by Nicole Tutino and Emaryi Williams —
Taxes are a complicated thing that millions of working Americans deal with every year. In this video, we explain how taxes came to be in the United States, why citizens need them and why the current filing system remains complicated.
by Anthony Cusat and Hannah Williams —
The Appalachian Trail surrounds the New River Valley and so do many of its risks.
Whether the hike is an extended trip or a day adventure, dangers can be faced by anyone trekking the trails. However, one specific risk stands out amongst the others.
by Deanna Driver and Emily Logue —
In-state universities are often cheaper and closer to home, but out-of-state institutions have the ability to provide more opportunities.
Out-of-state students choose their university for a variety of reasons, but once they arrive on campus, their experiences and community reassure their decision. This is displayed on both a national level as well as with Virginia Tech students.
by Tyler McAnany –
Marathons have a deep and rich history and their gruesome nature hasn’t changed. There is a lot that is required of oneself to take on this daunting task and you’re mistaken if you think it’s a simple fun run.
by Keranie Chery and Tatyanna Walker–
The Spring Game at Virginia Tech is an exhibition match between football players to decide the lineup for the next season. In previous years, the Spring Game has been free and open to everyone to attend. Virginia Tech has made the decision to charge $5 to all attendees, excluding students who get one of the few lottery tickets, to come to the Spring Game with the option to add a donation to the Hokie Club.
The money made from ticket sales and optional donations will go towards the football program and the operational costs needed to run the program. On this vodcast for The News Feed, Keranie Chery and Tatyanna Walker ask Virginia Tech students how they feel about being charged for something that was once free.
by Makayla Shelton, Gavin Linden –
The United States placed a ban on art imported from Afghanistan on February 18. The ban is set to last until April of 2026 and covers any ancient material found in Afghanistan from 50,000 B.C. to 1747 A.D.
The ban was enforced in an attempt to prevent the Taliban from gaining revenue from the United States for the artifacts. Stone, metal, human remains, glass, and paintings are just some of the archaeological materials that are included in the ban.
Museums and galleries in the U.S. may suffer as a result of the ban especially during Asia Week New York, as many of them were expecting some of those artifacts in preparation for the event. The U.S. government gave no warning for the ban, so any artifacts from Afghanistan in the U.S. will need proof that they were acquired prior to the ban.
In our podcast, we share our opinion on the ban and shed more light on the topic.
By: Melissa Vergara & Tatyanna Walker–
Scientific technology is blasting off this year with 3D printing. 3D printing is a form of creating a three-dimensional object layer-by-layer using a computer-created design. Most people think it is made for small toys or minor mechanical items. What if 3D printing has advanced so much that it is going to outer space?
Nasa is now allowing 3D printing in space to help with printing parts while in orbit. Also, Relativity Space, a spacecraft modeling company is redefining how space rockets are made. This raises the question of how much will it cost? What NASA and Relativity Space are doing to advance technologies? And if this new technological development is some kind of race in space between the United States with other countries?
On this episode of the Newsfeed podcast, reporters Melissa Vergara and Tatyanna Walker will try to channel our inner astronaut.
by Sean Lyons, Connor Morris–
Note: The video footage in this vodcast was produced on Feb. 23.
The current conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been a discussed topic since mid-January, when the United States’ Center for Strategic and International Studies reported there being a large group of Russian military on the border of Russia and Ukraine.
U.S. President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he would be imposing sanctions on Russia that would limit exports and block some Russian banks’ assets, according to a story by the Associated Press.
On this vodcast for The News Feed, people answered if the United States should get involved in the current situation (as of Feb. 23) between Russia and Ukraine.
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