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D.J. Coles (18) caught a pair of touchdowns to raise his total to five.

JACOB EMERT sports editor

The Hokies’ 27-17 victory over North Carolina was the product of a second consecutive impressive performance

by Logan Thomas and the defense’s innate ability to make stops when it mattered most.

“We grind. It’s not always smooth. It’s great effort, it’s togetherness, it’s keep battling,” said head coach Frank Beamer. “Those are things you like about this team. It’s been great. I’ve really enjoyed this

group.”

Red Zone The Hokies’ offense was in the red zone three times on Saturday, and on each of those chances, they found the end zone. That kind of efficiency is welcomed in Blacksburg, but comes in stark contrast to what the Hokies have done lately.

Coming into the contest, Tech put points on the board on just 11 out of 18 chances (61 percent) in the red zone. see TMT / page eight

Students at Virginia Tech are not allowed to have a lawyer speak on their behalf in conduct hearings.

As

Virginia Tech continues to extend its policies on student conduct, the process itself continues to stay the same despite a shift in student rights in the neighboring state of North Carolina.

In August, North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory signed a law, known as the Students & Administration Act, granting the state’s public university students the right to have an attorney or nonattorney advocate represent them in campus disciplinary courts, making the law the first of its kind in the U.S. At Tech, the student conduct process focuses on education, and as such, an advisor or attorney is not permitted to

speak on their behalf.

“We’re trying to help students learn, and it’s hard to be able to have a conversation with the student and help them learn if they have someone with them that’s in the middle and not allowing the conversation with the student,” said Angela Simmons, director of Student Conduct.

To achieve that conversation, the student conduct process has two different steps students can go through — a formal hearing and an “agreed resolution meeting.”

Though “more egregious” offenses go directly to a formal hearing, Simmons said, many conduct referrals go through

the agreed resolution meeting. During a resolution meeting, the student in question is invited into the student conduct office to discuss the report filed, whether or not there was a conduct violation.

If there’s an agreement in the meeting, the issue is resolved. However, if the issue is not resolved in the meeting, it goes on to a formal hearing. There, a student conduct officer hears the case to determine whether the Hokie Handbook, university’s code of conduct, was violated and makes the final decision. see RIGHTS / page seven

Terry McAuliffe makes visit to Blacksburg office EMILY HUGHES news staff writer

Dozens gathered Friday afternoon at an office off South Main to welcome Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe after his visit in Roanoke.

The crowd was mainly comprised of students, especially the Young Democrats of Virginia Tech, who spent hours volunteering, knocking on doors and campaigning for him — making what McAuliffe calls “a historic” campaign.

“We’ve had over 6,000 volunteers right now on the ground since Jan. 1,” McAuliffe said. “This has never happened in a gubernatorial election.

We’ve knocked on almost as many doors as President Obama’s campaign did last year.”

With just 28 days before the Nov. 5 election, McAuliffe has an edge over Republican Ken Cuccinelli, with

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McAuliffe up five points over his opponent according to a Hampton University poll. When McAuliffe expressed his liberal aims, he emphasized the contrast between his and Cuccinelli’s views on education, women’s rights, job growth, transportation and environmental issues.

“You cannot grow an economy when my opponent, as you know, has sponsored personhood legislation which would outlaw most forms of contraception — would make the Pill illegal in Virginia,” McAuliffe said, to a cheering crowd.

McAuliffe also expressed his intention to reform the Virginia Standard of Learning examinations and accept the federal Medicaid expansion, which would allow an estimated 400,000 Virginians access to federally funded health care.

“When I am governor, we are going to get the Medicaid expansion in Virginia,” he said. “It is critical.”

McAuliffe pointed out the unusual number of conservative politicians who support his campaign, saying, “Many have never endorsed a Democrat in their life.”

The Virginia gubernatorial election has been at the center of national attention due to the polarity of the candidates’ platforms.

“My opponent has proposed a constitutional amendment to allow public school funds to be taken out of public schools and used for private schools,” he said. “As governor, I will not let one penny come out of our public schools.”

McAuliffe will be returning to Blacksburg to directly address Cuccinelli on Oct. 24 at the fi nal debate sponsored by Virginia Tech and CBS affi liate WDBJ-7, which will take place in Haymarket Theater in Squires Student Center. Details on the debate have not yet been released.

