112th YEAR, ISSUE 200 collegiatetimes.com January 19, 2017 COLLEGIATETIMES An independent, student-run newspaper serving the Virginia Tech community since 1903 Students omitted from SPOT Virginia Tech students who withdraw from a course are not able to submit feedback on the class or evaluate the professor.

LEWIS MILLHOLLAND managing editor

At the end of every semester, students are BEN WEIDLICH / COLLEGIATE TIMES bombarded with emails Alumni and their families plan their return to Blacksburg for the 10th anniversary of the April 16 shootings, but physically uninjured reminding them to evaluate their professors survivors might not receive the same assistance as those who were injured or killed and their families. on SPOT (Student Perceptions of Teaching). However, this system omits a critical group Reunion strife for survivors of students: those who withdrew from courses. One survivor of the April 16 shootings requests fi nancial support from Virginia Tech for the 10-year reunion’s travel expenses. Students withdraw from courses for a host of ALY DE ANGELUS Tech’s denial to this request has Hamp said. “I don’t think it’s has offered to cover hotel fees for reasons: the workload is news editor left Lisa Hamp, Virginia Tech Virginia Tech’s fault, but I do those physically injured, and she too much, the course turns alumna and computer analyst for think that the other survivors and sent a letter to this office in hopes out to not match the online On Sept. 7, 2016, a survivor of the Department of Defense, ques- I deserve some additional TLC, of a similar outcome. Additionally, description, the profes- the April 16 shooting wrote a letter tioning the extent of support being something extra that isn’t available Hamp had hoped that special sor’s style is not effective, to Virginia Tech on behalf of her offered for “uninjured” survivors to the public.” reservations could be made to etc. Regardless of reason, former classmates to request that as opposed to those physically According to Hamp’s blog, secure spots for all students who these students are lodging and travel expenses for injured and the family members of Virginia Tech’s Office of Family were in the buildings during the excluded from the univer- the 10-year reunion be paid for those deceased. Relations (formerly known as the sity’s “centrally supported by the school. Unfortunately, “I don’t blame Virginia Tech,” Office of Recovery and Support) see REUNION / page 5 method for gathering student feedback on courses and instruction.” Withdrawals constitute roughly 3 percent of all Fuente’s fi rst: Replacing a football legend grades each semester. In spring 2016 the tally was In his fi rst season at Virginia Tech, head coach Justin Fuente exceeded expectations, beginning a new era for the Hokies. 3,484 withdrawals. At a university with an average JORDAN HUTCHINSON Beamer’s magnitude. getting ready, knowing that this game While reports were still flying SPOT response rate of 30 football beat reporter Five days later, Frank Beamer was the biggest of their lives. Fans around with nothing confirmed, percent (the response rate announced he would retire at the end of waited in Scott Stadium for kickoff, there was a football game going on in made a surprising jump in Following a legend is never easy, the season. The questions then moved periodically gazing at their phones. Charlottesville. Virginia Tech played fall 2016 to 60.5 percent), but Virginia Tech head football coach from how to fire a legend to how to The fans were restless, and there was a hard until the very end, and pulled off this figure becomes Justin Fuente handled it as well as replace a legend, while still focusing on growing faction clamoring for change the 23–20 win over Virginia, which significant. anyone possibly could. the current season. at the top. There seemed to be a buzz secured a bowl for the Hokies. Fittingly, However, there are Flashback to October of 2015: Three weeks later, Virginia Tech around the stadium when it was leaked Beamer walked off of the field with his concerns that allowing Virginia Tech football falls in the was preparing to play in-state rival from a source that Virginia Tech would players after a victorious effort. students who withdraw to fourth overtime at home, to Duke Virginia. With the Hokies’ record at hire Justin Fuente as its new head The next day, all of the reports were evaluate their professors 45–43. 5–6, not only were bragging rights on football coach. Very seldom do college confirmed as Virginia Tech officially opens the door to weap- “Coming back from disappointment the line, there were also concerns about football fans encounter this much hired Justin Fuente as its football onizing the system. and showing a little character and being bowl eligibility. Beamer knew that it potential for awkwardness, as Beamer coach. Beamer would coach the bowl, Historically low response relentless, those things go a long way was his last game if it resulted in a loss. was being replaced during the most rates grant disgruntled in life,” said former head coach Frank The players were in the locker room important game of the season. see FUENTE / page 4 students the ability to skew Beamer. “If a guy doesn’t give in when a professor’s mean scores things are looking bleak, then you’ve — students who, by defi- got a chance. If you give in, I pretty nition, don’t get the full much know how the story is going to experience of the course. turn out.” For example, according Regardless of Beamer’s semi-opti- Mark Embree, a professor mistic words, the 3–5 Hokies were of mathematics, a student no longer a powerhouse in college frustrated by low test football. You could feel tension in the scores in the beginning of air, as Beamer was not performing a semester may not appre- up to the standards that he had estab- ciate a generous curve lished for himself since he raised the applied at the end of the bar at Virginia Tech over two decades year. This allows a student ago. Change was necessary, but tricky, “who didn’t complete the because of Beamer’s legendary status. class … to basically vote How do you fire a legend? Could on my performance,” he he even be fired? Would there be said. backlash if the relatively new athletic School of Visual Arts director Whit Babcock fired him? All BEN WEIDLICH / COLLEGIATE TIMES Assistant Professor of these questions had to be taken into Justin Fuente, the head coach of the Virginia Tech football team, holds the