112th YEAR, ISSUE 184 collegiatetimes.com October 6, 2016 COLLEGIATETIMES An independent, student-run newspaper serving the community since 1903 Three Christiansburg teens go missing after school The three 14-year-olds disappeared after getting off the school bus in Christiansburg on the afternoon of Oct. 3. Their parents said the teens had talked about living near “the river” together. MATT JONES currently searching for Parents of the students 200-pound female with assistant news editor them. told the police that the brown hair and brown eyes. In a Facebook post, the students had previously The department asks The Christiansburg department wrote that three talked about, “Living anyone with information Police Department is asking students at Christiansburg together near the river.” to call Randall Womack for help from Montgomery High School never returned The department of the Christiansburg County residents in finding from school on the describes Twigg as a Police Department at (540) three teens: Jordan Twiggs, afternoon of Oct. 3. They 5-foot-5, 130-pound male 382-3131 or after hours at 14, Alexis Coward, 14, and reportedly got onto a school with sandy blond hair and (540) 382-4343. Kayla Swortzel, 14. bus together after classes brown eyes. Coward is a The teens were reported dismissed and got off the 5-foot-5, 150-pound female COURTESY OF CHRISTIANSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT missing at 7:15 p.m. on bus near Swallow Lane in with brown hair and blue @jones_mattryan Alexis Coward, 14, Jordan Twiggs, 14, and Kayla Monday. Officers are Christiansburg. eyes. Swortzel is a 5-foot-8, Swortzel, 14, were reported missing earlier this week. Ranked Hokies Ring Premiere 2018 face Tar Heels The No. 25 Hokies slipped into the rankings during the bye week. Now, they want to dedicated to Beamer prove they belong against No. 17 UNC. The Class of 2018 ring was unveiled Tuesday night, amid fi reworks and celebration. Former CHASE PARKER leads the conference in football beat reporter career receiving yards football head coach represented the ceremony as the class’ namesake. with 2,382. Junior Isaiah For the first time since Ford of Virginia Tech is a ASHLEY WILLS Sept. 7, 2014, the Virginia close second with 2,249. multimedia editor Tech football team is Ford, on the other hand, is ranked. The Hokies the leader in touchdowns On Tuesday, Oct. 4, the Class of 2018 cracked the AP Poll this (21), while Switzer is tied had its chance to be a part of a tradition week, coming in at the No. for second (15). Ford is just spanning over 100 years. The class 25 spot. But they will now two TDs shy of breaking motto, “Mentes apertae fines conso- have to earn their ranking the school record of 22, set ciati,” or “Minds Open, Aims United,” against a very worthy by wide-receiver Antonio remains true as over 1,000 students opponent — No. 17 UNC. Freeman. came together to celebrate the time- The Tar Heels, who Despite the Hokies’ honored tradition of Ring Premiere. haven’t lost since their key players leading the The evening began as the Highty week-one matchup against team back into the top 25, Tighties marched in playing Tech Georgia, are 4–1 and Virginia Tech offensive Triumph while cadets and students coming off of a huge 37–35 guard Augie Conte doesn’t sang and clapped to the beat waiting victory over No. 12 Florida think that the Tar Heels are to see the design. Speeches from State after making a game- that concerned about their the Class of 2018 President Chris winning 54-yard field goal matchup. Saunders, members of the ring design as time expired. The week “I don’t think they have committee and members of the Class prior, UNC rallied from a whole lot of respect for of 2018 board looked back at the class’ a 36–23 deficit against us,” he said. “I feel like last two years at Virginia Tech and Pittsburgh for a last- the more confident they’re shared what they have to look forward second 37–36 win. feeling, I feel like the to in the upcoming years. “We have a tremendous better chance we have of Each year, the ring honors a Virginia challenge in front of us posting the upset.” Tech alumnus. This year the Class of with North Carolina,” said Even though North 2018 chose former Virginia Tech head LOREN SKINKER / Tech head coach Justin Carolina hasn’t validated football coach Frank Beamer as the Fuente. “(The Tar Heels) these statements publicly, namesake. In celebration of 2018 Ring Premiere, fi reworks were set off on the are coming off two huge Conte still believes that “To be honored by (the Class of Drillfi eld, Oct. 5, 2016. victories. They are all big, the Tar Heels will overlook 2018) is really one of my highlights,” but two close games. Two the Hokies based on their Beamer said. the school, “Enter Sandman” began could tell. He was dancing. He was hard-fought victories. recent success against The ring also honors Virginia Tech playing. Even Beamer himself began jumping on the stage.” I know a lot of people big-time programs. Police Department Captain Vince jumping to the game-day tune. As the time came for the official haven’t gone down to “They beat Pittsburgh, Houston, the man who stood by “Twenty-nine years he’s been a ring reveal, the lights dimmed and Tallahassee (Florida State) who’s got a really good Beamer’s side during football games to football coach and this class got him as voices quieted as students watched to and walked away with a team this year. They beat protect him. a namesake, that was very impressive,” see what would be on their ring. win, so that’s a big feather Florida State, who was After a speech from Houston and a said Timothy Sands, Virginia Tech in their hat.” ranked No. 12 or some- video highlighting Beamer’s time at president. “And he enjoyed it too, I see RING / page 3 North Carolina is led thing like that. We were by its quarterback Mitch unranked this past week, Trubisky, who has earned (and) just barely snuck into his way into the Heisman the rankings this week. Trophy conversation. They’re ranked pretty ‘Mama Lisa’ brings the ‘party’ car The 6-foot-3 Ohio native high now, they went to currently leads the NCAA the ACC championship in completion percentage last year, almost beat — to Uber customers in Blacksburg (76 percent) and is in the probably should have beat top 10 in points respon- — somebody who played sible for passing yards and for the national champi- Although Lisa Gardner, dubbed “Mama Lisa” by locals and students alike, has only been working pass efficiency. onship. They probably for Uber for a few months, she has gained quite the following in the local community. However, the Hokies haven’t thought about us have themselves a a whole lot,” the 6-foot-6 PAULINA FARLEY-KUZMINA as “Mama Lisa” among First off, they love all my Virginia Tech? hot-hand at the quar- lineman explained. lifestyles staff writer the people she gives rides Virginia Tech swag and Mama: People ask, “Are terback position as well The ACC clash has a because she works so then, they will ask me about you a Hokie?” and I say, “By with Jerod Evans. literal cloud of uncer- Frequent Uber riders frequently. As an ex-police