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Terry McAuliffe encouraged volunteers to keep the campaign up on Friday.

ONLINE Students can learn a lot from the government shutdown. Find out how it affects you.

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While you were enjoying the game...

This is what VT Cheer did to make sure you had a good time.

KEVIN DICKEL / SPPS

While most of Blacksburg is still sleeping, cheerleader, Tati Paulino, a senior HNFE major, is getting ready for homecoming, the busiest day of the year for VT Cheer. On a normal game day, the cheerleaders have to be ready and at the stadium three hours prior to kickoff.

KEVIN DICKEL / SPPS

Prior to the start of the homecoming parade, Emma Stone (6), receives a pom-pom from Sydney Hitzke, a junior High Tech, before having her picture taken with the High Techs.

KEVIN DICKEL / SPPS

Coach Josh Larrick counts off for the cheerleaders during warmups before the Homecoming game.

KEVIN DICKEL / SPPS

Cheer leaders hop up Main Street to the Hokie Pokie being played by the Marching Virginians, who walked behind VT Cheer. “I’m looking forward to hopping on one leg up the hill in front of Chipotle,” said Stephanie Lin (center) a HNFE major. The cheerleaders never know what they’re doing next as their routines are determined by whatever song the Marching Virginians are performing.

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Stephanie Lin, a senior HNFE major, performs a flip during a break in the football game.

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Premiere event unveils the 2015 class ring MELANIE FORD lifestyles staff writer

Ring Premiere is a Virginia Tech tradition that has taken place for over 100 years. Each year the ring is unlike any other that has come before it and is tailored specifically for that year’s junior class by a Leadership Team.

The Leadership Team is chosen annually through an application and interview process in October of each member’s sophomore year.

Once appointed, the team works closely with the class officers to design and produce the class ring, and then organize the Ring Premiere in the fall and host the Ring Dance in the spring.

The Class of 2015 Ring Design Committee, a subcommittee comprised of eight members from the team, has met weekly since being appointed a year ago to create and present a unique ring collection for the junior class.

Junior communication major and the co-chair of marketing Katie Agnos said Virginia Tech is one of the few universities in the country that allows each class to design their own ring.

“A lot of people don’t realize how much behind-the-scenes work the team has put into it,” Agnos said.

During their meetings, the eight committee members discuss design ideas, draw them out and eventually collaborate with a graphic designer from Balfour to render the final design.

“We met the entire year leading up to Ring Premiere and spent a lot of time trying to identify what we could put on the ring so that it will embody the spirit of the Class of 2015,” said Austin Tatum, a junior psychology major and the ring design commit-

tee chair.

“One of the things that we agreed on unanimously was that our class is a fun, bold, unique and different class,” he said.

With these vibrant keywords in mind, the committee was inspired by a Blacksburg sunset, which embodies the class colors of coral, bronze and navy.

“We challenged ourselves and really tried to think about presenting the traditional elements in a new way and making it something that no other class ring has ever had before,” Tatum said.

The Class of 2015 ring has two sides — a university side with non-negotiable elements that are traditionally included, but can be tweaked and presented in new ways, and a class side, which is specifically tailored to each junior class.

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We want the class to get excited, and I feel like they will be after the premiere.”

Alicia Azzi Ring Design Committee Member

The committee has worked to ensure that each student from the Class of 2015 will connect to the ring and find relevance to their time at Tech in its design. Tatum said they conducted an email survey of the class for feedback on what students wanted to see on the ring.

“There are things in our design that can appeal to literally every member of the Class of 2015, and being able to be part of the process that makes that happen has been such a blessing,” Tatum said.

“I think that it’s going to be a really special moment that’s unifying for the Class of 2015.”

The 2015 Leadership Team saw the ring for the first time last Wednesday after an entire year of collaboration and design work.

“So many members of our team were amazed by it,” said Alicia Azzi, a junior political science major and a ring design committee member. “We want the class to get excited, and I feel like they will be after the premiere.”

The premiere event is tonight, when the committee will unveil the design to the university at 8 p.m. in the Burruss Hall auditorium.

Admission is free and everyone is welcome to witness the debut, including those who are not in the Class of 2015.