Belk Bowl trophy while Meaghan Dee suggests account when dealing with someone of surrounded by his players after beating Arkansas, Dec. 29, 2016. a balance: the feedback should be collected, but categorized separately from the rest of the survey responses. A how to guide: The Women’s March “You don’t want to … get evaluated by someone If you are planning on traveling to the capital for the Women’s March on Washington, prepare yourself with these tips. who may be vengeful towards you, like if they’re PAULINA FARLEY-KUZMINA cumulated into a national effort, protective presence is not expected to speech and assembly, there being almost forced to lifestyles staff writer with many sister marches spurring to be an issue. are some circumstances where drop the class. But it would up across the country and even Marshals trained in nonviolent these rights might be infringed also be nice to know — of Over 200,000 people RSVPed in other countries like Canada. crowd control will also be among upon in a protest. Check out the the students who drop the to march in the nation’s capital on Celebrities like Amy Schumer, the crowd. Portable bathrooms, American Civil Liberties Union’s class — this is what they Saturday, the day after President- Zendaya and Sky Ferreira have medical tents and disability website which goes over your First had to say,” Dee said. Elect Donald Trump’s inau- also committed to attending the accommodations will also be Amendment rights and has some SPOT evaluations have guration. The rally, officially rally and march. available along the route in the suggestions on what to do and how the potential to play a role titled the Women’s March on What to expect: spirit of comfort and inclusivity. to act if you or someone around in departmental budgets Washington by its organizers, is The rally starts at 10 a.m. at The organizers of the march also you is arrested. in the future. As part of aimed to send a message to Trump the intersection of Independence provided a hotline for legal help Pack smart and pack light. the Beyond Boundaries and the rest of the government that Avenue and Third Street and will in the case that anyone is arrested Backpacks and large tote bags initiative, Virginia Tech the destructive language present in have guest speakers and activists and needs consultation. are not permitted and other bags will transition to a perfor- this election cycle against women, present. The 1.5-mile march will Here are my six personal tips may be searched at any time, mance-based budget in the LGBT community and people start at 1:15 p.m. and go until 5 and things to consider when going which means that a fanny pack or the 2018–19 school year, of color will no longer be tolerated. p.m. to a march of this magnitude a small purse is going to be your in which the university What is the Women’s March, Similarly, because the Women’s that I’ve picked up from going to friend. Check the official march administration will anyway? March on Washington has permits similar past events in the capital: website for other restrictions, like determine the budget of What started out as separate from the city to march, arrests or Know your rights. grassroots efforts on Facebook anything besides the hired police Although you and I have a right see MARCH / page 4 see SURVEY / page 5

WOMEN’S BASKET- NEW YEAR, NEW BALL BOUNCES BACK TRENDS IN MAKEUP /CollegiateTimes ctlifestyles Check out the recap of the Keep your face fresh with Hokies’ latest home win. these tips and tricks. page 6 page 3 @collegiatetimes @collegiatetimes PAGE 2 January 19, 2017 collegiatetimes.com [email protected] opinion collegiatetimes.com/opinion column Russian interference a blow to democratic confi dence Allegations of Russia hacking into institutions during the 2016 election season should be met by serious action in defense of voter integrity.

arious news cycles have been to have another country decide the fate of dissecting the outcome of the ours. Velection since it ended, and we This should not be a partisan issue are constantly hearing about Trump’s and this should bother every voter in the cabinet picks or his plans for when he country. takes over the Oval Office. President Obama addressed this COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS However, I am still wondering the problem in an interview with NPR, saying, following: have we all just accepted the “I think there is no doubt that when any column fact that Russia may have hacked into our foreign government tries to impact the election? Are we all moving on from that? integrity of our elections that we need to Russia intervened in our election. It has take action, and we will at a time and place Thanks, Obama for eight been proven repeatedly since November. The CIA has proven that Russia inter- fered with our presidential election, and years of moving forward while it is unsure of whether Russia aided It is terrifying that we could Trump’s victory (though it is suspected), “spend an entire election hange will not come if we wait it became. He has battled many members of our nation’s agencies are 100 percent sure for some other person or some the Tea Party since the start of it all, but he that Russia intruded into our election. season hanging onto every “Cother time. We are the ones still accomplished many things as he stood This means that every single person word of our chosen candidate we’ve been waiting for. We are the change by his plan. Over 12 million citizens are who went out and voted on Nov. 8 was ... only to have another country that we seek.” —President Barack Obama, covered under this insurance plan. vulnerable to having their vote tampered Farewell Address, Jan. 10, 2017 He was a leader who fought for the with, or maybe even changed, as our decide the fate of ours.” After eight years, the presidency of Paris Agreement, which was an agreement government is still unsure of the results Barack Hussein Obama, our country’s first between the countries who signed it to reduce of this hacking whether it was direct or African-American president, has reached its carbon emissions and increase carbon trade. indirect, and even the overall capabilities end. This man of intelligence, determination He also enacted the Carbon Reduction that Russia possesses. and optimism tackled numerous issues as he Regulations in 2014, which helped reduce If that does not scare you, make you of our own choosing.” stood by all the citizens of our nation. I