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HOKIES GO TO PODIUM AT ACC CHAMPIONSHIP Men’s indoor track took home a first place trophy, and the women grabbed third.

Capital initiative renovates three historic buildings The renovation projects focus on increasing accessibility and capacity. MIKE LIU ALLY LARRICK news editor news contributer

Sandy Hall, one of Virginia Tech’s oldest buildings, is undergoing major renovations that will enhance its capacity and accessibility. The renovation is part of Virginia Tech’s $35 million capital initiative, which focuses on three historic buildings on Drillfield: Sandy Hall, Davidson Hall and the Liberal Arts Building. The renovations for Davidson Hall and the Liberal Arts JUSTIN ROCHA / COLLEGIATE TIMES Virginia Tech men’s indoor track and field team celebrating its first place finish at the ACC Championship, Feb. 23, 2019. DAVIS CARBAUGH sports staff writer

The Virginia Tech indoor track and field program ran away with a co-champion men’s title and a third-place women’s finish in this weekend’s ACC Championships. Jacory Patterson, Deakin Volz and Peter Seufer came up with big performances to push the Hokies into a tie with the reigning champions Florida State. Virginia Tech hosted the event in Blacksburg at the newly renovated Rector Field House. The Championships spanned three days and involved all 15 teams in the ACC.

Thursday The Hokies started off strong as several of the top women’s runners took part in the distance medley relay on the first day of the ACC Championships. The squad of Sarah Edwards, Arlicia Bush, Shannon Quinn and Rachel Pocratsky took first place in the DMR with a combined time of 11:08.02. On the men’s side of the DMR, the Hokies’ team of Jack Joyce, Michael Davenport, Owen Buck and Bashir Mosavel-Lo took second place with a combined time of 9:45.03. Notre Dame took first in the men’s DMR after finishing third on the women’s side.

The sophomore duo of Jaelyn Demory and Matthew Manilli finished second and fourth overall in the men’s heptathlon. Demory placed second after winning the 60-meter sprint and the 60-meter hurdles, while Manilli finished fourth overall after winning the long jump. Friday The Hokies star ted Friday’s events off with a strong showing in field events as junior Isaiah Rogers took second place in the men’s weight throw. The Georgia-native threw a distance of 20.74 meters. Tech kept up its reputation

as an elite pole-vaulting school when sophomore Rachel Baxter began to compete. Baxter won the event and set a school record after jumping a height of 4.47 meters. After a number of prelims during the day, the distance runners capped off Friday’s action for the Hokies with solid performances in the 5000-meter event. Junior Sara Freix placed third on the women’s side with a time of 16:11.48 to add six points to Tech’s team score. On the men’s side, elite distance runner Peter Seufer took second place. The junior ACC / page 8

of renovating Sandy Hall started many years ago. According to VT News, in early 2017, the university decided to renovate Sandy Hall along with Davidson Hall and the Liberal Arts Building. The renovation projects for Davidson Hall and the Liberal Arts Building were completed in the fall of 2018. One of the main purposes of the renovation is to create a prominent home for the school of neuroscience. “It’s a very positive addition for the College of Science. As you may know, we started the school of

“It’s a very positive addition for the College of Science. ”

Mark Owczarski assistant vice president of University Relations

Building have already been completed. Built in 1924, Sandy Hall is part of the original Ag Quad, which is located north of the Drillfield. According to Virginia Tech, this is the first major renovation the building has seen since it was built. The renovation process for Sandy Hall started about a year and a half ago. Mark O wcza r sk i, assistant vice president of University Relations, said that the discussion

neuroscience a couple of years ago. It hasn’t had a regular home on campus.” said JP Morgan, associate dean for Policies and Graduate Studies in the College of Science, “(Sandy hall) is going to be the home for the school of neuroscience. That’s a very big step for the College of Science and a very big step for Virginia Tech.” The school of neuroscience was established in 2015. A small

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Belittling female fans reeks of prejudice, misogyny

Intense fandoms of groups like BTS are marginalized by society, while male obsession with sports is accepted as normal.

grew up on boy bands. From NSYNC to One Direction, I loved them all through feuds, breakups and rumors. So, when BTS took the forefront of the music industry, it would only be natural for me to become a fan, but I never really looked into them. Even when everyone around me started to listen to them, I convinced myself that I was finally past my lifelong boy band stage. Then, I got a call from my sister asking if I wanted to go to a concert with her, so I finally put my hesitations aside and listened to their songs. Just like that, I was yet again hooked on another boy band like I had been so often before. The only difference here was that I had bought into society’s stereotypes and judgements and allowed them to stop me from pursuing something new. Society tends to demean things like boy bands for a variety of reasons that are fueled by prejudices, but because it is assumed that they are just meant for crazy teenage girls, we ignore the deeper implications behind

these jokes. Our attitude towards these groups reveals the prejudices our society fosters and how we get away with it at the expense of young girls. When you think about it, sports and boy bands are not that different. A football team and a boy band are both groups of men who perform together, whether it be a game or music. There is, however, one big difference: Sports are considered cool, and their fans are socially accepted; boy bands are lame, and their fans are fanatical. The cause of this difference is that sports are supposed to be for men, and boy bands are supposed to be for girls. The obvious issue here is that media is not created for solely men or women to like. There are no limitations to who can be a fan of what. Women like sports, not because they want to look cool or impress men, but because they like sports. Men like boy bands, not because they aren’t real men, but because they like boy bands. People can like whatever they want and that isn’t up for further

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interpretation. However, there are deeper implications of society’s rejection of what is stereotyped as a woman’s hobby. Firstly, there’s the indication that women are too simpleminded and easily pleased to actually have an interest

in something with depth, as if running into each other to chase a ball is modern-day poetry. By passing off a woman’s interest by saying the only appeal is that it’s pretty or cute, it implies that we aren’t capable of liking anything of substance

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because we’re too concerned with appearances. T his leads to the second assumption that women are obsessive and fanatical. The stereotype of hysterical women is prevalent throughout literature, history and even Disney

movies. For example, you might recall the scene in Hercules where women chase him around. However, a stereotype is exactly what this is and that’s all. Again, things aren’t reserved

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Society’s view of ‘careerending mistakes’ flawed In wake of Northam and Fairfax scandals in Virginia, we must realize that no one is perfect; anger only leads to more anger.

