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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...
Apr 2, 20257 min read


Henny!
“At the top all by ourselves, who is there to rival against?” Shakespeare? No, Henny! Henry “Henny” Scallorns is a music artist and...
Mar 21, 20253 min read


Snack Time: BHS CBI Class Students Learn Essential Skills!
If you’ve ever roamed the halls of Blacksburg High School during class, you’ll notice how eerily quiet it is. Not much happens apart from...
Mar 19, 20253 min read


Intro to SCA!
-Intro- For many students, Spirit Week, Homecoming, Prom, and other fun events are some of the only redeemable qualities of high school,...
Mar 19, 20253 min read


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...
Mar 19, 20253 min read


Success at the EU!
-Welcome to the EU!- There are several rights of passage at BHS, but none so highly regarded as the sophomore-exclusive Council of the...
Mar 17, 20259 min read


Candy Grams: BHS' February Fundraiser!
Who wouldn’t want a piece of candy anonymously sent on Valentine's Day? For many students at Blacksburg High School, candy grams are...
Mar 7, 20253 min read


Navigating School with a 504 Plan and IEP: One Student's Story
Explanation Above: Navigating high school can be challenging for any student, but for those who rely on 504 plans and Individualized...
Feb 28, 20253 min read


The Pledge: Do We Have to Stand?
Every Blacksburg High School student has a different morning. Some carefully plan out their breakfast, outfit, and drive to school....
Feb 27, 20252 min read


Valentines Flower Arrangements!
It’s February, which for a lot of people means picking out a nice bouquet of flowers for their loved one’s. While you can easily find a...
Feb 27, 20252 min read


The BHS Lunch Experience: A Culinary Disappointment
At Blacksburg High School, lunch is a daily gamble. The menu may promise the usual classic comfort foods, but what students actually...
Feb 27, 20253 min read


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...
Feb 10, 20254 min read


A/B Days
Throughout most of educational history, many different strategies for scheduling have been employed and experimented with. Only more...
Feb 10, 20252 min read


Felix Deng, A Voice for ESL Students
In the bustling halls of Blacksburg High School, few if any students have made an impact on the ESL (English as a Second Language)...
Feb 10, 20253 min read


Spring Sports: Preseason!
After a long semester at Blacksburg High School, we have finally made it to 2025. School has started back up and students are getting...
Feb 10, 20253 min read


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...
Feb 10, 20252 min read


BHS Announcements: Why it's Happening, and How it's Going
At Blacksburg High School, a subtle but impactful change has recently reshaped how students and staff interact with the daily...
Feb 10, 20253 min read


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...
Feb 10, 20252 min read


Downtown: Souvlaki's!
When first approaching a new restaurant, I arrive with the skepticism of Gordon Ramsay. Having seen hundreds of Kitchen Nightmares...
Dec 2, 20242 min read


AP Tests: Unfavorable, But Are They Worth it?
It is no secret that every AP student dreads the ominous day in May when they must sit for hours in a bare room racking their brains for...
Nov 12, 20243 min read
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