want carbon emissions, and the Clean Power Plan uncomfortable or worried, then it should. Since then, he has placed sanctions to thank our president for these past eight in 2015, which helped power plants increase This election may not have been in the on Russia. According to statements years, which have made me a proud citizen. renewable energy production by 30 percent. hands of the voters. It may not have been from the White House and the Treasury Thank you, for standing by all Thank you for being our leader. decided by the people of the United States. Department, the government has sanc- Americans. Obama started his term with a war going This election was impacted by a country tioned nine Russian entities and indi- In alliance with Obama’s advocacy, on in Iraq. With over 30,000 American that is over 5,000 miles away from our viduals over their interference in the history was made on June 25, 2015, when soldiers injured and over 4,000 dead, it came capital and was simply concerned with election. same-sex marriage was defended by the to an end as all troops were pulled out on the president who would be easiest to deal But is it enough? Are sanctions enough Supreme Court, and all citizens could December 2011 by our commander-in-chief. with for the next four years. They had no to give our voters peace of mind? Maybe happily marry. As Obama stated in his The dynamic of our nation completed concern for our schools, our healthcare, for some, but definitely not for all — farewell address, “In my second inaugural turned over following the tragedy of Sept. 11, our Supreme Court or the future of our especially when the president-elect, until address, I said that if we are truly created 2001. Any further threats from Osama Bin country. very recently, refused to accept the possi- equal, then surely the love we commit to one Laden were elim inated when he was k illed in And, if this was the case, it worked. bility of Russian involvement despite the another must be equal as well. It is gratifying Pakistan during his tenure. This was one of For all we know, Russia could have recommendation of several intelligence to see that principle enshrined into law by his biggest accomplishments, as Americans changed the outcome of this election and agencies stating otherwise. this decision.” could finally let go of the final reminder of could continue to do this to our presi- What’s worse? When Trump moves One of Obama’s first executive actions one of the country’s most horrific tragedies. dential elections in the future. It may have into the Oval Office on Friday, he has the was signing the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, Obama is also the first president in already decided the direction to which our power to reverse these sanctions (which which was a step to obliterate wage discrim- United States history to visit Cuba and meet country is headed, and this could be just he has already said he is considering), ination against women. He also nominated with Raul Castro, restoring diplomatic ties the beginning. leaving Russia with no punishment and two women to the Supreme Court, with between the U.S. and Cuba. He also led This is a horrifying situation our forcing our country forward like nothing Sonia Sotomayor becoming the first Latina the United States, among five other world country has found itself in. It is terrifying ever happened. Justice to ever serve in United States history. powers, to strike the Iran deal. He also stands that we could spend an entire election He has never failed to acknowledge any by Syria, as he issued his goal to accept season hanging on to every word of our sort of racial discrimination. In his farewell 10,000 refugees. chosen candidate, watch every debate, KATELYN MEADE address, he gave direct remarks toward Thank you for being a great human. volunteer for their campaign, then even- • regular columnist white Americans, native-born Americans, Whether you agree with his political tually head to the polls, proud as ever, only • junior/multimedia journalism blacks and other groups on how each of these views or not, Obama is a likable guy. His groups could make steps toward eliminating charismatic personality has proven that discrimination and come together as a whole. he never takes life too seriously, especially As he stated, “We all have to try harder; we since he laughs at his own jokes. all have to start with the premise that each How could we forget about his light- of our fellow citizens loves this country just hearted conversations with talk show hosts, as much as we do, that they value hard work his showing off his basketball skills and his and family just like we do, that their children most recent White House Correspondents’ are just as curious and hopeful and worthy of Dinner, where he made jokes about every- love as our own.” thing ranging from Jay-Z to Taylor Swift, Thank you, for growing our economy. and ended the night with a literal mic drop. Obama started his term during the coun- Or when he did an Al Green impression, try’s worst economic collapse since the got a bear hug from the pizza man and, my Great Depression. Although many of his personal favorite, when he slow-jammed the economic policies were controversial, there news with Jimmy Fallon. were multiple advantages. His policies Obama and First Lady Michelle revolved around the middle class. As he Obama have put smiles on our faces from stated at a campaign event in 2012, “The exchanging Valentine’s Day messages on vision of a strong middle class is what we’re The Ellen Degeneres Show, dancing with fighting for. What we need is somebody Stormtroopers on Star Wars Day, publicly who’s going to fight every single day to grow teasing each other in their speeches and the middle class because that’s how our teaming up to help stop a baby from crying. economy grows, from the middle out, from They are the epitome of “relationship goals.” the bottom up, where everybody has got a Thank you for going eight years shot. That’s how the economy grows.” without a scandal. Thank you for giving He signed multiple economic stimulus us hope. packages, such as the Tax Relief, In his 2008 campaign, his campaign Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization slogan was “Change We Can Believe In.” and Job Creation Act of 2010, the American His platform from then to now has been Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, built on change. As he stated in his Farewell and the Health Care and Education Address, “I am asking you to believe, not in Reconciliation Act of 2010. He came in to my ability to bring about change — but in help stimulate the automotive industry after yours.” the financial crisis in 2009. This helped the His seriousness in his job. His love for his companies Chrysler and General Motors family. His compassion in his speeches. His become more fuel efficient, saving around faith in the country. His hope for citizens. 