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Student Voices What you’re saying about the Class of 2015 ring design

“I think there is too much stuff going on in the ring. I probably wouldn’t pay all of that money for it. I’m not in the Corps, if I was in the Corps I would probably buy it, but just having the one side doesn’t really do anything for us.”

"I’m a big fan of the pylons. I think they’re an integral part of campus and having that on there is really important.”

Kristopher Neild, junior ocean engineering major

“We’re really enjoying all the thought that went into the ring and all of the personal touches, like the 32 Hokie feet that surrounded the stone at the top of the ring and even humorous touches like the crane holding the 15 emblem. That was pretty funny."

Alex Lengyel, junior international studies major

Katelyn Catalfamo, junior biology and psychology double major

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Town Council rejects plan for nearby student housing CAMERON AUSTIN news reporter

With a 7-0 vote, the Blacksburg Town Council unanimously turned down what would have been the largest student housing facility in Blacksburg on Tuesday evening.

The proposed University City Center housing complex is a five-story, 495-bedroom facility located at 900 Prices Fork Road, the current location of

the Holiday Inn and Latitudes lounge. The design would be mixed use with potential for commercial real estate on the first level, and would include a five-story parking garage that would include 672 parking spaces for residents and future customers.

The spot, located within a quarter-mile of campus, would be one of the closest options available for students to bike and walk to campus, which was a point of celebration and

contention among members of the community at the meeting who were concerned about pedestrian traffic.

John Neel of Gay and Neel Inc., an engineering, landscape architecture and surveying firm, presented the designs for the proposed building, saying, “This is the right place for student housing.”

The design of the building included a “synthetic” Hokie stone facade, neutral earth tones and no exterior

facing balconies. The 5-story building will include interior, courtyard facing balconies that will overlook a built-in pool.

Several economically friendly amenities were proposed, such as recycling stations and charging stations for electric vehicles within the parking garages, with the building itself being built with sustainable products.

Part of the plan would involve completely tearing down and

A Taste of “Huckleberry Pie”

rebuilding the hotel, which would leave the staff unemployed for anywhere from 16-18 months. Ken Rogers, the general manager of the Holiday Inn, spoke up in favor of the development despite impending unemployment.

“I’m putting a personal hardship on myself, my family and my staff,” Ken said.

“But I strongly believe that this needs to happen.”

“It’s turned into all this bickering and fighting, and (the

developers) are really trying to do a good thing underneath,” Rogers said.

Public comment on the issue was somewhat split — out of the 34 that spoke, 21 were against the development. Of those opposing the development, many cited the “mammoth” structure being an intrusion that could potentially “rob Blacksburg of its small town character.” see TOWN / page two

Blacksburg couple dies in motorcycle accident MATT MINOR news staff writer

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BY SENAYT ALEMU | lifestyles staff writer A fondness for pie, music roots and a common desire to perfect their craft were the common links for the members of the local band known as Huckleberry Pie. There are many aspects that sustain the band’s popularity in the area, one of which is their desire to keep their scene right here in town.

Huckleberry Pie, realistically, knows they will stay local. Each member has a day job, most of them are professors other priori-

ties in life. They are not in it for the money, just for the joy of music.

The members can attest they have improved on playing their respective instruments throughout the years through the band.

“It’s a totally different talent then playing on your own. You got to know when to come in, when to stay out, and when to accent,” said Randy Dymond, a founding member of the group and a professor in the civil and environmental engi-

neering department at Virginia Tech.

John Rossi, another founding member and a professor in the department of mathematics at Tech, said the dichotomy of the relationship between his roles as a professor and band member creates a balance in his life.

“I find that being in the band is the fun part of my life and being a professor is the serious part of my life. see BAND / page five

At just four years old, Amarynn Weeks suffered a tragedy last week that very few others will ever have to bear.

While her parents, Blacksburg locals Trey and Stephanie Weeks, were on vacation in Myrtle Beach last Friday, Trey lost control of his motorcycle and veered off the road into oncoming traffic. He and Stephanie sideswiped an SUV with the three-wheeled motorcycle, killing him instantly. Stephanie later passed away in the hospital.

Although speed and alcohol weren’t factors in the crash, Myrtle Beach police stated that one of the contributing factors in the deaths of Trey and Stephanie was their lack of helmets, which are not required by law in Myrtle Beach.

Twenty states, including Virginia, require fully encompassing motorcycle helmet laws. The Virginia General Assembly has seen a number of resolutions attempting to overturn the law, with the most recent coming in January of this year. The bill, which would have made helmets optional for riders 21 and older (called a partial helmet law), had the brakes put on it in the House of Delegates by a vote of 4-2.

