Storytime: The Big Event 2016 It was Saturday, April 9th, 2016. I had signed up with Galileo to complete a random service project for The Big Event. All the volunteers had gathered out on the drill field, and we were waiting for everyone to arrive before heading out to our assigned service project. It was freezing cold and overcast, and the forecast said snow. The event organizers had a stage setup out in front of the April 16th memorial where they were playing music. It’s ca

Mountain biking is an awesome activity to get involved in, especially in Blacksburg. Let’s start with the basics: a bike. When choosing a bike, there are many factors that need to be taken into account. There are two different formats for mountain bikes: hard-tail and full-suspension. The difference is pretty obvious, with hard-tails only possessing a front-shock, while full-suspension bikes have both a front and rear shock. Hard-tail bikes are traditionally the best choice f

One of the main things Virginia Tech is known for is all the great hiking spots close by. The Appalachian Trail, which includes places like Dragon’s Tooth, McAfee’s Knob, Tinker Cliffs, and Hay Rock, is only 30 minutes away. In addition to this small area, there’s also several other hikes in pretty much any direction. Pandapas Pond is pretty close to VT and happens to have a nice lake and plenty of trails. It’s mainly used for mountain biking, so be aware if you decide to go