“There is so much depth and meaning behind the ring that the committee put into it, I think there’s going to be a really good reaction,” Agnos said.

The committee members saved the meaning behind each detail for the premiere event, but Alfonso Maher, a junior human, food, nutrition and exercise major and the committee’s cadet member at large, said they have been itching to get the rings on their fingers, because its design is unique to the junior class.

“I definitely think it’s the best class ring that I’ve seen since I’ve been here,” Maher said. “But I guess you could say I’m a little biased.”

EMIERE 2013 R P G N I R The Class of 2015 will premiere the official design for its class ring When: Today, Oct. 8 at 8:00 PM Where: Burruss Hall Auditorium This event is free and open to all classes

more info The 1913 class ring is considered to be the first “true“ class ring, which had a metaltop signet style depicting the class numerals, crossed sabres and VPI as the school’s initials with a pair of eagles on each side. There was no stone setting, and the design reflected the early rings of classes from Virginia Military Institute and West Point.

-Information from the Virginia Tech Alumni Association

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“Gravity” lands stellar opening reviews

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“Gravity“ starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney opened this weekend in 3-D and grossed around $55.6 million in ticket sales.

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“Gravity” took flight at light speed this weekend, soaring past industry expectations as it rocketed to No. 1 at the box office.

Alfonso Cuaron’s 3-D space drama launched with a robust $55.6 million, according to an estimate from distributor Warner Bros. Pre-release audience surveys indicated that the film would make no more than $45 million in its opening weekend.

Meanwhile, “Runner Runner,” the only other fi lm that debuted nationwide this weekend, fell short of even the lowest projections with a disappointing $7.6 million start.

The opening weekend tally for “Gravity” which includes the $1.4 million that the picture grossed Thursday evening

marks the biggest-ever October debut.

P re v iou sly, 2 011’s “Paranormal Activity 3” held that record, with $52.6 million. “Gravity” was so successful largely because of how well it did in 3-D, which accounted for roughly 80 percent of weekend business. To put that percentage in perspective, James Cameron’s “Avatar” another movie in which the technology was highly touted did 72 percent of its opening weekend business in 3-D. That the film sold so many 3-D tickets is particularly surprising given how resistant moviegoers have been to the format this year. Th is past summer, the format hit an alltime low when only 25 percent of the opening weekend crowd who went to see the family film “Turbo” were willing to pay to see the movie in 3-D. “This gives new hope to exhib-

itors who have been getting nervous about 3-D,” said Dan Fellman, president of domestic distribution for Warner Bros.

“But you’ve got to be careful about which movies you release in the format. One that lends itself to the format like this doesn’t come along often, but when it does, it becomes a cultural phenomenon.”

Starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, “Gravity” follows two astronauts trying to navigate their way back to Earth following the destruction of their space shuttle. The film has been beloved by critics, notching a 98 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

And those who saw the film this weekend 59 percent of whom were over the age of 35 enjoyed it too, assigning the movie an average grade of A-minus, according to market research fi rm CinemaScore.

Bullock, 49, is having a strong

year at the box office. While “Gravity” marks the biggest opening in the star’s career, she also appeared in the hit comedy “The Heat” over the summer.

Initially, “Gravity” was set to star Angelina Jolie and then Natalie Portman before the part was offered to Bullock.

“Gravity” was co-financed by Warner Bros. and Brett Ratner’s RatPac-Dune Entertainment for $110 million, said a source close to the production.

The studio declined to comment on the fi lm’s budget.

Overseas, the movie debuted in 27 countries and collected $27.4 million about 70 percent of which came from 3-D sales. The picture did well in Germany and Australia but fared best in Russia, where it collected $8.1 million.

The film will open in Brazil, South Korea and Mexico later this month.

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Cadet class of 1963 returns to old stomping grounds TREVOR PENKWITZ news staff writer

“50 years ago, the Class of 1963 was starting their final year of college. That year, football games were still played in Roanoke, the Corps had just moved out of Eggleston Hall and Washington Street did not have any residence halls lining it,” said Gene Huff man last weekend in a speech to current cadets about the Class of 1963’s senior year.

Th is past weekend, that same class returned to Virginia Tech to be inducted into the Old Guard.