According to a report by the American College of Surgeons, as helmet usage drops when states move to a partial helmet law, fatality and brain trauma incidences rise significantly. An interesting statistic from the NHTSA shows that 19,230 motor-

THE WEEKS FAMILY

cycle operators and passengers were saved by helmet usage from 1984 to 2006, and an estimated 12,320 more could have been saved if they had worn helmets.

Although these statistics may be hard to argue against, the ethical question of whether riders should be able to choose is still a hot-button issue that data can’t address. Keith McCrea, a former member of the Governor’s Motorcycle Advisory Council for the Commonwealth of Virginia, and avid rider for over 40 years, says that motorcyclists simply want the freedom to choose.

“Most riders who favor no law for helmet use by adults do so not ignoring the safety benefit, but rather put the argument forward that ‘Use is their choice,” McCrea said. see BIKE / page two

Tech alumna campaigns to bring together town, college KATRINA SPINNERWILSON lifestyles staff writer When she was only a sophomore in high school, April DeMotts attended a leadership seminar at Virginia Tech where she immediately decided she wanted to go to college.

Recently, she has returned APRIL DEMOTTS

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to Blacksburg for more than an alumni tailgate.

Through the residential property program her senior year at Tech, DeMotts attended a conference in Dallas for the Institute of Real Estate Management with three other classmates, which she describes as her first foray into the professional experi-

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ence.

Following graduation, DeMotts moved back to Dallas to work for AMLI Residential but only stayed a few months after she realized something wasn’t right.

“I came from a small town, I went to college in a small town and then I moved to a huge city — and I was lost

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in Dallas,” DeMotts said.

“I wanted to come back to Blacksburg. This is close to my family and this was an area I had fallen in love with.”

When she made her way back to her college hometown two years ago, she unpacked in the midst of the local town council elections.

“I ran my mouth to enough

people that when it came time to run this time, to get on to the ballot, numerous people encouraged me. (They said,) ‘Now is the time, you should run, you should run,’” DeMotts said.

DeMotts claims the biggest reason she decided to run for see ALUM / page two

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Professor appointed as EPA consultant Town: Changes LESLIE McCREA news reporter

Michael Ellerbrock plays multiple roles: he is a professor of agricultural and applied economics, has served on the Virginia Natural Resources Leadership Institute for 14 years and is an ordained minister at two local churches.

After years of service to Virginia Tech and actions toward environmental policy, this “renaissance thinker” was recently appointed to serve on the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC).

Among his many experiences, he has worked with over 400 people in the commonwealth, spanning a wide range of environmental issues, and has been sharing those experiences with his students. The NEJAC will give Ellerbrock the opportunity to also share his ideas with the 26-person organization during public hearings and provide input at a federal level to Gina McCarthy, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

You’ve worked for Virginia Tech for 22 years. What experiences here have helped mold you?

Recognition of wisdom as a whole, being aware of the insights and experiences of other kinds of people and paying attention to voices that are not being heard.

How do those, along with your “renaissance thinking” play into your plans for the future?

I am an economist, but every person in every discipline needs to be able to listen and understand the perspectives of other schools of thought.

That’s why they wanted me on

the council, for my economic perspective, which they’ve never had. They want people who can understand other points of view and integrate those into a collective decision.

So when you found out you were appointed I’m guessing you were pretty excited.

Yes, very excited. I will be able to participate in public hearings all around the country on sites where there are environmental incidents of pollution. We will listen to the stories of the residents and the stakeholders from all sides of the picture and formulate an advisory recommendation to the director of EPA.

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Our job is to uncover... and (be) sensative to anyone who is being disproportionately exposed to environmental hazards.”

Michael Ellerbrock

What are you most excited for?

Seeing real life case studies and hopefully being able to bring an economic perspective to the organization.

Capitalism is not necessarily the enemy of the environment.

Well designed environmental policies that use financial and economic incentives can promote green behavior in people that don’t even care about the environment.

Is there anything that you are nervous about, entering a position at this level?

Well my initial concern was that it would be a body of all

needed to get Council’s approval

like-minded people. But, we’ve had one meeting so far and it seems to be a pretty balanced, open-minded council.

With such a powerful position in the environmental policy world, do you have any specific ideas that you hope to initiate through this new role?

Yes, I can think of two really important things. First off, think about what Churchill said about democracy — it’s a horrible form of government, its only redeeming value is that it’s better than the rest. His point was that if we always vote on public issues, all that guarantees is that 51 percent of the population will be happy, and possibly 49 percent will not be. Consensus building approaches try to find winwin-win solutions that everyone can live with and support.

