By Evan Hull, environment, climate, and sustainability reporter
Former Volvo Trucks COO in North and South America, Patrick Collignon, is optimistic about the future of his battery-electric vehicle manufacturing start-up, Trova.
Category: News
Pushing boundaries or law-breaking: Where is the line drawn in fashion?
By Bethany Lenhardt, crime, safety and justice reporter
A recent trend in fashion going by “barely there” or “naked” fashion has turned heads and garnered mixed reviews. The question remains if this avant-garde lookbook is both fun and law-abiding to public decency.
Blacksburg ranked high for safest cities in Virginia
By Bianca Campoverde, crime, safety and justice reporter
Blacksburg has recently been ranked one of the safest cities in Virginia, a distinction that highlights its low crime rates and strong community focus. This is especially important for families, students, and residents, as it fosters a sense of security and well-being in daily life. The safe environment promotes a higher quality of life, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere for both long-term residents and newcomers.
Aiming for precision, not perfection
By Caroline Herbert, Arts and Culture Reporter
Perfectionism can hold people back from not only starting a new thing, but also completing a new challenge. But at Virginia Tech’s Newman Library, Studios Network Coordinator Ellen Boggs is helping students unlearn perfectionism, one stitch at a time!
Application Boom: Virginia Tech sees record-breaking numbers
By Elizabeth Hill, education reporter
The demand is undeniable. Virginia Tech has experienced a 10.2% increase in first-year applications for fall 2025, surpassing 57,600. The university attributes the surge to expanded recruitment efforts and its reputation for innovation. Hear more about it on The News Feed.
Women’s History Month at Virginia Tech
By Kyndall Hanson, education reporter
Virginia Tech recognized 100 years of women at the university during this year’s Women’s History Month. While women have made significant strides, they still face barriers regarding representation in institutions like higher education.
The Art of Panda Diplomacy
Julia Lagano, Politics reporter
Cultural diplomacy is a major way countries use to foster relationships with other nations. In modern history, China has used panda diplomacy as both a diplomatic and economic strategy since the 1950s, and more recently, a political tool.
Tariffs explained, so far
By Wilbert Ramirez, Politics reporter
With Americans confused by tariffs and what they might mean I break down how they might affect personal budgets and the economy overall.
Local landowners attend annual Woods and Wildlife Conference
By Evan Hull, Environment, Climate, and Sustainability reporter
On February 22, 2025, Virginia Tech’s Squires Student Center welcomed the annual Southwest Virginia Woods and Wildlife Conference. Landowners and environmentalists from across the region came to learn new strategies for managing and conserving their natural resources.
The power of music in early childhood education
By Will Frank, arts and culture reporter
As a part of provost speeches at Radford University, Professor Jennifer McDonel presents on the impact that music has on early childhood development. She explores the cognitive, emotional, and social developments she has seen impacted by her studies while developing a curriculum that applies the power of music to transform early education.