P.B. Earle, who graduated in 1901, first mentioned the Old Guard in 1967 as a means to help older alumni stay in contact with each other.

Later that year, the Alumni Association agreed, and established the Old Guard at Virginia Tech. The only requirement for membership is that a class is 50 years removed from the university.

There are no dues associated with membership in the Old Guard in order to encourage participation in reunions held on campus.

Each year, the induction ceremony for the Old Guard takes place during Homecoming weekend.

David Lowe, who served as Regimental Commander of the Corps of Cadets, as well as the president for the Class of 1963, was one of 177 graduates from 1963 that returned to campus for the induction ceremony this year.

“While much has changed, the qualities that define our alma mater have endured — a commitment of service embodied in “Ut Prosim” and a strong sense of family that the world has come to known as ‘The Hokie Nation,’” Lowe said.

After graduation, Lowe spent five years in the United States Air Force, and then

35 years in the telecommunications industry. Lowe is a past president and an honorary lifetime board member of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, as well as being a member of the Ut Prosim Society.

In addition to the Old Guard ceremonies, Alumni of the Highty Tighties, the oldest collegiate band in the Commonwealth, returned to campus for a joint performance with current band members. This year marked the 38th year the Alumni Band has marched in the Homecoming pre-game performances.

The alumni group marched in the Homecoming Parade down Main Street in front of the Corps of Cadets under the direction of Lori Keck, Class of 1991, the first female drum major.

For the pre-game performance, the Alumni Band marched under the direction of David Garthoff, the Drum Major for the Class of 1953. Garthoff lead the Highty Tighties to the first of three first place trophies for the Presidential inaugural parades.

The Highty Tighty Alumni Association was organized in 1975 to support the Regimental Band and allowed alumni to stay in contact with each other.

Each year, alumni personally fund a $1,000 stipend to all incoming freshmen in the Highty Tighties to help ease the difficulties of paying for college.

“It’s a great time for all who have lived the Highty-Tighty experience to come together, not only to enjoy the opportunity to march again as a band, but to also reflect on what it means to be a HightyTighty,” said Bert Kinzey, Class of 1968 alumnus, and current Highty Tighty Alumni President.

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Old Guard members returned to campus for Homecoming this weekend. The Highty Tighty marched with alumni members from the Class of 1963, who celebrated their 50th reunion.

weather watch JAMES MORROW weather reporter

After a wet morning to start off the work week, the weather has become considerably cooler and drier. Chances of rain increase mid-week as a tropical system pushes through.

Well over an inch of rain fell on campus Monday morning, disrupting the trek to early classes. Rain ended quickly however, with bits of sunshine poking through the clouds by noon. Dry weather and cooler conditions settled in nicely and will continue into Tuesday where highs will only reach the mid-60s.

Clouds return with our next shot of rain during the day Wednesday, as fur-

ther remnants of Tropical Storm Karen try to make a comeback. After suffering a quiet death, the weak disturbance that used to be Karen has refused to dissipate, and looks to toss moisture into our region Wednesday.

Quite a bit is still uncertain, but there is a possibility of a passing shower or two.

The remainder of the week appears to be cool and dry. Skies will stay partlyto-mostly cloudy and temperatures will barely breach 70 by the weekend.

Game day looks to be dry as the Hokies prepare to host Pittsburgh for the third home game of the season.

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MCT CAMPUS

Students should recognize shutdown effects We

all know about the government shutdown, and we all know that it’s hard to not form a nasty opinion about Congress when our parents, relatives or friends are on furlough.

But did anyone realize how many things this shutdown would affect that have nothing to do with the money being lost or how many of us can anticipate what this means for the future?

In a little town of Bourne, Massachusetts, a father of three can’t start a clinical trial that might save his life from liver cancer. Weddings planned on government property, such as the Jefferson lawn, are can-

celled. Yellowstone National Park was closed on its birthday. Students writing research papers can’t access government funded websites.

Virginia Tech students can’t even go hiking. All of these problems are just piled up on top of the fact that families are losing money, and there isn’t an end in sight.

But can we, as students, say that we understand the full gravity of this situation? Seeing memes all over the Internet about the government shutdown is good comic relief, but it doesn’t illustrate the core problems that led to this embarrassment for our country.

Our government doesn’t run smoothly, and students need

to understand that even if this might not affect them directly now, it will one day.

