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Lynn Nystrom

Lynn Nystrom, the director of news and external “As an impressionable student, Lynn taught me, and relations for the College of Engineering and longtime certainly others, a key life lesson that continues to guide editorial adviser, died on Dec. 3 at the me even today — relationships matter. Relationships need age of 63 after a long battle with cancer. to be cultivated, invested in and constantly built upon,” Nystrom served as the Collegiate Times editorial Gordon said. “She represented a constant relationship — a adviser since 1979, working with, guiding and mentoring generational thread — for the students working at the CT hundreds of editors and student journalists. for nearly three decades, and any alumnus of the news- Tim Reed, who worked as the assistant director of paper will forever cherish their time and relationship with student activities at Virginia Tech from 1989-1996, found her.” a mentor in Nystrom himself. Nystrom worked under Richard Benson, the dean of the “I had experience with student organizations but only College of Engineering, for the last 10 years. minimal experience with student media when I started,” “Lynn has been the person who, more than any other, Reed shared. “Lynn Nystrom immediately became a made the Virginia Tech College of Engineering into a mentor and teacher to me. Through many tough deci- family, from our newest undergraduates to our oldest sions and difficult situations, Lynn offered me her advice, alumni,” Benson said. “At our times of triumph and perspective and opinion. She was direct but she was the happiness, Lynn found just the right words. At our times consummate professional. She always had the best interest of loss and sadness, Lynn found just the right words. Who of student-run media at heart. She is not just a legend at do we turn to now to find just the right words at the passing VT but her legacy should be celebrated by student media of this beloved member of the VT Engineering family?” advocates everywhere. She will be missed, but her contri- A Celebration of Life for Nystrom will be held on butions are everlasting.” Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. The service will be held at Elliot Gordon, the vice president of Core Video the German Club at 711 Southgate Drive in Blacksburg. Technologies at Turner Broadcasting and EMCVT board president, worked at the Collegiate Times as a photo editor Ricky LaBlue and graduated from Virginia Tech in 1994. Editor in Chief

Expanding role of women Women’s basketball tops in combat on the horizon eighth-ranked Tennessee 220,000 new combat roles for women in the military will soon open up The Hokies pulled a major upset on the road, beating Tennesse 57-43. after defense secretary fi nalizes bureaucratic requirements. JOSH WILETS the Hokies were able to offset the turnovers by LIBBY HOWE They’ll be able to serve as Army Rangers and sports staff writer recovering crucial rebounds. Corps of Cadets beat reporter Green Berets, Navy SEALS, Marine Corps One interesting aspect of this game was the infantry, Air Force parajumpers and everything Sunday afternoon the Virginia Tech lack of bench-usage for both teams. Last Thursday, Defense Secretary Ashton else that was previously open only to men,” women’s basketball team upset No. 8 Tennessee Virginia Tech’s starters (Panousis, Magarity, Carter cut through the last remnants of Carter said. in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Hokies defeated Chanette Hicks, Dominique Powell, and red tape symbolizing gender inequality in While this policy change seems to be a Tennessee by the score of 57-43. Hannah Young) played the bulk of the minutes military occupational specialties. The recent shift towards gender equality, it simultane- Virginia Tech shot 19-45 including 9-19 for the Hokies, while using just three other announcement opened 220,000 combat roles ously raised several other significant concerns from behind the arc. Junior Vanessa Panousis, bench players. to women, including infantry, machine gunner, addressing remaining concepts about the a guard, led the way for the Hokies. Panousis Tennessee is battling the injury bug, as the fire support and reconnaissance. differences between men and women. finished with 21 points including five Lady Vols had just seven players available to All military branches were offered the According to a New York Times article, three-pointers. play. All seven players entered the game for opportunity to request waivers from this all- Carter pointed out that opening all roles to Panousis was named espnW’s player of the Tennessee. encompassing policy change, but, ultimately, women could potentially complicate cooper- week for her stellar performance. Not only did Despite scoring just eight points as a team, Carter struck down all potential barriers. ation with some allied nations where men are she shoot well for the Hokies, but more impor- Virginia Tech only trailed Tennessee by five “There will be no exceptions,” Carter said. “culturally apposed to working with women.” tantly she did it when it counted the most. In the points at the end of the first quarter. “As long as they qualify and meet the standards, The article follows Carter’s statement with fourth quarter, she scored nine points, ensuring In the middle portion of the game, the women will now be able to contribute to our the contrasting argument that the “Iraq and the Hokies kept an adequate lead over the Lady Hokies and Lady Vols were neck-and-neck. mission in ways they could not before.” Afghanistan Wars demonstrated that those Vols. Panousis kept Virginia Tech in the game with While this policy move opened every challenges can be managed.” Regan Magarity racked up 13 points while two three-point baskets in both the third and combat role to women, this is far from the Another controversy gaining prevalence in shooting 3-3 from three-point range while fourth quarters. first time women have served the military in light of this new effort revolves around whether taking in seven rebounds. Virginia Tech outscored Tennessee 21-6 combat-related capacities. Approximately or not women should now be required to register Virginia Tech scored 11 points off turnovers in the fourth quarter. The defense stepped up 300,000 women have deployed to conflict for military drafts. and also racked up 11 second-chance points. in the last 10 minutes and Virginia Tech took zones and currently represent about 2 percent of For obvious reasons, the most prevalent The Hokies shared the ball well, tallying 14 down rebounds when it mattered the most. U.S. casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan. concern arising in conjunction with this policy assists as a team. The Lady Vols scored just three baskets in “Women have served in the military and change is that of physical