John Grennek
- Nov 19, 2016
We are America.
Anyone that goes to this school knows the line “We are Virginia Tech.” A famous line written by Nikki Giovanni after the events that...
Amelia Dirks
- Nov 19, 2016
Cringefest: The Beauty of Bad Writing
Every month, an open mic night is hosted on the first floor of Newman Library. Poems and short stories are presented from writers all...
Anna Harjung
- Nov 19, 2016
Dave Coulier is as Colorful as Joey Gladstone
Virginia Tech Union brought comedian Dave Coulier, known best as Uncle Joey from the television show Full House, to Virginia Tech on...
Hannah Goode
- Nov 19, 2016
CDE: Dance That Defies Definition
As part of the Virginia Tech creative community, sometimes we isolate ourselves from the rest of the university. We also tend to forget...
John Grennek
- Nov 10, 2016
As the Weather Gets Colder, Don't Get Burned
This is about the time of year that the crushing weight of school comes crashing down hardest on many of us. Exam week is bad but the...
Hannah Goode
- Nov 10, 2016
English Career Connections
On Friday, November 4th, the 9th annual English Career Connections fair was held in Hillcrest and Shanks Halls. It provided an...
Anna Harjung
- Nov 10, 2016
A Radiant Poetry Reading
Matt Hart, the Associate Professor in Creative Writing and Chair of Liberal Arts at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, read poetry from his...
Amelia Dirks
- Nov 10, 2016
Artist Spotlight: Bryanna Dering
The publication of The Silhouette’s Fall 2016 is fast approaching and I had the opportunity to exchange emails with this semester’s cover...
Amelia Dirks
- Nov 2, 2016
Behind the Podium: Thoughts While Presenting
It is generally agreed that presenting your work is a Very Good Thing. Notice the capitalization, it emphasizes the general consensus of...
Anna Harjung
- Nov 2, 2016
"Jump, Jump, Jump!"
Maroon and orange was a welcome sight in the midst of navy blue, white, and grey on Thursday night at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh,...