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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 102 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


Halloween Around Town!
The chilly breeze cuts into your face as auburn leaves flutter to the ground. These are sure signs that fall has finally arrived. School...
Nov 12, 20243 min read


Grade the Grades: Which Grade Do Teachers Like Best?
You walk through the doors of Blacksburg High School. In one corner, the Freshmen are screaming. In another, the Sophomores are hating on...
Nov 7, 20243 min read


BHS Club Days
There are many signs you can look for to know the school year has begun in earnest. The turn of leaves from earthy green to dirty yellow,...
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Testing Teachers on Slang?
Are teachers caught up on recent slang or do they need to do their homework on this generation’s favorite phrases? I took five slang...
Nov 7, 20243 min read


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...
Nov 7, 20243 min read


Hoco: Behind the Scenes
Click arrow to view Blacksburg High School will be holding its 2024 homecoming dance on October 12 from 7:00 to 10:00. This year’s theme...
Nov 7, 20243 min read


Top 5 Places to Take Homecoming Photos in Blacksburg
Homecoming is almost here! The search for the perfect photo spot has become real. Whether you're planning a group photoshoot with your...
Oct 29, 20244 min read


Hoco Photoshoot!
Press arrow to view The Greeks wore togas. The Aztecs wore headdresses. And now, in times of celebration and sophistication, we wear...
Oct 29, 20243 min read


The Animals of BHS
Click arrow to view There are many different classes offered in BHS where you can find your own passions, hobbies, and possibly a new...
Oct 21, 20243 min read


Aquaphor vs. Vaseline: Who is the Superior Jelly?
Click arrow to view “I don't think you're ready for this jelly,” chanted Beyonce and her group Destiny’s Child in their 2001 hit. Was it...
Oct 15, 20243 min read


On Floods and Freshwater
Click arrow to view Hurricane Helene is on the move, and hell follows in her wake. Last week, many areas in Giles and McCoy felt her...
Oct 15, 20242 min read


Seniors Take Powderpuff!
Click arrow to preview The lights are blaring, students are screaming, and Sweet Caroline is playing. These are all key components...
Oct 13, 20243 min read


Exploring the Artistic Spirit of Downtown Blacksburg
Blacksburg is more than just a college town; it's a vibrant community where art plays a crucial role in shaping its identity. As you...
Sep 24, 20243 min read


Dress to Impress: The Roblox Revolution
Click arrow to preview People all around the world are becoming fashion icons with the click of a button. Their fashion status may...
Sep 20, 20243 min read


Friday Night Lights: First Victory Over Giles
Click arrow to preview This past Friday, August 30th, all Blacksburg football fans experienced something hardly anyone could believe: an...
Sep 16, 20243 min read


Volleyball: Game, Set, Win?
Click arrow to preview Volleyball season is beginning. This Thursday the 5th, one of the Bruins’ first games of the season was played...
Sep 16, 20242 min read
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