fitness standards. The Tennessee outscored Virginia Tech in the the fourth quarter, while the Hokies cashed in served honorably for a long time … (some perception, true or not, that females are funda- paint 24-16, but the Lady Vols struggled from from the charity stripe late in the game to pull have) even served in some combat-related posi- mentally inferior to males in physical ability deep, shooting 1-19 and finished 17-55 as a away for good. tions,” said Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine. “About 15 begs the question of whether or not main- team. Mercedes Russell finished the game for The Hokies head home for their next game percent of active duty military are women.” taining certain standards jeopardizes combat the Lady Vols with 14 points and 15 rebounds. this Wednesday, when they host Morgan State However, the scope of military positions readiness. Diamond DeShields tallied 15 points in the at 7 p.m. at . open to women has expanded to include novel A Washington Times article reads that defeat. opportunities. “(Carter) acknowledged that physical demands Both the and “They’ll be allowed to drive tanks, fire Tennessee Lady Volunteers turned the ball over @josh_wilets mortars and lead infantry soldiers into combat. see COMBAT / page 5 17 times, which is a scary stat for any team, but

THE SHACK BAND TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE Local bands The Shack Band OF LYNN NYSTROM /CollegiateTimes ctlifestyles and Giles McConkey played Remembering the legacy 622 North on Thursday. of a dedicated Hokie. CT MOBILE APP page 3 page 6 @collegiatetimes iTunes / Google Play PAGE 2 December 8, 2015 collegiatetimes.com [email protected] opinion collegiatetimes.com/opinion column column Lazy activism amounts to As the Internet expands, little more than active apathy attention spans shrink Half-hearted attempts to change the world can potentially divide Multi-tasking in the digital age is creating a distracted and inattentive humanity and blind it from uniting as one in prioritizing larger issues. society that settles for limited knowledge despite unlimited information. swore never to be silent whenever appropriating unique cultures due to them you find it difficult to pay attention it had a pulse are all related to this behavior and wherever human beings are being offensive to members of that particular to that homework that’s due in two of trying to do too much at once. In trying “Ienduring suffering and humili- culture. The second was when Starbucks came Ifdays, to work on that paper that’s to multitask, we are training our brains to ation. We must always take sides. Neutrality out with their annual holiday season “red cup,” due in two weeks or even to remember the pick up on highlights of the moment and not helps the oppressor, never the victim.” – Elie and controversy brewed due to a minimalist names of people you were just introduced to worry about the details. This is because the Wiesel design. Many felt that the decision was part of minutes ago, you are not alone. Our attention human brain has not evolved as fast as the Human trafficking is defined by the United a larger nationwide War on Christmas, due to is waning as a society, and I believe that the information age has evolved. So, although Nations Office on Drugs and Crime as, “The increased efforts promoting a multi-cultural culprit of this phenomenon is the Internet. the ability to gather information has expo- acquisition of people by improper means and secularized holiday season. Many of us flip open our phones or laptops or nentially increased, our brain’s ability has such as force, fraud or deception, with the While both of these arguments may other electronic devices we have and start our not kept pace. It manages its resources as effi- aim of exploiting them.” While doing further arguably hold merit or not, this proves incon- days by surfing the Internet. Surfing: gently ciently as it can. This means it is relegating research, the Office determined that there are sequential and promotes a culture that gliding across the Internet to get the gist of more processing power to storing highlights approximately 25 to 30 million human beings thrives on cheap feelings of accomplishment. what is going on in the world around us. What of the day rather than the details. The results trapped in slavery around the world, with each Between late October and early November, typically happens, though, is that we end up of this change in attention are the hyperactive “life” being valued at roughly $90 USD. All noble “activists” on both sides of the issue drowning in the Internet. We end up chasing behaviors such as fidgeting and the growing together the United Nations values the total spent hours upon hours typing, texting, clicks, searching for attention or browsing for inability to focus on one thing at a time. market value of world-wide human tracking at hashtagging and posting about why the other the instant gratification of new information. Many of these behavior patterns are $32 billion USD, with nearly 80 percent of the side was completely wrong and why they are Surf, browse, search, click, surf, browse, similar to those that are characteristic of victims being female and almost half children. the reason our country is on a path to ruin. search, click and the process repeats. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Freedom is a right that is tragically not This accomplishes nothing … absolutely When our face breaks out of that Internet (ADHD), and what is interesting is that there universally guaranteed; it is a blessing that nothing. ocean, dripping with satisfaction from all has been a remarkably sharp increase in many take for granted, including myself at There are approximately 7.3 billion people that instant information, we realize we never ADHD diagnosis since the Internet boom. times. However, those who use their freedom that live on the Earth. As aforementioned, got to checking our email or sending that According to research from the Center for to fight for those who live in the shadows truly there are approximately 25-30 million human birthday wish or looking up the coursework Disease Control and Prevention, diagnosis embody the good in this world. beings currently suffering through slavery. for the following class. Then for many of of ADHD nearly tripled by 1999, when the In a collegiate environment, it appears According to The World Bank in 2015, the us, the immediate reaction is a sour face as Internet boom began. Unfortunately, I believe that whether it be because of hormones, the world’s extreme poverty rate fell just below we realize we have just wasted an extensive these problems are here to stay because we are fleeting feeling of invincibility or maybe 10 percent for the first time, yet 702 million amount of time surfing, browsing, searching