The second thing I can bring to the table is that even though in economics, it is clear that wealthy and middle class people can purchase more safety in life than poor people. It’s a cop out for people to say ‘Well poor people don’t like where they live, they should vote with their feet and move.’

There’s a cruel attitude that exists towards these issues.

Environmental policy and change is at the forefront of many current debates and conversations — what is your thought on the pace and nature of this topic for the future?

Some environmental issues attract a lot of attention from the media, and others do not.

Our job is to uncover and be aware and sensitive to anyone who is being disproportionately exposed to environmental hazards. We want their views represented.

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role as a professor?

Oh, I sure hope so! I am expecting that it may give me a lot of case studies to use within my classes.

What about vice-versa — utilizing what you know as a professor within the work of the NEJAC? Hopefully my academic background will help to enable me to frame the questions about what the real issues are, rather than just the apparent issues.

Do you have any advice for the student body of Tech to move forward with environmental change and policy?

I am proud of students for getting involved in environmental policy, I just hope they will always consider the economic perspective and always look for opportunity cost and trade off. They need to question how much it might cost us to enable environmental regulations, and not just weigh the benefits. They must also question the long-term implications. It troubles me for people to doubt the scientific community.

Only one student publicly spoke up at the meeting. Zachary Barnes, a biology major who grew up in Blacksburg, said he still lives at home due to the limited options available for student housing.

“I can tell you from personal experience that I’ve had trouble finding housing as a student,” Barnes said.

“If you look at the location of this, this is where this needs to be. This is as close as you can get to campus without being in a neighborhood.”

Despite the project being “at the right place at the right time,” the details and sheer density of the project led to its demise. The meeting on Tuesday was just for the residential aspect of the lot, but several members were disappointed with the plan of the project, and wouldn’t be sold on it unless the commercial aspect of the planning was also discussed.

“I’m opposed to the loss of over 3 acres of general commercial space on our main section of Prices Fork Road,” said councilwoman Susan Anderson. “I

wish this package was total, but that’s not what we have before us tonight.”

All of the members decided that the location needed to be developed, but a comprehensive design and plan was harder to agree on.

“This is not a bad site for redevelopment… I would encourage the applicants to rethink the project and consider submitting a request that addresses some of the issues that have been raised tonight,” said Councilman Michael Sutphin.

Developers have the option to go back to the drawing board and create a proposal that would include a much smaller residential portion of around 300 bedrooms — down almost 200 spots from the initial proposal.

Neel admitted the opposition from the town came as a shock for him, saying “It was a no brainer, but not as much of a no brainer as I thought.”

“I still believe this is the right place for this project,” he said.

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Bike: Accident raises helmet Alum: Candidate engages Blacksburg safety concerns from page one

council is because she’s a business person who also has experience in the housing field, and the large majority of issues that come before town council involve the two.

“There’s not a lot of housing options. And then if you’re in a situation where you have a lower income, there’s even fewer housing options,” DeMotts said. “I think I can push us in the direction of expanded housing options for all incomes and all age groups.”

DeMotts’ campaign manager is Josh Yazman, who is a Virginia Tech student majoring in political science. Yazman got involved in DeMotts’ campaign after meeting her at a town event, where he liked what she had to say and offered to help.

“I’m a Virginia Tech student … so is April, and she’s had a

lot of experience since graduating in managing apartment communities and housing,” Yazman said. “I’m encouraged by her ability to keep overall education costs down by doing her part to keep housing down.”

Rob McCutcheon, a former business partner of DeMotts, has done whatever DeMotts needs him to do from knocking on doors to putting signs around the area and setting up at events.

“I think she’s what Blacksburg needs as far as someone who has worked in the community and graduated from Virginia Tech,” McCutcheon said. “There’s two sides of Blacksburg, and she knows both of them.”

Robyn Mosteller, a friend of DeMotts and fellow Tech alumnus, said DeMotts’ love of and dedication to the town as well as her experience as a mother make her a relatable

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candidate.

“For me, I (have) a young family and I know she understands the struggles of a young family trying to find affordable housing,” Mosteller said.

DeMotts describes herself as extremely busy but very focused on making a lasting impact.

“It’s been really fun because I’ve met a lot of people and I’ve explored sides of Blacksburg that I wouldn’t have explored if it wasn’t for this,” DeMotts said.

“It’s really opened my eyes not just what my Blacksburg was, but what Blacksburg means to tons and tons of other people too.”

During her free time, DeMotts enjoys listening to local, live music, balancing her time as a soccer mom, camping and spending time with friends. “(Blacksburg) is the friendliest place I’ve been in my entire life,” DeMotts said. “This has

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really been obvious when I’m campaigning because I’m asking things of people to read my flyer, to sign petitions, to get me on the ballot.”