the electronic candle on my birthright I am a Hokie.” The JUCO transfer has tainty hanging above it around the Blacksburg and officer and Blacksburg dashboard. I will tell them My family was here 100 been the MVP for Tech so as Hurricane Matthew Christiansburg areas have native, Gardner sees that this is my memorial years before Virginia Tech. far this season. Evans has could potentially bring probably gotten or will get Uber as an opportunity to to Heidi Childs and David My family was here when thrown 13 touchdowns in horrendous conditions to a ride from local driver Lisa give back to the Virginia Metzler, the two Virginia the Shawnee Indians were his first four starts, putting Chapel Hill on Saturday. Gardner at one point or Tech and Blacksburg Tech students who were here. They were settlers. him on pace for a school Whether the game gets another. Her car is decked community. murdered seven years ago. My grandfather’s mother record of 39. The current moved to an earlier date out, with Virginia Tech CT: How did you get the So they see all my lights is of the Price family, as in mark is held by Tyrod or time has yet to be deter- spirit gear on the inside, red nickname “Mama Lisa?” and my music going, and I Prices Fork road and Price Taylor who threw for 24 in mined, but the Hokies plan LED lights along the floor Mama: I have sons and usually play hip-hop or rap Hall. They settled here in 2010. to be prepared regardless of her car and Virginia Tech since they were growing music and they say, “This the 1800s, and so they’ve Trubisky and Evans of the weather. stickers lining her back up, all of their friends hung is the best Uber ride ever! fought in the American find each other in similar “Coach Fuente and bumper. out with us at our house and Mama Lisa we love you.” Revolution, and they’ve company. The two are the coach Cornelsen are Uber is a company, whenever any of them had We have a fun time in fought in the Civil War. only QBs in the country going to have a great somewhat like a taxi problems or any trouble here. I am like the paid That family has always with at least 13 touch- game plan,” Evans said. service, where people can they would just call me, designated driver, and since been here as long as anyone downs and fewer than two “Whether that’s running a request rides from their “Mama Lisa.” Now it seems I am kind of the Mama, they has been here, except the interceptions. Both players lot, whether that’s passing locations to other addresses that the students at Tech feel comfortable talking to Native Americans. also rank in the top five a lot, whether that’s giving and pay the drivers all are also getting to know me. We drive around town, CT: What made you in pass efficiency among me no carries or whether within an app. Unlike most “Mama Lisa.” I will give one group after another, want to become an Uber power five teams and are that’s giving the running taxi services, however, them advice, I will give and it is a wonderful expe- driver? top three in completion backs all the carries. I Uber drivers set their own them help, and no matter rience. It makes me feel Mama: One of the percentage among ACC mean, whatever they want hours and drive their own what the situation is, I am really good when I drop reasons I got into this is quarterbacks. to do, I’m down. I just want cars once they pass an like a Mama to everyone. them off, especially if it is because I have been very To go along with to win.” inspection. CT: What do you do a girl. I will watch her walk active in No Hokie Left the huge quarterback Although Gardner has when you pick up people into the door and make sure Behind and Help Save the matchup, the ACC’s top only worked for Uber that are intoxicated? she gets there safe. Next Girl with the two active receivers will be for four months, she has Mama: It is a party; we CT: What is your on display as well. UNC’s @ChaseParker_VT already established herself have a party in this car. personal relationship with see UBER / page 3 Ryan Switzer, a senior,

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he past several decades have However, the fact that the party fueled the fire that is conser- markets itself as pro-life is comical, as Tvative animosity toward the pro-fetus advocates are the same liberals and their policies. But the people who favor the death penalty. passage of time has done little to quiet Furthermore, an alarming number the flame: if anything, the nation has of these holier-than-thou moralists become more partisan than ever. It is voted in the primaries for candidates imperative in such trying times to take like Ted Cruz and Donald Trump. COURTESY OF TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE a step back and examine the hypoc- These are the men behind arguably risies, paradoxes and denials that run the most asinine foreign policy initia- rampant in the GOP. tives ever to have disgraced this nation: column It is a fact well-known that the carpet-bombing the Middle East in Republican Party consists of strict a barbaric and disgustingly oversim- constructionists with the highest plified attempt at wiping out a few Liberal leaders fail to keep regard for the Constitution and its laws potential targets, which would ulti- — in theory. mately result in the deaths of far more promises, pacifying voters Yet these same people, who preach innocent civilians. that the laws of the land must be One must also consider the conser- any of the hypoc- student aid and poverty are numbers of people killed by treated with reverence, continue to vatives’ stance on immigration, partic- risies of liberals extremely important issues our nation in war are largely decry and debate landmark Supreme ularly the Syrian refugee crisis. How Minvolve their that liberals will gladly claim ignored. This violence is Court rulings such as Roe v. Wade and can people say they are pro-life and full dedication to a partial as their talking points. In no more legitimate than the Obergefell v. Hodges. simultaneously oppose a policy that concept of equality. This view practice, however, this is near little violence that would be For instance, in July 2015, Rick could save and reunite thousands of of equality omits important meaningless. prevented with gun laws. Santorum and other conservative men, women and children? The para- pieces of the picture while In order to get those Those laws would, however, senators proposed a constitutional doxical nature of this pro-life stance claiming to be the moral high policies they speak of passed, bring the perception that it amendment to make same-sex is overwhelming. Perhaps it needs ground. Particularly, their the original ideas must be is more legitimate, which is marriage illegal across the country. rewording to specify the limited perspective of the various watered down by negotiation exceptionally dangerous. Apparently, when the court does not spectrum of lives that conservatives oppressions experienced by and special interests. It takes A more insidious flaw rule in their favor, it suddenly becomes actually care about. different demographics lack so much time that it becomes in liberal