addicted. just too much free time, most everyone people still share this fate, living on less than and clicking. They say the first step in recovering from wants to be an activist. However, with these $1.90 a day. Looking at the behavior the Internet has an addiction is admitting you have a problem. emotions, willpower and desire to make the In the United States of America, the federal taught us, I believe the Internet is linked to I believe there’s a step before that, giving a world a better place comes the realization government deems poverty as a family of four our inability to pay attention as we used to name to the problem. In this case it’s Internet that it takes hard work. Changing the world living on less than $24,230. Here at home, in be able to. This waning length of attention is addiction. In calling out this problem, hope- does not happen overnight. Changing the one of the wealthiest nations in the world, the leading us to becoming experts of nothing but fully we can each identify it so that it is easier world the way we want may not even happen Department of Health and Human Services masters of everything. We are very good at to recognize when we start falling back into in our lifetime, but it is constant hard work, identified 46.7 million people, roughly 14.8 sifting through multitudes of information to that Internet ocean. dedication and perseverance that will shape percent of the total population, living in gain an overview of what’s going on, but the society in the long run. poverty. tenacity to read through an entire article, book Most individuals, though, do not invest the These statistics and more are why the or journal is slowly fading away. We are very hard work and sacrifice that is necessary for merits of the aforementioned activist move- good at shallow understanding of concepts, What is interesting is that there long-term rewards and change, and advocating ments and others do not matter. There is a time such as who is the front runner in the presi- has been a remarkably sharp for a cause can lead to conflicting emotions and place to discuss that people may be truly dential primary polls, who won the last VT about feeling powerless and not apathetic hurting someone else when they are wearing football game or the name of the new football increase in ADHD diagnosis about the society we live in. As a result, our what they believe is an innocent costume. coach. Our brain is stretched far in order to since the Internet boom.” already hyper-polarized world has found ways There is a time and place to discuss whether answer more complex questions though. to become even more divided through petty the increasingly fast tide of multi-cultural How did the presidential primary race turn and relatively meaningless social movements, secularism in this nation is hurting the over- into such a crowded race, how did Virginia compared to the true horrors the world faces. whelming majority of Americans who cele- Tech pull off the win, and what went into the Our society does not view Internet Whether it be ending cultural appropri- brate the birth of Christ. decision to choose the new football coach? addiction as a problem or something to be ation, fighting the War on Christmas, making Yet first, let us unite as one and undergo We have become headline junkies; we concerned about at the moment. We place sure that nobody in any way associated with the true labors of bold activism. Let us unite can regurgitate headlines from magazines, it under the same category as addiction to racism from long ago is remembered, creating as one and work to end human trafficking. Let news articles, websites and so on. To relay the money or attention; they are just human or fighting against White Student Unions, us unite as one and work to end global poverty. deeper content imbedded beneath those head- personality faults that we cope with. Another people have found a loophole out of having to The cheap, proud thrills of feeling like an lines has become more difficult, but at least we reason to ignore this issue is that is another sacrifice time, blood and sweat to feel proud activist might seem empowering, but what can send out hyperlinks to that information. obsession that fuels commerce in our society. about themselves as activists. you deem as noble activism is nothing more One of the biggest reasons for this We dare not address these issues despite the Now, to be clear, these charges are not than the same active apathy towards greater pervasive distraction is the ability to multitask consequences because they are so commer- necessarily intended towards those who injustices which Elie Wiesel so eloquently while on our computers or cell phones. These cially beneficial. actually sacrificed sleep and time to open described. gadgets, with their incredible speed, RAM I worry for the next generation of Internet discourse and develop thoughtful approaches There is no doubt that we must share an power and quick Wi-Fi connections, have users; while I grew up in a time before the to building consensus around these sensitive open, thoughtful and constructive discussion given us the ability to keep multiple tabs open Internet could ensnare my attention, today issues. Rather, it is directed at those who call on these aforementioned sensitive topics. in an attempt to execute multiple tasks at once. is much different. The Internet was too slow themselves activists while sacrificing nothing However, we cannot allow such philosophies Personally, I cannot remember when last I to entrench our attention in the same way as more than a few seconds of their day to send to further divide us as Americans and as had only one tab open while trying to get work it does now. Now the World Wide Web has out an un-inviting Facebook status or Tweet, people. We cannot allow such movements to done. As an aside, what’s your tab number? trapped many young people into the cycle of furthering the polarization and fragmentation become the benchmark for new-age activism. What is the average number of tabs you have surfing, searching and clicking. I remember that has politically paralyzed this nation. open on your laptop or phone at a given time? only getting online on the weekends and Around Halloween, two major move- Oftentimes, I find myself with eight or more being out and about during the weekdays ments took storm around Virginia Tech and GAUTAM RAO open. when I was younger. I remember when my on social media. The first was whether people • managing editor This tendency to have so many tabs open head was utterly quiet because I could sit should or should not wear certain costumes • senior/fi nance hurts our ability to get work done, and it also and think, with no distraction, when silence has a lot of effect on our eventual habits. We was not a luxury. I can already see that the keep trying to multitask and train our brain to maladies of this generation will be attention- behave this way, when, in fact, multitasking related psychological disorders and Internet has been shown to negatively impact produc- addictions that steal away valuable time. tivity, and the behavioral results have been shown to be damaging. TOMILAYO KOMOLAFE The fidgeting behavior, averted eyes and • regular columnist constantly checking our phone as though • graduate student/industrial systems engineering sportscollegiatetimes.com/sports

