only shot 39.6 percent from the field, including 32.1 percent from a three-point range.

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I couldn’t make the right decisions on the court, couldn’t throw the ball in the ocean.” Jarrell Eddie Small forward

However, he doesn’t expect it to be a lingering problem. “I hit a slump. I had a slump. I couldn’t make the right decisions on the court, couldn’t throw the ball in the ocean, couldn’t put the ball in the hole,” Eddie said when asked about last season’s struggles. “But it wasn’t a wall, it wasn’t fatigue or anything like that, I just couldn’t make a shot.” Eddie took his role as the veteran player and senior leader seriously over the summer, however. “I stayed in the gym. I was in there with my coaches. I worked out hard every day and just tried to get better every day,” Eddie said. “As far as leadership, I really tried to emphasize that in the offseason with the team, and just tried to show that I want to be the leader for those guys and coach (James) Johnson told me he needed me to be that leader for him.” In the frontcourt, the Hokies will look fi rst to Cadarian Raines. The redshirt senior posted eight games of double-digit scoring a year ago, but he scored three points or fewer in nine games as well. Junior C.J. Barksdale is the other likely frontcourt starter with Raines. Barksdale was up and down for most of the year last season, but like Raines, showed how good he could be. In a four-game stretch from late February to early March, Barksdale averaged 14.3 points and eight rebounds per game while shooting 20-28 from the floor.

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Jarrell Eddie (31) is the Hokies’ leading returning starter coming into the year. If the Hokies are going to have a balanced offensive attack, the frontcourt will have to show more consistency on offense. In the backcourt, Johnson is going to be breaking in two new starters. UNC-Wilmington transfer Adam Smith is an intriguing candidate for the starting shooting guard position. Smith averaged 13.7 points per game in his lone season at Wilmington, including a 32-point performance against Wake Forest. Additionally, Smith did a great job of taking care of the ball as a freshman. He had just 47 turnovers in 31 games played. The Hokies will need his scoring and ball handling abilities immediately. “He looks really good right now,” Johnson said. “He’s a guy that got a lot out of his sit-out year, was always in the gym working on his shot and it has carried over to the game.”

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Adam Smith is a guy that’s competing for playing time at the two guard spot and maybe some point guard in certain situations.” James Johnson Head coach

As for the starting point guard spot, nothing is set yet. “At the point guard spot we’re looking at Marquis Rankin and the freshman Devin Wilson right now at that spot,” Johnson said. “And Adam Smith is a guy that’s competing for playing time at the two guard spot and maybe some point guard in certain situations.” The Hokies have plenty of options around Rankin and Smith, so the pressure to score from that position isn’t tremendous, but it remains to be seen

if one of those two can run the floor and orchestrate the uptempo pace that coach Johnson wants to employ. One guy that was going to be in the mix at point guard, freshman Malik Mueller from Germany, has been ruled ineligible for the 2013-2014 season. Mueller was in competition for playing time this year, so his loss hurts the depth in the backcourt. But with four other freshmen in the fold, the Hokies have their deepest roster of the past several years. In addition to Rankin, Wilson and Smith, freshman Ben Emelogu and junior Will Johnston will be able to contribute in the backcourt. In the frontcourt, Johnson has several more guys to work with in practice and rotate into games. Redshirt sophomore Joey van Zegeren, sophomore Marshall Wood and freshmen Trevor Thompson and Maurice Kirby will give the team some depth. Wood in particular is looking to have a bounce-back year after a foot injury slowed him down last season. “I gained about five to six pounds of muscle to what I had last year. I definitely think it’s going to help me on and off the court,” Wood said. For a team that wants to run, depth is a tremendous asset. Johnson will have the opportunity to keep players fresh throughout games as well as get younger players some experience early on. After much conditioning work all spring and summer, the players are ready to play the game. “I’m just looking forward to guys getting out there and competing in practice and just finally being able to get on the floor,” Wood said. “It’s been a long time since I’ve been on the floor and I’m just ready for us to get back.”

