We started out small, taking out a few security stations. In a few short weeks, we had liberated half of the East Sector. The night after our raid on Station 219, He got up and made a speech. He congratulated everyone … Continue reading →
Relieving College Stress
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Yesterday, I had the immense pleasure of experiencing outdoor class at the Duck Pond. My American Literary History professor, Dr. Reed, insisted on having class outside to emulate Ralph Waldo Emerson’s essay, Nature. My class convened on the steps of Solitude, awaiting a difficult quiz we collectively dreaded. However, instead of distributing the quizzes, Dr. Reed […]
Paper Free Is the Way to Be
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Let me set the record straight, I love Virginia Tech. I think it is a wonderful college full of interesting and intelligent people who truly will “invent the future.” However, just as our famous tagline suggests, let us start thinking about the future. I still can not wrap my head around the idea that such an […]
Why the Future is Terrifying
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As I approach my senior year at Tech I can’t help but be consumed by the overwhelming reality that I will soon enter the real world. I’m not even entirely sure what the real world is, but I know that I am petrified of it. I also know that I am not alone in this […]
A Love Letter to Coffee
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My Dearest Coffee, I so do enjoy our mornings together, and our afternoons… and our evenings… Maybe we spend too much time with each other, darling. I believe I may be growing dependent on you and your immaculate rich flavor. I fear I may be […]
Amateur Hour: Ramyller Alves
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Amateur athletes are the foundation of our sport. As one travels through the amateur ranks, they are able to hone their skills, and showcase their talent. An amateur can gain national recognition or they can fall from the spotlight, in a single race.u At the VurbMoto Silver Dollar Classic last month, a young gun named […]
What are Chad Reed and Justin Bogle’s plans for 2016?
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After he announced the end of TwoTwo Motorsports early this summer, many of us immediately began wondering who he woukld be racing for in 2016. though he hasn’t been takingpart in any of the recent pro races, he has stayed active on social media and made it clear that he will be taking part in […]
Art Thoughts of the Moment
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As an undergrad studying art history as a minor (as of very recent), I have decided to make it a personal goal of mine to become better versed in art. I have not quite clarified to myself what exactly that entails, … Continue reading →
Anarchy (part 1)
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Yes I killed him, but it’s not what you think. He was my best friend, we grew up together, he was the only one that really looked out for me, and I for him. That’s why I had to stop him. … Continue reading →
Power of Names
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As a writer, I agonize over what names to give my characters, much in the same way (I would imagine) that parents deliberate over what to name their children. Names have power. Maybe not in a physical sense. A name won’t affect our appearance or intelligence, but it certainly impacts our perception of ourselves, as […]
My Inspirations
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I’ve always been interested in fairy tales and fantasy. Some of my favorite books are re-imaginings of old fairy tales, and I think it is amazing how the same stories from centuries ago can be retold over and over, each author bringing something new to it. My favorite authors include Gail Carson Levine, JK Rowling, […]
Not a Game
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He ran through the woods, branches tearing at his clothes. The more he ran, the more refuge seemed to elude him. He broke through the cover into a clearing. Turning around, trying to find a place to hide, he realized he no … Continue reading →