Hokies who always wanted to make a fool out of themselves on national television will now have a chance to see how it feels on a smaller stage. Beta Theta Pi at Virginia Polytechnic Institute will be holding casting calls for its homegrown knockoff of Fox's American Idol, duly titled "Hokie Idol" in a double-entrendre so perfect it seems made in heaven. For those merely wishing to gawk voyeuristically at talent train-wrecks, the price of admission is only $3, but choral hopefuls will be asked for a $5 donation, all proceeds to benefit the Free Clinic of the New River Valley, a beneficiary selected after the fraternity decided they preferred to endow a local institution than an equally noble but far-off do-gooder. The Clinic was duly enthused; "We are always hoping that the community will provide these types of resources. I was thrilled that a student organization took the time to think of us," announced its executive director.
In the spirit of full disclosure, the student paper reveals that its Editor-in-Chief will be sitting on the judge's panel for the contest. Undisclosed is whether any of the staff or editors will be auditioning.
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