Tuesday, April 1st, 2014 An independent, student-run newspaper serving the Virginia Tech community since 1903 www.collegiatetimes.com COLLEGIATETIMES 110th year, issue 101 News, page 2 Lifestyles, page 5 Opinions, page 3 Sports, page 6 Study Break, page 4 Safe Zone Burger ‘37 has grand opening opened to BY ZACK WAJSGRAS | news reporter fraternity Students waited in long lines to try the highly anticipated burger and milkshake joint in Squires Student Center. MICHELLE STARK lifestyles staff writer

A service fraternity at Tech is making a concentrated eff ort to reach out to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community by working with Safe Zone. Safe Zone is a national program origi- nally designed to help university fac- ulty, staff and administration learn how to communicate with and understand LGBTQ students, but now the program has started working with Delta Psi Nu. Th e co-ed service fraternity volun- teered to participate in an exclusive Safe Zone session on March 30 in Squires Student Center, the fi rst student-focused session Safe Zone has held at Tech. Danny Mathews, the Safe Zone coor- dinator, said that the program off ers tremendous advantages to the university community. “Th e thought behind the program as CHEN JIANG/ SPPS it stands is that it’s intended to build an awareness and knowledge base that Burger ‘37, the newest addition to Virginia the restaurant aft er hearing from over 3,000 Services at Tech, described the new shop as will hopefully equip people who will Tech’s dining halls, opened yesterday in students surveyed about their dining prefer- “one of the most highly anticipated concepts become Safe Zone certifi ed with the Squires Student Center. ences. to roll out of Dining Services in the past skills they need to interact with LGBTQ- Burger ‘37, a $501,000 investment, has been Th e National Association of College and decade.” identifying people,” Mathews said. under construction since October 2013. University Food Services conducted the sur- Th e opening yesterday resulted in extremely Safe Zone currently focuses on equip- However, the concept for the restaurant has vey and discovered that all participants had long lines even before the offi cial opening had ping faculty and staff with information been in the works for almost four years. an interest in a burger option. commenced at 10:30 a.m. they need to directly assist or recom- Tech’s administration fi rst decided to build Ted Faulkner, the director of Dining see BURGER / page two mend on-campus resources to students that identify with LGBTQ, but Mathews said he wants Safe Zone to be open to students. He said it can help them stand up and be courageous leaders and infl uence their peers to do the same. Position battles abound spring practice Maggie McVicar, a senior communica- tion major and the president of Delta Psi JAMES MITCHELL the fall when Texas Tech trans- Nu, said it is important to learn more sports reporter fer Michael Brewer and true about Safe Zone’s message and how it freshman Chris Durkin arrive. can be applied to their organization. Th e Virginia Tech football All eyes will be under center, “We pride ourselves in being a very team geared up for the start of as all fi ve candidates will try open organization and being really spring practice Th ursday and to impress the coach staff and inclusive of a lot of people,” McVicar is searching for answers as the win the starting job. said. 2014 season approaches. Head coach Frank Beamer Mathews and Zack Fry — a senior Th ere is one big question on has repeatedly said that Leal’s sociology major and brother of Delta Psi everybody’s mind: who will performance in the Hyundai Nu — led Safe Zone 101, the fi rst session the starting quarterback be? Sun Bowl versus UCLA doesn’t any Safe Zone participant must take Th e departure of former Tech refl ect how good of a quarter- and is the one the fraternity took part quarterback and total off ense back he is, and that he is still in. Fry is also the Pride Week Chair for record holder Logan Th omas the number one guy for the the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender leaves big shoes for the Hokies job. Alliance of Virginia Tech. to fi ll. Another position to watch is Th e session started off with reviewing a As of now, fi ft h-year senior running back. glossary of LGBTQ vocabulary. Mark Leal