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2/3/2012 |
College campuses are responsible for donating 7% of the Red Cross’ supply of blood. On the 6th and 7th, the Marching Virginians are sponsoring a blood drive competition between Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech. The blood mobile will be at Cassell Coliseum from 10 am to 5 pm. You can schedule an appointment online, although they also welcome walk-ins.
Search for the event at http://www.redcross.org with sponsor code “HOKIES” or check out more information about blood donation. Consider it! You could save a life.
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12/11/2011 |
It feels like winter break will never be here, even though it’s only days away. Hell week is here. Here are a few tips to get through hell without going crazy.
Use the 50/10 rule. Work hard for 50 minutes and then take a 10-minute break. Stand up, walk around, use the bathroom or whatever you want. If you sit there for too long, the words will all run together and your studying is going to be pointless. Taking regular breaks gives you something to work toward and it keeps your mind sharp.
Get away from the Internet. I cannot tell you how many times I have tried to study, only to end up on Facebook without even realizing it. If you have a Mac, try downloading SelfControl. You can temporarily block websites like Facebook, Twitter, or whatever you want, for a certain amount of time. You won’t be able to get through, no matter what, so the Internet literally cannot distract you while you attempt to study.
Link to Download SelfControl: http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/31289/selfcontrol
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11/20/2011 |
Can you believe it’s almost Christmas? In just over four weeks, it’ll be here. Are you ready yet? With exams, papers, and piles of homework, we’re all stressing rather than celebrating this time of year. Take a break and relax; escape from the work and get into the holiday spirit by building a gingerbread house!
On November 30, from 5:30 to 7 pm, D2 and Shultz dining halls are hosting a “Chef Series” making gingerbread houses. Sign up in groups of four to build and decorate your own house. They’ll be used as decoration for the December 7 holiday dinner, and then donated to local nursing homes to spread holiday cheer.
Sign up in advance at D2 or Shultz. They can only take 30 teams at D2 and 18 at Shultz. If you have any specific questions, you can contact Kelvin Bergsten at kberg@vt.edu or by calling: (540) 231-4072.
The cost is$3.75 Flex; $11.25 cash, Dining Dollars or Hokie Passport. |
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11/11/2011 |
Grace Mawyer
Sophomore
Hometown: Nelson County, Virginia
Major: University Studies
Her Campus Virginia Tech: So your major is University Studies, but do you have another choice you’re leaning towards?
Grace Mawyer: Right now I’m leaning towards accounting. At first, I thought the class would be completely awful, but it has turned out to be my favorite class!
HCVT: What sort of activities are you involved in outside of class?
GM: I take ballet classes at Dance Tech. I’ve danced ballet since I was fourteen and I love it. I also like to goof off in the gymnastics room. I’ve tried ballroom dancing too! I’m always up for trying new clubs. At home, I like to ride my four-wheeler and I’m working on learning how to play the guitar.
HCVT: What were you for Halloween?
GM: I was the Black Swan! I’d been planning it since I saw the movie last January!
HCVT: What is your favorite TV show?
GM: Probably the Big Bang Theory. I also really like watching Two Broke Girls and How I Met Your Mother.
HCVT: If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would it be?
GM: Patrick Swayze. Dirty Dancing is my favorite movie and he seemed like such a remarkable person and dancer.
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11/4/2011 |
It’s officially November. We’ve been in class studying (and procrastinating) too hard for too long. If you’re looking for a fun and exciting break, Venture Out is planning a Mountain Biking trip on Sunday, November 13.
This trip is planned for all experience levels, so anyone is welcome to go. It costs $35 dollars to attend, but this money pays for transportation, food, instruction, equipment, and leadership.
You’ll need to sign up by Tuesday, November 8. Venture Out is located on the ground floor of Squires. You’ll also need to attend a pre-trip meeting in the Cardinal Room from 6:00-7:00p.m. on Nov. 8, as well.
This is sure to be an amazing trip through some of the New River Valley’s best trails. With the fall weather, changing leaves, and, of course, the break from class, it should be a great experience.
Check out the official Venture Out website for more information and more opportunities throughout the year:
http://www.studentcenters.vt.edu/ventureout/index.php
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10/28/2011 |
Grace Hackemeyer, a junior here at Tech, is truly the girl who can do it all. She’s a member of the High Techs; a dance team that performs on the sidelines of athletic events and competes in NCA/NDA College Cheer and Dance National Championships. She participates in their daily practices (even on the weekends!), and she teaches dance at a local dance studio, Dance Tech, to all different age groups. But on top of that, she still finds time to study, be in a sorority, and have a social life. Impressive!
Her Campus Virginia Tech: Where are you originally from?
