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Liberty University student killed by campus police DEAN SEAL news editor

Liberty University confi rmed at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday that an altercation occurred in an off-campus dormitory that left a male student dead. At approximately 4:10 a.m., the student — identified by

police as Joshua Hathaway, 19, of Lubbock, Texas — was shot by a Liberty University Emergency Services Officer. Hathaway had approached the officer, saying that he had been subject to a robbery and that his vehicle had been stolen. As the officer investigated the claim, Hathaway proceeded to attack the officer with a hammer he had

pulled from his clothing, according to a search warrant affadivit by Lynchburg Police Detective Collin Byrne. Amidst the struggle, the officer fired two shots, with at least one hitting and killing Hathaway. Hathaway’s vehicle was found in a nearby parking lot. Byrne reported that he has spoken with Hathaway’s

roommate, who noted that Hathaway “had been displaying unusual behavior recently.” The altercation occurred at the Liberty Residential Annex II, an off-campus female dorm approximately 3.4 miles away from Liberty’s main campus. “The Liberty University community is deeply sad-

dened by this tragic event and is prayerfully supporting all those impacted,” said Liberty University President Jerry Falwell in a statement on Liberty’s news service. According to the statement, “the Lynchburg Police Department is investigating the matter and Liberty University is cooperating.” Liberty University, which is

a privately funded university, doesn’t have to comply with the Clery Act. The Clery Act requires all universities that receive federal funding to alert students about crimes that occur near or around campus.

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Senator D2 hosts Turkey Day feast stabbed by son; son dead BY KEVIN TRAN | lifestyles staff writer

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Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Bath, was stabbed multiple times early today at his Bath County home and his son, Gus, is dead from a gunshot wound, authorities said. Gus Deeds had been released C. DEEDS Monday following a mental health evaluation performed under an emergency custody order. At a news conference in Charlottesville, a Virginia State Police spokeswoman said Deeds was stabbed numerous times in the head and torso but was alert and had given statements to authorities. She said Deeds, who was being treated at the University of Virginia Medical Center, had been seriously wounded. A source told the Richmond TimesDispatch that the emergency custody order, or ECO, allowed Gus Deeds to be held as long as four hours to determine whether he should be held longer, up to 72 hours, under a temporary detention order. The son was evaluated Monday by the Rockbridge Area Community Services Board in Lexington. An emergency custody order can be issued by any magistrate. A source said no psychiatric bed was available, which is why Gus Deeds was released At the news conference, state police spokeswoman Corinne Geller said Gus Deeds was found inside the family’s residence in rural Millboro with a gunshot wound, and died at the scene. Police did not say whether the son’s wound was selfinflicted. Geller said authorities are not looking for other suspects. No one else was at the home at the time of the attack. Authorities said they were still working to determine the sequence of events that they said took place around 7:25 a.m. Deeds was stabbed numerous times before walking down a private drive and out to state Route 42, where he was picked up by a cousin who lives nearby, state police Sgt. Mike King told The Roanoke Times. Deeds was flown to the hospital from the cousin’s farm, King added. It was unclear how Deeds contacted the cousin. Gus Deeds was one of four children that Deeds had with his first wife. He attended the College of William and Mary but had recently withdrawn, according to the college. The college community was “very saddened to hear this tragic news,” said Brian Whitson, a William and Mary spokesman.

The annual Thanksgiving Dinner at D2 has always been a highlight for students celebrating the fall season’s festivities. The event, which will be held Wednesday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., is a mouthwatering treat for students right before break. But what actually goes on behind the scenes in preparing such a grand and extravagant event? For the past five years, the event has been under the guidance of current Executive Chef Randall P. Van Dyke. Van Dyke, who has been in the food industry for over 25 years, is in charge of tasting all of the food, creating new dishes and managing the staff and food production. He said that the planning of D2’s Thanksgiving Dinner is in the works well before the day itself. “We have had meetings a few months out in getting prepared for this event,” Van Dyke said. “We’ll start preparing the food as early as the Sunday evening before.

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Two students will travel to Ghana over break

COURTESY OF MJ RICE MJ Rice already went to Ghana once last year and plans to go back this winter.