In June, when DeMotts began campaigning, she noticed the incredible support from the Blacksburg community including residents in the two apartment communities she manages, Stonegate and Carleton Scott.

“I’ve been asking all of my residents as they’re coming into the office, ‘Hey, are you registered to vote?’ ‘Would you like for me to help you get registered to vote?,’” DeMotts said.

“Overwhelmingly they’ve said, ‘We registered to vote because you’re running and we want to vote for you.’

“That’s just amazing to hear.”

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That question of autonomy relating to helmet usage can only be answered if riders understand the dangers they face on the road. McCrea, who has been involved in a past accident himself, notes that the number one thing motorcycle operators have to be aware of is the inherent riskiness that comes with doing what they love.

“If they can’t accept that fact and are not willing to prepare, then they probably should not be riding,” McCrea said. “Why? Because mistakes of any magnitude often are not tolerated and result not with a simple boo-boo, but rather often have very undesirable consequences.”

Those consequences that McCrea mentions are often

far-reaching, too, as the family of Trey, Stephanie and Amarynn Weeks have experienced since Friday.

Out of tragedy, however, comes hope.

The Blacksburg community has banded together to come to the aid of Amarynn by way of contributions to a fundraiser started on Sunday by a family friend through the website FundRazr. Over $3,000 was donated in less than 24 hours after the fundraiser was put online, and it exceeded the original goal of $5,000 in approximately 44 hours.

Those wishing to donate can do so at: https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/fcEPc

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Grandmothers against gun violence speak out

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he article on gun violence asking for women’s voices to speak up resonates in our home and community. As the grandmother of a child who survived Sandy Hook that day, an immediate internal response arose.

Being silent about gun violence, being complacent other than prayers for those affected, was no longer a personal option. Wringing one’s hands and expressing “how terrible” amounted to being complicit.

Silence does nothing for solving problems.

Fortunately, another grandmother reacted, and then more.

A group was formed, creating a voice in our state which has now gained national interest and traction.

Cape Cod Grandmothers Against Gun Violence, a 501.c.3 group, is a non-partisan grassroots group, speaking with civility and common sense. We have received support from many grandmothers from all over the country. Our website and (Facebook) page describe our focus, and now two other chapters are beginning in Kansas and Illinois. As the daughter of a NRA member from Virginia, guns were present in my home. But so was common sense about how they were stored, and respect for when they were appropriate.

It also would have been laughable to my NRA dad (son of a UVA attorney) if any lobbying group had tried to tell him how to vote. As grandmothers, we have raised our children in a more civil era about guns, somehow knowing that the greater good trumped singular viewpoints. Let’s refocus our moral compass as a nation.

Ask all stakeholders in this discussion to recognize that gun violence has reached a critical mass and we need to speak to each other about solving the components of gun violence that we can help eliminate.

Being silent is not a neutral stand — it assumes more tragedy is always inevitable.

Grandmothers know that it is wrong to accept this without trying to improve the debate and work for solutions.

Our voices do count and offer reasonable viewpoints.

Respectfully, Kathleen Glueck

Government shutdown shackles student interns T

he shutdown of the United States government continues to make our country the laughing stalk of the entire globe. The inability of our president and congressmen to agree on certain measures of the budget is absolutely pathetic. The United States was created with compromise, and it is this very concept that eludes the seemingly incapable leaders we have elected.

This shutdown has affected several parts of our country, including tourism, employment and several necessary welfare and aid programs.

However, one group that is sliding under the radar is college students. Many college students are touched by this awful event. According to ABC News, the federal government and its many properties are shutting down several internship programs. Some students who currently intern with a government organization as a co-op may not receive credit for their time.

Most co-op and internship programs require a certain number of weeks worked before colleges will recognize

the co-op for credit. As the federal government continues to bicker amongst themselves, these college students are wondering whether they will graduate on time and how they will pay for their housing in Washington D.C. In these special cases, colleges should show leniency toward these students. It is not their fault that a bunch of grown men and women forgot what they should have learned in kindergarten: that you don’t get everything you want.

The worst part is that if these students do not complete their internship and co-op programs by the end of the semester, they will be forced to work over Christmas break or pay for housing for the following semester to finish the remaining time. That is not only unfair to interns who do not have much money in the first place, but it may also delay graduation dates by a whole semester.

The most disturbing news regarding interns affected by the government shutdown was the NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain, CA. Before the shutdown took

place, interns were given a week’s notice that they may be evicted from their housing due to furloughs. According to NBC News, hundreds of interns were evicted from the dorms owned by the research center, and were forced to find places to stay in the unfamiliar San Francisco area on a limited college student’s budget.