he first memory I have of Gov. Ralph Northam is from February 2014 when I was a nervous Virginia Senate Page, and he was the freshly inaugurated lieutenant governor. The day my name was drawn to help out at his office, the Capitol grounds were covered in ice, dangerous territory in the faux-leather loafers all pages had to wear. My fellow page and I barely made it to the office in one piece. Lt. Gov. Northam and I shook hands after being formally introduced, and he commented on how cold my hand was — and promptly offered to make us hot chocolate. He urged us to be careful as we went about our tasks. It was a small thing, but it stood out to me. None of the state legislators had taken the time to notice that we might be suffering from the extreme temperatures or worry about our safety. His offer of refreshments was a kind offer, a humanizing offer, and for years, that moment popped into my mind when asked about my incredible time as a Senate Page. That interaction, and many others with Northam, reminded me that there were still politicians who cared about their constituents and their country. I may not have always agreed with Northam’s policies, but I was proud that Virginians had chosen one of the most genuine candidates out there when they elected him governor in 2017.

on his chosen career path. That man was not the person I had encouraged my family and friends to elect. I didn’t recognize that man, and I know countless Virginians didn’t either. The recent debate around Northam’s behavior and the scandals involving other Virginia leaders have led me to this question: How do we define a “career-ending” mistake? Where do we, as a society, draw the line in the sand? And if we have such concrete beliefs as to what is not acceptable, why have so many crossed that line and not faced the full force of “cancel culture”? I wonder if there will be any southern politicians left when all the yearbooks are examined. I believe that if we look long and closely enough into the backgrounds of most politicians, most leaders in industry and education, most people, we will find at least one episode of inappropriate behavior, a shameful lapse in judgment. We tout acts of racism as “unforgivable mistakes,” yet that restriction does not seem to apply to everyone. Representative Steve King, R-IA, has promoted his brand of thinly veiled white supremacy since 2002, yet Iowans continue to elect him. The Verge technology writer Sarah Jeong was subjected to heavy backlash after old tweets featuring her insulting white people resurfaced, but The New York Times still hired her as a member of its editorial

“If we choose to focus on nothing but the mistakes we’ve all made, the headlines will never end, and the work to heal our broken country will never begin.

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As you can imagine, I was incredibly disappointed by the recent revelation about Northam. . The man who chose a photo depicting blackface and a KKK costume for his yearbook page did not resemble the person I interacted with for two months. That man was not the person who had mentored one of my closest friends for years and set him

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staff. We as a nation do not have a set standard on what is allowable — situational ethics apply. The New York Times claims to condemn hate speech, but as the incident with Jeong shows, they may not be as quick to do so depending on whether the source of the spiteful prose is from the left or from the right. Let’s just say that any racist comment,

cartoon or act is wrong and should not be tolerated — but acknowledge if they’re from a place of genuine ignorance, they can sometimes be forgiven. Sexual offenses and violent crimes, on the other hand, should be career-enders when proven through our judicial process — they are indicators of true evil in a person’s heart. How do we decide who to forgive? I think we need to consider if the behavior in question is an isolated incident or a true reflection of one’s character. Has the person who did wrong taken responsibility for what he or she has done? Does the person feel real remorse about his or her actions, and is he or she trying to make amends for the harm they have done? If we can answer yes to all those questions, I think we need to consider giving that person another chance. Humans are meant to evolve and mature along their life journey; when you choose to forgive, you are giving both yourself and the person at fault an opportunity to change and grow. We have become a nation quick to anger, anxious to fight, and eager to condemn anyone who doesn’t fit within our narrow worldview. I don’t see any way forward for our country unless we remember that absolutely none of us are perfect. We can never begin the true process of healing if every day we tear the scab off anew with angry accusations and revelations. If we choose to focus on nothing but the mistakes we’ve all made, the headlines will never end, and the work to heal our broken country will never begin. If I had access to your messages, your Snapchat or your Instagram, what would I see? Maybe it’s time to agree that we’ve all sinned and adopt a collective policy of second chances. After all, as the old adage says, “those in glass houses should not throw stones.”

LEXI SOLOMON • opinions columnist • freshman, national security and foreign affairs and Russian

ETHAN CANDELARIO / COLLEGIATE TIMES Gov. Ralph Northam speaks at the University Commencement Ceremony, May 11, 2018.

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GIRLS: Western views of

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specifically for men or women; it’s just that the incidents involving women are sensationalized while those pertaining to men are swept under the rug. There are plenty of examples of men lashing out in sports-related incidents. Take, for example, the man who assaulted two women at a football game, or Sen. Bill Cassidy talking about a call in a football game on the Senate floor after the longest government shutdown our nation has ever had. However, these incidents don’t define men and their interests, just like the perpetuation of a tired stereotype shouldn’t define women and their interests. As if this isn’t enough of an issue on its own, it worsens when you throw in a cultural factor. Western society’s preconceived notions of international artists, especially those that are considered to be marketed towards young women, cause them to become a taboo despite their growing popularity worldwide, revealing our fear of things that differ from our norms. A prime example of this is Western cultures’ difficulty accepting the success of K-pop sensation, BTS. After the band members were ranked within the top ten of the 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2018, hosts of the Greek talk show Eutixiete faced backlash for making ignorant comments questioning their masculinity and appearance. This isn’t an isolated mindset as a similar incident occurred when the hosts of the Mexican talk show Farandula 40 compared the band to an LGBT group performing at a gay bar and female truck drivers. What this shared bigotry reveals is just how much racism and homophobia we still foster in our society is swept under the rug under the guise of poking fun of things girls like. The outrage that has been invoked by BTS’s success highlights how we

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are incapable of accepting minorities as something more than the expectations they have been cast under. Just three years ago, the Oscars aired a joke insinuating that all Asians are destined to be accountants and engineers. With these jokes that perpetuate racist stereotypes in our mainstream media, our culture has become numb to the fact that they are just stereotypes and not truths. Because the popularity of BTS on an international level defies all the labels and categorizations society has placed Asians and specifically Asian men under, people are opposed and threatened by them, causing such visceral, hostile reactions. Additionally, one of the many appeals of BTS is the fact that the group is made up of seven men who are confident enough in their masculinity to be more open about who they are. All the things that western cultures reject men for doing such as showing emotion, appreciating fashion and cosmetics, and maintaining healthy friendships, BTS embraces. While this is what makes so many fans appreciate them, it is also something that makes our society uncomfortable. The fact that these men so confidently counter

the characteristics that society has associated with the image of strong men and its positive reception signifies a means for a change to the norms that we typically accept, making those who strongly believe in them feel threatened. The way in which Western culture treats boy bands indicates a plethora of f laws. Our society allows the perpetuation of misogyny, fragile masculinity, homophobia and racism by disguising it all as poking fun at something crazy teenage girls like. If people actually took the time to appreciate and understand why these groups are so popular, they would understand why it is so great to have such influences in the media. The positivity and meaningful messages that they share throughout their art are important for young people to see. Rejecting things that are new and innovative is rejecting the opportunity for our younger generations to grow and change society for the better.