is listed as the num- Redshirt sophomore Trey “A lot of times, people struggle to have ber one quarterback on the Edmunds will miss spring a conversation around LGBTQ issues, depth chart for spring. Behind practice as he recovers from because they don’t have the language,” Leal sits redshirt sophomore a broken right tibia, which Mathews said. “I think it’s really impor- Brenden Motley and true means that J.C. Coleman is tant to equip people with the necessary freshman Andrew Ford, who number one on the depth language, so that we can start having enrolled early. chart and will receive the bulk these conversations.” FILE 2013 But the quarterback competi- Mathews and Fry defi ned several terms James Gayle (99) pushes through the blocking sled during last year’s spring practice. tion will heat up even more in see SPRING / page six from the glossary, such as cisgender, which is a person whose gender identity matches his or her sex, and passing, a see SAFE / page fi ve Israeli fellow, Ukraine native answers questions

CHARLOTTE GROSS Wisgerhof also said that a privilege and rarity at this time. to be made, as the EU has never lifestyles staff writer Goncharenko is the go-to guy “People ask me if I think made an off er of membership for information about events in that Ukraine should be part of to the Ukraine. Goncharenko Confusion is rampant in the the Middle East and anything the European Union or a part emphasized the complexity of the homeland of Virginia Tech fac- political. of Russia, and also about the situation. ulty member Ivan Goncharenko. Goncharenko graduated Russian minority in the Ukraine,” “Crimea has been part of Russia. Goncharenko is the Jewish from the Hebrew University Goncharenko said. It was only in 1954 that the Soviet Agency Israel Fellow to Hillel at of Jerusalem with a combined Union transferred it back to Virginia Tech, but his Ukrainian degree in religion and politics Ukraine,” Goncharenko said. “It roots have made him a prime and Middle Eastern studies. wasn’t such a long time ago that source of information for stu- He migrated to Israel when he I go to Ivan for history. I it was Russian.” dents concerned about the recent was 11 years old, and his par- asked him what caused Goncharenko’s extensive developments in the Crimean ents taught him to be fl uent in “ knowledge of these topics may the different Ukrainian Peninsula. Russian, Ukrainian and Hebrew. be what drives students to ask for “I go to Ivan for history,” said Having gained military experi- factions to behave the his opinion, but his personal his- Elizabeth Wisgerhof, a junior ence, a degree focusing on politi- way they did.” tory plays a major role in how he biology major and vice presi- cal and cultural spectrum and a connects with and helps students dent of Hillel. “I asked him what command of a variety of languag- Elizabeth Wisgerhof year-round. BEN WEIDLICH / SPPS caused the diff erent Ukrainian es, Goncharenko is able to pro- Vice President of Hillel His Israeli education consisted Safe Zone certifi ed faculty mark their factions to behave the way they vide insight into the perspectives of high school followed by com did.” of both Russia and Ukraine, both He said there is no such decision offi ce with a sticker to notify students. see HILLEL / page fi ve

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SGA winners announced weather EMILY HUGHES heavily on social media in results on Monday morning, Lazor pointed out that the watch news staff writer their campaign, which was the duo has been reaching out student activities fee is includ- themed in keeping with the to those who posted support- ed in all students’ tuition, tech- JAMES MORROW Th e reign of Elizabeth Lazor fi rst day of campaigning — St. ive and congratulatory mes- nically making all full-time @WxBONE and Tanushri “Tuna” Shankar Patrick’s Day. sages on Facebook and Twitter. undergraduates members of will begin in 2014, as the “In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Lazor and Shankar will SGA. two were voted next year’s we decided to ‘Go Green,’ and assume their roles following “Th at’s really what our cam- president and vice president we ran a completely paper- an inaugural ceremony on paign was based off of — to let pring-like condi- Th ings remain clear of the Student Government less campaign, which was use- April 28. people