The government shutdown needs to end because of all the havoc it is causing the country.

Although college students are not the only ones affected by this major issue, there are numerous students wondering what their future holds and how this will affect the outcome of their college educations.

This false battle over political ideology must stop. Only after giving government workers and interns the employment and funding they deserve, can we begin to search for a cure to the habitual selfish standoffs occurring in congress.

RYAN TURK - regular columnist - sophomore - BIT

J. Cole represents a refreshing change to current rap music

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ast Tuesday J. Cole graced the stage of Burruss Auditorium, giving a phenomenal performance as the headliner of this year’s Homecoming concert. Ever since I heard his single “Lights Please” a few years ago, I have been eager to see him live and this recent show somehow exceeded my already sky-high expectations.

Cole has been making himself a prominent member of the rap community for some time, and his latest album, Born Sinner, has been receiving favorable reviews from critics.

His obvious talent as a performer aside, J.Cole’s admirable personal life and meaningful lyrics make him an anomaly in today’s rap music culture, and should make him an idol for both fellow musicians and fans.

Cole embodies the balance between academics and pursuit of a passion that young people should possess in their lives. While producing his earlier material he was also enrolled in college and graduated magna cum laude from St. John’s University.

His fame is deserved as it has come to him by his music, not scandalous tabloids, which are unfortunately all too common in the entertainment industry.

His songs do include explicit language and graphic material, but it is not in excess, and when it does occur, it is done in a tasteful manner. Cole’s songs often discuss important issues that are usually not brought up in rap music, and if they are, other performers tend to belittle them.

The powerfully honest song “Lost Ones” tells the story of a young, unmarried couple dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. The point of view of the male finding out about the pregnancy has inclusive language, using “we” when a concern for how to raise the child is brought up. The bookends of the verse demonstrate that he views the choice to keep the child or proceed with an abortion as the mother’s sole decision.

J. Cole commendably takes on the voice of a community that disrespects women in this situation, exposing how unjust that is.

The video to “Crooked Smile”, released this summer as part of the Born Sinner album, parallels the events leading to the death of Aiyana Stanley-Jones.

Ten-year-old Jones was accidently shot and killed during a police raid on a neighbor’s apartment. The “Crooked Smile” video resurrects the heartbreaking feelings of distress associated with this type of untimely death. The video was not released to promote his album — Cole wanted to honor the young girl and signify that her death was not completely in vain. Th is sentiment and public connection to community goes beyond just “repping” your hometown like so many rap artists do.

For the countless videos and songs boasting extravagant cars, exuberant amounts of money and promoting a lifestyle that only exists for an elite few — watching a rapper take a stand and bring to light piercing issues is refreshing.

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Aries (March 21-April 19) Apply beautiful creativity for concrete goals this month, with Venus square Neptune.

Proceed with caution. Travel or study with a solid plan. Don’t fund a fantasy.

Crazy dreams seem possible, but fall outside your budget. Imagine harmony.

Make an important connection.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) New opportunities present themselves to follow a dream. Take the lead. Believe you can prosper. Find the weakness in the plan. Charm your way through a dif icult situation. Love enters the equation. Plan a getaway to relax.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Success today favors strategists. Share your dreams.

Friends help you reach your goal. Count funds and pay bills. A shortage threatens your plans. Work interferes with travel.

Stay put and earn extra.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) Push yourself forward. Put in extra effort with collaboration. Dress it up. Keep practical and realistic. Worries about money could stress. Stick to your budget. Don’t be afraid if you don’t know how. A hidden bene it gets unveiled.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Let your partner handle household matters, with grace and gratitude. This week, churn out steady work results. It’s busy time! No more procrastination. Someone may try to fool you. Imagine perfection. Water sports get your attention. Go play later.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Make a stand for beauty. Tap another revenue source. Share dreams. Try some of them out. Say what you mean. Make sure everybody’s on the same page. Don’t fall for a trick. Your imagination soars.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) A job doesn’t go as planned. Try recycling, literally or metaphorically. Creative work is required. Others look to you for practical advice. Don’t try a new trick yet. Postpone travel. This phase could be luxuriously lovely. Don’t overextend.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Turn down an expensive proposition. Life seems easier for the next few days. Increase your family’s comfort. Balance your checkbook before spending. Inspire participation from your team, rather than demanding. Guard a valuable secret.

Enjoy time together.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Stay close to home as much as you can. Beautify the kitchen or bathroom. Something you try doesn’t work. Family comes irst.

Communication comes easier. Take advantage.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Discipline is required. Don’t worry ineffectively, or let yourself get too far off on a tangent. It’s emotion versus reason. Keep in action.

