Julia Lagano, Wilbert Ramirez Garcia, Nyles Stone – Politics
Since President Trump’s return to office, a lot has happened affecting the U.S. both national and internationally. With trade wars on the rise and the administration at odds with higher education and D.E.I., this digest analyzes Trump’s first 100 days in office.
By Elizabeth Ann Miller, Evvy Fite and Madi Poole, health & wellness reporters.
Recently, on The Newsfeed podcast, we discussed the differences in diet within the U.S compared to other countries around the world. From the ingredients used in the food to the outside of food factors that we see worldwide, and the effects this may have on people and their daily lives. The group speaks on personal experience in and out of the country and knowledge learned from a Virginia Tech professor, Sean O’Keefe, from Canada.
By Sophia Gerni, Bethany Lenhardt, Bianca Campoverde, crime, safety, and justice reporters
In the 21st century, technology has advanced faster than ever before with the advent of the internet. Recently, AI has bared its teeth with unprecedented safety concerns, including with minors.
Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States. But with certain health incidents–such as cardiac arrests–being commonly associated with the male population, a group of female volunteers have stepped up to spread awareness and educate fellow women. Lucinda McDermott Piro, a Radford resident, was recently named a WomenHeart Champion with The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease.
According to a university official, there is a possibility Virginia Tech could move to an alternative transportation campus in the future. This would mean that there would be no cars on campus, leaving the bus, scooters, walking, and skateboards as the only way to get to campus. Virginia Tech already encourages people to try a car-free lifestyle.
Parking is a hot topic on Virginia Tech’s campus, with many students and staff saying there is not enough. Therefore, taking away all parking is bound to create an even bigger conflict. However, many also argue that taking away cars is eco-friendly, safer, and a solution to Virginia Tech’s parking problem.
Students outside Turner Dining Hall shared their opinions with The News Feed if they believe Virginia Tech should become an alternative transportation campus or not.
by Duncan Weigand and Eden Kaplan–
Women’s sports are on the rise and one sport that is no stranger to the rise in popularity is college basketball. Viewership has absolutely soared since the tournament last year. The tournament produced record number viewership and it seems like it’s only becoming more popular.
However, with the rise in popularity of women’s college basketball the numbers for the Women’s National Basketball Association have remained stagnant. Game 4 of the WNBA finals only drew in 889,000 fans in comparison to the 10 million viewers that Iowa and LSU brought in for their March Madness finals appearance.
But why, if the popularity of women’s sports are on the rise do the WNBA numbers remain low. Is the WNBA failing to capitalize on an untapped market? Why hasn’t the success in the college game transferred over to the WNBA? Newsfeed reporters Duncan Weigand, and Eden Kaplan talk about this disparity.
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