3 million jobs and creating around 250,000 He built a vision for what he believes we can jobs since then. He regulated the big banks achieve. Regardless of his political views, he COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS by the signing of the Dodd Frank Wall Street is a down to earth and resilient man. Obama Reform and Consumer Protection Act in has made controversial decisions without a 2010, which strengthened regulations in the doubt, but the efforts he put into this country financial sector and clarified which agencies will not be forgotten. Despite the multiple COLLEGIATETIMES regulated banks. challenges this nation has faced, he strived He created a total of 11.3 million jobs, to show us how the nation should unite NEWSROOM ...... 231-9865 Web Engineer: Matt Jones brought the unemployment rate from together. Through his moving speeches, Editor-in-Chief: Andrea Pappas ([email protected]) Social Media Editors: Melissa Fairfax and Lisa Kucharczk 10 percent to 4.7 percent and signed the compassion for the country and faith in its Managing Editors: Lewis Millholland and Zack Wajsgras Have a news tip? Recovery Act which saved millions of jobs citizens, he restored our dignity. Design Editor: Jina Ro [email protected] by cutting taxes. 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PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY CAT PIPER New year, new you and new trends in makeup GRETCHEN KERNBACH makeup artist Nina Park. healthy glow on the lips,’ says lifestyles staff writer To provide one more source Martin. ‘Pink adds a fresh take to ensure your faith in this trend to a bare face.’” New year, new you — or — women’s fashion magazine Taking the focus away at least new makeup trends. Harper’s Bazaar also supports from the eyes, 2017 is the year Although 2017 doesn’t seem the metallic lid. to sport a clear, radiant face. like much of a change (except As stated by Harper’s Forget the heavy contour and for our new president, but I Bazaar, “Metallics are still center your makeup routine will leave that for a different trending, but for 2017 we’re around letting your skin article), allow this to be the year expecting to see them done in breathe. If you feel that you you venture out into the world a much more delicate fashion. must apply face makeup, buy of makeup and try some new Think: swipes of silver shadow skin products that specifically techniques. across the lids, or a touch of promote skin health. I understand some of you gold highlighter along the For example, RMS Beauty’s may think, “What’s the point of cheekbones. Nothing more, “Un Cover-up” is formulated even trying that super-impos- nothing less.” to enhance the look of your sible-looking winged eyeliner Furthermore, makeup users skin while also rejuvenating that only looks good on Gigi are starting to shy away from it. Clinique also sells a foun- Hadid?” The point is to do it for the basic browns and blacks dation that is made with broad you and only you. for eyeshadow colors. Today’s spectrum SPF. Benefits from Be bold. This is the year for newest palettes are featuring using its “Even Better Makeup women to take control and rule more shades of pinks, peaches, Broad Spectrum SPF 15” themselves; and what better maroons and even blues. foundation include brighter way to do so than making your Kylie Jenner’s newest complexion and fewer signs of lashes look extra dramatic? product, “The Royal Peach aging. I’m talking heavy mascara and Palette,” includes shades like To get back to the basics, maybe even some fake lashes. burnt orange, bright peach Harper’s Bazaar is bringing The darker the better. and royal blue. Likewise, back plain black liner along To create an even more makeup company Too Faced the eye’s inner waterlines. If dramatic, demanding look, try re-released its “Sweet Peach” you find the cat-eye too hard applying burgundy mascara to eyeshadow palette during to perfect, applying eyeliner to add an extra pop. December. As hinted in the your waterline is the fast and Celebrity makeup artist name, the colors featured in the easy go-to. You can control Patrick Ta expressed his “love palette fall along the lines of the look as well; to make your affair” with the deep burgundy peach. eyes pop, heavily apply a black shade which he uses to coat Along with the palette liner. To create a more natural, lashes. According to Elle, “To came oil lip glosses, a blush relaxed look, go easy on the keep it from making you look and a highlighting palette — application and try a brown tired, opt for a dark formula that all following the same peachy liner. shows its true hue only when it theme. Whether it’s toning down catches the light.” According to Elle, “‘Think the look or majorly toning it up In addition to playing up the of this color as the ‘new — the goal for 2017 is to bring eyelashes, worldwide makeup neutral,’ says (makeup artist more attention to yourself. Go brand Maybelline declared Daniel) Martin, who loved into the new year with a fresh metallic gold eyeshadow seeing the rosy shade at Dior, face. Be you and be bold. as a fall 2016 trend and Elle Pucci and Isabel Marant. And magazine proclaimed the trend the beauty of a neutral is you would stick around for 2017. If can pull it off on any part of this strikes you as unsettling, your face. ‘Draped sheer and Ta backs up this trend as well, high on the cheeks, graphic @CollegiateTimes along with fellow celebrity yet soft on the eyelids or as a

Emma Handzo Global MBA Student REVIEW: PATRIOTS DAY