You’re gaining con idence. Grow your compassion. You’re inspiring.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Read and research from home. It’ll be easier to learn. Proceed with caution around a disagreement over priorities. Something goes bump in the night. Listen carefully, and shine a light.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Mull over your plans. You’ll be more analytical, with help from a technical friend. Imagination works when all else fails. If you’re not prepared, do what needs to be done irst.

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Broadcast returns to town Also at 622 North tonight:

MICHELLE STARK lifestyles staff writer

Today’s music world revolves around digital sounds and availability, but that doesn’t discourage bands like The Broadcast, performing in Blacksburg this evening, from preserving the energy and intimacy felt in a live performance.

The Broadcast is a classic rock band from Asheville, N.C. that stars singer Caitlin Krisko, pianist Rich Brownstein, bassist Matthew Davis, guitarist Aaron Austin, percussionist Tyler Housholder and drummer Michael W. Davis.

They will be performing tonight at 622 North at 10 p.m.

Tickets are available for $10 each.

Singer Caitlin Krisko said that she loves how music brings people together and builds a sense of community.

She said that although people are connected through technology, they are also sort of disconnected on a personal level. Krisko said live music is a way for people to connect with each other.

“I think music is an opportunity for people to communicate ideas that are important,” Krisko said. “For some reason, our mainstream pop culture media has infiltrated us with sort of shallow surface music. I think that’s a way that they have averted people from using music as a powerful tool.”

The name of the band, in fact, is inspired by the members’ desire to broadcast these ideas to their listeners.

Their concert tonight celebrates the release of their new album, “Dodge the Arrow.” Krisko said the album contains overriding themes of influence, love and loss, drive and ambition and confusion and fear. She said the songs are personal and honestly capture moments from their lives.

Pianist Rich Brownstein explained that songs start as a simple idea from either Krisko, their guitarist Aaron or himself. The three of them work together on the song, and bring what they have to the band.

Brownstein said that while the band may be influenced by classic rock, their sound is unique due to their different backgrounds and inspirations.

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The Broadcast band members met in New York then moved to the music Mecca town of Asheville, N.C. to launch their music career. mind for Brownstein.

“It’s honest. It’s really honest. It’s funky. It’s soulful. It’s rock and roll. But more than anything, it’s really honest,” he said.

The Broadcast shares their values as a band and the honesty in their music with others by performing live, which is what they prefer over digital recordings.

“Playing music live in front of an audience takes you to a different place that you can’t normally go to just playing by yourself.” Austin said. “The audience becomes something more powerful.

That is what I like about live music.”

“I love that you can feel the audience giving back to you,” Brownstein said. “It causes me to play in a completely different way than I would if I wasn’t feeling that connection. It’s like they help guide where you’re going, and I really love that because depending on the show, I might not feel that way.”

After performing live shows, Brownstein said the band receives many compliments, but the one that sticks out the most is how they consistently perform at their best. They have been told that no matter how many people come to the show, they always play as though performing for a thousand people.

When performing in Blacksburg, the band doesn’t sweat having a great turnout. They have played locally many times, and remembered each as a success, which is something that

keeps them coming back.

Even after today’s show, The Broadcast plans to revisit Blacksburg on Oct. 31 at 622 North for a Halloween concert. The concert will be a black light party where the audience is encouraged to wear costumes and neon clothing. Parts of the concert may also be recorded for the music video of their next single, “Dodge the Arrow.”

“We love Blacksburg. You can put that in capital letters,” Krisko said. “There’s been an increasing number of people at every show.”

Krisko said the roar and energy from their Blacksburg audiences can even be overwhelming, and the support is what makes it such a memorable place to play.

“It’s just a great music town,” Krisko said. “I think that’s something that Blacksburg should be really proud of, because they’re definitely in the top in terms of cities that we love just because of the support and encouragement we get from the audience here.”

Brownstein agreed with Krisko, saying that Blacksburg is like a little gem.

“I always say that if every city was like Blacksburg, there would be a lot more successful bands,” Brownstein said. “I don’t know what it is, but we really connect with the people there, and they’re just very receptive. They care about music.”

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It’s work and play in some ways,” Rossi said. “When I come home at night, I almost immediately pick up my guitar and just play for 15 min and relax before I do anything else.”

The band started back about five years ago when each member had differing levels of band experience. Dymond actually left a previous band he was in to create this one with Rossi and Bob Rodgers, another professor in the mathematics department at Tech.

The timing was ripe to start something new for these original members, who wanted an outlet away from their jobs, which they all love but wanted to separate from.