politics is the an elitist club of unelected officials Still an even larger number of acknowledgement and under- even more insufficient than it assumption that words who fail to represent the people. pro-life conservatives oppose standing of class relations. already was. outweigh actions and that Republicans take the First gun control. In 2015, some 13,286 Additionally, despite them While this goes on, the promises will be kept. It is Amendment very seriously, even more Americans were killed because of gun having an acute awareness issues are very real to those dangerous the way they accept so for heterosexual, upper-middle violence. How ironic it is that many of of domestic policies and affected. Their problems do politicians’ words as gospel class, white, Christian males. They the people who stress the importance their effects, the violence of not get watered down. Their and ignore their track records. believe that the government should not of protecting the inherent right to life foreign policy very often goes problems do not wait for It is naive the way they deny any citizen of their freedom of of all human beings refuse point-blank ignored. policies to change. Yet, when assume that corporations will expression, unless of course, someone to support regulating the firearms that A prominent example of the problems get so unbearable sacrifice profit for the envi- refuses to stand up for the national take so many lives. Advocating for the omission of class rela- that the people must riot and ronment and act as if petitions anthem or say the Pledge of Allegiance. stricter gun control would be far more tions is the framework of protest, those unaffected will and nonviolent protests are Respect really does take on a constructive for their agenda, defi- mainstream feminism. This cry that riots are too violent, both necessary and the most different meaning for right wingers: nitely more so than sanctimoniously version of feminism asks that the people should be more effective ways to be heard as a the very people who pronounce policing women’s family-planning women and minorities to patient or most patronizingly, citizen. With this mindset, the desecration of the American flag choices. aspire to become president or that they are “not helping their most awful of actions can be a deplorable act are often the ones Right-wing evangelicals constitute a join the most brutal branches cause,” as if sympathy must be taken and will be forgiven or who fly the Confederate flag on large voter base for the GOP (according of the military. It asks them to earned. overlooked. Independence Day. But never mind to the Pew Research Center, over 50 become CEOs and politicians. And, when these pale Workers’ rights, for that forced patriotism is, frankly, a key percent of those belonging to Protestant These careers are supposed policies of help get passed, they example, are in a compar- tenet of fascism, because, “Ignore it denominations vote Republican), and to be the poster children of are applauded and paraded as atively awful state right until it goes away” has always worked their own special brand of Christian the struggle for equality. a massive achievement in the now. The general spoken or for the GOP — climate change, hypocrisy deserves its own analysis. It But, equality for whom? The name of equality. Mistakes unspoken feeling is that the anyone? is about time someone knocked them president may still unneces- are never apologized for, they fight is not worth it. Inaction Fiscal responsibility is another off their high horses. sarily bomb the Middle East, are only transformed into is presented as the moral high important part of the Republican Party If there is one thing evangelical regardless of gender or race. achievements. ground and words are given platform: conservatives tend to preach conservatives are good at, it is cherry- A CEO’s salary will inher- Still, in the vein of precedent. This prevents the about hard work and personal respon- picking, whether at the Constitution or ently mean the workers have supposed nonviolence is the reality from being acknowl- sibility, and they discourage wasteful the Bible. Ironically, while outspoken to struggle for food, healthcare strict attention to the domestic edged and effective action spending. on topics like abortion and gay and providing for their chil- working class. Liberals will from being taken. Yet, no Republican president has rights, they ignore many of the key dren’s educations. praise nonviolence and often In general, any grassroots managed to balance the budget since issues Jesus actually preached about: Regardless of what kind support gun control in the movement or genuine struggle Eisenhower. In fact, the Republican helping the poor and downtrodden, for of person is at the top, there name of reducing unnec- is co-opted by liberals and presidents who have served since then instance. is still a top. There is still essary violence. However, in given very little time of day, have sunk this country into an even Shouldn’t a party so deeply rooted in a bottom. This is striving reality, the only guns being and very little true substance deeper pool of debt. For instance, good, blue-collar Protestant values be for a diverse hierarchy, not controlled are the people’s. can be found in the supposed George W. Bush added $3.19 trillion to supportive of government-sponsored equality. If it was striving for The military and police will solutions. The small victories the national debt during his two terms welfare? Yet, the Pew Research Center equality, there would be no still have guns. Wars will still are put on a pedestal and with exorbitant amounts of defense reports that 43 percent favor making talk of second-class citizens involve tanks, bombs, drones used as a reason to tell those spending. cuts to such programs, and that only 28 without acknowledging that it and guns. Innocent people still who are struggling that they Delving further into this tunnel percent of white Protestants agree that is not enough to ask different die in those wars waged for should be grateful and patient. of paradoxes, the conservatives welfare changes society for the better. economic classes to tolerate profit. The only people being Words are given more weight who oppose government-sponsored Where are the pro-lifers when the each other because those divi- made less violent are those in than action in a way that programs such as Social Security politicians they support actively work sions are directly tied to the the working class, people who denies reality and prevents and Medicare conveniently reap their to cut programs that would put food other forms of oppression. are already at a disadvantage, meaningful progress. It is benefits. For all their talk of fiscal in the stomachs of starving children? Another flaw in liberal especially being dispropor- pacification. conservatism, they sure are happy to Instead of upholding such worthy politics is the pacification of tionately comprised of minor- receive money from public programs causes, they busy themselves trying legitimate concerns. Mass ities, as compared to the popu- paid for with taxes levied by the to line the pockets of the rich while incarceration, police brutality, lation at large. government — taxes that they have insisting that those in need are lazy excessive surveillance, insuf- Other violence, such as SKYE WOOD traditionally resented having to pay. moochers. ficient government programs, U.S.