BRADY TICKLE interacting with characters in the movie, though, revolves based on people who are around the portrayal of BE A FORCE movie columnist actually real and were present newlyweds Patrick Downes Director Peter Berg defi- during the tragedy. and Jessica Kensky (played Emma Handzo trained to be an astrophysicist. But she found her nitely has a niche. Specifically, Once the bombings are respectively by Christopher greatest challenges weren’t amongst the stars; they were right in that niche is to tell true stories captured in all kinds of grisly, O’Shea and Rachel Brosnahan), of heroism in the face of terrifying detail, the film who were standing near the front of her—a battle with cancer, a struggle with hearing loss. harrowing odds, placing quickly turns into a manhunt finish line when the bombs Rather than turn away, she embraced them. Markie Mark (minus the as Bostonians come together went off. Downes ended up proverbial “Funky Bunch”) to track down the perpetrators, losing one leg, and Kensky Emma realized her greatest potential was in helping others front and center. terrorists Dzhokhar Tsarnaev ended up losing both of her overcome the impossible. She didn’t enroll in the Carey Business Whether it is “Lone and Tamerlan Tsarnaev. legs. Without spoiling anything School to learn how to lead. She did it to make an impact. And Survivor,” “Deepwater The scene of the bombing is here, the couple makes a through her coursework, she’s discovered how the physics of a life Horizon” or his most recent particularly intense, especially powerfully moving comeback, film, “Patriots Day,” Berg since children are involved. refusing to let the loss of their with impact can be found in a familiar equation: force equals mass consistently delivers solid From then on, the intensity limbs keep them down. times acceleration. The mass of the unsinkable human spirit. The craftsmanship and sincere remains throughout the Another amazing story power of ideas to accelerate the journey from problem to solution. emotion. However, considering duration of the film, resulting involves Bostonian Dun Meng that “Patriots Day” follows in one of the most edge-of- (played by Jimmy O. Yang), Together, they make Emma unstoppable — a force for good. the events of the very recent your-seat action movies of the who was captured by the Boston Marathon bombing, year. terrorists and had to bravely I was worried that this would Of course, the main reason escape to help the authorities be an exploitative movie, the film works is due to its catch them. Read Emma’s story—and what’s possible with a degree from Carey. cashing in on a horrific tragedy. caring depiction of everyone Overall, “Patriots Day” Ofering online and in-person MS and MBA degrees, full- or part-time. Fortunately, my concerns were who helped out during a time is not only Peter Berg’s best Scholarships available. Classes forming now. needless, as Berg has given us when goodness seemed like film, but a fantastic tribute to his best film yet. a mere dream as opposed to the Bostonians who worked carey.jhu.edu/force “Patriots Day” works something tangible. together and rose to the both dramatically and as a John Goodman, as usual, occasion after losing so much. solemn, heartfelt tribute to is excellent in his portrayal of While there are a couple of the police officers, FBI inves- Ed Davis, the former Boston cheesy, cliched scenes here tigators, nurses, doctors and Police Commissioner who and there (particularly in the civilians who came together helped the FBI with its inves- beginning), it is an enthralling to track down some truly evil tigation of the incident. Kevin look at the worst terrorist attack individuals. Bacon is great as FBI agent since Sept. 11. I give “Patriots Mark Wahlberg stars Richard DesLauriers, who Day” four and a half out of five as police officer Tommy headed the FBI’s search for the stars. Saunders, a fictionalized char- terrorists. J.K. Simmons steals acter who, while still fully the show as Watertown Police fleshed out and realized, acts Sergeant Jeffrey Pugliese, who as our narrative guide through assisted the hunt. @BradyTickle the events of the bombing, One of the best true stories PAGE 4 January 19, 2017 collegiatetimes.com [email protected] study break

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FUENTE: Turning the page for Tech MARCH: How football while building on a legacy to prepare for for Tech since the conference throughout the game, and While Fuente was from page 1 went to division play in 2005. Fuente was not happy about it. preparing for easily the Furthermore, most pundits “We’ve obviously got to toughest game of his the Women’s which would be the final gave Virginia Tech a 5 do a better job of teaching or coaching career, his name game of his coaching career. percent chance of winning its understanding or recognizing popped up in the news. This He finished his final season in division. ball security, because we’re time, it was to announce he March in D.C. a manner representative of his With high expectations inadequate, to say the least, had won the ACC Coach of career: victorious and classy. from fans and low expecta- right now,” Fuente said. “So the Year award, making him in handy. In case some- from page 1 With the 2015 season tions from the media, Fuente we’ll look at it and come up the first coach in his first thing happens to you, complete, Fuente took the had to balance the approach he with a plan, but what we’re season at an ACC school to texting someone where reins at Tech. He knew that he took with the Hokies. By the doing, what we’ve done in the earn the distinction since the bans of foldable you are throughout the had to turn over a new leaf in time the season began, Fuente past, it hasn’t been an issue, so Georgia Tech’s Paul Johnson chairs and signs held up day or sharing your Blacksburg, while instilling felt confident, but approached obviously we need to change, in 2008. In Fuente’s accep- by wooden sticks. location with a friend is the culture that Beamer the fall with a “Speak softly modify it in order to give tance speech, he reminded Bring some water, a necessary precaution. had built. Fuente made a and carry a big stick; you will ourselves a chance.” everyone that Beamer was snacks and a form of iden- Just be aware that cell smart move in his first few go far,” mentality. A week The turning point in the still a part of the school, even tification, like a driver’s service may be hard to days as head coach by both before the first game of the season was Virginia Tech’s though Fuente had no reason license. Since the march come by during the march retaining defensive coordi- 2016 season, Fuente made a win over the University of or obligation to do so. and rally are going to due to the large influx of nator Bud Foster and naming decision to honor Beamer. North Carolina in hurricane “I can’t tell you what a go all day, a portable, people. Foster