LESLIE MCCREA news reporter

Demolition on Rasche Hall is underway as the Corps of Cadets begins to redesign the Upper Quad. Rasche Hall will be rebuilt, and Brodie will be the next building demolished as part of the project. Photo by Ben Weidlich / SPPS

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SPORTS One Tech service sorority brings together a cappella groups for a night of fundraising and music.

Heard about our snowfall prediction contest? see page 2 Two students will be bringing clean water to Ghana this Winter Break. see page 2 see page 5

Over 800 million people in the world lack access to clean drinking water. A five-minute shower uses more water than a person in a developing country uses in a day, while 90 percent of child mortalities are due to waterborne diseases. Th is might not mean much to the average person, but to MJ Rice and Jenna Sharkey, two juniors in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering, this means the world. Over winter break the pair will travel to Ghana for three weeks to work as fellows

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with Community Water Solutions (CWS) to bring clean water to small communities. “I think that this program allows students to take what they’ve learned in the classroom and go out in the field and see what it means on the ground,” said Samantha Reilley, director of operations for CWS and former fellow in the program. “You learn things from lectures and textbooks, which are great sources of information, but it’s valuable to have an experience like this and see what it really means.” see GHANA / page two

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Senator: Son was released from psych hospital on Monday from page one

“He had been enrolled as a student at William & Mary since 2007, though not continuously. He withdrew from the College last month and was not currently enrolled at the time of his death. Our hearts go out to the entire Deeds family.” Gus Deeds was charged with underage alcohol possession in 2009. The case was dismissed, according to court records in Bath County. “This is a terrible tragedy,” Del. David J. Toscano, D-Charlottesville, said in a statement. “Senator Deeds was very close to his son Gus, and has taken herculean efforts to help him over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with Creigh and the family at this difficult time.” Deeds, 55, has served in the state Senate since 2001, representing Bath County. He lost two statewide contests to Republican Bob McDonnell, for attorney general in 2005 and for governor in 2009. “In this tough and sad time, our thoughts and prayers are with the Deeds family,” McDonnell said in a statement. “Creigh Deeds is an exceptional and committed public servant who has always done what he believes is best for Virginia and who gives his all to public service. He cares deeply about Virginia, and the people of Virginia care deeply for him. “I urge all Virginians today to join me in praying for a full and complete recovery for Creigh and for many more years of his public service to the commonwealth. At this moment, our state unites in prayer for Creigh Deeds and his family.” In an interview, McDonnell said he is “just stunned and really heartbroken for Creigh and his family...He’s a good, decent, honest tenacious public servant.” Deeds won a special election in 2001 to fi ll the state Senate seat of Emily Couric, who died of cancer. The district extends from

Charlottesville to the Alleghany Highlands and to the West Virginia line. It includes Bath -the third-least populous county in the commonwealth, with roughly 5,000 residents and no stoplights. Outspent nearly 3 to 1, Deeds lost the 2005 race for attorney general to McDonnell by the slimmest margin in modern Virginia history -- until the current election for attorney general. Deeds was born in Richmond in 1958, the son of a former Richmond police officer and state worker. His parents divorced when he was 7, and he moved with his mother and younger brother, Greg, to the Millboro farm of his maternal grandparents in Bath County, where his grandfather, Austin Creigh Tyree, was chairman of the Democratic committee. Deeds and his first wife, Pamela Kay Miller, had four children: Amanda,, Rebecca, Gus, and Susannah. Amanda, a graduate of the University of Virginia, and Gus, then a junior at the William and Mary, took time off to join their father on the trail in 2009. Deeds and his first wife divorced in 2010. The Washington Post reported at the time that the marriage was “a casualty of a nearly 20-year pursuit of a lifelong ambition that kept him away from home.” Deeds married Siobhan Gilbride Lomax of Lexington in June 2012. Del. R. Steven Landes, R-Augusta, shares representation of part of Albemarle County with Deeds, and he said they often had talked about their families. “It’s just a real shock,” said Landes, who was on his way to Roanoke today for the annual two-day retreat of the House Appropriations Committee. “I know his family is very important to him,” Landes said. “It’s just very unfortunate and tragic.” The U.Va. University Democrats and College Republicans announced they will hold a joint vigil for Deeds at 8 p.m. Thursday at the U.Va. Ampitheater.

