top of page

Student perspectives, stories, and musings.
Welcome to The Bruin Broadcast, Your Source for Student Local News
Current Events


The Yellow Buses of Doom and Their Traffic of Danger
The bell rings every day at 2:50; for most, it’s a blessing, and yet the smell of danger lingers among the students. So many student...
12
1


BHS Plant Sale! (28-2)
Are you looking to begin or add to your garden? A plant sale is being held at Blacksburg High School from April 28th to May 2nd. A number...
10
0


The Reign of Vaught
It’s been 19 and a half years since English teacher Lisa Vaught took BHS by storm, and now her reign is coming to an end. On her...
131
0
Sports


Seniors Go Undefeated in RowdyRuff
Selected from a draft, hustled during practice, and set up elite game plans all for… boys volleyball? Yes, the annual Blacksburg High...
2
0


Victory Lap: Blacksburg Boys and Girls Win Cross Country States
Writers Note: Cross country meets are scored by adding the positions of the first five finishers on a team, and lowest score wins. For...
35
0


Enter Night: Keeping Up With the Hokies!
Beyond the world of high school sports is arguably the biggest event in the Blacksburg community right now: the Virginia Tech Football...
8
0
Opinion


Starbucks vs Seven Brew
Starbucks has been the place to go for years, especially for high school girls. You can pull up to school or a club thinking that you...
2
0


The Yellow Buses of Doom and Their Traffic of Danger
The bell rings every day at 2:50; for most, it’s a blessing, and yet the smell of danger lingers among the students. So many student...
12
1


The Mediocre Gatsby
We’re in Mrs. Kennedy's class, a few months before her mid-semester sayonara, but our class wasn’t sad at all. For you see, our parting...
20
0
Local News


Rising Silo: Worley Plays!
It’s a Friday night, and middle school teacher Mr. Worley is shredding a 6-string electric guitar at the best joint in town. Rising Silo...
42
0


BHS Artists at the Alexander Black House!
Sage Stern (11) At Blacksburg Black House, another art show was hosted on March 7th, 5-8 pm. It featured several of Blacksburg High’s...
36
0


Spring 2025 Moss Arts Center Opening Exhibition
Last Thursday, Blacksburg residents and visitors were invited to the opening reception of the Spring 2025 Exhibition at the Moss Arts...
6
0
BHS Experience


Seniors Go Undefeated in RowdyRuff
Selected from a draft, hustled during practice, and set up elite game plans all for… boys volleyball? Yes, the annual Blacksburg High...
2
0


Books You Shouldn't Be Allowed to Read (But Can Anyway)
In a world where you can binge-watch true crime documentaries about serial killers and scroll past graphic violence on social media, the...
3
0


Military Mathis: The Lore Drop
Mr. Mathis, a Cybersecurity teacher and varsity softball coach, is beloved by all who know him. With an enthusiastic personality on and...
3
0
Pop Culture


Henny!
“At the top all by ourselves, who is there to rival against?” Shakespeare? No, Henny! Henry “Henny” Scallorns is a music artist and...
90
0


Rising Silo: Worley Plays!
It’s a Friday night, and middle school teacher Mr. Worley is shredding a 6-string electric guitar at the best joint in town. Rising Silo...
42
0


The TikTok "Ban"
On January 18th, 2025, America was in shambles over the supposed TikTok ban that was set to occur on January 19th. Users were saying...
12
0
bottom of page