-backed coups, support • regular columnist It is almost as if conservatives vow So let’s have a round of applause including welfare and for fascist regimes and the • freshman/general engineering to despise any legislation passed by for these patriots, these advocates liberals, even when it mirrors their of freedom and liberty — except for own agenda. In fact, one might recall women, the LGBT community, people the GOP clamoring to make patched of color and the poor, who disdain the up excuses and evoke false optimism Constitution when it grants rights to COLLEGIATETIMES regarding its failed rollout of Medicare those whose agendas do not fit theirs. Part D — a plan that not only encom- Clearly, the Grand Ole Party remains NEWSROOM ...... 231-9865 Photo Editor: Armahn Rassuli passed these then-favorable provisions, as grand as ever. Editor in Chief: Andrea Pappas ([email protected]) Assistant Photo Editor: Cat Piper but also cost far more to implement Managing Editors: Lewis Millholland and Zack Wajsgras Social Media Editors: Kasey Casella and Lisa Kucharczk than the Affordable Care Act. Design Editor: Jina Ro Have a news tip? 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MIKE LIU and spaces for students with to add new buildings into the news staff writer different background to district. collaborate as a team. “One of the things I always Virginia Tech recently “The whole idea is the talk about when we design announced the formation of collision of all sorts of majors, spaces for students, faculty, a Creativity and Innovation all sorts of students from all research, teaching is that there District with the intent of the colleges, faculty from all is this old cliche of planting creating a place to bring the colleges. It is designed grass in a field and looking students and faculty from to bring people together to see where people walk different colleges together. that might not have neces- and then paving where they According to a VT News sarily been geographically walk,” Knapp said. “That’s press release, the Creativity located together,” said Frank a lot of what we will do with and Innovation District will Shushok, senior associate the Creativity and Innovation be located on the eastern vice president for student District.” edge of the campus. The affairs. “We know that kind The Creativity and district will include most of of interaction, those kinds of Innovation District will also the existing programs and collisions — students, faculty include a new residential facilities already in the area. staff across the colleges, community. Shushock says These existing programs across the disciplines, with a there will likely be 700 new ELLEN HUBER / COLLEGIATE TIMES and facilities include the hope and aspiration of inno- residential beds created, but Sigma Phi Delta’s new house located on 700 Toms Creek Rd., Oct. 3, 2016. Moss Arts Center, the vation and creativity — (have) that number may range from Institute for Creativity, the best chance of nurturing 400 to 700. Design is still Arts and Technology, the the kinds of outcomes that we underway. School of Performing Arts, would like to see there.” “We know that students Small fraternities partner Theatre 101, the School of According to Knapp, learn in holistic ways. Visual Arts, Squires Student ICAT is included within the Sometimes the way colleges to encourage mentorship Center, Newman Library, the district. ICAT is one of the and universities have been Donaldson Brown Graduate seven research institutes at organized in previous decades Sigma Phi Delta and Alpha Sigma Phi have joined forces to hold a three- Life Center, the Media Virginia Tech. The others are has not played to that reality,” Building and the Media the Biocomplexity Institute of Shushok said. “The Creativity day event to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Building Annex. Virginia Tech; the Fralin Life and Innovation District is According to Ben Knapp, Science Institute; the Institute about the collision of former ALISON INDERRIEDEN Delta in hopes that they would organizations helped form the director of the Institute for Critical Technology and and informal learning, intel- new staff writer help Alpha Sigma Phi with its bonds between the brothers for Creativity, Arts, and Applied Science; the Institute lectual academic life and cause. of both fraternities. Although Technology (ICAT) and for Society, Culture and student life. Nothing helps For the first time in their “We are starting to become coordination between the two professor of computer science Environment; the Virginia facilitate that collision like chapter histories, two smaller a bigger organization. We was difficult at times, they at Virginia Tech, the district Tech Carilion Research residential environment.” fraternities are partnering were at about 30 members were able to organize meeting is on the edge of campus for a Institute; and the Virginia According to Sushhok, to benefit Big Brothers last year, and we knew we times and work through reason. Tech Transportation Institute. two living-learning programs Big Sisters of America, an would be able to get a few the challenges presented. “There is something very ICAT’s mission is to foster will be included in the new organization dedicated to organizations to come out but The two fraternities have to important about the fact that research and education across residential community: providing mentors to children we wanted to partner with ensure a representative is this is going to be right on disciplines, from art and Innovate Entrepreneurship nationwide. Sigma Phi Delta someone else to increase our present from each fraternity the edge of campus,” Knapp design to engineering science, Community, which is and Alpha Sigma Phi will hold odds,” Cunningham said. “We when presenting to other said. “I don’t know if you according to its website. currently in Pritchard Hall, a three-day event, running thought we would be a good fit organizations. remember: when you were It supports projects from and Studio ‘72, a new living- from Oct. 26 to 28, that will to work together.” Many organizations have younger, before you went students and faculty from learning program that will include donation booths and a Alpha Sigma Phi’s national already registered to partic- to university — it’s kind of different colleges throughout start in Pritchard Hall next percentage night. philanthropy is Big Brothers ipate with even more in talks scary to actually walk into a the university. fall. The main event is scheduled Big Sisters of America, a to join. Sami Dhamna, junior university. And this, being on The district has short, “These will be truly for Oct. 28 and it will be the nationwide organization with aerospace engineer major the edge, is like, ‘Oh. Am I in intermediate and long-term