know that SGA is here tions have fi nally and dry into Th ursday, Association (SGA) respective- ful for us because we didn’t “Th e transition period is for them,” Shankar said. “You Semerged after as an approaching ly. want to… spend money and about a month and a half long,” don’t have to hold a position winter’s last stand this weather system brings Th e two won their positions time creating these things that Shankar said, noting that cur- with a title to be part of SGA.” past weekend. another round of soak- with a paperless campaign and people were going to spit their rent position-holders within Th ey have begun preparing Skies have dried, with ing rain. aim to make the organization gum into,” Shankar said. “We the SGA will be collaborat- to send out applications for a warm sun dominat- Rain showers will an open forum by focusing on wanted to really create some- ing with their newly elected appointed executive positions, ing the beginning of the move in Thursday student outreach. thing that was lasting, like a and appointed counterparts in which include chief of staff , week. Spring showers aft ernoon and continue “Out of the 1,220 votes cast for picture on Facebook that you April and May. secretary and treasurer, among will move in toward the into Friday as a cold president and vice president, couldn’t just delete.” Shankar estimates there are others. end of the week, with front marches through Elizabeth Lazor received 56.2 During their campaign, 150 active members in the Voting opened online on high temperatures not the region. Th e heavier percent of the vote and Alex Lazor and Shankar carried SGA right now. Gobbler Connect on March expected to fall below rain will arrive Friday Yang received 41.1 percent,” a large orange megaphone “Technically in the (SGA) 26 and ran through March 28. 60 degrees in the fore- aft ernoon, but should SGA Chief Justice Johnson around Turner Place, incorpo- Constitution right now, it says Th e winners of the presidential seeable future. not include too much Bray wrote in an email. rating it into photos with stu- that any Virginia Tech under- run were posted via Facebook High pressure is in thunder. Th ings will Junior fi nance major Lazor dents, who then uploaded them graduate that pays a student on the Virginia Tech Student complete control over clear rapidly behind and sophomore communi- to social media sites. Following activities fee is a member of Government Association the next few days, the front, allowing for a cation major Shankar relied the announcement of election SGA,” Shankar said. page. allowing for beautifully cooler but sunny week- sunny skies and warm end. conditions. High tem- Enjoy the next few peratures will break days of beautiful into the 70s this aft er- weather. It doesn’t get noon and will reach 75 much better than this Burger: Students were ‘patient’ by Wednesday. in Blacksburg.

JAMES MORROW James Morrow is CT’s news during the lunch rush on from page one weather correspondent. Monday. He is a senior Meteorology Th e atmosphere at the “I got the chocolate milk- major and a Hokie Storm opening, was “patient shake, but my friend got Chaser. He currently serves but excited,” Faulkner the banana peanut butter as the Meteorology Club said. one,” Benson said. “ I also President and is the Chief “When the 11 a.m. time really liked their special Meteorologist at WUVT 90.7 frame hit and classes let sauce — that was something FM Blacksburg. out we witnessed a tre- unique.” mendous rush to get in The restaurant offers line and be a part of this several specialty burg- fi rst day of operation,” he ers and even the option said. to customize your own Many of the burger recipes sandwich. and food ideas for the res- “I got the customizable one Correction taurant came aft er a group because I like plain things of dining services employ- so I only got lettuce, cheese An article that ran in the Collegiate Times on March 28 contained ees from Tech visited sev- and their special sauce. misstatements. Take Back the Night, which originated in Germany, eral Washington D.C. and But they also have special- has been held on Virginia college campuses only at the schools northern Virginia ty ingredients that looked listed. The event occurs each March, which is recognized internation- restaurants. really good but cost extra,” ally as Women’s History Month. Students, while waiting in Benson said. “My burger long lines due to the rush, was really good though, I Additionally, an article that ran on the same date misidentifi ed Cafe enjoyed several of the res- defi nitely want to go back De Bangkok owner Aivey Charoensombut-amorn as expecting a taurants menu items, par- again.” child. She is not. ticularly their milkshakes. Sarah Benson, a fresh- The Collegiate Times regrets these errors and any confusion they man human development CHEN JIANG / SPPS might have caused. major, ate at Burger 37 @ZackWajsCT Burger 37 employees prepare for the long line of students. crimeblotter

