By: Zoe Santos, arts, culture, and sports reporter
Local boutique 310 Rosemont in Blacksburg is using social media marketing to connect with Virginia Tech students and new residents. Social media manager Nicole Zuckerman explains how consistent posting and creative content help the store reach new audiences.
By: Sage Mayhew, Health and Wellness Reporter
It looks like soda, tastes like soda, but claims to help your gut. Poppi is everywhere on college campuses right now — but is it actually good for you, or just good marketing? I put it to the test.
by Jonathan Mususa, politics and government reporter
VT Engage civic engagement coordinator Billy McKeon shares some important information about voter registration in Virginia as Election Day grows ever closer.
By Landon Swanson, Sports reporter
Students try to enter Lane Stadium as Center St festivities end and cause mayhem. Getting into the stadium is the hardest part of student’s gamedays. The ability for a student to enter the game is incredibly hindered and they need help.
By: Zoe Santos, arts, culture, and sports reporter
The Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival in Christiansburg has grown from a small family fundraiser into one of the region’s most beloved seasonal events. Featuring a pumpkin patch, hayrides, live music, and activities for all ages, the festival continues to draw thousands of visitors each year. What began as a way for Susan Sink and her family to support their farm has become a fall tradition for the New River Valley.
By Emily Dorsey, politics and government reporter
The Linkous-Kipps Historical House was approved for an Outdoor Recreational Camp Conditional Use permit in Sept. by the Blacksburg Town Council. The house was established in 1799 and has maintained strong Appalachian roots throughout the years. The Graham family recently took ownership of the property, and with the permit approval, are able to provide various opportunities for the New River Valley.
By: Eli Lamport, Science Reporter
Ponies have roamed 4,000 acres in Grayson Highlands State Park for over 50 years. They help keep the brush down on the park’s iconic bald mountaintops, and are a tourist attraction in their own right. The pony population has been diminished in recent years by predators, raising questions over their future in the park.
By: Sage Mayhew, Health and Wellness Reporter
On the surface, it looks like an ordinary riding lesson. However what’s happening behind the barn doors at Healing Strides of Virginia, is a whole lot more than just riding.
Emily Southern, science reporter
A recent statement by President Donald Trump suggesting a link between Tylenol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy and autism has sparked concern among families, medical experts, and the autism community. In this video, we speak with Ashdon Sigmon, a Rocky Mount mother of a nonverbal autistic child, and Nathaniel Porter, a social science data consultant at Virginia Tech, autistic adult, and father of three autistic children.
Together, they break down the emotional, scientific, and social impact of such claims, from how they influence public perception, to the pressure they place on parents.
By John Tuason, Politics and Government
A small group of protesters gathered on the Drillfield during the Turning Point USA event at Virginia Tech, chanting slogans such as “Hey hey, ho ho, trans hate has got to go” and “No Trump, no KKK, no Fascist USA.” They stood opposite the event line but maintained a peaceful posture, often observed by attendees who held phones and filmed rather than engaging.
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