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Ghana: Foreign venture begets clean water, profits working with land and water resources, as their work with biological systems engineering shows. “My dream job after I graduate would be to go into developing countries and help them gain access to clean water, so this is really exciting for me to be able to experience,” Sharkey said. Rice hopes to make a 27-month commitment to the Peace Corps after graduation working as a water sanitation engineer. She traveled to Ghana for a week last year during a study abroad trip and has seen the water crisis first hand. “What we did there was learn about their problems, and we didn’t really get the chance to figure out how to solve those problems or really do anything about it,” Rice said. “After meeting people there and listening to how much their lives could be improved, I got more motivated to go back and help them out more than I got to before.”

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“CWS empowers women to launch sustainable water business,” Reilley said. “What that means is that we bring students from around the world in as professionals to Ghana, and they build a water treatment center, train local women how to treat water using local products, and in turn that brings safe drinking water to the entire community.” This may seem like a heft y task for a three-week time period, but CWS has been running the program since 2008 and has set up 55 functioning water treatment facilities and helped over 30,000 people. “We use materials from their market so that they purchase that material and upkeep the system,” Sharkey said. “It becomes a for-profit business, so people pay a small price for the water and it’s run like a business. It helps their economy. It’s a very good system.” Both girls have a passion for

The girls will be a part of a group of 20 students from all over the world. They will be split into multidisciplinary groups of four and assigned to specific communities. “Being on a team with multiple perspectives really opens your eyes to not only the projects, but how the communities run as a whole,” Reilley said. Reflecting on her precious trip abroad, Rice said, “I learned to use my knowledge for what needed to be done, along with implementing it in a way that would work for their culture. I’m looking forward to going and experiencing new cultures and having a kind of broader view than the American view I had before I went abroad.” Both girls are working towards raising $3,000 to fund their travel as well as the supplies for the implementation of the project.

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How much will it snow? This is your opportunity to test your forecasting skills! The Collegiate Times is holding a contest to see who is the best predictor of snowfall amounts during the 2013 – 2014 winter season. If you guess the snowfall total closest, you could win a $20 gift card. The contest will be based on the amount of snow that falls on campus from the period of Dec. 1, 2013 – April 1, 2014. Reports need to be submitted in values rounded to the nearest tenth of an inch (example: 29.2 inches). Official observations measured at the National Weather Service Office in Blacksburg will be used to determine actual snowfall amounts. In case of a tie, a mandatory pre-

Winter of 2011-2012: 10.0 inches of snow Winter of 2012-2013: 12.3 inches of snow diction of the first day after Dec. 1 to record over 1 inch of snowfall will be used as a tiebreaker. Winter forecasts can be very difficult in Blacksburg. The difference of just a few degrees or a few hours could be the difference between 10 inches of snow, 2 inches of sleet, 0.5 inches of ice or a cold rain. Our elevation can also play a key role. During a north-

west wind event, we could see several days of snow flurries without accumulations here in the valley, while the mountain peaks just to our north/west could see several inches. Fast moving ‘clipper’ systems also push through the area quite often. Values of several inches can occur around campus, while neighboring counties see a trace or less. Keep these factors in mind as you make your predictions. Access the survey directly here www.surveymonkey. com/s/SYQT7Q5 Want to know what I think? Tune in the fi rst week of December for my own predictions. All predictions are due by Nov. 30 at 11:59 p.m.