date time offense location status Oct. 13, 2013 7:27 a.m. Follow - up to Vandalism Gold Course Inactive

Mar. 8, 2014 11:15 p.m. Underage Possession of Alcohol X 2 West Eggleston Hal Inactive: Reported by Student Conduct Mar. 17, 2014 12:00 a.m. Underage Possession of Alcohol X 2 Lee Hall Inactive: Reported by Student Conduct Mar. 24, 2014 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Follow - up to Larceny of iPad Cassell Coliseum Unfounded Mar. 28, 2014 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Larceny of cell phone Cassell Coliseum Active Mar. 28, 2014 2:09 p.m. Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia West Eggleston Hall Cleared by Arrest Mar. 28, 2014 10:09 p.m. Underage Possession of Alcohol X 7 Slusher Hall Inactive: Referred to Student Conduct Mar. 29, 2014 12:36 a.m. Underage Possession of Alcohol Vawter Hall Inactive: Referred to Student Conduct Mar. 29, 2014 1:35 a.m. Underage Possession of Alcohol Vawter Hall Cleared by Arrest Mar. 29, 2014 2:09 a.m. Driving Under the Infl uence of Alcohol Wharton Street Cleared by Arrest Mar. 29, 2014 2:13 a.m. Public Intoxication Washington Street and Draper Road Cleared by Arrest

Mar. 30, 2014 1:38 a.m. Driving Under the Infl uence of Alcohol 200 Block West Roanoke Street Cleared by Arrest

Mar. 31, 2014 2:05 a.m. Driving Under the Infl uence of Alcohol / Hit and Run 100 Block Grove lane Cleared by Arrest property damage OPINIONS [email protected] April 1, 2014 3 collegiatetimes.com

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from page one been present in the Ukraine, “He’s really informed, and he pulsory military service — but it is only now that their does his research,” Wisgerhof three years of service for males presence has become appar- said. and two years for females. ent. To keep up to date, For all Israeli citizens, “Krav Goncharenko relies on sev- Maga” is taught as a self- eral news sources, appreci- defense mechanism and is a ating that each will have a technique adopted by armies Do you think Russia particular angle: Fox News, around the world. would like it if their i24 News (an Israeli TV At Tech, Ivan has been “ source), Al Arabiya News (a teaching “Krav Maga” classes neighbor was a liberal Arabic source) and the primarily attended by cadets, NATO (North Atlantic Russian RIA News, among but he’s done more than just others. teach them how to fi ght. Treaty Organization) Goncharenko and Turbyfi ll Many members of the Corps member?” agreed that American news of Cadets have come to him Ivan Goncharenko sources oft en portray Russia with questions about Ukraine too negatively on the basis of as well. Hillel Fellow the events of the Cold War, James Turbyfi ll, a sopho- which is arguably still ongo- more fi nance major and a “It has been part of an agree- ing. member of the Corps, said he ment since 1991 that Russia is “Do you think Russia would asked Goncharenko about the granted a number of soldiers like it if their neighbor was a cultural divisions in Crimea in Ukraine if they think it’s NATO (North Atlantic Treaty and Ukraine. important for their security,” Organization) member?” “Th e eastern side is predom- Goncharenko said. Goncharenko said. “If they inantly Russian-speaking, For some, it can be diffi cult are pushed into a corner, of but the western side is more to comprehend the magnitude course they will push back. Ukrainian and Western of the Ukrainian crisis, with However, to say that Russia European. Crimea falls into much ambiguity over what can just take over is not good, the Eastern Russian culture,” Ukraine wants as a nation according to international Turby fi ll said. and how much of that is law.” Goncharenko also told being overruled by Russia, but inquiring students that the Goncharenko seems to stay in COURTESY OF IVAN GONCHARENKO Russian military has always tune with what is happening. @CollegiateTimes Ivan Goncharenko, a Virginia Tech Hillel fellow, visited Guatemala during the 2014 spring break. Box office swept by ‘Noah’ Safe: Card shows training

