March 2007
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The Hokie From Pahokee: How Zabian Dowdell Has Led The Renaissance of Virginia Tech Basketball
He is Zabian Dowdell. And he has been a key figure in making Virginia Tech basketball matter again. Tale of Two Presidents Of the millions of people who have lived in America, only 43 men have been elected President of the United States. It is difficult to compare a president in one era to a president in an entirely new era; however, it is necessary to do so in order to gain a frame of reference for presidential legacy and leadership. The New Face of News If you were born before 1977 and have no high school or college-age children, the following names might mean nothing to you: Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. If you were born after 1977 or have high school or college-age kids, you probably already know and have come to love the new faces of nightly and comedic news. Stewart and Colbert host The Daily Show and The Colbert Report, respectively. These comedians turned reporters have come to represent Generations X and Y not only as conduits of newsworthy events, but also as hip role models. |
Column: Death of Democracy What can you do with $500 million dollars? According to Forbes, you could build sixteen Eiffel Towers in your backyard. If you don’t like French architecture, you could hire Stephen Spielberg for five years to direct your personal movie. If you are not a movie buff, you could always buy the St. Louis Rams football franchise. If none of these options seem appealing, you could use your fortune to run for President of the United States. |
He is Virginia Tech’s leading scorer. He is first team All ACC. He is one of the best guards in college basketball.