Grace Hackemeyer: I was born in Nashville, and moved to Raleigh, and then Atlanta. But for most of my life, I’ve lived in Forest, Virginia.
HCVT: So you dance a lot! What is your favorite form of dance? Do you have a favorite move?
GH: I’ve grown up focusing on all different techniques, but my favorite would have to be hip-hop. It’s brings out this passion from deep inside me. My favorite move though would have to be a switch leap. They’re a lot of fun, and I get a lot of air time with them.
HCVT: You do so much! How do you balance everything?
GH: One good piece of advice my mom gave me is to take it day by day. That’s really all I can do. If I think about what I have to do the next day or next week, I’ll go crazy. So many of the things I do with dance, my sorority, and school have so many positive people and things involved that really inspire me and keep me going day to day.
HCVT: How are the High Techs doing this year? |
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10/25/2011 |
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10/15/2011 |
You dress up in your cutest new clothes and you know that every guy on campus is going to notice. All your friends agree that your outfit is to die for. But will you really get your cutie’s attention with what you’re wearing?
Her Campus VT decided to investigate. What do guys actually think about the latest fashion trends? We asked a bunch of different guys about a few trends: high-waisted pants, leggings and jeggings, skinny jeans with boots, fashion scarves and boots with dresses. We also asked about their personal fashion pet peeves. You might be surprised to hear their thoughts!
Not all of the guys wanted their names used (they didn’t want to be pegged down as women’s fashion experts and critics), but they were all very opinionated.
High-Waisted Pants: Maybe
This trend had mixed results. Some guys think the trend is “hott” and looks great while others think high-waisted pants should never be worn. Check out these two opposite opinions:
“High-waisted pants/shorts are a really cool 50s vintage look for girls. I always look twice at a girl who dresses in nice vintage garb.”
“There is no reason to wear these monstrosities! These things are just stupid looking to be perfectly honest.”
So, I guess we’ll say that this is one trend that is up to you entirely. You just can’t please everyone! If you like it, wear it. Guys will probably never agree on this one.
Jeggings and Leggings: No
This trend did not receive a favorable review.
“My biggest pet peeve is leggings. Words cannot express how much I hate these things.”
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10/11/2011 |
Sinkland Farms’ Pumpkin Festival
Located at 3020 Riner Road in Christiansburg.
When:
Saturdays: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Sundays: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
*The Corn Maze After Dark is also open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
This year marks Sinkland Farms’ 18th annual Pumpkin Festival. Every Saturday and Sunday of October they offer free admission, live music and an animal barn for everyone who wants to attend.
Bring some extra cash with you, though; parking is $3 per car and the events of the day all charge a small fee. If you want to sit back and relax, try the hayrides, horseback trails or carriage rides. You can also find plenty of fall foods like hot dogs, barbecue, kettle korn, ice cream and homemade baked goods. Bring out your inner kid and have your face painted or pick your own pumpkin out of the pumpkin patch.
One of the best parts of the festival is the Corn Maze. Admission is $6, but if you bring your Hokie Passport they’ll only charge you $5! It takes about 30 minutes to get through each checkpoint of the maze, so make sure you’re not in any hurry before you head in.
If you’re looking for something a little more thrilling, though, try the Corn Maze at night. Be sure to bring a flashlight and a friend: they say that you’ll hear all sorts of noises behind the cornstalks in the dark. You never know what you’ll find.
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9/30/2011 |
For this week’s Campus Cutie, Her Campus interviewed Kyle Barger, a junior here at Virginia Tech.
Birthday: July 18th, 1990
Hometown: Roanoke, VA
Major: Communication - Electronic and Print Journalism, Minor - Spanish
Her Campus Virginia Tech: What activities are you involved with on and off campus?
Kyle Barger: The activity that most of my time goes to is BCM. I lead a small group of guys in Bible study every Thursday night, which has been an awesome experience. It's pretty time consuming but definitely worth it! I also work at Inkspot near the Empo three days a week. Last year, I did Intramural Water Polo, which was a lot cooler and more competitive than it sounds. I'll probably do that again this year.
HCVT: What’s your favorite thing about being a Hokie?
KB: Going to the football games and being around the football atmosphere during the fall. There's nothing quite like Game Day in Blacksburg on a Saturday or Thursday night.
HCVT: What's your favorite meal on campus?
KB: My favorite meal is the Hokie Planks and fries at West End.
HCVT: Tell us a little about your first job.
KB: I got my first job when I was sophomore in high school at Bruster's Ice Cream in Roanoke. I worked there for two and a half years before I came to Tech. It was a pretty chill job. I worked in the back making the ice cream and then brought it up front to be sold to the customers. I got to try every flavor I made which was cool, and somehow I didn't gain 150 pounds working there.
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