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Recent disaster signals need for climate dialogue N

atural disasters have been happening since the beginning of time. Our planet is a tumultuous place, creating storms and wreaking havoc in the oceans and on land. The damage that these disasters cause extends beyond just the natural scenery; they impact people and their daily lives. Though these are natural events, has anyone noticed the increased frequency and degree of the natural disasters that have happened in our short lifetime? The most recent occurrence is Typhoon Haiyan, and it’s not going to be the last. Older generations can tell that these devastating occurrences have not only increased, but have gotten more severe in recent years. But what’s causing this increase, and what can we do? There are many factors that contribute to natural disasters, but one main reason is an increase in the global population and the impending climate change. The majority of the consequences of climate change will affect those who live along the coastline. As the general population of the world increases, the population of coastal areas increases along with it. These realities are a recipe for disaster as sea levels slowly rise and natural disasters occur with greater frequency. The United States has encountered this with

Hurricane Katrina and, more recently, Hurricane Sandy. Thousands of people were impacted by these storms, and the effects are still being felt today. But as a country that is accountable for approximately 25 percent of the world’s fossil fuel pollution, we’ve had it pretty easy, comparatively.

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If the world was a fair place, the U.S. would reap more of the consequences of their pollution, and no other country would be bothered by it.”

How much do the Philippines contribute to the melting of the ice caps and the rising and warming of the oceans? Not nearly as much as nations like the United States contribute. If the world was a fair place, the U.S. would reap more of the consequences of their pollution, and no other country would be bothered by it. But it’s not a perfect world, and the effects of climate chaos are felt around the globe. The Philippines has always been plagued by typhoons, but because of these more recent changes in the climate, typhoons and other natural disasters around the world will continue to get worse until countries that

can make a difference choose to do so. The immediate response by the United States and other nations is to send money and aid in the aftermath of the storm. This is placing a Band-Aid on the problem instead of seeking real solutions to curb the frequency of these events in the future. People will continue to live on coastlines, and no matter how much we try to slow it the global population will continue to grow. The one factor that can be remedied is the pollution that is causing these extremes in our already unpredictable weather. Sea levels will continue to rise no matter what we do today because of the pollution of yesterday, so the question becomes, can we get it under control before it is too late? Student organizations can raise money for relief or make trips to help the people of these unfortunate areas, and these efforts are all important for now. But if we truly care about these disasters, we all need to start thinking about the future more seriously and becoming more involved in the climate conversation on our campus and around the world. MICHELE NEWBY - regular columnist - sophomore - English

ith unemployment rates among college graduates at an alltime high, many are forced to re-evaluate the meaning of a college degree. Since I can remember, educators and politicians have been pushing for students to go to college. High schools around the country have been telling students that not having a degree will be detrimental to their careers. Despite the fact that college graduates make $1.4 million over the span of 40 years while high school graduates make only $770,000 in the same timeframe, the push to send every kid to college just isn’t realistic. Learning a trade may be more beneficial for the roughly 40 percent of people that do not go on to study at a four year institution. Community colleges offer great programs to learn a skill that applies directly to the workforce — an investment that will pay for itself in a short period of time. In fact, there is a dearth of skilled laborers like HVAC technicians, plumbers and electricians. Additionally, 53 percent of skilled laborers are over the age of 45. With this impending shortage of skilled workers lies an unforeseen problem — without tradesmen, there will be no one to fi x clogged pipes, air conditioning units or the brakes on your car. It seems, however, that society looks down on tradesmen and skilled workers simply because they do not need a college degree in their line of work. For some reason, we view going to college as a status symbol and accord those who graduated college undue respect. The average salary for an electrician, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, is currently $50,000 a year. The average salary for a college graduate is currently $44,000. Despite these startling statistics, there is still a huge push for more people to go to college. The Ohio State University president Gordon Gee claims that our society needs more degree-holders, and said, “…we risk the foundation of the American Dream.” Unfortunately, the push for

‘Nerd’ subculture gaining popularity “D octor Who” is a British television show that can most simply be described as a show about an alien who flies around in a phone booth saving the universe. The show will have its 50th anniversary episode Nov. 23. The episode will be shown in movie theatres not only across the United States, but across the globe, including the U.K., Ireland, Canada, Norway, Spain and Russia.

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I think that these genres have experienced such an increase in popularity because of how much of a community is created around them.”

