Author Archive for Waldo Jaquith

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Huzzah: BoV Ends All Stereotypes About UVa

UVa Board of Visitors member Warren Thompson hopes that their newly-passed resolution expressing regret for the school’s use of slaves will “put an end to stereotypes about the University.” Good luck with that, Warren.  #

NBC 29 Ignores VT’s Request to Clear Out

On Sunday, the Virginia Tech student government asked journalists to clear off of campus by 5am Monday so that things could get back to normal. As Big_Al points out in a comment, NBC 29 sent a crew onto the Tech campus on Monday to cover the story of how difficult it is for things to get back to normal for students. How incredibly insensitive.  #

Boortz Blames VT Victims

Talk radio host Neal Boortz says that 32 students died at Virginia Tech last week because they were “wusses.” WINA broadcasts Boortz’ show five days a week. Lloyd Snook wants to know why. I can suggest a reason: WINA is owned by an enormous media conglomerate that couldn’t possibly care less about local sensitivities.  #

Albino Deer

Sylvia’s husband snapped this picture of an albino deer down in Nelson.  #

Anoop’s Return to Reviewing

Anoop has returned to food blogging after a six month break. This week he reviews Just Curry, O’Neil’s, Bizou, and Lemongrass, among others.  #