dynamic living programs that Big/Little Games where 10 the goal of providing mentors and internal philanthropy Blacksburg? Am I at Virginia phases. The short-term phase will have studio space and teams of two people from each to children who may be in need chair of Sigma Phi Delta, and Tech? I don’t know.’” is to recast the environments maker space and truly facil- of the participating organi- of adult role models. Cunningham are leading the Different organiza- inside existing buildings. itate that formal and informal zations will compete in four “I want to be able to do effort. tions and groups such as the The intermediate phase learning and mentorship relay races. everything and see the amount “I have only ever partici- Innovation Entrepreneurship will include some extensive that we’re talking about is so The fraternities chose of time and effort it takes to pated in other organizations’ Club and Apex Systems remodeling of the buildings. important to developing what middle school based games hold this. I am really looking events,” Dhamna said. “I want Center for Innovation and The long-term phase raises we’re calling the VT-shaped to create a fun and light atmo- forward to that experience.” to be able to do everything and Entrepreneurship will come the question about whether student,” Shushok said. sphere. The organization with Sigma Phi Delta and Alpha see the amount of time and together in this new district for there will be new buildings the most points at the end of all Sigma Phi members said that effort it takes to hold this. I am students and faculty to work inside the district or not, and the events will win 10 percent they partnered because they really looking forward to that together and create new and it is still being worked on. of the total money raised for are both smaller organizations experience.” different things. The district Knapp says he believes that @CollegiateTimes their own philanthropies. The and wanted to gain the expe- Brothers from both orga- will include studios, facilities the university is very likely rest will be distributed evenly rience and seek guidance in nizations believe that with to the philanthropies of Sigma hosting philanthropy events. the help of the Fraternity and Phi Delta and Alpha Sigma It takes a lot of manpower to Sorority Life coordinator and Phi. hold an event where many the university, the two frater- This is the first philan- other organizations and public nities can gain knowledge thropy event at Virginia Tech spaces are needed. and experience to hold future for the engineering fraternity, “I am excited for every- philanthropy events. Sigma Phi Delta. Sigma Phi thing,” Cunningham said. “It Both Alpha Sigma Phi and Delta’s national philanthropy took awhile to get planning Sigma Phi Delta plan to hold is FIRST Robotics which and get going. We went their own events in upcoming promotes science, technology, through a lot of ideas to try and semesters using the experience math and engineering fields to get to where we are now.” they gained while working high schoolers. It took at least four months together. It has been eight years to decide on the type of event “Hopefully next semester I since Alpha Sigma Phi held Alpha Sigma Phi wanted to can have something planned its own philanthropy event. hold, the event is a significant and worked out and this expe- Austin Cunningham, soph- departure from the fraternity’s rience will definitely help,” omore psychology major past events. Cunningham Dhamna said. and the philanthropy chair, hopes the Big/Little philan- started planning the event a thropy event will continue in BILLY CLARKE / COLLEGIATE TIMES year ago after reaching out to upcoming years. @KoreanBean the the brothers of Sigma Phi Joining the two Theatre 101 stands on College Avenue in the afternoon light, with its glass exterior refl ecting the lamplight as it shines, Oct. 2, 2016. RING: Class of 2018 unveiling gets Beamer jumping

freshman year after the Hokies shield, Skipper the Cannon, Hokie from page 1 football team beat the Ohio State Stone, the Blue Ridge Mountains Buckeyes. The ring also features and the Screaming Eagle. The ring features two sides: a a silhouette of Sands in a cap and “I love the university side,” said class side and a university side. The gown to signify that he too will Kat Kolton, Class of 2018 Female class side features 32 Hokie tracks, “graduate” in 2018 since he started Member-at-Large and a junior the class motto, the class logo and in 2014. human development major. “I the HokieBird. Special to this think that there is so much power year, the ring also includes popular in tradition, and we really honored annual events that happen on the the past with the traditional past on Drillfield including the ferris I’m so proud of this the university side.” wheel from GobblerFest, a ribbon “place, so proud that I Plans for what would be on the for Relay for Life and a tent for The ring began the day after the Class Big Event. have been able to spend of 2017 Ring Premiere. The 2018 class ring also includes so much of my life here, “This time last year, the day images of downtown Blacksburg, and having my name on after ring premiere, we had just the Moss Arts Center and Beamer started ring design so this is kind Way to honor the ring’s namesake. this ring means a lot.” of the end for us,” Kolton said. “Up “I’m so proud of this place, so Frank Beamer until Ring Dance, we aren’t really proud that I have been able to spend former head football coach doing much so it’s bittersweet so much of my life here, and having because we are done with the ring. my name on this ring means a lot,” We’ve shared it with the class and Beamer said. “It is kind of my class,” Sands there’s really not a lot left for us to The ring also celebrates events said. “We feel some sort of kinship do, but it’s been a really big honor special to the Class of 2018: a with this class, so it was very for us to be a part of.” checkered scoreboard for the special to be on that ring.” football game, the The university side of the Commonwealth Cup for winning ring shows Virginia Tech land- in football against the University marks including the Pylons and AHMED MUSTAFA / COLLEGIATE TIMES of Virginia 12 years in a row War Memorial, Burruss Hall and Former head coach Frank Beamer, the ring collection namesake, and the downtown celebration Torgerson Bridge. It also incorpo- @ashleymwills speaks to the Class of 2018 in the Burruss auditorium for the that happened during the class’ rates the flaming VT, the university premiere of its class ring, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016. PAGE 4 October 6, 2016 collegiatetimes.com [email protected] study CUTTING EDGE SPACE break FOR YOUR AD HERE