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Newly hired architect to SANDY: Renovations to solve global challenges repair building damages with research innovation from page 1

Acclaimed architect-activist Enric Ruiz-Geli joins the Virginia Tech College of Architecture and Urban Studies.

COURTESY OF VT NEWS Enric Ruiz-Geli brings 20 years of experience as an architect-activist, founder and director of the Barcelona firm Cloud 9 to his newest role as professor of practice in the college.

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Known for his designs of environmentally conscious buildings, architect Enric Ruiz-Geli has joined the College of Architecture and Urban Studies as a professor of practice. Ruiz-Geli brings 20 years of experience from Barcelona, Spain, where he was the founder and director of a firm called Cloud 9.

maybe we are the solution. The way we imagine our cities and our buildings is the solution.” After growing up in a rural village north of Barcelona, Ruiz-Geli calls himself a farmer-architect. He knew what he wanted to do as a career after watching an architect design his family home at 8 years old. He received his training f rom Escola Tecnica

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Barcelona (22@ Innovation District), essentially a smart city, was what drew me in.

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Richard Blythe dean of the College of Architecture and Urban Studies

At Cloud 9, Ruiz-Geli and his team worked on the cusp of architecture and art which included work on stage designs and buildings, i n s t a l l a t i o n s, globa l warming initiatives, digital work and much more. The team’s most notable achievements include designing an ecological and futuristic house called the Villa Nurbs in Empuriabrava as well as an “urban retrofitting” called the Millennium Project in Valladolid. “Forty percent of global CO2 emissions are due to buildings,” Ruiz-Geli said in a VT News press release. “Cities consume 80 percent of the energy in the world. We are consumers and designers of this energy. More than ever, the responsibility is on our shoulders. Architects. City planners. Us. We are the cause. And

Superior d’Arquitectura de Barcelona. Ruiz-Geli is comfortable wit h combi n i ng h is creativity with practical uses to fuel his projects. With the kind of results that he and his team were producing, it wasn’t a tough decision for Richard Blythe, dean of the College of Architecture and Urban Studies at Virginia Tech, to recruit him to the university. “His involvement in the Barcelona (22@ Innovation District), essentially a smart city, was what drew me in,” Blythe said. “That project is known as a world benchmark for innovation districts. They transformed the industrial edge of Barcelona based on digital technology and economy. Enric was responsible for designing one of the few fully green buildings in the

world in the heart of that project.” Blythe said Ruiz-Geli was part of the Destination Areas cluster hire. “I’ve known of Enric’s work for some time and I was hoping he would fulfill a role in our IIHCC Destination Area,” Blythe said. “IIHCC, or Intelligent Infrastructure for HumanCentered Communities, was an initiative under President Ti m Sa nds’ Beyond Boundaries Vision for the university.” According to VT News, Ruiz-Geli will help bridge the gap between faculty and students at Virginia Tech with international connections to partner on projects aimed to solve global challenges such as climate change, population growth, technological integration and more. His goal is to interweave his expertise from Cloud 9 to Virginia Tech’s goal to expand its campus. “We must solve these problems through education, research innovation and globa l p a r t n e r s h i p,” Ruiz-Geli told VT News. “Virginia Tech is the ideal place to produce this revolution as a leading land-grant research university situated in a small mountain town that’s so strongly attached to nature and empowering local communities.”

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set of administrative offices for the school of neuroscience are currently located in the North End Center, and faculty members are scattered in labs across three different buildings. Another main purpose of the renovation is to make the building more accessible and increase its capacity. According to Morgan, the building will be completely renovated from floor to ceiling and will be brought to modern standards. Two wings have been added for additional teaching and learning spaces for faculty and students. A staircase and an elevator will also be added to increase its accessibility. According to Owczarski, the initial plan was to complete the renovation in the fall of 2018, but due to the age of the building, the project was delayed. The renovation is now expected to be completed in the summer of 2019. “(The renovation) shows how Virginia Tech continues to grow in exciting ways, and it’s not just about building innovations,” Owczarski said. “I just think it’s really exciting.” T he L ib e r a l A r t s Building, located at 200 Stanger St., opened after renovations at the beginning of this semester. T he bu i ld i ng wa s

originally constructed in 1900 as a YMCA building. It underwent multiple name changes before YMCA gave all interest it had in the building to Virginia Tech for its 100th anniversary, and it was then deemed the Liberal Arts Building. An article from the Facilities Department at Virginia Tech states, “The Liberal Arts Building is one of the most outdated buildings on campus with extensive egress and ADA deficiencies and deteriorated building systems.” The renovations included exterior envelope repairs; hazardous material abatement; replacement of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems; gutting of interior partitions to reconfigure interior rooms and spaces; sprinkler and addressable fire alarm systems; and an approximate 2,000 gross-square-foot fourth story addition. “It’s a beautiful, historical building that has been extensively renovated. Some folks would prefer a new building, but this one has character and a deep association with the university. I am delighted they decided to renovate it,” said Mark Barrow, a professor in the Department of History. In addition to improving the infrastructure of the building, Barrow states the building adds convenience to the department. “Having the CLAHS

Panorama of the front of Sandy Hall, Feb. 1, 2019.

