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Back in Blue Terry McAuliffe beats Cuccinelli in heated election CAMERON AUSTIN news editor
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ust a year after the state’s electoral votes went to Barack Obama, Virginia — a historically red state — has elected a democratic governor. Terry McAuliffe will be moving into the governor’s mansion after winning the election following an intense mudslinging campaign against Republican candidate Ken Cuccinelli. Though Cuccinelli held the lead throughout most of the night, when urban and northern voting districts began reporting results Cuccinelli’s lead dropped, eventually giving McAuliffe the lead with around 48 percent of the vote with 97 percent of the precincts reporting.“What a great night everybody,” McAuliffe said as he took the stage on Tuesday night to cheers of his supporters at Tysons Corner in Northern Virginia.He thanked his supportive family and grassroots team, citing a historic campaign with over 2 million doors knocked and over 2.5 million phone calls made. “The truth is, that I got a lot of my energy from seeing you all work so hard,” McAuliffe said.“The economic challenges facing Virginia are daunting — sequestration for another year and more federal budget cuts on the horizon. But for those of you who know me well know that I believe a daunting challenge is always a great opportunity,” McAuliffe said.Locally, McAuliffe took the votes for Montgomery County, but libertarian candidate Robert Sarvis gathered over 10 percent KEVIN DICKEL / SPPS
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Members of the College Republicans react to preliminary reports that indicate Ken Cucinelli’s defeat in the gubernatorial election. DEAN SEAL news editor
Breaking the nine-election streak, Virginia has voted to keep the Virginia Governor’s Mansion the same hue as the White House — blue. Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli lost to Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe by a margin of less than three points in Virginia’s gubernatorial race, with Cuccinelli receiving around 45 percent of the vote compared to 48 percent for McAuliffe and 7 percent for Libertarian candidate Robert Sarvis. Cuccinelli had been facing dwindling numbers in his projections for weeks leading
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up to the election, to the dismay of his Republican constituents. The former attorney general had anticipated a huge outpouring of support from former governor Bob McDonnell but faced difficulties when McDonnell became connected to a scandal with Star Scientific that claimed he received over $124,000 in gifts and loans. Cuccinelli was implicated in the scandal as well for having received $18,000 from the same company’s CEO, some of which was not disclosed to the government. Cuccinelli has yet to repay those gifts.
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LEAH KOMADA & LESLIE MCCREA A rainy Tuesday night in Blacksburg masked the explosion of celebrations coming from Left y’s Main Street Grille as democratic candidate, Terry McAuliffe was declared the winner in the close race for governor. Around 9:45 p.m., McAu l i f fe wa s announced to be ahead of opposing candidate Ken Cuccinelli by one percent, securing his spot as governor. That one percent accounted for the approximately see CHEER / page two
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On top of the scandal, Cuccinelli faced a divided party at his back. Weeks before the election, the nonpartisan poll Purple Strategies reported only 77 percent of self-identifying Republicans were in support of Cuccinelli. McAuliffe was able to exploit this by gaining support from more than 30 Republican politicians. Additionally, Libertarian candidate Robert Sarvis’ effective campaigning helped divert some rightleaning undecided voters.
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of the votes in the county — higher than the seven percent he hovered around statewide. Montgomery County reported a 40 percent voter turnout, with 23,444 voters out of a registered 58,906. For the last nine election cycles, opposing parties held the White House and Virginia governor’s mansion, calling it the “White House jinx.” However, with McAuliffe’s election, the jinx has been broken for the first time since the 1973 election. McAuliffe acknowledged his opponent’s differences, calling Cuccinelli a “principled man” and thanking him for his service to the Commonwealth. The last pre-election polls that came from the Quinnipac poll showed the race within seven points, making it a neck-to-neck race. Exit polls, however, initially showed favor to the Democrats, with 4 out of 10 people voting democrat and with 3 out of 10 being republican. Despite his lack of public office, McAuliffe is no stranger to politics. His ties run deep with the Democratic Party, and he is close friends with the Clinton family, who campaigned with him toward the end of the race. His relationship with the Clinton family has brought attention to the
When polling numbers hit 87 percent of precincts, Cuccinelli and McAuliffe were neck-in-neck at 47 percent of the vote apiece, but projections began calling McAuliffe the likely winner. Most of the remaining precincts were from Northern Virginia, a crucial and typically right-affi liated area. Ultimately, many pundits found Cuccinelli’s controversial stances on abortion, gay marriage and women’s rights to be fundamentally detrimental to his campaign, which led to him los-
ing a significant portion of the female vote. “Despite being outspent by an unprecedented $15 million this race came down to the wire because of Obamacarem,” Cuccinelli said following his defeat. “I also want to thank my great campaign team that worked hard and sacrificed an awful lot to get our message throughout Virginia.”