associate head coach. Fuente announced that the conditions. Two of the tremendous honor it is to battery-powered phone Public transportation The move not only helped top special teams player of nation’s most efficient quar- be recognized as the ACC charger would be good to in, out and around D.C. Virginia Tech on the field, but the week would wear jersey terbacks, Evans and UNC’s Coach of the Year,” Fuente bring if you have room. is a must. it made the transition period No. 25, which was Beamer’s Mitch Trubisky, were on said. “I want to thank (ACC) Some seasoned protesters Washington is going more comfortable for the jersey when he played at Tech. display and UNC was favored Commissioner (John) recommend bringing to be very crowded players and fans. “We’re going to have to win the game. Instead, Swofford; Whit Babcock, our a bandana in case the from the combination “Bud is going to be our one player wear No. 25, a the Hokies came into Kenan athletic director; Dr. Sands, march escalates and the of people who are going associate head coach,” Fuente special teams player each Memorial Stadium and won our president of Virginia police start using tear gas to the inauguration and said. “For me, it was an week, as an honor to that every possible aspect of the Tech, for having the faith in on the crowd. the march, so the roads obvious thing. In a very short player. Obviously, that was game. After the game, quar- me to take over, coming off of Be kind to your feet and traffic will be crazy. time, it was very apparent, his (Beamer’s) number when he terback Evans voiced his the legendary career of Coach and dress in layers. Use the Metro’s rail or pulse on Virginia Tech, his played here. And it’s some- opinion on how the season Beamer.” Although the weather bus system to get around. quality as a person. He is a thing our kids will be excited was going for Tech. It is easy to quantify in D.C. is supposed to Both systems have stops natural fit.” about as well,” Fuente said. “We were tired of hearing what Fuente has done on the be in the 50s and cloudy, in Virginia and Maryland From the first day on the Everything was finished about everybody else — field, but it is almost impos- that can change; it might as well as around D.C. job, Fuente brought quar- in the offseason, and it was UNC, Miami, Clemson, sible to quantify the way he be cold in the morning Make a sign with a terback Jerod Evans along time to play. Virginia Tech Louisville,” Evans said. seamlessly turned the page or the temperature might catchy slogan. with him. Evans, who trans- played its opening game “Those are great teams, don’t for Virginia Tech football. drop in the late afternoon. The purpose of the ferred from Trinity Valley against Liberty, and won get me wrong. But at the same In his first season, Fuente Standing still during march is to unite as Community College in 36–13. Now that the jitters time, we feel like we should led his team to the ACC the rally might call for women, voice our issues Athens, Texas, eventually were out of Fuente’s system, be mentioned with those Championship Game and a a jacket, but when the and have them heard. broke several single-season he could start running things guys. So every week we have 10-win season, which had march starts and people To better do this, some school records at Tech. the way he wanted. The next a statement we want to make. not been done in five years at get moving, shedding a groups are creating and Having Evans along with game for the Hokies was So it’s proving who we are as Virginia Tech. layer may be necessary. posting posters and some strong wide receivers against Tennessee in front a team.” Replacing a legend is not Have someone to banner ideas online. and a pretty good defense, it of the largest crowd in the The Tennessee game easy, but Fuente made it feel march with, or text Some slogans include seemed that Virginia Tech history of the sport in Bristol, must have lit a spark under like the legend never left. someone and update classic phrases like would be atop all of the Tennessee. The Hokies could Fuente and his team, because The future is very bright in them throughout the “Women’s rights are preseason rankings. However, not get the job done due to they won eight of the next Blacksburg for all of Hokie day on your location. human rights,” and others this did not happen. Instead, sloppy turnovers throughout 11 games and snuck into the Nation under Fuente’s Although the Women’s are specific to Trump’s the Hokies were projected the game. ACC Championship Game. A command. March has been thor- rhetoric, like “I am a in a preseason media vote to Virginia Tech was 1–1 new coach at Tech, who had oughly planned and has proud nasty woman.” finish fourth in the Atlantic and pundits were saying, “I replaced an icon of southwest plenty of security lined Coast Conference’s Coastal told you so.” Although the Virginia, suddenly found up for safety, the situation Division, which was the Hokies were not favored, himself in the ACC title @JHutchinsonVT could change quickly @CollegiateTimes worst preseason prediction they still looked inconsistent game. and a buddy may come [email protected] collegiatetimes.com January 19, 2017 PAGE 5 news collegiatetimes.com/news SURVEY: Withdrawals are accounted for without feedback instructional auditorium. want to set up a scenario data on the number of Ds, this course.” and cons of each professor. from page 1 The administration has where teachers feel like Fs and withdrawals for Embree also pointed “I’m glad that students not yet decided how — if they have to pander to each course. This quanti- out that if students do have at Virginia Tech have high individual colleges in at all — SPOT data will be students, whether that’s tative data — in place of the problems with a course or standards for the teaching part by their performances incorporated into the new with grades or trying to get qualitative data that would a professor, there are other that goes on here — that’s in achieving university- budgeting model. good evals,” Dee said. be offered by SPOT evalua- avenues of expression very important that students level strategic goals. “How it would be used tions — works to “shine the besides SPOT: students continue to press for quality According to Ken Smith, and how it would be spotlight” on courses that can reach out to the head instruction,” Embree said. vice provost for resource weighted is one of these need