It’s unbelievable that a TV show could be so important to so many people that a single episode is being shown in movie theatres where people have to pay to watch it. But it’s not just British scifi shows that are taking off. Superhero movies, science-fiction podcasts and more have all been dominating their respective fields. These pop-culture phenomena that used to be considered “nerdy”

or “geeky” are now a part of mainstream culture, rather than something being laughed at. But why has this genre experienced the sudden boom? It could be explained by the dominance of sites that allow people to easily connect with other people who have similar interests as them, like Tumblr. It could also be that shows, movies and other media are more easily accessible than ever before. Also more than likely is that movie producers, screenplay writers and other bigwigs have just realized that this genre can rake in a lot of money and are simply exploiting it. But there is also another way to think about it: these genres have experienced such an increase in popularity because of how much of a community is created around them. When you tell someone you like Doctor Who and find out that they like it too, you instantly have something to talk about, theories to discuss and preferences to compare. These “nerdy” programs allow for more inclusiveness, discussion and general excitement than is found in other modern TV and movie genres, and people strive for that feeling of being a part of something, the feeling of being connected to a group.

Within this genre, when your favorite books are being made into movies, you can go to midnight premieres dressed up in costumes, throw themed parties when important episodes are aired and slave over elaborate costumes to show at Comic Con. This culture allows for selfexpression and creativity, which is an outlet that many people need and in a place where there will always be others doing the same thing. It’s not that other genres don’t have communities built up around them. But let’s all be honest, when Eat, Pray, Love was turned into a movie, nobody showed up at the theatre dressed as Julia Roberts. When the last Harry Potter movie premiered, there were “Hogwarts students” lined up out to the parking lot. There are a lot of contributing factors as to why this formerly laughed-at culture is taking off, but I firmly believe that the main reason is that people are realizing that it comes with a built-in community where you can always feel included. AMY RIEGER - regular columnist - sophomore - communication

as many students as possible to attend college is just that — a dream. Instead of pushing college on high school students, schools should accommodate those students who would benefit more from taking mechanical drawing than European history.

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It seems, however, that society looks down on tradesmen and skilled workers simply because they do not need a college degree.”

Although 88 percent of public high schools offer Career and Technical Education programs, fewer than 36 percent of students take part in these courses, perhaps due to a tendency to look down on those sorts of career paths. The solution? High schools should begin separating those who want to go to college from those who do not want to. Schools should work to educate students accordingly to prepare so that those who do not want to go to college can get the training they need for the workforce, so we no longer continue graduating kids with no outlook for the future. Am I saying that we shouldn’t emphasize the value of college to students? Absolutely not — a college education is invaluable. College is meant to broaden our horizons by stimulating our intellectual curiosity. Higher education produces better citizens, plain and simple. However, our views on higher education should not just be limited to traditional academic subjects. Incorporating a technical path for certain students will better serve them in the long run so teachers can focus their time on those headed to college. In turn, this would provide much better opportunities for students of any subject, academic or otherwise. ANDREW WIMBISH - regular columnist - senior - English

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Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 6 -- Stay close to home as much as you can; re-juice and restore. Keep up the good work; you’re making a good impression. Don’t believe everything you think. Realize a domestic dream. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Dream up a juicy goal, and then make it happen. Your skills are getting more impressive. Stop for long enough to give yourself credit. Keep on learning. No gambling or shopping. Craft your message, and get it out. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 9 -- There are opportunities to make money, as well as some to lose it. Keep a clear head. Don’t let it slip through your ingers. A little organization goes a long way. Friends succumb to your sparkling wit. Share a feast. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Your power is intense. Don’t bowl someone over with your enthusiasm. Your dreams are achievable, and you see it. Follow your yellow brick road. Bring a friend along for company and comfort.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 6 -It’s easier to get things done privately now. Finish up old business with your creative touch. You’re especially sensitive, and risk taking things too personally. Think about it for a while before spending. Comparison shop.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Get ready for transformation, or just accept it. You feel rejuvenated and ready for action. Curiosity makes you quite attractive. Romance is part of the picture. Do inancial planning. Grow your family wealth.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Everything seems clear. You see the changes you want to make. You’re inclined to get a lot of work done; don’t forget to play. You and your friends are just getting older. Escape routine. Seize the day.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is an 8 -- You’re an expert at creating the right team for the task at hand now. You’re encouraging and encouraged. Together you can do more than you thought possible. Don’t leave anything to chance. Plan the route to take.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Career opportunities arise. You must be willing to play the game. Sometimes all it takes is a bold declaration, or to sign on the bottom line. You don’t need to know how. Draw inspiration from loved ones and angels.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 9 -- Embark on a challenging project at work, and succeed by thinking from a different perspective than normal. Avoid distractions and focus on completion. Imagine the celebratory glass of bubbly, and the impact of the job done.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- It’s adventure time! Go to where you’ve never been before. And discover something new about yourself by listening intently. Travel and romance both look good for the next couple of days. No need to be shy. Get philosophical.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Love is de initely in the air, and serves comfort when money’s tight. Finish something you promised. Honor your dreams and make them real because you say so. Make it fun. You’ll soon have time to relax.