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Bill Clinton was a key McAuliffe supporter coming into Election Day. potential of an endorsement for Hillary Clinton. “The truth is that our common interests in Virginia are much greater than our differences,” said Dorothy McAuliffe in an acceptance speech. The women’s vote heavily influenced the voting turnout, with McAuliffe leading 24 points among women in the last Washington Post poll before voting began Tuesday morning. Exit polls showed that one in four voters said that abortion was the single most important issue in this years election, with the economy and healthcare following
behind. Locally, Blacksburg Town Council had elections with three seats up for grabs. Newcomer April DeMotts ran against incumbent candidates Susan Anderson, Krisha Chachra and Cecil Newcomb, with all three incumbent candidates maintaining their positions. DeMotts garnered 20 percent of the votes, with a voter turnout of over 17,000 people. Blacksburg Mayoral candidate Ron Rordam ran uncontested.
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25,000 votes separating the two candidates. “I’m glad to see that it’s not a runaway, but I’m excited to see McAuliffe pull it off,” said Sara Byrd, a Blacksburg resident and democratic supporter. As members of the Young Democrats, the Terry McAuliffe campaign, the Montgomer y County Democratic Committee and other supporters watched the results come out, the mood shifted as they reflected on local, as well as state, campaigns. “The thing that makes me the happiest is that when you look at the map of Virginia, you see all the red,” said Steve Cochran, chairman
of the Democratic party in Montgomery County. “But in southwest Virginia there’s a little blue island, Montgomery County, and I am very, very proud of that.” “I also think it’s great that we’ve broken a long-standing record since the 70s that we have the same standing party in our state house that we have in the presidency,” said Connie Froggatt, district chair for the Montgomery Count y Democratic Committee. “We tend to go against that, so it’s nice to see Virginia going along with the national scene.” Democratic supporters in the area have been campaigning for the past six months, with task including phone calls, canvassing and more. “There has been a tre-
mendous door-to-door effort,” Cochran said. “The McAuliffe campaign took the Obama model and worked it for months, making sure we identified our voters and got them to the polls today. It looks like it’s paid off.” The victory came in the shadows of the recent government shutdown, where parties had trouble reaching fiscal agreements. “The reason we’ve had all of this gridlock lately is because nobody can compromise and nobody can make a deal,” Froggatt said. “Maybe it’s time we meet someone who can do that successfully. It’s a great day for women, great day for education, great day for health care and all the things we’ve been fighting for.”
experience: Passion Pit - Live in Burruss Passion Pit generated lively audience despite limited space Passion Pit has been a top contender on the synthpop scene since the release of their debut EP “Chunk of Change” back in 2008. The release of their follow-up LPs “Manners” and “Gossamer” in 2009 and 2012, respectively, received critical acclaim and helped bolster the band’s reputation as a powerhouse in the world of electro and indie pop. They have since been headlining tours and festivals across the country. The four-piece group took the stage in Burruss Hall on Monday night with opener The Joy Formidable, an altrock outfit from North Wales that formed in 2007. After waiting through an intimate pat-down on the steps to Burruss, I was a little disappointed to only see the last few tracks of The Joy Formidable’s lively act. Luckily, I found my seats in time for a The Joy Formidable breakdown on their last song that lasted what felt like 25 minutes. I suppose it was… engaging? Exciting even? But every time they dissolved to a coda, the lights would reignite and they’d fall back into another 16 bars of heavy bass and screaming riffs. But alas, their guitars fell quiet and their vocalist bid a farewell to the expectant crowd. As the equipment change finished up and the lights dimmed, the crowd exploded in a wave of energy as Passion Pit took stage with “Make Light,” the opener of “Manners.” The upbeat harmony of Ian Hultquist’s guitar blending with Michael Angelakos’ high-pitch vocals led aptly in “The Reeling.” They then delved into “Gossamer” with “Carried Away,” the album’s fourth single. Being more invested in “Manners,” I was wary of the transition as the energy lulled between the poppy single and the sleepy downbeats of “It’s Not My Fault, I’m Happy.” But things picked up with a dissolve into “Mirrored Sea,” with the flashes of their vertically lined light set-up accompanying the dynamic bassdriven tonal shifts throughout the song. A shift to the more slowpaced “‘To Kingdom Come” was a welcome return to their debut, though they followed the slow pacing with the “Constant Conversations,”
which came off sort of like a synth-induced R&B love ballad. The best part of the digression was watching pairs of guys, who clearly went stag to the show, fidget as they negotiated the level of dancing acceptable for “Conversations’” sexuallydeliberate beats. Lucky for them, the awkwardness subsided as Passion Pit worked the energy back up with “Cry Like a Ghost,” my personal favorite from “Gossamer,” and “Eyes as Candles.” The lights went manic and the crowd spasmed accordingly as the erratic “I’ll Be Alright” hit the cue, prompting Angelakos to say what we were all thinking, commenting on the restrictive nature of Burruss’ seating layout. “I just want us to be able to dance,” Angelakos said, to resounding cries of accord. The auditorium erupted in chorus with “Gossamer’s” lead single “Take a Walk,” and Passion Pit brought things to an obviously ersatz close