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that experience, so I look forward to it on Saturday, getting some game plays under my belt.” While game experience might be important, the Tar Heels represent a challenging opponent. UNC runs a fast-paced spread offense, led by quarterback Bryn Renner. “They like to throw it around. They’ve got a couple weapons and a good quarterback,” Exum said. “So it’s definitely a test, I came back right in time to get tested. I know they’ll come at me.” But with a full week of practice ahead of him, Exum should have plenty of time to return to his 2012 form. “He was good on some things, he’s got a little rust to shake off,” said defensive backs coach Torrian Gray. Although the Hokies lost last year’s game to the Tar Heels in a blowout, Exum was still a key cog in the defense, recording two big pass breakups. But Gray warns not to expect that level of play quite yet. “You look at last year against North Carolina, he made some unbelievable plays,” Gray said. “It’ll probably be a week or so before you see that Antone again as he works himself back in, he’s knocking off some rust.” Exum might not be his old self just yet, but if he’s close to full health, he’ll start at cornerback. That will push Brandon Facyson, the nationwide leader in interceptions, out of the starting lineup, but coaches are hoping the two players will split time at the position. “It’ll depend on practice, but he’ll play half the snaps and Facyson will play half the snaps and we’re evaluating through the week,” Gray said. Some have speculated that Exum could move back to his old position of safety to replace the struggling Detrick Bonner and keep Facyson on the field. Yet, both the coaches and Exum himself insist that he’s staying put. “We’ve got two very good safeties. Antone’s a corner and that’s his position,” Gray said. Instead, the coaches have devised a different solution to keep Facyson on the field.

Facyson at Wide Receiver? It might seem like an unconventional solution, but the staff announced that they’d like to give Facyson some playing time at wide receiver now that Exum has returned. Although he’d primarily stay a cornerback, the coaches believe he’s talented enough to play both offense and defense. “He’s showed great hands. A couple of interceptions he’s made have been fantastic catches,” said head coach Frank Beamer. “He’s long, he’s fast, he’s smart. I think he can really help us on offense. Hopefully we’ll start this week and increase it every week.” Facyson played wide receiver in high school, and his four interceptions certainly attest to his skills catching the ball. Beamer approached the freshman with the change on Sunday and he seemed receptive to the move.

“He’s eager and I think he wants to do whatever he can that helps the football team,” Beamer said. “It’s really not many guys, when you think about it, that have the ability to work both sides of the ball.” But even with this concession, coaches recognize that the change will still be hard on the young cornerback. “I took him aside and I gave him a little talk. I tried to put myself in his shoes, and it’s going to be tough,” Gray said. While playing on offense might be exciting, his time at receiver will still be determined by Exum’s progress. “It’s tough to be able to play both ways and understand the game plan,” Gray said. “We’ll see how much he’s used on defense, and if it’s a situation where Antone is working himself back in, it’ll change.” Yet, Facyson undoubtedly established it’s a challenge he’s intrigued by. “Most people like the ball in their hands,” Beamer said.

Getting Healthy Center David Wang and running back Trey Edmunds were both listed on the injury report last week with a variety of ailments, leading to speculation they might be slowed this week. But instead, both players insist their health isn’t a concern. Wang has been battling a shoulder injury since the Marshall game and he set off some alarms when observers noted he was snapping with his opposite hand against the Jackets. However, he insists this was just a precautionary measure. “It was just a decision last week,” Wang said. “I wanted to get as much rest on my shoulder as I possibly can. It was a short week.” The center normally snaps with his right hand, but he switched to the left after trying it out in practice. “I just went out there on Tuesday and I just tried snapping right before practice, and I could get the ball back there, so I went the whole week doing that, just to get as much rest as I could and it helped a lot,” Wang said. Wang did come out of the game briefly against the Jackets due to the injury, but he made it clear it was not a problem. “It was just a little bit of a stinger, but it feels fine. I got it wrapped and it feels fine,” Wang said. Edmunds was also struggling with a hip injury coming into the game, but he played down its significance as well. “It wasn’t really another injury, it was just sore and it was all good in the Georgia Tech game,” Edmunds said. Despite only accruing one yard on his six carries, he insisted the injury didn’t hamper him. “I’m past it,” Edmunds said. “I was past it in the game, I guess it was the atmosphere there that took it all away.” Now, with a full complement of healthy players and one versatile cornerback, the team will try to stay unbeaten in the ACC on Saturday.

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