Audience members at some second week in a row. ero-normative world… if you community facing discrimina- SABA HAMEDY from page one mclatchy newspapers screenings have noted unin- Th e faith-based fi lm, about identify as heterosexual, you’re tion to have a support system tended laughter at certain a college student defending person’s ability to “pass” as never asked to explore and here at Tech. Director Darren Aronofsky’s points in the fi lm. his beliefs against a professor, heterosexual or cisgendered. interrogate that part of your “For people in marginalized biblical epic “Noah” sailed “I did think there were a features Kevin Sorbo, Dean “(Passing) is the ability to identity,” Mathews said. “We communities, so oft en, there’s at the weekend box offi ce as few weird moments, like the Cain, the popular Christian maneuver through spaces assumed it’s just the default a feeling of isolation when you the fi lm opened at No. 1 with rock creatures,” Christenson’s rock group Newsboys, and without having to worry about and innate in everyone.” arrive to college. And I want an estimated $44 million in daughter, Khaida Gordon, 17, Willie and Korie Robertson being harassed or being stig- Th e next activity dealt with to be able to help people work ticket sales, while “Divergent” of Benton, Ore., said of ele- from the “Duck Dynasty” matized,” Fry said. the spectrum of sex, gender against that and help them dropped off sharply and “Cesar ments that are among the loos- television show as themselves. Th e group also discussed and sexuality. Th e participants realize that there’s a communi- Chavez” got off to a slow start. er interpretations of the bibli- Wes Anderson’s “Th e Grand connotations, the diff erence were asked to stand on the left , ty available to them, and there “Noah,” which cost about cal story. “Th ey were interest- Budapest Hotel” expanded between gender-neutral and right or middle of the room, are people, administration and $130 million to make, solidly ing and a little strange. I’m still to 977 theaters from about gender-inclusive and why cer- depending on how they felt faculty that care about their met expectations, according trying to fi gure out if it was a 300 theaters and saw its tain words were created. they stood on the issue. success,” Mathews said. to Paramount Pictures, which good addition or not.” weekend box offi ce rise 30 Next, Fry led an activity to If participants want to learn had initially forecast a $30 mil- Good or not, “Noah” far out- percent. help Delta Psi Nu understand more aft er taking the basic lion opening weekend. distanced “Divergent,” which With a weekend take of $8.8 how members of the LGBTQ training session, they can go to “Noah” already has generated generated $26.5 million in its million, the fi lm has brought community may feel when A lot of times, people a breakout session. about $95 million overseas. second weekend _ a 51 percent in $24.5 million during its slow coming out for the fi rst time. struggle to have a Currently, Safe Zone off ers Th e fi lm brought in a diverse decline from its opening but rollout. Th e activity incorporated the “ Trans-101, which talks more crowd, said Megan Colligan, still good enough for No. 2 on “Many moviegoers are fi nd- participants’ own goals and conversation around about gender, the nuances of Paramount’s president of the box-offi ce list. ing out about Wes Anderson support group, as well as sta- LGBTQ issues, gender and how it’s diff erent domestic marketing and dis- Based on a young adult novel for the fi rst time,” said Frank tistics associated with coming from sexual identity. Other tribution. It drew a 50-50 series, the Lionsgate fi lm, Rodriguez, Fox Searchlight out. because they don’t breakout sessions include sui- split of male and female audi- directed by Neil Burger and head of distribution, who Mathews also explained the have the language.” cide watch and prevention, ence members and gener- starring Shailene Woodley, added that strong word of Fassinger Model of Lesbian Danny Mathews New River Valley resourc- ated strong turnout