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EMILY MCCAUL “The Void,” “Lose It” and lifestyles staff writer “Frigadagoo.” Brooke Leonard, a soph- Lights dimmed around omore and multimedia jour- the stage in Blacksburg’s nalism major at Virginia local restaurant 622 North Tech, shared what brought as local rock band Giles her out to 622 North to see McConkey took to the stage the bands perform that night. at 10 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. “Really, I’m most excited 3. about seeing a live band,” The four members of the Leonard said. “I’ve yet to group, Daniel Morris, DJ see a live band perform in Harding, Todd Ferri and Blacksburg, so I’m very Ryan Cunningham, drew an excited.” appreciative crowd as they Around 11 p.m., The opened for The Shack Band, Shack Band took to the stage, another Blacksburg-brewed bringing with them an air of band currently touring the excitement. Performing that East Coast. night were the five band Sarah Hammer, a junior members: Andrew Gillespie, and double major in art and Mason Owen, Hunter Pease, mathematics at Virginia Josh Crowley and Bobby Tech, was one of many in Hudson. attendance of the concert. The band maintained a “I’ve seen Giles progressive, soulful vibe as McConkey perform before. it transitioned into its second I jam out to them,” Hammer song of the night, “America.” said. “They have a really The band’s lead guitarist, cool sound, and I honestly Pease, made great use of his think they’re one of the best wah-wah pedal throughout up-and-coming bands in the performance. Blacksburg.” Many of the songs carried Colorful lights flashed a funky, 70s undertone, as across the stage, alternating the chords picked up and between vibrant colors of the sounds of the instru- red, green and blue, illu- ments amplified. Audience was released in 2014 minating each of the band members responded wildly, on iTunes and remains members as they played. dancing in synchronicity available for purchase, along The band played a set of with the beat and high with the band’s previous 10 songs for the crowd that energy. album, “Born & Raised.” swarmed at the foot of the “Thank y’all for coming Additionally, the band’s stage, dancing, bobbing and out on a Thursday night,” music can also be found on singing along to the music. Pease said. “I know y’all Spotify. Of the 10 songs played, have exams and stuff.” Kaley Roshitsh, a soph- Giles McConkey performed Crowley, the featured omore fashion major at a cover of “The Ballad Of saxophone player, drew Virginia Tech, commented Curtis Loew” by Lynyrd continuous rounds of on The Shack Band’s perfor- Skynyrd, keeping in theme applause, whooping and mance, sharing what she with their alternative, screams. The soulful grit enjoyed most about their soulful-rock songs. The of the saxophone added yet music style. crowd swayed back and another dynamic layer to “I think, usually, I tend to forth, singing along to the The Shack Band’s distinctive stick with one type of band. It band’s rendition, raising sound; at times the band was nice to experiment with their drinks in the air at each incorporated tastes of rock, a bluesy band and different chorus. 70s and alternative music. instrumentals,” Roshitsh Among other songs, the Throughout the night, the said. “They had a great vibe band received an appre- band featured several songs and a great atmosphere. ciative uproar of applause from their latest album, Everyone was dancing; it after their original song, “America,” as well as a few was a lot of fun.” “Circles,” available now fan-favorite covers like EMILY MCCAUL / COLLEGIATE TIMES on Spotify. Also featured “Bitter Sweet Symphony” by on Spotify are the band’s The Verve. The Shack Band (top) played several selections from its newly released album, @emccaullll original songs “She Said,” Their album “America” “America,” at 622 North on Thursday night, with opener Giles McConkey (bottom). Giving the gift of Ut Prosim in the New River Valley For anyone looking to give back during the holiday season, the Blacksburg area has plenty of opportunities.

EMILY CARRIGAN America is able to provide their cages and all barking, out meals, food and drinks offices, clubs, friends or guests to appointments and lifestyles staff writer someone with $12 worth of so when I took some of for their groceries for that groups to assist in helping to businesses, and more. food. them out for one-on-one week,” Dempsy said. “And families staying in the house “I love that place because The holiday season is a Anyone interested in time, they seemed so much it’s all free to those in need, by providing a meal either of the people. They have time for giving, and in the volunteering at its Salem happier and it was so great made (possible) through once or on a regular basis. a rehab program for men. New River Valley, there is Distribution Center should to let them relax for a little donations.” Groups should be The men in the program are hardly a shortage of outlets call ahead at (540) 342-3011 while.” Volunteers can also start expected to cook for about incredible,” Thompson said. for students to give the gift to let Feeding America All volunteers are asked food drives, collect food or 40 people and are invited “They have a willingness of volunteerism this year. know you are coming. On to complete a volunteer help organize the pantry. to stay and eat with them. to share and be open about In the spirit of ‘Ut Prosim’ Saturdays, Feeding America application and liability Those interested should Meals are served buffet what they have been through and the holidays, hear how can accommodate groups of waiver before interacting contact Kim Schenk at style from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and where they are headed.” students have served in the up to 20 people. with the pets. [email protected]. daily. Thompson says her expe- New River Valley and learn “I know that for myself Students may contact Micah’s Backpack Groups can either provide rience helping serve dinner how you too can give back to and for the other students (540) 382-1166 or hsmc- Micah’s Backpack the entire meal as a donation at the Mission has been the community. that come with me on this [email protected] for partners with nine or use what the house has life-changing. Feeding America of weekly VT Engage service more information. Blacksburg schools to stocked