Dean’s Office closer to our departmental offices has made it much easier to communicate with the Dean, associate deans, and the rest of the staff in that office,” Barrow states. Despite minor confusion with the change in address or where forms should be turned in, Barrow believes that moving the building has gone over well with students. The renovation for the front section of Davidson Hall was completed in June 2018. The renovation added a new atrium to the front entrance of the building. In addition, according to VT News, the classrooms, administrative and faculty offices in the front section of the building all received renovations. Davison Hall was built in 1928 and houses classrooms, laboratories and offices for the Department of Chemistry. “The completion of Davidson Hall is an exciting achievement in the Drillfield academic building capital renovation project. We’re grateful for the dedication of the construction, contracting and project management teams for making it a success,” Chris Kiwus, associate vice president and chief facilities officer, said in a press release from VT News.

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Recording devices found inside campus bathrooms The Virginia Tech Police Department recovered two recording devices disguised as a USB charger and a clothing hook. TAHREEM ALAM

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On Thursday, Feb. 21, at 4:18 p.m., the Virginia Tech Police Department issued a situational awareness alert stating

that they have recovered two reported video recording devices that were located in public restrooms on campus. The report stated that one device was disguised as a USB wall charger that was plugged

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into a live electrical outlet, and the other device was disguised as a clothing hook that was mounted with adhesive and Velcro onto a bathroom wall. At 8:26 p.m. VT Police released an update stating that a suspect was identified, is being cooperative with law enforcement and has admitted responsibility for their part in the incident. If anyone has information regarding these incidents, contact the Virginia Tech Police Department at 540-3824343 and ask to speak with an officer. The Virginia Tech Police Department reminds anyone who encounters suspicious devices, such as recording devices, not to remove the item as this could interfere with obtaining evidence and contact the department at the aforementioned phone number.

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Keep healthy habits in mind as you aim for your spring break bod

While it can be tempting to hit the gym 10 times a week and cut out meals, our writer advocates for a healthier approach. MICHAELA KREITER lifestyles staff writer

Ah yes, it’s that wonderful time of the year when students begin to leave the seasonal depression phase and take in the fact that the months of unbearably cold weather are — maybe — coming to a quick end. It almost seems as if it should be a stress-free period for college students, until you remember that with spring comes the ginormous stigma that sur rounds college spring break. Spring break is supposed to be a time where students can ease out of the stress that school brings and spend a week with their friends doing whatever they deem best to forget about all of the academic chaos. The irony is that spring break itself

percent of female college students who are at normal weight are reported to be unhappy with their appearance. Around the time of spring break this percentage maxes out. “There’s always someone who looks better, and you can’t stop thinking about how you should’ve done more or worked harder, and that guilt sucks,” said senior graphic design major Ryn Everett. “You also think everyone cares about how you look, when in reality, it’s only you who cares.” It’s true –– this social media age has led us to become obsessed with comparing ourselves to our peers on social media. It has also allowed us to care about our body image at a unhealthy rate, which leads us to make unhealthy

“It’s true — the social media age has led us to become obsessed with comparing ourselves to our peers on social media.

seems to bring a whole new level of stress for students. The question comes down to why students feel this intense urge to impress others and push themselves in a way they wouldn’t normally. The answer is that with spring break comes an overwhelming awareness of body image. According to an article written by Student Health Services at Georgetown University, 74

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choices. With that, there are a few things each and every college student should keep in mind while preparing for the infamous week. Know your limits People see that super-fit Instagram model and want to squeeze into that bikini the same way she does. This then persuades people to get into ridiculous workout routines that their body is in

no way fit to do. A positive mindset is key when getting into a workout flow. Set personal goals that are achievable, not overbearing. One can’t expect to be able to push oneself in the same ways that those GymShark promoters do, or have Alexis Ren results in two weeks. Realistically, it’s a gradual process and the best results come with time. Find a routine that works for you and set goals for yourself, not goals to please others. Healthy dieting With spring break preparation comes extreme dieting. Around this time, you’ll see people suddenly counting calories, cutting back on meals, and forcing salads down. While this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, the obsession that comes with it can be. Watching what you eat and obsessing over it are two very different things. There are mentally healthy ways to go about watching what you eat, and binge starvation is never the answer. The technology age has given us the opportunity to have access to an array of information at our fingertips. Various cooking apps and websites have sprung up over the years that offer many easy recipes. The filtering functions on the apps and websites allow people to specify certain dietary requests. Eating healthy can be fun as long as you are preparing the right foods that you’ll

ETHAN CANDELARIO / COLLEGIATE TIMES A student working out in McComas Gym, Feb. 14, 2019.

still be able to enjoy. A certain thought process comes along with changing one’s eating habits. The main thing to keep in mind is that one unhealthy meal won’t make you any fatter, just like one healthy meal won’t make you any skinnier. Limit the comparison The spring break stress comes from this desire to compare, something that many people fall guilty of. We’ve all heard the statement that everyone’s body is beautiful in its own way. As cliche as that is,

it’s true. It truly is unfair to compare yourself to someone different. Social media platforms are a place where people display the best images of themselves. Only seeing other people’s best selves should never be something that diminishes your own thoughts of yourself. Limiting the comparison will inf luence positive habits when preparing for spring break, and it will limit the toxic habits that people tend to fall into. Many people could agree that college spring break has gone down as having

some of the most memorable experiences of their college career. With that being said, it’s important to keep your mind in the right direction and prepare for the infamous week in the healthiest ways possible for yourself.

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Karl Lagerfeld: The down-to-earth life, legacy of fashion’s finest The legendary designer, who went from teenage freelancer to the face of Coco Chanel, died on Tuesday, Feb. 19, in Paris. RACHEL KISER

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Fashion demigod Karl Lagerfeld, creative director for Fendi and Chanel, passed away in Paris at age 85 days before his Fendi runway show in Milan. Waking up to a stream of in-memoriam posts flowing through my news feed brought a smoldering sadness, one that comes when you lose a role model or distant mentor. Lagerfeld resurrected a chic style while bringing a new wave

of femininity from the dark ages of fashion. He was not human. He felt no human feelings. His eyes cried diamonds, his skin was coarse like tweed, and when he bled, you could smell Chanel No. 5 under his skin. He didn’t just create fashion, but drained, sliced and stitched fashion into himself. He and fashion became one, but can one survive without the other? Lager feld not only changed the image of fashion houses on the brink of obscurity, but also the

way people interpreted clothing and fashion. At 17, he became an assistant for Pierre Balmain, and eventually became a freelance designer in modern fashion houses. After the death of Coco Chanel in 1971, the notorious fashion powerhouse began to diminish, until Lagerfeld became creative director for the House of Chanel in 1983. The House of Chanel craved a new image, a vision to connect women back to the brand. He did just that, permanently tattooing his