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DREW DAVIS VMI, the non-starters stepped up when NATHAN LOPRETE do during the fall. (Luke) to mix that in with a little bit sports staff writer redshirt-sophomore Drew Ott came onto the baseball beat reporter Scherzer, if he can come back of over the top and a little bit pitch. healthy has the stuff, has the of sidearm,” Scheetz said. The No. 18 Virginia Tech men’s soccer Ott scored his first and second goals of the Virginia Tech baseball is mentality and experience to Scheetz figures to be a huge team defeated VMI 7–1 Tuesday. In their first season in the game, with the second coming in the midst of its fall season. pitch in that role. Cole Kragel piece for Tech, whether it’s game at Thompson Field since their loss to off a pass from Collin Verfurth that cut With a new season comes is certainly a guy that should coming from the bullpen or in Clemson Sept. 23, the Hokies put on a display through many players inside near the box. many things. There have been be able to pitch at the back end the starting rotation. of offense against a VMI team that has yet to “We were able to play a lot of young bright spots for the team, but at of the bullpen,” Pinzino said. Scheetz also spoke about win a game this season. guys tonight, and I was happy to see that,” the same time there have been He also mentioned Paul Hall last season and how he thinks Virginia Tech wasted little time scoring. Brizendine said. “It was especially good for moments of frustration. Jr., who has been outstanding the staff can turn it around. Junior Marcelo Acuna pulled left, stepped Drew. He has been battling injuries, and I was With those moments come in the fall so far. “We definitely had injuries, but back and drilled the back of the net just nine happy to see him score.” learning opportunities and Sophomore pitcher Nic it’s not an excuse for anything. minutes into the game. VMI quickly answered Ott’s goals would be the final points of the head coach Patrick Mason Enright underwent Tommy I think everyone knows we off a corner kick, scoring in the 12th minute. game, as Virginia Tech capped off the 7–1 is building the team to be John Surgery in May, but were better than a 19-win Acuna kept attacking and scored just four victory. stronger in 2017. He also has a Pinzino says he’s right on team. Especially the pitching minutes later, this time off the cross-field The win brings the Hokies to 8–2–1 on the new set of eyes to help build the schedule. “He’s doing really staff — at times we couldn’t assist from Gino Rossi, giving the Hokies a season. This is the first season Virginia Tech pitching staff. Jamie Pinzino, well. He’s in the training room really finish a game but I think 2–1 lead. The Hokies continued to connect has more than seven wins in a season since who joined the team in the a couple hours a day. He should that’s going to put a chip on our on their shots. Acuna netted his third goal of 2007–2008, in which the team finished ranked offseason, has already made an be back in the next couple of shoulder,” Scheetz said. the first half, earning the first Virginia Tech eighth in the nation and lost to Wake Forest in impression on the team. weeks as far as picking up with One member of the team in hat trick of the season. He scored in the 26th the semifinals of the NCAA tournament. Mason talked about what his actual throwing program,” particular, catcher Joe Freiday minute, again off the Rossi assist. While this is a good step, Brizendine wants he’s seen from the former Pinzino said. “There’s a phase Jr., has a lot of responsibility. “The guys brought what they needed to,” more. William & Mary head coach. in there for anybody recov- Young pitchers like Keagan said head coach Mike Brizendine. “They “It’s a stepping stone, but we are so far “He’s made a huge impact. ering from that injury. He’s McGinnis look up to the junior finished their chances. It takes the pressure off from where our goals are. I’m not trying to He’s got those guys really getting close to that point of catcher and he has embraced you when you score a lot of goals and you’re up downplay it; I’m grateful, but we’re halfway focused. It’s a fresh set of eyes being able to pick up a ball. the role. “With playing in the by two or three goals.” through our season. I have a lot more plans,” to those guys. It’s an important We’re certainly hoping to have league for a couple of years, I The Hokies kept scoring as both Brizendine said. “There is so much on the line year for all of them,” Mason him back for the spring.” have a lot to say to them about Alessandro Mion and James Kasak scored within the ACC and NCAA. We got to keep said. Kit Scheetz is entering his certain tendencies we should before halftime to make it 5–1. The game winning.” Pinzino comes to final season for the Hokies. have and how aggressive we was quickly out of reach for a struggling VMI Virginia Tech will look to stay hot as it Blacksburg with an impressive As a redshirt senior he is the need to be,” Freiday said. team. welcomes ACC-foe Duke to Thompson Field, resume. In 2015 at Oklahoma leader of the pitching staff. Mason raved about his work Vi rgi n ia Tech t u r ned to ma ny bench players Friday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. he saw seven pitchers get He made 13 starts last year, ethic. “Joe (Freiday) never in the second half. The team had played many drafted. He talked about some but there may be a change of stops working. He doesn’t reserves during its loss to Clemson, but the of the arms he has to mold at scenery coming. “I feel like have an off switch. More than lack of experience was evident and the Hokies @CTSportsTalk Tech. “We’ve got some good I’ve had a lot of experience. I’m anything he provides a sense of dropped a conference game. However, against arms. Probably stuff-wise, trying to show the young guys security,” Mason said. (Andrew) McGarity has really how college baseball works. The pitching staff in stuck out. He should be cleared Whether that’s being a starter Blacksburg is on the rise. next week to start partaking in or reliever. We’ve talked a The staff has a chip on its the scrimmages,” Pinzino said. lot with coach about being a shoulder and most impor- Next Level Hokies McGarity was clocked at 93 reliever this year and that’s fine tantly it is getting healthy. With mph in practice earlier in the with me. I’ll do anything I can Enright on the road back and week. to help this team win,” Scheetz McGarity just about ready to Last season, the Hokies said. resume normal activity, there didn’t have a set closer to Scheetz has also worked on is a positive vibe around the come in and close out games. his mechanics and hopes to program. With Mason and The coaching staff has not make those adjustments work. Pinzino leading the way, the committed to anyone yet, but “This summer was really a Hokies seem prime to flip the Pinzino talked about a few time to experiment. I can do a script. guys that could potentially better job against left-handed pitch in those late spots. hitters, it was just a way of “Our goal is to try and find trying to be more effective. @natejloprete out what guys can and can’t Coming in this fall I’m going

FILE 2015 Kendall Fuller (11) warms up prior to the start of the game against ECU, Sept. 26, 2015. Fuller performed well for the Redskins this week. Former Tech football stars shine in week four Virginia Tech football alumni had strong showings in the pros this week, including Tyrod Taylor, who shut out the Patriots.