in its freezer and “Anyone that works there Southwest Virginia trip, the reason we return Fieldstone United provide food assistance to pantry, but they are expected will not be the same. It is an Feeding America’s week after week is because Methodist Church Food children from low-income to clean up after cooking. extraordinary experience website states that its of the people, both those Pantry families. Cooks ready to get in to share a meal with people mission is to feed Southwest we are serving and those Fieldstone United “It is really important for the kitchen should contact in the Mission,” Thompson Virginia’s hungry through we serve with,” Lewis said. Methodist opens its doors these kids to have meals for Shannon Boothe at (540) said. a network of partners and “Not only is it fun getting to at 5:15 p.m. every Friday them to stay healthy over 857-0770 or sboothe@ Students wanting to to engage the region in the know other VT students, but to help distribute food to the weekend so that when rmhouse.net to schedule a lend a hand should contact fight to end hunger. it’s amazing getting to work individuals and families they get back (to school) day. Marcela Jara at (540) Students can volunteer together to achieve such an suffering from food inse- on Monday, they can learn Roanoke Rescue Mission 777-7651 or email volunteer. in its quality assurance area amazing goal.” curity, to gathering for without being hungry,” said The Roanoke Rescue [email protected]. from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or Humane Society of special meals and joining Emma Thompson, a junior Mission, which provides a Students looking for from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays Montgomery County together in community in SERVE majoring in safe shelter to men, women other volunteering oppor- through Fridays or from 9 The Humane Society fellowship. public and urban affairs. and children of the New tunities can visit the VT a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. of Montgomery County is “In simple terms, Volunteers pack and River Valley, has a need for Engage website to learn Danielle Lewis, a member always looking for volun- Fieldstone Food Pantry deliver backpacks on a volunteers in an array of about recurring service of the SERVE Living- teers to walk dogs or play not only presents a great, weekly basis during the areas. trips, VT Engage’s week Learning Community, has with cats, which plenty of easy opportunity to serve school year. Packing takes This includes anything of engagement, the Get on experience volunteering in students could use around your community, but it also place on Thursday from from outside cleaning the Bus day-long service this area regularly. finals. provides a better chance to 6 to 7 p.m. at St. Michael’s and maintenance at the projects and service “Most items that we Its volunteer hours are get to know the community,” Lutheran Church. On mission’s retreat center to immersion trips. check have been donated from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. said Samantha Dempsy, Friday, volunteers deliver inside cleaning every spring by grocery stores simply Wednesdays and Thursdays, a sophomore animal and bags to the nine schools and fall. They also recruit because the outer packaging from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. poultry science student. between 9 a.m. and noon. volunteers to make table is dented or damaged,” on Fridays and Saturdays, Volunteers are asked to Micah’s also has a garden favor donations, thrift store @EmilyKCarrigan Lewis said. “Our job as and from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. arrive at 5:45 p.m. and help that helps supply the back- volunteering, transporting volunteers is to ensure that on Sundays. distribute food until 7:15 packs with healthy snacks the foods are still properly Lucy Brescia, a soph- p.m. for the students. sealed and that the expi- omore human development During this time, Dempsy Want to volunteer ration dates are within the major, volunteered at the says volunteers get to work for Micah’s Backpack? acceptable range and then Human Society earlier this one-on-one with the people Contact Jennie at jennie@ sort the foods into the spec- fall. receiving the food. She micahsbackpack.org for ified categories.” “I worked with mostly describes this time as when information. Students who are unable the dogs, and it was great to you learn “how wonderful Ronald McDonald House to donate their time can relax and take time to play and inspiring others can be.” Dinner Time Program donate money to the Feeding with dogs again,” Brescia “I would help carry boxes The Ronald McDonald America organization. For said. “I think the dogs get and bags for those who House in Roanoke invites every $1 donated, Feeding so anxious when they’re in come, helping them pick individuals, families, PAGE 4 December 8, 2015 collegiatetimes.com [email protected] study LIVE IN YOUR W RLD break DVERTISE IN URS

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CONT CT US AND MAKE IT H PPEN. WWW.C LLEGEMEDIA.C M [email protected] collegiatetimes.com December 8, 2015 PAGE 5 COMBAT: Responses range from criticism to approval lifestyle great. And I’m sure there are through the process. collegiatetimes.com/lifestyle from page 1 girls that can,” said Lamb, In spite of this extensive an Army ROTC cadet. “But and still not all-inclusive list for some jobs are so high personally, I wouldn’t want of Sexual Harassment/Assault that only a small number of to put someone else in danger Response and Prevention Dorm decoration tips for women might qualify. He said if, and this goes for men and (SHARP), concerns remain. surveys showed women do not women, if I can’t physically do When asked if he thought the want standards lowered.” what I need to be able to do.” potential for an increase in the holiday season Kaine echoed the senti- While a majority of females sexual assaults was reason ments shown by this survey. may not be able to meet male enough to bar women from Change your dorm into a winter wonderland with these helpful hints. “The military can set the physical fitness standards, this combat roles, Johnson requirements for each position. is not considered a valid reason responded, “Sadly, yes.” MCKENZIE SILK think of her and how much or apartments. Adding some And if the requirements for to close those combat roles to He elaborated on this lifestyles staff writer I love being home for the tinsel or a few ornaments a position are that you have to women who are capable. opinion using experiences holidays,” Petraglia said. would make it unique to your be able to carry an 80-pound “It’s a lot of physical activity from the time he spent serving If you need a distraction Many students already style and would compliment pack for 29 miles or you have that our bodies are not made to