The other band members came along as extensions of the original members. Shirl Rodgers is Bob Rodgers’ wife who plays the drums, Rossi’s daughter Catherine is the vocalist and Will Ayers is one of Dymond’s gradu-

ate students, whose fiancé, Jen Faulconer is also in the group.

Huckleberry Pie has had other members come and go but it has never hindered the band’s dedication to music.

Every time a new member joins, they adapt and acclimate to accommodate the new sound.

And with a band name that has it’s own funky sound, there isn’t much of a hint as to what its musical styling is. The most encompassing description they have is “Americana” which is a little of folk, a little country and a little bit blues, basically a wide variety of music.

Their setlists fall anywhere from Norah Jones to David Bromberg and can include up to 20 different artists, Dymond said. Recently they did a show which included three Motown songs.

Even though they mostly perform covers for their gigs, they also experiment with playing original songs, which Rossi is the lead writer of.

“If you’re going to do the pub scene, nobody wants to hear your songs,” Rossi said.

“We throw in a couple, but we have to win the audience over first. You have to do some song that they’re really going to like before they like your songs.”

Even before an audience hears a band’s original playlist, the audience first sees their name, which, in this case, definitely strikes one’s curiosity with its uniqueness factor.

The reason for the band’s name isn’t all too special, however. It simply had to do with the fact that they all loved pie and originally wanted to go with Sweet Potato Pie but found that it was taken. Thus, Huckleberry Pie came to fruition.

Huckleberry Pie is a band that has unique written all over it from its desire to only play local, its multi-genre setlists, and most importantly, its members’ dedication to practice out of their pure love of music.

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Hokies,Volunteers to play in 2016, Exum mulls sitting out again ALEX KOMA sports editor

There’s a buzz in Blacksburg around the Virginia Tech football team after the Hokies scored a pair of big ACC wins, and it’s palpable in practice.

As the team prepares for its second straight home game, some questions still remain unresolved, but many aspects of the team are coming together amidst some exciting scheduling news.

Bristol Bound Athletic director Jim Weaver has been promising a big nonconference game on the schedule recently.

Now Hokie fans know what it is.

ESPN’s Joe Schad and CBS Sports’ Bruce Feldman broke the big news last night that the Hokies will face off against the Tennessee Volunteers at the Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn. in 2016.

The racetrack is about equidistant between the two schools, and with a capacity of 160,000 seats, the game is expected to draw a huge crowd.

“It’d be crazy,” said defensive coordinator Bud Foster.

“It’d be like playing at Lane Stadium, only double.”

The program plans to officially announce the contest in its Monday press conference.

Exum Decides When Antone Exum was cleared to play last week, everyone assumed he’d step on the field against North Carolina.

But the star cornerback decided he wasn’t quite ready to return late in the week.

“I didn’t make the decision until late Thursday night,” Exum said. “It was something that I just discussed with the people that are in my corner, just coaches and my family, stuff like that. Coach Gray

as well, they were all part of making the decision.”

While doctors might’ve declared him physically ready to play, Exum felt as if he might have been rushing into things.

“I thought I was making a decision that was probably based on just the excitement of being cleared and kind of rushing things and running into things, so it took me a little to get over that and I think I made the smart decision,” Exum said.

The secondary didn’t play up to its stellar standards on Saturday, allowing 277 yards through the air, but the group insists Exum can take all the time he needs.

“It’s not like a distraction or anything,” said rover Kyshoen Jarrett. “It’s just a personal decision for him, and you’ve got to be strong mentally as much as possible coming off an injury like that, so he’s got to make a decision that benefits him in his future.”

Despite the extra week off, the cornerback is still unsure whether or not he’ll suit up this weekend.

“I’ll (decide) probably on Thursday again, just to see how I look today on film and see how tomorrow goes, and we’ll see,” Exum said.

If the prognosis is unfavorable once more, then Exum will have the benefit of a bye week to recover further.

“If I’m not ready this week, then I think that bye week might be ample time for me to get back,” Exum said. “That’ll definitely be time for me to sharpen to perfection those things that I’m lacking.”

Offensive Line Shuffling Offensive line coach Jeff Grimes is willing to put his money where his mouth is.

He’s claimed all along that playing time on the line is still up for grabs, and this weekend proved it.

Men’s tennis scores big victories in Tulsa JAMES MITCHELL sports staff writer

The Virginia Tech men’s tennis team set out to achieve one goal when traveling to Tulsa: play quality tennis at a high level.

They did just that this past week.

The Hokies left the Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-American Championships with big victories from sophomores Amerigo Contini and Andreas Bjerrehus in both singles and doubles.