We are all in college so that when we leave, we will have a better chance at getting a job that is reliable, exciting and profitable.

However, the repercussions of the shutdown are proving that even in America, this “land of democracy,” nothing can be certain if our government isn’t running like it should.

Although we are supposed to be a capitalist country, too many jobs are connected to the government (not small business) and are dependent on these people in Congress that just cannot get along.

So what can we learn from

this, other than the fact that it finally puts a Miley Cyrus song to good use? (And if you don’t know what I’m talking about you should really watch SNL).

We can learn that we have a voice and need to be careful with it.

If you voted in the last election, you probably put some of these people in the House.

We can learn that in order for things to run smoothly, people need to be able to compromise and accept defeat gracefully. And we can take from this experience the knowledge that we’re all going to be these people one day — the unpaid workers who are barely getting by, the terminally ill who are

looking for hope and the atrisk people who can’t get a flu shot.

We might even be the Republicans in the House (and some Democrats too) that need to learn how to compromise and put the motto of “Ut Prosim” on a plaque in their office. I know it’s hard to imagine all this, and although the shutdown won’t last forever, this threat will happen again, and I fervently hope that our generation will remember what’s happening now and change the story.

MICHELE NEWBY - regular columnist - sophomore - English

Diversity should not be Anonymity fosters sale Disney's main focus of offensive costumes T W hanksgiving is a time for turkey, family and football, but this year there will be something new to get excited about: princesses.

That’s right, Disney will be releasing its latest princess movie Thanksgiving which will come complete with not one, but two princesses: Anna and Elsa, Norwegian sisters set to star in Disney’s new film, “Frozen.”

But it’s not the fact that this movie is going to be a double princess special that’s already making news. It’s the fact that these two new royal ladies are white, making the ratio of white princesses to non-white princesses 9 — 4.

Many people have begun questioning whether race should be an issue at all and there are many arguments supporting both sides.

One common argument for why there aren’t many princesses of color is that most of these stories originated in various parts of Europe and were probably written with a white protagonist in mind, and that Disney should stick to the original stories’ origins.

All I can say to this argument is get real.

When has Disney ever taken issue with changing the original fairytales to fit what they want? In the original Rapunzel, her hero is pushed out of the tower and lands on a bush of thorns, blinding himself and is then stuck wandering the forest until Rapunzel and their twin sons find him years later but you didn’t see that plot line in “Tangled” did you?

I am also sure that everyone is aware that “Princess and the Frog” was not a fairytale that originated in New Orleans in the 20s.

However, other arguments are more valid.

Many of these stories are set in the past in places, which probably didn’t see many people of color in afflu-

ent positions and in places where it would probably be very difficult to explain why a person of color is a princess or of an equivalent rank.

Doing so would also be overlooking an entire race’s history by ignoring how they would probably have been treated at the time. Attempting to squeeze characters into places where they wouldn’t fit is just as bad as not having them there at all.

Many people also think Disney seems to have the distorted mentality that once you create one princess of color, you can call it a day and go back to your regularly scheduled Caucasian royalty.

That isn’t the way it should be at all.

Just because you have one black, Asian or Native American princess does not mean that you can never have another one. If Disney lived by that mentality we wouldn’t have had another princess after Snow White until Jasmine.

In the end, both sides of the argument have very valid points. It seems silly, however, to force Disney to only create princesses of color until the ratio is equal.

Princesses are more than just the color of their skin. Merida from “Brave” was a white princess, but her story created one of Disney/Pixar’s first solid storylines about a mother/ daughter relationship, something that isn’t confined to race and speaks to everyone.

Disney should continue to create strong characters that everyone can relate to regardless of race, but they should also keep in mind how important representation is and that stories can come from, and take place in, other than Europe.

AMY RIEGER - regular columnist - sophomore - communications - @fuzzyorangesock

hat is it about anonymity that brings out the worst in us? Something about being anonymous fuels the endless “flame wars” on internet message boards and comments sections, the endless “your mom” jokes while playing online video games and recently the rise of questionable Halloween costumes.

This past week, a group called the Sikh Coalition demanded in a letter to retailers, including Walmart and Amazon, that they stop selling an Osama Bin Laden costume because they found it offensive, saying that the costume perpetuates, “negative stereotypes about turbans and beards that have led to violence and discrimination against Sikhs and other minorities.”