JORDAN HUTCHINSON yards and a touchdown on Sunday. sports staff writer The Bills’ strong performance, led by Taylor, resulted in a 16–0 shutout Week four in the NFL was another over the New England Patriots who solid week for Hokie alums at the entered the game undefeated. The next level, with several Tech players Bills will look to steal a win on the contributing to their respective road next week when they visit the teams’ victories. Rams in Los Angeles. Kam Chancellor continued his In Chicago, Eddie Royal made consistent excellence for the Seattle improvements from last week, and Seahawks recording six total tackles was the Bears’ leading receiver and a pass defended in a 27–17 win with seven receptions for 111 yards over the New York Jets. The safety and a touchdown. The Bears, who has recorded at least five tackles in just picked up their first win of the every game this year. The Seahawks season will look to build on that advanced to 3–1 on the year success next week against the Colts. following the win over the Jets. A Hokie alumnus not in action on Another standout cornerback Sunday was Redskins cornerback from Virginia Tech, Kendall DeAngelo Hall. He tore his right Fuller, recorded his first start in ACL in week three against the the NFL after being drafted by the New York Giants and had to Washington Redskins in April. undergo season-ending surgery. Fuller’s first start would be an unfor- Virginia Tech head coach Justin gettable one, as he finished second Fuente opened up last week’s press on the team in tackles with a total conference with a statement about of eight. Fuller’s coverage led the Hall. Redskins to a 31–20 win over the “We want to let him know that Cleveland Browns. Coming off of our thoughts are with him, he’s two straight wins, the Redskins will obviously a great ambassador for take a short 30-minute bus ride up to Virginia Tech, let alone a great Baltimore to face the Ravens. player and personality,” Fuente said. Hard-hitting linebacker Darryl Hall tweeted Monday night that Tapp, who, in his final season surgery was successful, and he is at Tech, was a candidate for the eager to get back out on the football Hendricks Award — given to the field. nation’s top collegiate defensive It was one of the strongest weeks end — has been a great addition to of the season for the former Tech the New Orleans Saints’ defensive athletes on the gridiron. In week line. Although Tapp did not start for five, a key player to watch will be the Saints, he made an immediate Taylor. The Bills will be facing a impact on the football field, forcing weak defense in Los Angeles, and a fumble and recording one tackle. Taylor is expected to capitalize on Tapp’s play helped the Saints to a the opportunity, especially after his 35–34 win over the Chargers. stellar performance last week. Hokie alums shined on the offensive side as well. Led by Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod @CTSportsTalk Taylor, who slung the ball for 246 PAGE 6 October 6, 2016 collegiatetimes.com [email protected]

lifestylecollegiatetimes.com/lifestyle UBER: Driver ‘Mama Lisa’ leaves no Hokie behind have been nice if they had less expensive than $5,000 community. I am doing the been drinking. It is a great absolutely take off; Hooptie from page 1 Uber back then because they for a drunk driving accident, same thing now that I used to opportunity to keep them Ride kind of started this disappearances of Morgan would have just hit the app on or a girl walking by herself do. Sort of like, “See some- from having to drink and whole t h i ng. It is k i nd of f u n ny Harrington and Hannah their phone, and Uber would and taking a chance on being thing say something.” If I see drive or even drunk in public. actually — my grandfather Graham. I felt that neither have come straight to them another statistic. My advice something I am there to help I mean, some of the students was the only cab driver in one of them would have been and picked them up. I really is Uber everywhere, and you — whatever it may be. It is my get arrested around here for Blacksburg 60 years ago. My abducted and murdered those do believe that they would will never be alone out here; public service to give back to being drunk in public because family had a company called nights if they would have had probably be alive to this day. we can get to you. my community and cutting the buses have stopped Tech Cab and my grandfather an option like Uber available CT: That being said, what CT: How has your expe- down on drunk driving, or running and there aren’t any drove around this town with a to them. is one piece of advice you rience as a police officer accidents, or girls being cabs around. Now with Uber, cab, and he wore a cabbie hat When you are out alone at would give to Virginia Tech shaped you as an Uber driver? assaulted or any kind of crime you have a choice. You do not properly. From then, 60 years night and you are wandering students? Mama: I fell back sort of that might happen. have to get arrested for being ago, to now, when we have around, lost and you need Mama: (Take) Uber every- as an ex-police officer and I drive around and am drunk in public. all of this information, satel- a ride, but you do not know where, it is not ver y expensive. my love for public safety available to help people, You do not have to drive if lites, GPS and everything — I where you are and you are in a Your approximate fare around and patrolling at night and people that need a ride and you have been drinking and think it’s sort of ironic. strange environment, it would town is about $10. That is a lot keeping an eye out for the especially people that have you are going to save a lot of Here I am all these years accidents and a lot of lives later, as his granddaughter, if you choose not to drink driving for Uber. We’re and drive. So, Uber I think a going to cut down on drunk wonderful public service and driving, arrests and assaults. it is a great opportunity for It’s getting busier and