with “Where We Belong” and their biggest commercial hit, “Sleepyhead.” With the requisite chants for one more song, there was not much surprise as Passion Pit retook the stage for an extravagant and exciting closeout with “Little Secrets.” While Angelakos was understandably unable to stay consistent with his usually highpitched vocals, he kept the pacing of the band’s dynamic sound on point, with the lights and staging complementing their music well. Even if the crowd was a little gawky with their dance moves and inhibited by the alwaysrestraining setting of Burruss, Passion Pit kept their sound tight and their show a solid mix of lively and relaxed. Til next time Passion Pit — in another venue, hopefully with an actual pit. Get it? DEAN SEAL - news editor - senior - finance major
Passion Pit’s Setlist 1 – Make Light 2 – The Reeling 3 – Carried Away 4 – It’s Not My Fault, I’m Happy 5 – Mirrored Sea 6 – To Kingdom Come 7 – Constant Conversations 8 – Cry Like a Ghost 9 – Eyes as Candles 10 – I’ll Be Alright 11 – Take a Walk 12 – Where We Belong 13 - Sleepyhead E – Little Secrets
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here are few military programs that have generated the controversy, debate and criticism as much as the CIA-led unmanned predator drone program has. Much of the controversy is grounded in the alarmingly high rate of civilian casualties caused by drone strikes inside Pakistan’s treacherous tribal regions. Last week, in a dramatic congressional hearing, a 9-year-old drone victim from the North Waziristan region of Pakistan testified about the horrors of the program with a grand total of five congressmen in attendance. For a nation that claims to champion human rights and global empowerment, it was an embarrassing reminder of the hypocrisy and double standards that have almost become synonymous with American foreign policy. Barely two weeks ago, Congress and the White House were abuzz with cries to stand up for women’s education inside the tribal areas following Malala Yousafzai’s visit to Washington. While the congressional stance to support Malala and her vision to promote girls education is commendable, its utter disregard for the 9-year-old girl whose life was forever
changed by a drone attack shows how support for Malala is nothing more than a political stunt. Many House members and senators have publicly professed support for Malala, but their silence on the impact of drone strikes on the lives of young women reveals a sad contradiction. These lawmakers continue to forcefully voice their opinion against those who hinder women’s education, yet they do not see our own country’s part in setting these women back. A Stanford Law School study finds that 98 percent of the people killed in drone strikes are either low-level militants or civilians. A similar study done by Amnesty International published earlier this month noted that drone strikes may soon be classified as war crimes due to a shocking number of innocent children reported to have been killed in these attacks. When it comes to the public discourse on empowering women and children in Pakistan and the Middle East, we automatically assume that religious dogmas and social norms combined with a legacy of violence are to blame. Not surprisingly, our lawmakers and for-
eign policy experts have deft ly vindicated themselves from any blame that may result from horrible implementation of the drone program. Instead, there seems to be a renewed push in trying to combat issues faced by young women across South Asia, aided by Malala’s story and her frequent television appearances. This push, seemingly upright and ethical, is nothing more than a case of political expediency when one also considers the treatment received by child victims of drone strikes. Pledging support to Malala and for women’s education is not inherently wrong. To the contrary, showing solidarity with her vision is the need of the hour. But standing up with Malala and ignoring drone victims is a futile exercise designed not to break shackles, but to win political battles. In order to truly help Malala and her cause, we must stand against oppression and bigotry in all of its forms. NABEEL CHOHAN - regular columnist - senior - accounting
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ay after day pedestrians are a big contribution to many commuters’ tardiness. As a pedestrian friendly campus, Virginia Tech has thousands of students walking across roads consistently. Drivers may not always be accommodating to pedestrians, but pedestrians often show an equal lack of respect. From the moment I cross the road and enter campus, I expect to be bombarded by pedestrians. The deluge of students starts early in the morning and lasts until 6 p.m. at the least. Leaving half an hour early to make it to class on time is ridiculous when living less than two miles from campus. As both a pedestrian and a driver I sympathize with both sides. I believe, however, that
pedestrians have more room for improvement. When driving through campus, nothing is more infuriating than someone stepping out in front of your car when you are about to pass through the crosswalk. I always stop for pedestrians — I do not know anyone who would not. I even stop for those who offer for me to pass through. If someone is willing to stop to allow me to breeze by, then I am also willing to stop for him or her. I feel as though some pedestrians and drivers develop these forms of common courtesy — “some” being the keyword. As everyone knows, if a car hits a pedestrian in a crosswalk, they have entered a legal zoo. It seems as if many pedestrians cross the street with the attitude of, “go ahead and hit me, you’ll pay for my college