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November 20, 2013

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Feast: D2 prepares days in advance for Thanksgiving from page one

Keep in mind we’re still doing regular service. It’s not like we’re closed down to prepare for this event. We’re still doing breakfast, lunch and dinner up until the day of.” The preparation process starts three days in advance because of the colossal amount of food that needs to be prepared. On a regular day, D2 typically serves around 1,000 to 1,200 people for dinner, but the staff expects to serve upwards of 2,400 people at the event. “First, we have to get all of the products in,” Van Dyke said. “The fresh green beans need to be plucked and strung. The potatoes need to be peeled, chopped and then steamed. We’re pulling over 500 pounds of beef prime rib, 2,000 servings of turkey and another 500 pounds of fresh salmon.” Students can expect traditional Thanksgiving menu items like turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, fresh corn on the cob and green beans, but also items like prime rib, fresh salmon and stew. For dessert, there will be freshly

pressed cider, pumpkin gingerbread trifle, pumpkin pie and assorted varieties cheesecake. There will also be special menu items for those who are gluten free or don’t eat meat. “What we believe in doing is making sure every student gets the same experience, whether they are gluten free, vegan or vegetarian,” Van Dyke said. The sheer amount of manpower it takes to pull off such an event will require double the amount of staff on hand. Daniel Talmage, a senior aerospace engineering major, worked the event last year and will be working again this year. “It was extremely busy,” Talmage said. “We didn’t have any down time or breaks in between.” For a lot of the workers, this will be the first time that they will be preparing some of the food on the menu. “When we’re preparing for our daily menus, we’re on a cycle. We’ve probably done that menu cycle at least once or twice already,” Van Dyke said. “This time, we’re preparing not only for more

people, but also a menu that we haven’t prepared since last year and every year, we add and tweak some things.” The event is just as rewarding for the staff as it is for the students. “My staff goes above and beyond. There’s a lot of excitement built up,” Van Dyke said. “This is their showcase. They’ve been talking about it for weeks now. They all want to be working this day. They want to give that ‘wow’ factor and to make sure everyone has a great evening.” In the end, Van Dyke says that it’s all about the students and gives all of the credit to his staff. “The interactions of the students, the smiles on their faces when they come in and see this great abundance of food … it truly gives myself and my staff that true feeling of Thanksgiving,” Van Dyke said. “At the end of the night, management and I, we put on our aprons and serve the staff. That’s our way of saying thanks to them for their services.”

Service sorority fundraises with Tech a cappella groups SENAYT ALEMU lifestyles staff writer

Chi Delta Alpha is hosting their fift h annual a cappella concert on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. in Squires’ Haymarket Theatre. Chi Delta Alpha (XDA) is the only all-female service sorority on campus and found that using an a cappella concert as a fundraiser has been one of the more successful and larger events they put on. “It’s the only major fundraising event we have put on this fall,” said Abby Caldwell, a junior hospitality and tourism management and marketing double major. “It is also an event that we have done annually, so it has had time to gain a reputation as a wonderful evening.” According to senior Chelsea Grim, the fundraising chair of XDA and a communication major, they wanted to incorporate the sorority more into the actual event, so XDA formed their own a cappella group specifically for the show. This year, Chi Delta Alpha is

