By Nicole Cummings and Caroline Reed
With the nation desperately awaiting the fate of the department of education, Virginia has been proactive in preparing to improve upon the quality of students’ education as well as preparation for the end of Virginia Governor Youngkin’s term approaching. Virginia’s Secretary of Education, Aimee Rogstad Guidera, discusses Virginia’s “All In” Plan as the guiding principle for other improvement strategies moving forward.
By Jackie Mitchell and Ben Janusz
Mountain Lake Lodge (known as the filming location for Dirty Dancing) has turned into a Christmas village and marketplace to bring members of the community and surrounding areas a place to ring in some holiday cheer.
By: Ainsley Cragin and Kennedy Gooden
Shortly after moving to their new home last year, Dona and Steven Durham discovered structural damage under their house. Extreme rain from Hurricane Helene flooded and deepened the existing cracks, weakening the foundation of their home. Now they’ve turned to FEMA for emergency funds to help repair storm damage that can’t be covered by insurance. Jeff Jones, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer, sheds light on FEMA’s over-the-phone assistance program.
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.
Town of Blacksburg Councilman Liam Watson is the youngest ever elected to the position in the history of the town at 24 years old. Since being voted in as a write-in-candidate, Watson has been busy in his first term. Hear what he has to say in an exclusive profile with The News Feed’s Spencer Davidson.
By Ben Janusz and Jackie Mitchell
Arthur Craig, the co-founder of Virginia Tech Digging in the Crates (VTDITC) worked with other faculty members to create an intro level class at Virginia Tech, Introduction to Hip Hop Studies, for the Spring 2025 semester. Arthur also won a The Virginia Library Association’s “Academic Innovator Award.”
VTDITC has been around since 2016 and over the last few years, moved into a new room that members worked to form into their own studio. The program works to bring lovers of not just hip-hop, but all music together to collaborate and grow as creatives.
Story by: Nicole Cummings and Caroline Reed
The NRV Newsfeed Podcast hosts an episode discussing post-election mental health effects on female students, female-identifying people, and minority groups; in light of the Presidential Administration’s promises. Interviewed by Nicole Cummings and Caroline Reed, Dr. Bonnie Zare, of Virginia Tech’s Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies department. Dr. Zare sheds some light on the election results from an analytical perspective.
In this edition of The News Feed Podcast, staff writers Ryan Siegel and Spencer Davidson discuss influencer appearances on the campaign trail in 2024, the larger implications of research and influencers in the political sphere, and speak with Dr. Brandi Watkins about research on political influencers.
Produced for The News Feed Podcast by: Ainsley Cragin and Kennedy Gooden
Economics expert Jadrian Wooten discusses upcoming changes for consumers following the 2024 presidential election. As grocery prices increase and Generation Z’s earning power comes into question, he says to turn to experts – not influencers – for insight.
Offering a unique perspective on politics, we interviewed Jo Anne Price, the owner of the Christiansburg Trump store. A long-time supporter of Donald Trump and an active member of the Republican Party, Price decided to open a business that would serve as a hub for like-minded community members to gather and express their political ideas. She shares her motivation behind opening the store and her beliefs about President-elect Donald Trump.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This interview was conducted the day after Election Day.
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