busier us, the local residents, to have the more people know about interaction with the students. it. The university absolutely CT: How has Uber needs it. changed Blacksburg? CT: What is the hardest Mama: I spoke with the part of being an Uber driver? Chief of Police of Blacksburg, Mama: The long hours, and he said it was tremendous. some days I come on at four In the past it was really hard o’clock in the afternoon, and to find cabs or buses late at I keep driving until I’m no night, so now he admits it is longer needed. So I don’t an important asset, because go home until everyone is there are so many Ubers in home, until there are no more Blacksburg. Around every Uber requests. So if you can corner you can hit that app, imagine driving 10 hours and we are going to get to you around town, constantly, the in five or 10 minutes, get you concentration is like playing a off the street and home safe. live video game. In any kind of situation, That’s the hardest part: like if you’re out with your safe driving. I can check on friends and you just want to and off any time that I want. leave, you do not have to walk I’m a hospice caregiver alone. If you are at a party, you during the day and then every do not have to stay at the par ty. evening I’ll come out even if If someone has been drinking it’s not a busy night, just for a and driving, you can get out of few hours until 11 o’clock at the car and call an Uber right night. On busy nights I’ll stay then. It is a wonderful and out and about until two in the amazing thing. morning. CT: Where do you see TUAN TRAN / COLLEGIATE TIMES the relationship between Lisa “Mama Lisa” Gardner in her Hokie-themed Uber-car, Sept. 30, 2016. Uber drivers are always on standby. Blacksburg and Uber going? @CollegiateTimes Mama: It is going to Former Disney child star celebrates acceptance PAULINA FARLEY-KUZMINA released in early August, like “Gravel to Tempo.” lifestyles staff writer accompanied by a music video Favorite lyric: “I just know directed by Hayley Kiyoko you got to taste like candy, Back in my Disney Channel herself. This song is about real- candy girl.” days, my favorite original izing that she does not fit in 4. “One Bad Night” movie was Lemonade Mouth, and marching to the beat of her “One Bad Night” is easily a film about a group of teen- own drum — complete with my favorite song on the entire agers who formed a band in the the sound of someone walking EP, because it sounds more basement of their high school along a gravel road at the like a pop song than an electric and made it big time. Today, start and end. The lyrics also song. Additionally, it is less Hayley Kiyoko, who played describe the sadness that comes repetitive than songs like “Ease Stella Yamada in the movie, with realizing you are different, My Mind” and “Gravel to is continuing her musical but accepting and living with it. Tempo.” In this song, Hayley passions in the pop-music Favorite lyric: “We’ve gone Kiyoko wishes for a girl to industry. down every list/Stuck but I show her, “One bad night” in a She released her third solo have got to begin to resist.” car. Although risque concepts EP, “Citrine,” on Sept. 30. “A 2. “Ease My Mind” are hinted at, for example spon- Belle to Remember,” her first One of the catchier songs on taneous sexual exploration in EP, did not gain much attention, “Citrine,” “Ease My Mind,” the backseat of a car, the lyrics but the EP that followed, is about a schoolgirl crush stay clean, which I appreciated. “This Side of Paradise,” blew that Hayley Kiyoko has on Favorite lyric: “Talk with up because of the song that someone. Although this song is your fingertips/Don’t stop the emphasized the normalcy of really repetitive, and only two car, let’s drive.” same-sex couples, “Girls Like verses have substantive lyrics, 5. “Palace” Girls.” Hayley Kiyoko’s themes the snaps and the drumbeat “Palace” and “Gravel to of acceptance and love have carry the song, which is why I Tempo” are the two most since continued in “Citrine.” have probably listened to it 100 powerful songs on “Citrine” The five songs that make times since starting this review. and deal with heavier themes. up her EP detail her journey of Favorite lyric: “I hear you “Palace” stands out on the realizing her interest in women like a whisper/In the corner of EP from a lyrical standpoint and then in turn, acting upon it. my lovesick thoughts.” because it deals with the figu- In the heteronormative world 3. “Pretty Girl” rative and literal loss of a loved we live in that sorely lacks This song was released one, which deviates from the LGBTQ+ representation, one day before “Citrine” and same-sex love idea prevalent in it is refreshing that Hayley is about appreciating girls the other songs. Similarly, this Kiyoko does not shy away from who Hayley Kiyoko sees and last song is a little slower than expressing her, what could be thinks are beautiful. From a the rest, providing a cathartic considered, “Taboo” experi- musical perspective, “Pretty conclusion to the EP. ences. Here’s what I thought Girl” stands out because it Favorite lyric: “So this is of the five, newest songs from sounds much softer and more where I leave you/Sitting in a “Citrine:” electronic than the rest of the palace covered in gold inside 1. “Gravel to Tempo” EP. Hayley Kiyoko’s voice my head.” “Gravel to Tempo” is the also sounds far more edited I admire Hayley Kiyoko single on the EP that was compared to her rawer songs and her music, not because her music is particularly revo- lutionary, as electro-pop is not particularly complex. However, I admire her because she conveys such important messages in her catchy verses. I have yet to find many artists like her who so unapologeti- cally talk about issues that arise from same-sex rela- tionships. The entire EP is about 20 minutes long, which frankly is not enough for me. I look forward to the future where she releases a full-length album that has more LGBTQ+ content.

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