fulfilling their service to the community by donating all the financial proceeds to the local Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. “We just really want to emphasize Big Brothers Big Sisters and how this is all going toward them and hopefully we’re promoting them so that other people on campus will want to be a big brother or big sister,” Grim said. Every year, they donate the profits of the concert to a nonprofit organization of their choosing. According to Caldwell, XDA decides based on which organization is most in need of awareness and funds at the time. “We have a lot of sisters that are involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters so it’s definitely a cause that’s really close to our hearts and something we love to give back to as much as we can because it’s given so much to so many of our sisters,” Caldwell said, who is also big sister herself. Once again, the sorority is changing the inner workings of this year’s event by allowing people to bring in items for

another organization, Micah’s Backpack. Those who give items will receive the pre-sale price of $3 at the door. Others will pay $5 at the door. Each group will be given a maximum of 10 minutes to perform and XDA’s own a cappella group will start the show. Tech Notes, Naturally Sharp, Soulstice and Mixed Emotions will follow. Th is a cappella concert is one of the many events that Chi Alpha Delta participates in throughout the year to ensure they are doing service throughout the New River Valley and Roanoke area. Collectively, the group does about 3,000 hours of community service per semester by contributing to everything from the Special Olympics to Ronald McDonald House. “It’s a group of people who bond over the fact that we enjoy spending our time helping others and that’s what I think makes XDA special,” Caldwell said.

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Duke emerges as Hokies extend winning streak to 4 against Bison Coastal’s best team RACHEL FRANKS sports staff writer

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The Blue Devils and the Hokies combined for eight turnovers when they met, but Duke came out on top.

ack exits exist for quick getaways and quiet arrivals, but front doors are how you make an entrance. Florida State has been running full speed ahead all season, and they’ll be in Charlotte representing the ACC’s Atlantic Division because of it. With one spot slated, the only remaining question is who will be representing the Coastal Division. It should be Duke. It could be Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, Miami or Duke. But it should be Duke. The Blue Devils are ranked 25th in the most recent Associated Press poll and are the only Coastal team that would be arriving in Charlotte the right way: through the front door. Let’s be clear from the onset; it matters little. Outside of the eastern seaboard, the Coastal nominee won’t get much attention. They’ll be known as No. 2 Florida State’s next doormat. The ESPN highlights the morning after will be little more than a pair of big-play strikes and the ‘Noles lifting the trophy. For so many teams that Championship Game trophy is the season’s goal, but for the Seminoles, it’s simply just another step to a bigger prize. That’s the way it should be, though. With margins of victory of 28, 55, 48, 14, 63, 37, 32, 27, 56 and 56, an ACC Championship trophy shouldn’t be enough. Whichever school takes on Florida Sate in Charlotte next month will be beaten, probably pretty handily. It will be on national television, it won’t be pretty and it will be the win that propels the Seminoles to the national championship game, but that changes nothing. That team should be Duke. Duke has lost twice this year, most recently seven weeks ago at home against Pittsburgh. In that time, the Hokies, Yellow Jackets and Hurricanes have combined for eight losses.

While Duke has been winning the games they need in order to keep their season on track, others haven’t. The Blue Devils came to Blacksburg and stopped the then-No. 16 Hokies’ six-game winning streak. It wasn’t pretty. The Blue Devils and the Hokies combined for eight turnovers, but Duke found a way to win. They escaped with their first win against Tech since 1981 and their first ever in Blacksburg. Two weeks later they hosted the reeling Hurricanes and won the defining game of the Coastal Division in 2013. Having never before beaten Miami in Durham, the Blue Devils scored 20 unanswered second half points and ran the ‘Canes out of their stadium. It should be Duke. And though it may not be, it should be. Scenarios up the wazoo exist and the mathematically deft say that more than half of the Coastal Division still has a chance to wind up in Charlotte. But three of the four — Virgnia Tech, Miami or Georgia Tech — would be using the back door to do so, sneaking into a game they don’t deserve. Virginia Tech, doesn’t deserve it. A team can’t lose to Boston College and Maryland — a duo that combined for 12 wins in 2011 and 2012 — in the same season and deserve the chance to compete for a BCS bowl. The Hokies may get the privilege of getting run out of Bank of America Stadium by the Seminoles. Any of the four might. And if the situation presents itself that on the morning of Nov. 31, the Hokies or the Jackets or the Hurricanes sit on top of the division, the opportunity is theirs. But that doesn’t mean they deserve it. Miami surely doesn’t. They won seven straight games to start off the year — the last of which required a fourth quarter comeback against UNC — and found themselves ranked seventh in the nation. Then, for the fi rst

