Category: Vodcasts

Students’ opinions about Blacksburg Transit

By Sean Hughes and Kyle Rupe–

Photo by Jakob Scholz

Blacksburg Transit is the main bus system in Blacksburg and takes on the responsibility of getting thousands of students to class. Recently, the transit system has been facing problems due to the winter storms. Routes have been changing and delays have caused students to be late to class. Some students are also concerned about overcrowding on the busses. In this vodcast students give their opinions on Blacksburg Transit and its current state. Not all students have been negatively impacted recently, but most of them at least know one person who has been.

Alternative Transportation Campus: Students’ Take

by Jonah Saacke and Brooke Van Beuren–

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.

Taxes explained

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.

Explained: Attending an out-of-state college/university

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.  

VT charges for Spring Game

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.