overseas. from finals and long hours at have lights strung up along the colors already in your to do this, many men can’t do do. But it doesn’t mean females “It’s bad enough now, and the library, procrastinate by their walls to add to the style room. it as well as women. It’ll be can’t do it,” said Colleen they’re not in combat units. decorating your dorm for the of their rooms. Instead of a Smaller trees are a great extremely selective,” Kaine McGovern, junior biochem- Whether right or wrong, I’m holidays! It’s the perfect time regular string of white lights, compromise to adding a very said. istry Navy ROTC cadet. “It going to say wrong, you’re for listening to Christmas try multi-colored. Another authentic seasonal touch While several officials have takes years of training. I know going to have that dynamic. music, hanging lights and type you could try are vintage, to an ordinary dorm room. voiced similar declarations of of one or two who will kick ass. And that takes away from making hot chocolate, so “old-fashioned” lights that are Although dorms have a policy maintaining standards, skep- It takes a very determined and combat readiness,” Johnson commit to the holiday spirit a bit larger than your average prohibiting living plants in the ticism has yet to be alleviated. dedicated person, no matter said. and have a little fun in the strand of lights. rooms, artificial trees look This announcement came hot the gender, to train for combat Lamb, in this instance, midst of the finals frenzy. The best place to hang just as good. on the heels of another long or ranger school or buds or disagreed with Johnson. After hours of studying, lights are around the Lastly, nothing reminds stride for females in military whatever.” “I don’t believe that should nothing gets your head out of perimeter of the room on the you of the holiday season culture. In August 2015, the The other major concern be a reason to keep women the books and into the holiday top of walls, creating a great like the scent of cookies and first two women graduated surfacing is the ongoing out of combat roles … Of spirit like walking down your rainbow border that affects pine trees. The best way to from Army Ranger school, problem of sexual assault in course, integrating women into hall to find candy canes and the whole room. If your bed achieve this in your room is and a third achieved the same military culture. all-male units, that definitely Santa hats hung from the is lofted, try hanging them to buy a candle and a candle success this past October. As “Military sexual assault has the possibility of increasing walls. A little bit of holiday under the loft in the desk area. warmer (dorms forbid open a result, the new policy has is a very serious problem,” instances of SHARP,” Lamb cheer can brighten anyone’s This will make studying much flames) or to use a plug-in reinvigorated concerns, as of Kaine said. “The time of life said. “But that’s something that mood in times of stress and more enjoyable. If you want to air freshener. In this case, it yet unsupported, that the stan- where you’re most likely to be leaders are able to handle.” cold weather. share the holiday spirit with is almost as good as being dards for these select females vulnerable to sexual assault Lamb went on to express Decorating your dorm with the rest of the hall, you could at home baking or cutting were lowered to facilitate their is between age 16 to 24, and, her confidence in the ability of just a few additional items can line the outside of your door down the perfect Christmas success. given how many people in the military leaders to successfully make the room feel a bit more with colored lights, just like tree. Both Justin Johnson, senior military are in that range, this integrate females into these like home and help take your you would on a regular house. Jamie Miller, freshman computer science major, and is a significant problem in the new roles. mind off the many tests for Nothing screams “It’s the public relations major, has Jocelyn Lamb, junior political military, just like it is on college “I think that they’re which you need to prepare. holiday season!” like multi- decided to get scented holiday science major, shared similar campuses and in society at prepared. It’s not going to be Plus, decorating your room is colored lights. The best place candles for the last three opinions that the matter of large.” the easiest thing, to integrate much less labor-intensive than to purchase them is Target or weeks at campus. physical fitness standards However, Kaine went on women into those roles, but I decorating your house for the Walmart. Target sells a strand “It helps me to get in the must be handled carefully and to enumerate the ongoing think if our leaders are doing holidays; no one likes lugging of 100 for just $4.99; whereas Christmas spirit before going strategically. reforms being implemented their jobs like they are trained a big box of decorations down Walmart is somewhat more home for break,” Miller said. Johnson, a student veteran and closely monitored to, then they will be able to from the attic. expensive, the store offers Getting through finals who deployed three times in an throughout the armed forces, handle this.” Lydia Petraglia, freshman more variety with its lights. will be a lot more enjoyable artillery capacity, questioned including processes for filing All jobs will open to those human nutrition food and “Don’t be afraid to go over with these dorm decorating whether or not a female could complaints of sexual assault, women who can meet the exercise major, said she the top; it will just add to the tips. So make some hot choc- perform occupational tasks the way in which complaints standards beginning in 2016, likes to decorate her dorm holiday spirit,” said Caroline olate, turn on ABC Family’s that even some men could not. are investigated and pros- and it is up to military offi- for Christmas because it’s Sisson, a freshman human 25 Days of Christmas and “If I get shot in the leg and ecuted, punishment systems cials and leaders to ensure something she looks forward development major. admire your multicolored, the closest person that can pick for those who are guilty, and the successful, strategic inte- to doing, as it helps her get Another item you might twinkle lights — if you find me up and fireman carry me is using complaints as a basis for gration of females into combat through finals. consider buying while you some free time between study a female, can I trust her to be action in terms of promotions. roles which was never before “Christmas decorations are there is a smaller sized sessions. able to pick me up?” Johnson They also provide protection possible. make me think of home. My Christmas tree. Many stores said. for whistle blowers and have mother always went over the provide artificial mini-trees “I think if a girl is able to established victims’ advocates @CollegiateTimes top when it comes to deco- for smaller spaces. In this case @kenzsilk meet those standards, that’s who accompany individuals rating, so it just makes me it would be perfect for dorms PAGE 6 December 8, 2015 collegiatetimes.com [email protected]