time this season, faced a formidable foe in Florida State. They lost that one and then the next two (Virginia Tech and Duke) by a total of 63 points. If Miami drops one of their last two against Virginia or Pittsburgh they’ll be eliminated, but if they win out and get some help, the back door swings wide open. Georgia Tech’s regular season — at least the part that matters — is over. They’re already bowl eligible and look to wipe the floor with Alabama A&M before falling to Georgia. They’ll be 7-5 come year’s end and 5-3 in the ACC. Of all the Coastal Division teams still on life support, they’re the least deserving. In this convoluted division of an often-ridiculed conference, nothing is predictable — let alone set in stone. If Duke is able to beat Wake Forest and North Carolina — who possess a 9-11 combined record — they’ll be a 10-game winner for the first time in school history. They’ll have rattled off eight straight wins, two of which came against teams that were ranked at the time. They’ve won playing brilliantly and they’ve won games that barely resembled football at all. They average more points per game than the Hokies, Jackets and Hurricanes, and more rushing yards than Virginia Tech and Miami. Thirty-two unique scenarios, one of which will determine the Coastal Division winner, are still possible. Duke wins in 10 of those outcomes. Nothing is guaranteed and everything — really just who Florida State will play hangman with in Charlotte — will be decided in the next two weeks. It may not be Duke. But it should be. JACOB EMERT - sports editor - junior - communication, history

Virginia Tech’s women’s basketball team cruised to its fourth consecutive win of the year with an 87-49 victory over Bucknell on Sunday. “I’m really proud of the girls,” said head coach Dennis Wolff. “Four games, seven days and they still have a lot of life and a lot of energy. I told them in the locker room, I’ve coached a lot of games and I don’t know if I’ve had a stat line where there were 28 assists and only nine turnovers.” This is the first time under Wolff that Tech (4-0) has won four games in a row. It is also the first time in five years that the team has scored more than 70 points for four games. The last time Tech’s women’s basketball had a winning season was in 2007. Four games into the season, this team has been dynamic and fast paced, and they’re looking to reverse that losing trend. “So far it has been entertaining for all of us,” Wolff said. “Our skill is better, so when our skill is better there’s a lot more plays made.” Tech certainly showed a lot of skill against Bucknell. The Hokies and the Bison kept it close at the start of the game. Midway through the first half, Tech pulled away and took a 10-point lead. In the next two minutes, the Hokies increased the lead to 18. They stayed in control throughout the rest of the half and went into halftime up 44-23. The Hokies increased their lead in the second half and finished the game up by 38. Senior forward Uju Ugoka was the top performer for Tech with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Ugoka says she focuses on the defensive end and waits for offensive opportunities. “I am patient on offense and wait for the game to come to me and look for open shots,” Ugoka said. Freshman point guard

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Uju Ugoka (14) scored 21 points and 10 rebounds againt Bucknell. Serafina Maulupe had a breakout night with 14 points. She was 4-for-8 from the three-point line.

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I am patient on offense and wait for the game to come to me and look for open shots. “ Ugu Ugoka Senior Forward

The team as a whole was impressive from the threepoint range, going a schoolrecord 13-for-27 on the night. “It’s just all hard work, getting in the gym every day and putting up the shots that we take in games enables us to

make them,” said sophomore guard Hannah Young. It wasn’t only three pointers, but the offense as a whole that looked good in the game. The Hokies tied a school record with 28 assists. Defensively, the Hokies were also outstanding. The Bison only made 30 percent of their field goals and missed all of the 10 3-pointers they took. Tech will not play again until Saturday when they head up to New York to take on Hofstra. “I’m confident,” Wolff said. “We need to get a little rest and then we have three days to get ready for a good Hofstra team.”

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