among tells the story of a young mouth has been helping the and Gay Identity Formation, es, LGBTQ legal issues and Christians, Latinos and woman fi ghting for freedom comedy. which identifi es four stages of Safe Zone Coordinator compliance and LGBTQ African-Americans, plus “lots and survival in a dystopian Arnold Schwarzenegger’s identity development: aware- history. of Aronofsky fans in major cit- society. new crime thriller, “Sabotage,” ness, exploration, deepening Aft er attending a breakout ies,” Colligan said. Th ough the new biopic “Cesar fi ni s h e d s e v e n t h w i t h $ 5.3 commitment and internaliza- Th e activity showed that con- session, participants receive a “Th ere was a pretty good bal- Chavez” received an A grade million in its opening week- tion or synthesis. cepts such as gender expres- Safe Zone card that they can ance of age ranges but a little from fi lmgoers, according to end. Th e picture, which cost Aft erward, Delta Psi Nu took sion, orientation and behav- hang in their offi ce or on their bit of an older crowd, which we the polling fi rm CinemaScore, about $35 million to make, a quiz aimed toward hetero- ior are not always black-and- door so that LGBTQ students, expected,” she said. the fi lm generated only $3 mil- received negative reviews sexuals. white. People may occasionally faculty, staff and community In Santa Monica, viewers at lion in its opening weekend, from critics and could become Th e quiz included questions experiment or change where members can know the par- one packed AMC theater gave good for 12th place. Its per- Schwarzenegger’s lowest-gross- asking what caused their het- they are on the spectrum. ticipant is equipped with this the fi lm a standing ovation screen average of about $4,500 ing movie in more than two erosexuality, if they think their The session also briefly knowledge and is attempt- Saturday night. was little more than one-third decades. sexuality is just a phase and covered preferred gender ing to be inclusive of their “At fi rst I thought maybe we of that for “Noah.” Other milestones: Disney’s why they choose to be hetero- pronouns and possible pro- needs. walked into the wrong movie _ Disney’s “Muppets Most “Frozen” passed “Toy Story 3” sexual. Th ese questions were nouns one might encounter. Students interested in partic- it was a little cheesy of a start,” Wanted” fi nished third, gen- to become the No. 1 animated based on ones typically posed Fraternity members were ipating in Safe Zone can regis- said Astacia Christenson, 36. erating $11.4 million, and “Mr. fi lm ever, with an estimated to the LGBTQ community. given papers describing ways ter through the Multicultural “But it worked out because you Peabody & Sherman” fi nished g ro s s of more t h a n $1. 072 bi l l ion Th e fraternity members then they could be an ally to the Programs and Services’ website got into the characters, there fourth with $9.5 million. worldwide. And in its eighth discussed how they would feel LGBTQ community. under the section “LGBTQ.” was some good acting and the But delivering a bigger sur- weekend, “Th e Lego Movie” if they were asked these ques- Because Mathews faced bul- story picked up and got more prise _ again _ was “God’s Not eclipsed the $400 million tions and which stood out to lying and harassment in col- interesting. Th e movie saved Dead,” which with about $9.1 mark in worldwide box offi ce them the most. lege due to his sexuality, he @minielle itself.” million fi nished fi ft h for the receipts. “Because we live in a het- wants members of the LGBTQ 6 April 1, 2014 [email protected] SPORTS collegiatetimes.com

OF Spring: Positions up for grabs AHEAD SCHEDULE from page one of the carries. If Edmunds comes back strong, he should be back at Ahead of Schedule is a the number one spot when weekly feature from the CT fall practice rolls around. that lays out the VT Athletic But, in turn, this gives true freshman running events for the coming week. back Marshawn Williams his chance to shine aft er he enrolled in school early. Tuesday, Apr. 1 Baseball vs. James Madison Standing at 5-foot-11 English Field 5:30 p.m. and weighing 224 pounds, Williams is a bruiser and FILE 2013 Wednesday, Apr. 2 rushed for 2,192 yards and Bud Foster talks with players during pre-practice warmups. Softball vs. James Madison 30 touchdowns during his Tech Softball