Lynn Nystrom

LYNN NYSTROM HAD A Media Company at Virginia Tech, Corder RARE GIFT FOR WRITING turned to Nystrom for help and guidance. L— FEW PEOPLE COULD “I was ready to quit the CT. I was ready few people could get away with calling a to just give up my position and move on,” kilometer-long synchrotron x-ray light Corder said. “She talked me down from source “some fancy state-of-the-art quitting. She told me, ‘Just give it one more equipment” in a College of Engineering week.’ And then that week turned into news article. another week, and then that week turned To be fair, few people achieve quite into another week ... and all that while she as much as Lynn Nystrom did in her was being supportive and she was pushing lifetime. Her resume was packed: she was me.” a member of the National Association of Current Editor in Chief Ricky LaBlue Science Writers, she wrote the story on succeeded Corder, with only a month the building of System X, the then-fastest and a half as managing editor before the supercomputer at any academic institution promotion. Nystrom’s experience and in the world, and she guided the Virginia advice was a resource for LaBlue coming Tech Student Engineers’ Council to raise into the position — over the summer they hundreds of thousands of dollars to fund emailed nearly daily. faculty student-led projects. “She helped me maintain my sanity a But, perhaps most importantly, little bit,” LaBlue said. “She had a way of Nystrom was a mentor. blocking out the noise and the nonsense “Lynn kind of took that formal role of and focusing in on the task at hand.” the faculty adviser and really was more of Just like Corder, LaBlue was intimi- a mentor,” said mechanical engineering dated by Nystrom when they first met. graduate student Ashley Taylor, who has “Her legend preceded her,” LaBlue served on the Student Engineers’ Council. said. “She means what she says and she Every spring Nystrom invited the says what she means. And there’s no council members to her house for a home- beating around the bush. It’s alright, this cooked dinner. At a campus with well over is it, there it is, and this is how we’re going 25,000 undergraduate students, Taylor to fix it, and you’re going to do this. And if said that “Lynn made it feel like family.” you don’t do this, then I’m going to let you More than that, Nystrom taught Taylor know about it.” the importance of standing strong. After Lynn Davis, director of communication one particularly heated debate on the for the College of Natural Resources and Student Engineers’ Council, Taylor left the Environment, was hired by Nystrom out of room in tears and ran into Nystrom, who a pool of around 100 applicants in 1992. said, “Ashley, I know that you’re kind, but They have been close colleagues ever you have to also learn how to be strong.” since. Nystrom began working with the “I thank her for bringing me to Virginia Virginia Tech news bureau five years after Tech,” Davis said. “She was my mentor. graduating from Radford University with She was the foundation for my success.” a degree in journalism. She would ulti- Nystrom pushed Davis from day one, mately devote her life to spreading the quickly getting her involved in the Society message of the university to the world. of Environmental Journalists. In 2008, In 1979, Nystrom joined the College Virginia Tech hosted the society’s annual of Engineering as its first dedicated news conference — which to this day SEJ director, managing releases about discov- claims was the best conference they’ve eries and projects happening at Virginia ever had, according to Davis. Tech. “I call her the workhorse of the campus. “Lynn’s job was to tell the story of the No one on this campus could outwork her,” Virginia Tech College of Engineering,” Davis said. “She got into that office around said Richard Benson, dean for the College 7 o’clock and she got more work done in of Engineering. “It has been an unsur- the first hour than more people get done passed honor to work alongside her for the in a week.” last 10 of those years.” On Thursday, Dec. 3, Nystrom died at Benson was the fifth dean under which the age of 63 after a lengthy battle with Nystrom served, the first being Paul cancer. In all their time together, Nystrom Torgersen. had never mentioned the illness to Corder, “When I read her citations about the who was shocked when she heard the members of our Academy of Engineering news. Excellence, it brings tears to my eyes. But she understood. According to When I read her news releases about Corder, Nystrom “didn’t talk about her our faculty and staff, I swell with pride,” own problems; she just cared about your Benson said. “Such talent! Such gener- problems.” osity! Such an Ut Prosim spirit!” “I would think, down the line, I can’t In addition to performing her paid wait to visit Lynn and tell her about all the 9-to-5 job, Nystrom served as adviser things I’m doing ... because I just wanted to The Collegiate Times since 1979. Her her to be proud of me,” Corder said. “I office was packed with knick-knacks and don’t know if I could ever tell her just how students coming to her for guidance. much I appreciated her or how much she When former Collegiate Times Editor had an impact on me.” in Chief Erica Corder got to know her, Lynn Nystrom was the editorial adviser what stood out was how Nystrom treated for The Collegiate Times for nearly a third her like an adult. of its 111-year history. “She didn’t talk down to me. She “When you hear about the impact respected me. You could tell there was a that people have had on others, it helps mutual respect, and sometimes that’s not you understand what kind of person they apparent in relationships with people who were,” LaBlue said. “Lynn has meant so are older than you or are in positions of much to me and this paper, and I’m really power above you,” Corder said. going to miss her.” After struggles with The Collegiate Lewis Millholland Times’ parent company, Educational News Editor [email protected] collegiatetimes.com December 8, 2015 PAGE 7 Crime alerts: a nuanced approach The Virginia Tech Police Department must issue crime alerts in accordance with the Clery Act, a guideline which at times may be vague. Alerts extend to all university members throughout the state. LAUREN FARRAR notify students of crime that faculty and staff who have assaults that occur on or near news staff writer may pose a danger, and so send been impacted in some way by campus are given crime alerts. out e-mails or text messages to gender-based violence,” said “Sometimes Title IX cases do In early November students with whatever details Christine Smith, co-director qualify (for crime alerts) under we enter the the Virginia Tech police the campus authorities opt to and service provider at the the Clery Act,” Polidoro said. last week of department issued a jarring provide.” Women’s Center. “That “Any Title IX case that involves As classes, similar crime alert. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure includes sexual assault, dating sexual violence is going to be a conditions to the weekend “On Monday, Nov. 2, of Campus Security Policy and and domestic violence, stalking crime under the Clery Act.” will be present in Blacksburg. 2015, Virginia Tech Police Campus Crime Statistics Act, and harassment.” Polidoro adds that students Yesterday, we saw a quick Department received a report or Clery Act, requires college The Women’s Center assists who experience sexual violence shower move through the area, concerning graffiti that had campuses to disclose infor- with criminal and university can report their information however the next three days been left inside a bathroom mation about crimes that occur processes in sexual assault situ- to the Virginia Tech Police will be clear. stall in Price Hall. The graffiti on or near campus. The Virginia ations. In addition, reports are Department. Today, a high temperature of stated ‘I will be here 11/11/2015 Tech Police Department alerts not required if students prefer According to the Virginia 52 will be expected with over- to kill all Muslims (sic).’ students of crimes at their own confidentiality. Tech Police Department night low temperatures dipping The Virginia Tech Police discretion based on the Clery Title IX is another resource website, the department dates down to 31. Wednesday will Department continues to Act. for victims of sexual violence. back to 1945. Founded by part- have partly cloudy condi- investigate this matter. We are Title IX investigations occur time employees, the department tions with high temperatures making the community aware after Title IX of the Educational was known as the Virginia reaching up to 52. Overnight of this graffiti and seeking the Amendments (1972) violations Polytechnic Institute Police temperatures will not be as community’s assistance.” Colleges are required to occur. According to Virginia Department when only a few cold as the previous night as According to the VTPD, “notify students of crime Tech’s Title IX web page, this thousand students were in atten- the low temperature will be the threat made to the Muslim section prohibits sex discrimi- dance. It has since grown to be 37. A similar trend will carry community constituted an that may pose a danger, nation in educational programs. a nationally accredited police over into Thursday as the high official crime alert. and so send out e-mails “If you’ve experienced department. temperature will be 56 with Crime alerts are intended to sexual violence (at Virginia The VTPD now contains mostly sunny skies and an keep students updated on their or text messages to Tech), the school is going to sworn officers, security overnight low of 38 degrees. surroundings and crimes that students...” take it seriously,” said Kathryn officers, communication This warming trend will may affect the community. Inside Higher Ed Polidoro, Title IX investigator officers, professional support continue into the weekend Alerts are issued through the and gender-based violence personnel, safe ride officers along with an increase chance Virginia Tech website, e-mails prevention specialist. “We care and wage employees. Bax and for a shower or two. sent to vt.edu accounts, updates Recently, some Virginia about our jobs. We aren’t here to Boomer, the department’s on electronic message boards Tech commuters found their shut things down or keep things police dogs, also contribute. in classrooms, alerts through tires slashed while parked quiet. We really want to help Bax, the department’s sirens and loudspeakers around on campus. This criminal people.” German Shepherd, is trained campus and alerts through text act affected students around Title IX has resources for in tracking and narcotics High: Low: messages and on computer campus, but the department students to speak with someone detection. Bax is assigned to 52o 31o desktops. Alerts cover situ- did not issue an official alert, in confidentiality. If students Officer Jaret Reece. The depart- Tuesday ations that occur within showing that the department has wish, they can begin an ment’s Labrador retriever, university facilities. This the final say in what receives a investigation. Boomer, specializes in explo- : : includes Blacksburg, Roanoke, crime alert. “If they want to participate sives detection. The canine High Low 52o 37o Richmond, Hampton Roads, According to the Cleveland in an investigation, then we is assigned to Senior Officer

Danville, Abingdon and the Rape Crisis Center, one in take a statement and we are Larry Wooddell. Wednesday National Capital Region. four college women will expe- willing to talk to witnesses,” The department was origi- Threats, such as the threat rience sexual assault during Polidoro said. “We’ll talk to the nally located at the Old Security : : made to the Muslim community her academic experience. At person accused of the sexual Building on campus. It is now High Low 56o 38o at Virginia Tech, appear in Virginia Tech, sexual assault is violence, the respondent. Once located at the Sterrett Facilities crime alerts. Crime alerts considered a serious matter. we’ve talked to everybody and Complex behind . Thursday provide situational updates, Resources at Virginia Tech, gathered as much information The VTPD shares jurisdiction contact information, reminders including the Women’s Center, as we can, we put together a with the Blacksburg Police and advice from the Virginia Title IX and the Virginia Tech report and the Title IX coor- Department and Montgomery Tech Police Department. Police Department, allow dinator will decide if there County Sheriff’s Office. The department also advises students struggling with a is enough information and VTPD officials declined to ALEX THORNTON students to remain aware of sexual violence experience to will refer the case to Student comment for this article. • weather correspondent their surroundings and report seek help. Conduct for a hearing.” • @HOKIEwxWATCH any useful information. “The Women’s Center Unlike tire slashing, sexual According to Inside Higher provides counseling and assault causes serious mental Ed, “Colleges are required to advocacy services for students, and physical harm. Sexual @CollegiateTimes PAGE 8 December 8, 2015 collegiatetimes.com [email protected] in memoriam

“Friends come into our lives and friends leave our lives. But they never leave our hearts.”

John M. Simmons

Lynn Nystrom 1951-2015