tuition.” At what point do people stop thinking logically and start carelessly walking out in traffic? All over campus, almost every day, there are people who do not look and step right out into traffic to cross the street. Is the thought of being hit by a car or a bus completely absent from their thought process? I drive a car with manual transmission, so the struggle is worse when driving through campus. I avoid driving through campus anytime before 5 p.m., as the constant changing from first gear, second gear and then having to stop and repeat is very frustrating, especially when the one straggler comes up to the crosswalk at the last moment and scurries across. Some pedestrians take their
right-of-way too far, and at a certain point, pedestrians are rude. It is absurd for pedestrians to have earbuds in and start walking across a street without checking whether a car is close by. Drivers, on the other hand, need to slow down and not try to beat pedestrians through crosswalks. It is ridiculous to have to stop in the middle of the road for a BMW to plow by. The next time you encounter a crosswalk, walking or driving, consider the other person. If you have extra time and are not racing to make it to class, take the initiative to be courteous to a driver every now and then. PEYTON WATKINS - regular columnist - junior - communication
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Hokies boast 7 teams with perfect graduation rates ALI BOWKER sports staff writer
For a student-athlete, finding the time to balance work both in and out of the classroom can be difficult. But the studentathletes at Virginia Tech seem to have no problem balancing both aspects of their lives. Seven of Tech’s varsity sports earned a 100 percent Graduation Success Rate (GSR), according to an NCAA report released in late October. The data in the report is based on student-athletes that entered Tech in the fall of 2006. “It says a lot about the university and what the expectations are and the support that is there,” said women’s tennis coach Terri Ann ZawackiWoods. “We don’t only want to do well athletically, but academically as well.” The women’s tennis team was one of the seven teams to score a perfect score in the GSR. Other teams that saw 100 percent of their seniors graduate included women’s basketball, men’s golf, lacrosse, softball, women’s soccer and women’s swimming and diving. The NCAA developed the GSR as a measurement of the student-athlete academic success rate. The measurement allows the student-athletes six years to earn their degree. To aid the student-athletes in balancing student life and student-athlete life, Tech offers Student Athlete Academic Support Services (SAASS). This provides academic support to the student-athletes through tutoring, studying
assistance, computing technology and academic and individual skill development programs. “Our role in SAASS is to work with student athletes on a day-to-day basis so they are ultimately successful in the classroom,” said director of SAASS Jermaine Holmes. “We believe that having success in the classroom will lead them to be successful in terms of graduation. We have that focus in mind and we tell our programs and services to support the student-athlete to be successful on a day-to-day basis in the classroom.” In addition to the seven teams with perfect scores, Tech’s combined GSR for all its sports was 90, ranking sixth among ACC schools. “I think because we have experienced the success that we have, looking into the future I think we will grow in that area,” Holmes said. “The support services we provide — study hall, tutoring, mentoring and even advising — are very supportive of what we are doing at Virginia Tech.” For some of the teams such as the women’s lacrosse team who don’t have professional opportunities in their sport, academics are especially important. “I think getting a perfect 100 really shows our commitment to academics. Our girls understand that is their main priority,” said women’s lacrosse coach Megan Burker. “There are no professional opportunities in our sport. When our girls come in we really emphasize that they need to find a
major that they are going to be successful in. We want them to have a good balance academically and athletically so they can have a successful college career.” Though the coaches are grateful for all the things SAASS does for their players, Holmes credits much of the success of the students to the coaches who recruit them. “Coaches keep bringing in good students, so that is always helpful, and makes it better when you have student athletes who are prepared to take on the enormous challenge of being at an institution such as (Tech),” Holmes said. “I think moving forward we will grow and continue to shoot for nationwide TREVOR WHITE / SPPS recognition in terms of GSR Longwood University’s Raven Williams (4) tries to grab the ball away from Tech’s Lauren Evans (10). and (Academic Progress Rate) and graduation rates so our student athletes will be successful academically.” While athletics play an important role in the lives of the Tech community, the lessons taught in the classroom overlap and carry into the student-athlete’s life. “I think just having academic success in athletes is critical in showing the support between the academic side of campus and the athletic side,” Burker said. “I think so many of our values are centered around the on-campus values — in having integrity and respect — I think having that in the classroom is fundamental to having it on the field as well.”
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Sophomore forward Nicolette Young (28) fights to keep possession of the ball near midfield.
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