Park 4 p.m. senior season at Phoebus High School in Hampton, Va. Lacrosse vs. Liberty Williams sits at third on the Thompson Field 4 p.m. depth chart behind sopho- more running back Jerome Baseball vs. Radford Wright. Wright played in 12 English Field 5:30 p.m. games last season, mostly on Thursday, Apr. 3 special teams, only seeing Women’s Tennis vs. Coastal Carolina seven carries for 27 yards on Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center 1:30 p.m. off ense. Look for Edmunds and Friday, Apr. 4 Coleman to lead the rush- Track & Field at Colonial Relays ing attack. But the Hokies Williamsburg, Va. All Day gained a lot of talent with the addition of Williams and Track & Field at Florida Relays Shai McKenzie, who will see All Day Gainesville, Fla. limited action this spring as FILE 2013 FILE 2013 Virginia Tech linemen snap balls to quarterbacks during drills. Head coach Frank Beamer talks to his team during practice. Men’s Tennis at Georgia Tech he recovers from a torn ACL. Atlanta, Ga. 4 p.m. Th e top of the depth chart seems to be set for the run- season. Th ere will be a big ting a lot of buzz. Mihota was special teams action, but for the Hokies. Baseball vs. Miami ning backs, but the second gap to fi ll with the loss of recruited at defensive end, little time with the starting Th is position battle always English Field 5:30 p.m. and third spots should shake Hopkins, but redshirt soph- but the coaches will also try defense. proves to be dramatic and up a bit and be clearer as omore Nigel Williams and him out at defensive tackle Th e uncertainty at the out- is oft en literally the diff er- Saturday, Apr. 5 spring continues on. Corey Marshall will fi ght for this spring. side linebacker position will ence between wins and Track & Field at Colonial Relays Defensively, the Hokies lost the other defensive tackle The linebacker position give Josh Trimble and Derek losses. Senior Michael Williamsburg, Va. All Day a lot of talent and experience spot beside Maddy. remains wide open with the DiNardo more time to get Branthover and sopho- and are looking to reload at Marshall returns aft er leav- loss of senior leaders Jack fi rst team reps, as 2012 start- more Eric Kristensen are Track & Field at Florida Relays All Day almost every position. ing the team for personal Tyler and Tariq Edwards. er Ronny Vandyke continues listed one and two on the Gainesville, Fla. James Gayle, Derrick reasons last season, while Tech will turn to redshirt to rehab the shoulder injury depth chart and will battle Track & Field at Auburn Invit. Hopkins, J.R. Collins, Tyrel Williams recorded 14 tackles senior Chase Williams at that ended his season in 2013. it out for the position that Auburn, Ala. All Day Wilson, Jack Tyler, Tariq and two sacks in 13 games the inside linebacker spot, Th e secondary returns tal- carries a lot of weight and Edwards, Antone Exum and in 2013. who will be backed up by ented sophomores Brandon pressure. Men’s Golf at 3M Augusta Invit. Kyle Fuller were all lost to Dadi Nicolas will try to redshirt freshman Andrew Facyson and Kendall Fuller, Ultimately, Tech’s spring Augusta, Ga. All Day graduation and most are fi ll the large shoes of James Motuapuaka, a player that but bad news struck as practice will see a lot of hoping to be selected in the Gayle at the defensive end recently received high praise Facyson went down with a movement on the depth Softball at Georgia Tech NFL Draft come May. spot, along with Dewayne from defensive coordinator left tibia stress reaction on chart as young players Atlanta, Ga. 1 p.m. Starting up front, Tech’s Alford, Ken Ekanem and Bud Foster. Friday. Facyson will miss the improve, incoming freshmen centerpiece remains the Seth Dooley. Th e other inside linebacker remainder of the spring and fi nd their roles and leaders Lacrosse vs. Syracuse big-bodied senior defensive Th e defensive line looks spot will pit Deon Clarke and return when practice starts emerge. Thompson Field 1 p.m. tackle Luther Maddy, but he’s to be a great position battle Dahman McKinnon against back up in the fall. the only starting defensive with true freshman and early each other, a pair of play- Finally, the drama of fi nd- Baseball vs. Miami @J_Mitchell_62 English Field 2 p.m. lineman remaining from last enrollee Vinny Mihota get- ers that have seen plenty of ing a place kicker continues