PIERRE GUILLAUD / TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, flanked with models, acknowledges the public after the Chanel autumn-winter 1984/1985 Ready-to-Wear collection show on March 27, 1984, in Paris.

name onto the brand by reinventing its image with his tweed power suits, elaborate runway venues, and a new perspective of powerful, feminine energy in fashion. Even though he confessed that “(Coco) would have hated (what he had done with Chanel),” the fashion and non-fashion world watched in amazement and reverence. In 1984, he launched his own brand, Karl Lagerfeld, and made his own personal aesthetic as iconic as the clothes he produced. His sleek, metallic ponytail and dark shades created an iconic profile. His uniform was comprised of highly starched, high-neck collars, blazers in a rainbow of dark shades, and flawlessly impractical fingerless gloves. His women didn’t have to be rich or luxurious to look chic, nor did they have to wear the most elaborate or dramatic dress in the room, but they were confident. They were eternal, and carried a strong, effortless energy like a handbag, just like him. Lagerfeld’s don’t-givea-damn attitude toward fashion standards and the sensitivity of others made him one of the most authentic and organic presences in the sometimes deceitful realm of fashion — “I am a joke of myself,” he once said. His words uttered free verse poetry, even when he called selfies “electronic

masturbation” and mocked that “sweatpants are a sign of defeat … (that) you lost control of your life.” They spoke to every sleep-deprived fashion wannabe and

“Don’t dress to kill, dress to survive” — something that Lagerfeld wanted every woman to feel, including the person who wore my jacket prior, and even myself.

“He was a ‘fashion nym-

phomaniac,’ and a supernatural being who proved that fashion could feel like an out-of-body experience. Diet Coke-addicted journalist that you should look and feel priceless, and desire to be legendary. The first time I saw a pair of Chanel shoes was in Bergdorf Goodman, my eyes overlooking the price tag and grazing over the two-toned pumps. The design was easy, but complex and beautiful, like the little black dress that emerged from Coco Chanel’s equally extraterrestrial genius. I remember loitering in a thrift store in South Carolina and discovering a Karl Lagerfeld Ready-To-Wear piece of art: an iconic black tweed jacket marked down to a near-thievery price. I wore it for a week straight, not because it was my favorite or most comfortable jacket, but because of the way the jacket molded into armor over my skin. I saw success in myself, as my eye would glance over at my reflection in the neighboring window.

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Fashion will sadly move on, but it has momentarily stopped, and it holds its breath. After his death, Chanel announced that Virginie Viard, the house’s studio director, would take Lagerfeld’s place as creative director. No word has been released on who will succeed Lagerfeld’s creative director position at Fendi. For now, we will grieve, not just those that knew and loved him, but those who looked up to him as their father of fashion, and undying inspiration. He was a “fashion nymphomaniac,” and a supernatural being who proved that fashion could feel like an out-of-body experience.

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Underrated Blacksburg bar food favorites that set the bar high

Blacksburg’s downtown bar scene isn’t just good for its alcohol. The next time you find yourself downtown, try these snacks. HEATHER HARTZELL lifestyles staff writer

If you live in Blacksburg, whether as a student or a full-time resident, you’re probably at least somewhat knowledgeable about the downtown bar scene. As someone who enjoys a good night downtown, I have my own personal menu of favorite things to order at most restaurants.

choice of bar on a Friday or Saturday night, but it definitely should be. For one thing, it’s hardly ever as crowded as Champs or TOTS. Second, it has a diverse list of drinks, including cocktails, beer, wine and shooters. With your drink, you’ll also want to try its cheesy garlic bread, which can be ordered by basket and comes with your choice of cheese.

There’s also the option of gluten-free bread. It’s delicious, inexpensive and a definite must-try.

Hokie House While Hokie House boasts the typical appetizers and food options that you could probably find at any bar, there is one thing that absolutely stands out: the jalapeno poppers — which, I had neither tried nor had any desire to try before having them at Hokie House. They’re a bit of an unexpected addition to a bar food menu, and, as I said, I had never wanted to try a jalapeno popper before having one, but they are truly wonderful and worthy of a try by everyone in Blacksburg.

Rivermill Rivermill is another great place to go downtown because it has an extensive food menu. And while this may come as a surprise, I’m not going to name TOTS as the best place to order tater tots. Rivermill’s menu includes tots with cheese, which are somehow superior to every other order

TOTS As I said earlier, I claim Rivermill as the best spot for tots in Blacksburg, but that doesn’t mean Top of the Stairs doesn’t have its fair share of food offerings. I recommend the fried mac and cheese, which is truly one of the best things I’ve ever eaten, and I now make everyone I know try when at

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lar might not be your first choice of bar on a Friday or Saturday night, but it definitely should be. Many people in town will claim Sharkey’s as the best Blacksburg bar food, no contest. And while I agree that Sharkey’s is always reliably good, I’ve had some amazing food at other bars as well. Here are my top picks for the best things to order at a bar downtown — you may have never been yourself, but they’re definitely worth discovering. The Cellar Downstairs at The Cellar might not be your first

of tots I’ve had at a bar. This particular order of tots comes with melted cheddar-jack cheese and ranch dipping sauce, and they are the perfect compliment to your night out.

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VICTORIA CARTER / COLLEGIATE TIMES Fried mac and cheese from TOTS, Feb. 13, 2019.

TOTS. Thankfully, it comes in a basket and is more than enough to be shared between multiple people or taken home. Whether you’re having a meal out or ending the night, an experience at TOTS is made so much better when eating its fried mac and cheese. And finally, Sharkey’s If you’re looking to stick with what’s known to be by far the best bar food menu

in Blacksburg, my favorite thing I’ve had at Sharkey’s is the spinach and artichoke dip. I’m a huge fan of this dish, and am very discerning when it comes to eating it — I know when it’s good, and when it’s not — and I can unequivocally say it’s by far my favorite thing to order when at Sharkey’s. It’s a great pairing to any drink you’re having, and large enough to be shared. It’s a win for me everytime.