The 43rd ranked Contini beat 32nd ranked Nathan Pasha of Georgia 6-2, 6-3 and sixth ranked Marcos Giron of UCLA 6-4, 6-2 in the main draw.

Contini was pleased with his performance over the course of the tournament.

“I played pretty well,” Contini said. “I defi nitely practiced well the week before it. I felt really confident after my first match and had a very good win in the second round. I’m pretty happy with it.”

Even though Contini was defeated in his next match, he gained a lot from the experience.

“Obviously it was a good opportunity for me to compete with these guys, and I thank Coach (Thompson) for that to take me there, and it always feels great to compete,” Contini said. “I’m pretty confident that I can play with those guys and I just like to keep playing with them and playing more tournaments to keep my level up.”

Meanwhile, Bjerrehus won his first two matches in qualifying before losing to ECU’s 87th ranked Joran Vliegen 6-3, 6-2.

“Maybe I should’ve prepared a little better on how to play that guy because he got me on

the run a lot,” Bjerrehus said.

But he still took away a lot from the tournament.

“To go to the All-Americans is always a great experience because all the best players are there, so you get to see what you need to do to get to the level to play with the top players in the country,” Bjerrehus said.

The two highly ranked Hokies both saw great success in doubles, advancing to the quarterfinals, where they were defeated by the 50th ranked pair of Dane Webb and Andrew Harris of Oklahoma 8-2.

The tournament proved to be a great experience for the Hokies who showed that they are indeed a top quality opponent on the rise.

“I think we’re in good shape.

We’ve got to keep working hard and keep the focus,” said head coach Jim Thompson.

The team’s performance at the ITAs served as a measuring stick. Although the Hokies were pleased with their performance, they are by no means letting up.

“Everybody is very competitive and everybody is very prepared right now, so every small thing counts,” Contini said.

They now prepare for the ITA Atlantic Regional Championships, which will be held Oct. 17-22 at Virginia Tech’s own Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center.

“We’re hosting that for the first time in a while, so we’re excited about that. It’ll be a big event with a lot of nationally ranked players,” Thompson said. “Virginia’s team will be here and VCU will be here.

They’re some of the top schools in this area, so it’ll be a great event and we’re looking forward to it.”

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Frank Beamer will lead the team into this weekend’s game against Pittsburgh facing uncertainty about Antone Exum’s readiness.

Although the line’s starters were the same against the Tar Heels, Grimes rotated in guys that haven’t seen the field much this year, like newly-converted guard Alston Smith and the recovering Mark Shuman.

“We’ve got to get better and I told our guys today that competition is still open,” Grimes said. “Playing time is still on the table.”

Smith, son of former Hokies’ star Bruce Smith, was a defensive lineman as recently as a month ago, but he took some meaningful snaps on Saturday.

“He did OK, he’s still very raw and has a long way to go,” Grimes said. “I think he has a lot of potential, but it’s a lot to learn in a short amount of time.”

Similarly, the team used Shuman in some goal line formations against UNC and

he spent Tuesday working on the first team at left guard as Andrew Miller copes with an ankle injury.

“There’s a possibility that he can be involved in (special packages), (and) there’s a possibility that he can be involved just in the regular rotation in the game too based on how practice goes this week,” Grimes said.

With both Miller and center David Wang still dealing with some bumps and bruises, this depth is a luxury for the team.

“You’ve got to get those other guys ready in the event that a guy is gone for a game,” Grimes said. “But that’s part of the game, too. I don’t think as a coach you really worry about it. You just prepare for it and when it happens, you do what you have to and move forward.”

Punt Return Woes The punt return unit left a lot to be desired last season, and it hasn’t gotten much better so far in 2013.

Jarrett still serves as the primary return man, but he hasn’t been able to produce much.

The team is averaging just 5.3 yards per punt return for the season, and the Hokies totaled negative nine yards on the return against North Carolina.

“We’ve just got to keep working at it, keep practicing and keep repping out there, so our chance is coming real soon,” Jarrett said. “It’s just my job to be patient and whatever we can provide we just do it.”

Jarrett has frequently been criticized for failing to call for some fair catches and suffering the consequences, and

he admits there’s room for improvement with his judgment.

“Personally, I don’t think they were smart decisions,” Jarrett said. “Obviously, I should have fair caught them.

But I guess it’s just me wanting to make a play for the team. I feel like I like my position back there, but I’ve just got to make better decisions personally. It’s nobody else. It’s just something I have to do as a player.”

With memories of his 94-yard return against Pittsburgh last season fresh in his mind, the safety will try to reverse this negative trend this weekend.

“We didn’t get a chance last week, but hopefully we can get one this week,” Jarrett said.

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