In response, Walmart, Amazon, Sears and Rite Aid all pulled the costume though they had no legal obligation to do so, and should not have in the first place.

An Osama Bin Laden costume, is of course, in absolute poor taste, and while I personally do not approve of said costume, I don’t care if other people wear it because it’s their life. They choose to use their own money to do something in their own life that in the grand scheme of things does not affect much.

I don’t like onions. I hate them, I hate that they’re actually in a lot of foods, but I don’t call Kroger, or Food Lion, or VT dining services and tell them to remove all the onions because I don’t like them. That would be ridiculous.

However, people tend to think that the universe revolves around them, when it doesn’t. So what if someone 1800 miles away is wearing a costume for a few hours, how is that a problem?

The problem isn’t a costume, or anything that trivial, it’s what the costume allows us to do — to express ourselves while maintaining anonymity.

As much as society is moving toward open social media, there is a large por-

tion of people that want to stay private.

Why? Power.

As seen in the famous Zimbardo experiments, when people feel that what they do has no tangible, real-world affect, they’re going to be aggressive and act without mercy.

It really is an easy rationalization to make, especially online. I’ll just make another account and call this “kid,” because for some reason everyone thinks everyone else on the Internet is a 12-year-old boy, with various dehumanizing insults in the hopes that he gets so mad that he doesn’t respond anymore.

Obviously this kind of thinking doesn’t help, it doesn’t foster any sort of discussion and it creates a vicious cycle because people begin to think that this is the way that conflict is resolved.

The solution to this is not to ban costumes, books or movies because they’re offensive to small portions of the population. That’s only a temporary band-aid, and one that ignites the other side, the people who want to wear the costumes, read the books or the watch movies.

It’s to beat them at their own game, so to speak. People who love anonymity, thrive in it, get drunk on it, love the power it gives it them over other people. We call them trolls for a reason. They want a reaction. Don’t give them one. Easier said than done, I know.

We don’t have to waste our time finding and banning every Bin Laden, Hitler, Columbine victim or KKK costume. Let them do what they want. Go about your own life, and when they learn that no one cares what they do, that not everyone is looking at them, the power that they once had is gone.

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Rights: Jurisdiction extends off campus

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In the case that the results revoke a student’s privileges, they have the option to appeal.

The types of reports fi led by students vary each academic year, however.

The Hokie Handbook is updated annually to address new trends in student conduct. During the 2012-2013 academic year, issues not covered by the code of conduct had surfaced, requiring officials to make necessary changes. “Things in our culture, society and students are dynamic, and so it’s important that we review those policies and procedures every year and update them,� said Frank Shushok, associate vice president of Student Affairs.

Things in our culture, society and students are dynamic, and so it’s important that we review these policies and procedures every year Frank Shushok Student affairs

The new provisions include drug paraphernalia as a violation, unauthorized entry at off-campus locations and unauthorized recording and distribution of images that are “likely to cause distress, or damage to one’s reputation.�

While the code has always applied to students regardless of their location, a recurring

theme in certain activities led to an extension of policies.

Last year, following reports of several students regarding distribution of images and recordings without consent, Student Conduct saw the need to tailor the code of conduct. “For the victim, who was also a student, it was a big deal to them because they felt they had been violated and the university did not have a recourse to do that. That forced the primary option to be the legal system,� Shushok said.

In many cases, students look for an alternative to criminal charges. “Fundamentally, the Student Conduct process is about education and restoring people to sense a community and relationship of one another.

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is about accountability to the law so the mission of the two systems is very different,�

Shushok said.

In order to amend the code of conduct, changes to the Student Conduct go through a meticulous process in the spring of each year. First, faculty, staff and students meet to review and revise the code of conduct and then take it to the Commission of Student Affairs. After two readings at the CSA, they proceed to the University Council and finally the Board of Visitors for approval.

Once the new provisions are put in place, students can report to Student Conduct and begin the process of resolving the issue.