I love eating out at different places and trying new dishes every time. And as someone who likes going out, I’ve found some amazing food to eat with my drinks. If you’re up for something new, any of these places come with a high recommendation from me.

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My fearful fashion statement: My two-day bra-over-shirt experience Our writer pushed the realms of experimental fashion by breaking down upscale fashion to its most basic form: undergarments. RACHEL KISER

lifestyles staff writer

One of the only commonalities between my public and private school was their hatred toward uncovered undergarments. My principal would hiss at girls with unbuttoned polos, as if the three closures were the only thing keeping the devil from

day hiding my exposed pink bralette from lazy eyes. I couldn’t hide my sweat stains or feelings of embarrassment under my wool coat. When I abandoned my protective shell in ABP, my confidence simmered until I heard “Look, it’s a bra!” I snapped my head at the male voice that had alerted

RACHEL KISER / COLLEGIATE TIMES Rachel Kiser poses with her bra over her shirt, Feb. 14, 2019.

slithering in between their bra straps. Why should women be ashamed to show off to the world what they think we can’t go without wearing? FW 2016 Fashion Week pioneered the “free the nipple” movement in fashion, and every off-duty model and unrecognized fashion blogger exposed their intimates in tasteful doses. Dries Van Noten and Kenzo teetered on the edge of high fashion and walk of shame layering, but intrigued me enough to try the trend in Blacksburg, and, maybe, give it a blazing comeback. Usually a very confident person when it comes to wacky outfits, I realized it takes more mental effort than expected to wear my bra on the outside of my shirt. I spent half the school

his male companion of the wild brassiere, bouncing openly in the wild like a kangaroo. I didn’t know if he was surprised to have seen a real live bra in public, or just assumed women’s breasts

lower than my current self-esteem. Day two started with a better attitude and a better bra. My steps felt lighter, and my hips swayed more when I walked; I felt in tune with my body, but also felt tasteful enough to go to my four classes that day. People, I hypothesized, don’t care what you wear, mostly because their stress is so all-consuming that they don’t have the energy to break their quarter-life crisis ponders. However, some people in their fuzzy Crocs do notice and choose to silently judge, while some commend but choose not to be the black sheep. During a presentation in my fashion class, I reiterated what flowers are great for sewing and which ones will die, stressing the importance of not using carnations. My professor called me out, exclaiming to the 40-person class how creative I was for wearing my clothes in an avant garde way, but all I heard were my classmates’ whispers. Murmurs of “I was taken aback,” “That is weird,” and “What is that?” scraped the chalkboard and the walls of my ears. I had suddenly felt that tinge of self-deprecation that took away some of those feelings of confidence I had in my outfit. But, why be preoccupied

“I didn’t know if he was

surprised to have seen a real live bra in public, or just assumed women’s breasts floated magically in place on their own. floated magically in place on their own. Either way, it made me slide my jacket on for the rest of the day, not only because of the boy’s embarrassing exclamation, but also because I realized my large nipple rings caught the eyes of my professors and that my breasts hung

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with the thoughts of some that only try to discourage you, while others build you up? Maybe we should start listening to a different voice, even if it is one that calls you out in class. Fashion doesn’t have to mean recreating clothes, but redefining and revitalizing

the clothes we wear now; the clothes that we wear every day. As a fashion major, and even as a writer, I spend noisy class periods and quiet 3 a.m. mornings

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Lacrosse drops match to No. 15 Duke in overtime The Hokies fell to the ranked Blue Devils 11–10 in OT after a very back-and-forth affair, putting them at 2–3 on the season. CLAIRE CASTAGNO sports staff writer

On Saturday afternoon, Virginia Tech (2–3) traveled to rainy Durham, North

Carolina, to take on its third ranked opponent this season, No. 15 Duke (3–1). Dreary conditions in Durham forced the teams to play on the practice field turf, where the

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Hokies fell 11–10 to the Blue Devils in overtime, giving up their first loss against Duke in four years. After back-to-back losses in Blacksburg against No. 9 James Madison and No. 20 Colorado, the Hokies looked for a win against nationally ranked Duke to help propel them back into the top 25. Instead, the Hokies came up short by just one goal against the aggressive Blue Devils in a thrilling overtime game. Both goalies were sharp at the beginning of the game, each with two saves. Virginia Tech goalie Morgan Berman was able to keep Duke off the scoreboard for almost 10 minutes into the first half. The Hokies and Blue Devils split the first 10 goals. Tech’s goals came from Julia Bolte, Mary Claire Byrne, Paige Petty, Taylor Caskey and Emma Crooks, while two

Blue Devil goals were scored by Charlotte North, and one apiece for Maddie Jenner, Olivia Rubin and Olivia Jenner. In a very evenly matched first half, the teams tied in turnovers, and were only one apart on shots on goal, fouls and draw controls. Duke took a quick 6–5 lead off a goal from Abby Landry just under two minutes from the start of the second half. However, Petty answered with another quick goal shortly after to ensure no team had any breathing room. Soon after, Julia Bolte hit the back of the net on a free position shot to score Virginia Tech’s first back-to-back goals of the game, making the score 7–6. Emma Crooks stepped up and scored one off of a free position shot to give Virginia Tech the first multiple goal lead of the game. From there,

the offense kept rolling for the Hokies when Taylor Caskey turned a turnover into a goal with just two seconds left on the shot clock, giving Virginia Tech a three-goal lead with 10 minutes left in regulation. But, soon after, Olivia Jenner and Charlotte North scored crucial goals for Duke to bring it to a one goal game once again. The Hokies stopped a Duke 2–1 run with another goal from Julia Bolte, the first Hokie of the game with a hat trick. Duke responded with another goal from Olivia Jenner to cut its deficit to just one. Ma r y Cla i re Byr ne received her second yellow card of the game with just under three minutes to play. Duke looked to tie up the game with the player up opportunity. Katie Cronin’s stick check was successful

and she forced a turnover from the Hokies and put the ball right past Morgan Berman to tie the game at 10–10 with just seconds left to play, ensuring overtime. The Blue Devils worked fast in overtime when Ellie Majure scored in the first 30 seconds, resulting in a heartbreaking loss for the Hokies. The Hokies, however, won the draw control battle 12–11, a rare loss in that sense for Duke. Next, the Hokies look to bounce back in their matchup in Norfolk against Old Dominion on Feb. 27. Duke has its next game in Durham again against William & Mary on March 1.