attention, according to of their department, or to “It’s a two-way street. By management and institu- questions that would still be I’m glad that Smith. the dean of their college. engaging in the classroom, tional effectiveness, there open,” Smith said. “students at Virginia “The administration Considering these alter- being present and being has been interest in incor- This is no easy question pays very close attention native routes, Embree active, that makes it easier porating SPOT data into to answer, as student evalu- Tech have high to what’s called the states, “I’m not sure that for faculty to respond as this new budget system. ations of teaching across the standards for the DFW rate,” Embree said, a SPOT evaluation is the well. I think it’s really a This would not be the country are plagued with referring to the D, F and most compelling.” symbiotic relationship first time Smith and his low response rates, accusa- teaching that goes W grades students receive At Embree’s previous between students and team looked to SPOT tions of bias and, at least at on here.” in each course. “So while institution, Rice University faculty.” results for guidance — Virginia Tech, excluding Mark Embree students might feel that in Texas, student evalu- drawing from comments those who withdraw from professor of mathematics they’re disenfranchised if ations were made public students submitted on the courses. they can’t fill out a SPOT to all students. Instead of physical space of their “I do think it’s an ethical evaluation … adminis- visiting ratemyprofessor. classrooms, the university dilemma to have your tration certainly still is com or some other rating spent $2.8 million reno- budget be related to your noticing that there were, site, students could look vating McBryde Hall 100, SPOT evaluations because Currently, the university say, a particularly high up reviews posted by their @WithTheFancyGuy the heavily used 540-seat in my opinion you don’t administration collects number of withdrawals in peers to determine the pros

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would be my best escape individuals to continue to from page 1 plan?’ Every classroom I voice concerns or request sat in, I had an escape plan.” resources such as tailgates, shooting spree. Mark Owczarski, reunions and family gath- Hamp was a junior in assistant vice president erings which have been a computer science class of university relations, sought out in the past. at 205 Norris Hall — one stresses that the intention “If any individual (or) of the classrooms that was of the university has always any Hokie comes forward attacked on the morning of been to provide broad and says, ‘I want to have a April 16. Despite 10 years support for the Hokie gathering,’ ‘I want to have passing, Hamp vividly community, while the a reunion,’ ‘I want to seek recalls her classmates barri- Office of Family Relations help,’ we are not going to cading the classroom with explicitly states that its turn those people away,” desk chairs and pushing at Owczarski said. the base of the doors while As mentioned on Hamp’s the gunman shot bullets, GoFundMe page, she has luckily missing the students I would pick my determined costs of the and teacher assistant and “seat strategically survivors in her classroom instead piercing through and hopes to raise enough their windows. based on things money for other uninjured “He would shoot at the like, ‘If someone survivors in the building. door, but when he came the were to come into “For me I have a whole second time the barricade classroom of uninjured was a lot stronger because this classroom people, but someone we were able to add more what would be could be in a classroom desks,” Hamp said. “The where they were physi- first time we were just my best escape cally injured,” Hamp said. scrambling … We stayed plan?’” “The goal is just in general in our classroom for 30–35 Lisa Hamp to help that population of more minutes before we let April 16 survivor physically uninjured.” the police (come in) and that Regardless of the was really scary because on Office of Family Relations the other side of this door purpose is to provide supplying funds for the someone is going to have a support for the families of remaining survivors, gun, they are either here to the physically injured as Owczarski foresees the help us or hurt us.” well as the families of those reunion being effective in Hamp explained that who lost their lives that day. the community’s healing her traumatic experience Owczarski acknowledges process and would like to truly began after recog- that there are many others dedicate these services in nizing that the screams that have been greatly honor of the 32 lives lost on and cries heard during the affected by this day. this day. time they were hiding in “I can’t speak to her “I was here since 2003,” the classroom were linked personal case nor can Owczarski said. “I guar- with the loss of a life. This I speak to the needs of antee you I will be shedding reality became increas- individual students,” my share of tears on that ingly clear as she exited the Owczarski said. “I day when I think back to the doors with police escorts think many people will totality of what happened and spent the rest of the forever be affected by the but first and foremost, for day with family and friends tragedy of that day and me personally, it will be in grievance. Even after there were people who remembering the lives making the courageous were profoundly affected lost and remembering the decision to come back as a because they lost a loved families who were most senior in the fall, Hamp was one: a son, a daughter, a profoundly affected.” unable to comprehend the husband, a wife, a parent long-term effects that she and all of that. There were would experience back at other people who were school or in the workplace. physically injured, whether “Going back to class was it be from trying to flee or not fun,” Hamp said. “I being wounded, and the would pick my seat strate- Office of Family Relations gically based on things like, (was) focused on these ‘If someone were to come groups.” into this classroom what Owczarski welcomes @RealSlimAD PAGE 6 January 19, 2017 collegiatetimes.com [email protected] sports collegiatetimes.com/sports Hokies defeat Deacons, remain perfect at Cassell After taking its fi rst loss of the season to Miami last Wednesday, the women’s basketball team bounced back, beating Wake Forest 72–70.

