Food for thought
By Megan Williams, assistant a&e editor

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Network, headquartered in Verona, Va. is preparing for its busiest time of the year. Ruth Jones, public relations coordinator for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, said the food bank receives 50 percent of its monetary donations for the year Nov. to Jan. and 30 percent of its food donations for the year. More...

Web Exclusive: New Orleans Residents share personal stories with students
By John Sutter, contributing writer

Trip co-leader junior Justin Broughman went on the Thanksgiving Break relief trip to New Orleans because he said he could not justify going down last year and never going back when there were still people in need. “I don’t believe in ignoring people in need or saying it’s someone else’s responsibility,” he said. More...