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Wrestling drops last regular season dual on criteria With a share of the regular season ACC title on the line, Tech narrowly lost to N.C. State. The two meet again in two weeks. NICHOLAS HATCH sports staff writer

On Friday night, wrestlers Zack Zavatsky, Tom Sleigh, Ryan Blees and Billy Miller left their senior night with hopes to finish out the season on a high before the ACC Championship. Though this dual against conference foe N.C. State marked their last regular season match in Hokie singlets at Cassell Coliseum, they will still look to compete at Cassell during the ACC tournament. After a back and forth battle against the Wolfpack, Tech dropped its last match of the season by the slimmest of margins, having lost on criteria by a score of 17–16. The dual involved the Hokies’ greatest challenger for the ACC championship title, the N.C. State

Wolfpack, who boasted seven ranked wrestlers prior to the start. Although the Hokies got off to an extremely fast start with wins from their first three graduating seniors, Zavatsky, Sleigh and Miller –– ranked fifth, ninth, and 20th respectfully –– the strength of the Wolfpack lineup remained to be seen following the first three duals. Virginia Tech needed one of the five competitors to win to give the Hokies a slight edge, but pulling off an upset against the Wolfpack presented a new challenge. Following five straight losses by Joey Prata, Korbin Myers, B.C. LaPrade, Mitch Moore and Blees, Mekhi Lewis defeated opponent Thomas Bullard in an 11–5 decision. The fate of the contest once again rested

upon the shoulders of horse, David McFadden. McFadden seemed to run into a wall towards the end of the match against unranked Daniel Bullard, but emerged with the victory by a slim one-point margin in a 9–8 decision. He began by grabbing four points on two takedowns back to back, creating some separation heading into the third period with a 9–5 lead. McFadden’s lead would quickly shrink, though, as his opponent bulldozed back but fell short. The dual would end in a tie once again, but Virginia Tech suffered the loss as the Wolfpack won by 17–16, the exact score Cornell emerged victorious with a week ago in Cassell. This slugfest was just a preview of what is to come as the best will battle one

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another March 9 during the ACC Championship. The Hokies finished the dual meet season with a 9-5 record and a 3–2 record in ACC play. Additionally,

Tech is now 0–2 in criteria-decided contests and will surely be preparing heavily to protect its championship title over conference rivals N.C. State and UNC who

defeated the Hokies earlier this season.

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Women’s basketball falls in close match to Clemson The closely contested game ended with the Hokies losing grip of a nine-point lead late. Tech now sits at 4–10 in ACC play. MILLER FARLEY sports staff writer

On Sunday, Feb. 24, Virginia Tech (17–10, 4–10) visited Littlejohn Coliseum to take on the Clemson Tigers (18–10, 9–6). After an excellent first half, the Hokie women let a nine-point lead slip and fell disappointingly by a final score of 66–73. The Hok ies battled back to take down the 14th ranked Miami Hurricanes last Thursday and rode the momentum from that win into their last away contest of the season. Clemson was a formidable opponent for Virginia Tech, as they are both situated in the middle of the ACC standings. Poor shooting from the Tigers and efficient scoring for the Hokies set the tone for the first quarter; Clemson shot just 20 percent on 24 shots. The quarter played out as a scrappy affair, with both teams turning the ball over and struggling to maintain consistency. Virginia Tech erupted in the second period, led by Rega n Maga r ity’s dominant presence down low. The 6-foot-3 forward

commanded the low post, tallying nine points on her way to 17 in the game. Magarity was one rebound away from a double-double and solidified herself as the focal point of the Hokies’ offense during the quarter. Thanks to the attention the Hokies forced Clemson to pay to Magarity, the Hokies’ shooters found their rhythm. Taylor Emery and Kendyl Brooks knocked down threes to help send Virginia Tech on a 13–0 run, and they took a nine-point lead into the locker room at the half. However, as the third quarter began, the Hokies’ fatigue from the Miami game coupled with two quick fouls called on Regan Magarity let the Tigers back into the game. With Magarity on the bench, Clemson took control of the paint as Kobi Thornton drained layup after layup. Thornton finished with 23 points on the day and snagged a game-leading 10 rebounds as well. The Hokies continued to unravel in the second half, turning the ball over 11 times in the second 20 minutes and giving Clemson plenty of opportunities to score. The

Tigers attempted 74 shots in the game, 17 more than the Hokies, and wound up taking the lead for good with four minutes to play. Magarity picked up her fifth foul right as Clemson took the lead, despite sitting for the majority of the third quarter, and without its star Virginia Tech couldn’t overcome the game’s chaos. A multitude of factors contributed to the Hokies’ s e c ond-ha l f c ol laps e, and they fell to 4–10 in conference play. With two games left in the season, head coach Kenny Brooks has two more opportunities to claim quality wins for his team. The Hokies return to Blacksburg to take on their final two opponents: Virginia and Wake Forest. As the regular season comes to a conclusion, the Virginia Tech women’s basketball team will look to return to form and close out its schedule on a high.

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COURTESY OF HOKIESPORTS Hokies’ Regan Magarity (11) looks to score during the game against the Clemson Tigers. The game was a loss with a score of 73–66, Feb. 24, 2019.