TODD SMITH is now averaging a double- “She’s unlike anybody else women’s basketball beat writer double on the year. in our league, in my opinion,” The second half seemed to said Wake Forest’s head coach Coming off of its first loss be dominated by the Hokies, Jen Hoover. “She’s just so fast, of the season last Wednesday who led by as many as 16 in and she loves to play defense. in Miami, the No. 17 Virginia the fourth quarter. However, She wreaks havoc on other Tech women’s basketball team Wake Forest would not go away teams.” returned home for another ACC quietly, producing a 15–2 run “The one position I played matchup against Wake Forest. of its own in the fourth quarter, was the point guard. I always The Hokies bounced back, cutting Virginia Tech’s lead to think that she can do more.” beating the Demon Deacons three. Brooks said. “You guys see by a final score of 72–70 and “I think we just didn’t how she impacts the game, improving to 16–1 for the year focus on finishing the plays,” but she has a capability of and 3–1 in the ACC. Magarity said. “They got a lot impacting the game even more, “Every ACC game you have of offensive rebounds and put- and that’s scary. It’s scary, and to bring your best A-game,” backs, and that’s where they it’s dangerous.” said guard Chanette Hicks. killed us and went on that run.” The Hokies will continue “Anything can happen and In the end, the two teams their run through the gauntlet they’re in our league for a traded baskets the rest of the known as the ACC as they reason.” way, and the Hokies were able travel to No. 15 Duke on The game was in question to hold on for the victory. Thursday before returning early on due in large part to As has been the case for home next Sunday to face poor shooting from the home much of the season, Virginia No. 7 Florida State in Cassell team during the first semester. Tech was led by Hicks, who Coliseum. Virginia Tech trailed 15–7 finished with a career-high 29 after the first frame, shooting points along with seven assists just 12.5 percent from the floor and five rebounds, once again @noToddiusBIG (two for 16). doing it all for the team. The deficit continued to grow as Wake Forest pulled ahead 22–9 before the Hokies’ head coach Kenny Brooks called a timeout. The timeout proved to be a turning point in Monday after- noon’s affair, as Virginia Tech came out of the huddle and promptly went on a 15–0 run of its own, gaining the lead midway through the quarter and holding it for the rest of the game. “(Brooks) said to just play our game,” Hicks said. “We were letting them pick the tempo or do whatever, and that’s not us.” “We went to a zone, which I’m not thrilled about, but I thought it was very effective for us,” Brooks added. “The offensive adjustment, I just told them, ‘Get the ball to Regan (Magarity).’” Magarity finished the game with 14 points and 10 rebounds, her fifth straight game posting a double-double. The soph- CAT PIPER / COLLEGIATE TIMES omore forward has been a key Sidney Cook (2) goes for the layup against Wake for the Hokies this season and Forest, Jan. 16, 2017.

FILE 2016 Joey Dance does a reversal against Chattanooga’s Alonzo Allen. Dance would win this match and advance to 3–0 on the season, Nov. 13, 2016. Dance and Peters earn ACC performer of the week honors Senior wrestler Joey Dance won his second ACC honor of the year as sophomore diver Ashlynn Peters continues to shine for the H2Okies.

KYLE COOKE Keen Las Vegas Invitational Diver of the Week honor assistant sports editor individual championship. that Peters has received in Dance is 17–0 this year her young career with the Diving and wrestling are and is ranked second in the H2Okies. She won her first about as dissimilar as two country in the 125-pound last season in her colle- sports can be, but they do weight class. This award giate debut, recording four have one thing in common: joins the myriad acco- NCAA zone qualifying individual performances lades that Dance has scores. She also broke West contribute to the team’s garnered in his career, Virginia University’s pool success. In that spirit, senior including back-to-back record last season for the wrestler Joey Dance and ACC Championship 1-meter board event. sophomore diver Ashlynn first-place finishes. The This year, the women’s Peters have added to their Christiansburg High diving team is 1–3 in the individual resumes, both School product is one of ACC, but it is tied for 23rd being named the ACC just 10 other wrestlers in in the CSCAA coaches athlete of the week in their program history to reach poll. Peters recently set respective sports. This 100 victories. Dance is a personal record when is Dance’s second ACC currently sitting at 101 she scored a 349.27 in the Wrestler of the Week honor career wins, including 13 3-meter event. The H2Okies this season. Ty Walz is the major decisions, and will will compete against only other Hokie wrestler to have the opportunity to Rutgers and Cincinnati at win the award this season. add to his total when the the Christiansburg Aquatic Dance won his first weekly Hokies face off against Center from Jan. 20–21. honor early in the season the Pittsburgh Panthers when he defeated three Friday, Jan. 20, in Cassell ranked opponents on his Coliseum. @kcboomstick23 way to winning the Cliff This is the second Female