Allison Haley agrees the changes are a step in the right direction for Student

Conduct. “The more protection students have, the better,� said Haley, a senior communication major. “If someone is caught violating another student’s privacy in this way, I believe there should be consequences.�

Although Student Conduct is concerned with holding students accountable for their actions, Simmons said the process serves a larger purpose. “It really is an opportunity to sit down with the student and talk about what the incident was and how we can help them move forward and be successful as a student at Virginia Tech,� Simmons said.

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TMT: Red zone, third down efficiency crucial for offense from page one

Furthermore, of those 18 opportunities, the Hokies scored touchdowns on just nine of them (that’s 50 percent).

Even after the three-for-three showing Saturday, the unit’s scoring percentage in the red zone stands at 67 percent. Only six schools in the FBS score less frequently once crossing the 20-yard line than the Hokies do.

Tech’s first two scores from inside the 20-yard line came by way of passes from Thomas to receiver D.J. Coles. Coles has played limited snaps this season as a way to increase his productivity, and that strategy paid off.

“That’s my area, 25 and in,” Coles said. “I’m a big guy, a big target for the quarterback, so that’s what I do. 25 and in.”

Coles is tied for 13th nationally in touchdown receptions with five, but has only 11 receptions on the season.

Obviously, Thomas is more than happy to have a threat like Coles in the red zone, but he would like it even more if the receiver contributed on a greater scale in all parts of the field.

“He brings that leadership,” Thomas said. “We gotta keep getting him on the field. He’s a strong guy that knows what he’s doing. We just have to keep giving him the ball as much as we can, keep pushing him forward.”

The Hokies final rushing attempt of the game — excluding two kneeldowns to run out the clock — was a one-yard burst from Trey Edmunds.

Despite another subpar performance by the running game in which they gained just 48 yards, the one-yard score on third down stands out. As opposed to Edmunds not finding pay dirt and Tech having to settle for a field goal, a touchdown put the game out of reach.

The team’s ability to score touchdowns, instead of settling

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Logan Thomas (3) threw for three touchdowns against North Carolina to move into third place all time at Tech. He also passed Tyrod Taylor as the leader for passing yards. into third place. for field goals, will clearly be fect five-for-five on third down.

On the Hokies’ other drives, Record setter Barring injury, Thomas will a huge factor in its longterm The first conversion came on a all of which ended in punts, In Logan Thomas’ last two success. third-and-three when Thomas they converted just one out of games, he’s been nothing short claim the top spot this season, The nation’s top three teams picked up eight yards on a nine third down opportunities. of superb. The redshirt senior as he’s only behind Maurice — Alabama, Oregon and designed quarterback draw.

However, failures on first and quarterback has completed 38 DeShazo (47) and Bryan Clemson — combined to score The next three conversions second down often put the of his 53 passes for 514 yards Randall (48).

“I thought (Thomas) made touchdowns on 72.8 percent of all came through the air, as offense in difficult situations and four touchdowns.

Thomas’ third completion some great throws,” Beamer their red zone trips.

Thomas hit three differ- on third down.

There’s no doubt that red ent receivers to keep drives The average yardage neces- of Saturday’s game, a five- said. “I couldn’t be more zone excellence can make or alive. sary to pick up a first down yard pass to Demitri Knowles, pleased. He’s tough, smart. The break a squad.

“We came in in the spring, on the eight failed third down moved him past Tyrod Taylor NFL… they’re going to take brand new offense and it wasn’t attempts was over eight yards, (7,017 yards) as the Hokies’ all- that guy. If I was there I guarantee you I’d be taking him.”

Third down pretty a lot of the time,” said with two being third-and-15 time leader for passing yards.

With every touchdown Earlier this season, Thomas Another stat that portrays receiver Willie Byrn. “Through or higher. success is third down efficiency. the summer and the fall we Failing to convert on third Thomas throws, he moves clos- also passed Taylor as Tech’s Converting third downs leads looked better and better. downs is a sure way to end er to claiming Tech’s passing all-time leader in completions. to points, and that was proven Alabama game we didn’t show a drive, but unsuccessful first touchdown record as well.

With three touchdowns true once again Saturday. up. We didn’t execute. And and second downs is almost as On the Hokies’ four touch- then these last few weeks we’ve deadly to offensive productiv- Saturday, he passed Will Furrer @JacobEmert (43) and Taylor (44) to move downs drives, they were a per- really started to click.” ity.