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Blackshear Jr. leads Hokies to 10th ACC victory Kerry Blackshear Jr.’s 22 points and 14 rebounds carried Tech past Notre Dame 67–59, putting the Hokies at 10–5 in the ACC. DAVIS CARBAUGH sports staff writer

The No. 20 Virginia Tech Hokies bounced back from Monday’s home loss against UVA with a 67–59 win on the road against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Kerry Blackshear Jr. led the way with 22 points and 14 rebounds as the Hokies improved to 21–6 (10–5) on the season. “He’s just become so integral to literally everything we do on both ends,” Virginia Tech head coach Buzz Williams said. “We tried to protect him for two or three game minutes when he picked up his first foul because of what I just said. When I took him out in the second half, he was just exhausted because he is so important to what we were doing.” Tech relied on sound defense and a strong rebounding effort to come away with a solid ACC road win. The Hokies have now played road games every Saturday of February, going 3–1 in those matchups. “One way we try to gain possessions is through of fensive rebou nd i ng, which has never been a

forte of ours,” Williams said. “I think it’s the highest offensive rebounds we’ve gotten in a game since we’ve lived in Blacksburg.” The Hokies opened the game with some lockdown defense, holding the Irish scoreless for the first four and a half minutes of the game. Both teams started off slowly, with the Hokies leading 5-2 after five minutes of play. Notre Dame started off one for 10 from the field and gave up an early rebounding advantage to Tech. Tech relied on the three throughout the first half, starting four for six from long range and scoring 12 of their first 14 points from beyond the arc. Five different Hokies hit threes in the first half of an evenly spread scoring effort. The Hokies did not make any threes in the second half, but the team’s performance was heavily improved from its struggles against UVA last Monday. The Hok ie s we r e excellent on defense in the first half, holding Notre Dame to 23 points off of 24 percent shooting from the field. Turnovers by the Hokies kept the Irish

within striking distance as Tech took a 30-23 lead into halftime at the Joyce Center in Notre Dame, Indiana. The second half began with similar back and forth action as the Hokies held a seven-point lead for most of the first 10 minutes. Tech led Notre Dame 43–34 with 10 minutes remaining in the game. The Hokies extended their lead to around 10 points for most of the remainder of the game through a consistent offensive effort. The Irish cut the lead to six with just over two minutes remaining, but Notre Dame was unable to string together enough offensive production to complete a comeback. Behind Blackshear Jr. and a balance of scoring from Tech’s guards, the Hokies went on to defeat the Irish 67–59. Blackshear Jr. finished as the game’s leading scorer and rebounder with 22 points and 14 boards. The reliable Tech big man has scored 15 or more points in all of the Hokies’ last six games. The Hokies dominated the Irish on the boards, outrebounding Notre Dame 48 to 27. Guards Wabissa Bede and Isaiah Wilkins

COURTESY OF HOKIE SPORTS Kerry Blackshear Jr. working down low against a Notre Dame defender, backing him down in the post during Virginia Tech’s 67–59 win over the Irish on Feb. 23, 2019.

contributed well to the team’s rebounding, tallying over five rebounds apiece. Blackshea r Jr. has continued to dominate in the low post and take charge of the Hokies’ scoring effort in the absence of Justin Robinson. The junior from Orlando will need to continue to be at his best

against the Duke Blue Devils next Tuesday and throughout the duration of Robinson’s injury. With the potential absence of Duke superstar Zion Williamson, head coach Buzz Williams may look to utilize Blackshear’s low post scoring in the top 25 matchup. The Hokies and Blue

Devils are set to square off at Cassell Coliseum on Tuesday night in a hotly contested ACC matchup. The game will be aired on ESPN at 7 p.m.

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from Ly n c h b u r g , Virginia, clocked in with a time of 14:04.65. Saturday Tech wasted no time in getting off to a roaring start on Saturday as Sarah Edwards dominated the field and took home first place in the women’s mile. The junior from Massachusetts clocked in at a time of 4:41.56. On the men’s side of the mile, junior Diego Zarate ran a 4:03.54 and placed second overall. Notre Dame sophomore Yared Nuguse ran an incredible time of 3:57.93 and won the event by nearly six seconds, setting a Rector Field House record. Eszter Bajnok scored a 12.95-meter mark in the women’s triple jump to place third. Bajnok also finished eighth overall in the long jump on Friday with a score of 6.04 meters. Virginia Te c h ’s freshman phenom Jacory Patterson stepped up in the biggest NCAA meet of his young career with a first-place finish in the men’s 400-meter finals. Patterson’s career-best time of 46.04 crushed the

field and set a new school record, while freshman Miles Green’s time of 47.38 earned him fourth place. The freshman duo competed well in their first postseason performance and supplied the Hokies with valuable team points. Deakin Volz, one of Virginia Tech’s best career pole vaulters, won the men’s pole vault for the second year in a row. Volz leaped a height of 5.45 meters and easily defeated the rest of the field. Fellow Hokies Joel Benitez (5.15 meters) and Harrison Rice (4.95 meters) took second and fifth in the event. T he Tech dista nce runners performed well in the 800-meter finals as senior Rachel Pocratsky won the women’s 800 with a time of 2:03.43. Senior Shannon Quinn clocked in at 2.06.58 and finished third overall. The Tech shot putters added some much-needed points late in the meet, with Isaiah Rogers (18.19 meters) finishing second and Tyson Jones (17.69 meters) taking fifth place. With three events remaining, the Hokies led the men’s field with 99 points and Florida State was in a close second at 98 points.

Florida State’s sprinters and triple jumpers pushed the reigning ACC champions into a four-point lead for first, so the pressure was on the Hokies in the following 3,0 0 0 -meter event. Peter Seufer came up with a clutch performance and won the men’s 3,000 with a time of 7:59.60. After Seufer’s victory in the 3,000 meters, the Hokies led FSU 113 to 107 heading into the 4x400-meter final event. The squad of Miles Green, Michael Davenport, Eldon Phillips and Jacory Patterson ran a 3:12.77 to finish fourth in the 4x400 relay. After FSU’s incredible first-place performance in the 4x400 meters, the Seminoles tied the Hokies for first place overall in the team standings. The Virginia Tech men’s indoor track team scored 117 points to secure a tie for first place with FSU and a co-champion ranking at the 2019 ACC Indoor Track and Field Championships. The Hokies will now compete at the NCAA Indoor Championships in Birmingham, Alabama, on March 8.

ANTHONY WU / COLLEGIATE TIMES Hokies’ Sara Freix (11) keeps a balanced pace during the Women’s 5,000m finals at Rector Field House, Feb. 22, 2019.

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ANTHONY WU / COLLEGIATE TIMES Hokies’ Diego Zarate (3) leads the heat during the Men’s 1 mile prelims at Rector Field House, Feb. 22, 2019.

ANTHONY WU / COLLEGIATE TIMES Hokies’ Rachel Baxter starts to celebrate as she see that she successfully goes over the crossbar at Rector Field House, Feb. 22, 2019.