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The Bugle, the yearbook of Virginia Tech, is the campus' oldest media publication. Started in 1895, the Bugle has been published virtually continuous since its inception. Over the years, the size, format, and content of the publication have varied. The early years of the Bugle were a time of growth. These early editions show a progression of artistic expression and design. However, the World War II years brought about a shutdown of several campus media organizations, including the Bugle and the Collegiate Times. After the war, the Bugle began another long period of growth and development. In 1983, the publication reached its largest size ever, 556 pages.

Organizationally, The Bugle, along with five other student media organizations, has separated themselves from the university in 1997 to form the Educational Media Company at Virginia Tech, Inc. (EMCVT, Inc.). EMCVT, a non-profit organization, has two main purposes: to increase the quality of life on the Virginia Tech campus, while at the same time providing educational opportunities for students in the media field. The other student organizations within EMCVT include the Collegiate Times (newspaper), WUVT (radio), VTTV (television), SPPS (photography staff), and Silhouette (literary magazine).

In 2007, EMCVT added one more division, College Media Solutions (advertising). College Media Solutions consisted mostly of the Collegiate Times Advertising staff. CMS sells all advertising for the the Bugle, Collegiate Times and Silhouette, as well as underwriting for WUVT and VTTV.