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Good morning to you Blacksburg! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Virginia Tech says it’s running out of room in Blacksburg
  • How are new Virginia Tech grads tackling today’s tough job market?
  • When Notre Dame women’s lacrosse comes to Blacksburg in 2026

Also on today's calendar: Winter Solstice Celebration — Santosha Massage and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

1. Virginia Tech freshman enrollment from Northern Virginia tracks with previous years (cardinalnews.org) — Virginia Tech’s freshman enrollment from Northern Virginia for fall 2025 held steady, easing earlier worries about a sharp decline tied to Trump-era federal cuts. The university, however, says it’s nearing its geographic limits in Blacksburg, meaning future incoming classes may not grow much even as applications surge and competition for admission intensifies.
   

2. Virginia Tech students take steps towards future in fall graduation ceremony (wdbj7.com) — More than 1,600 Virginia Tech students just crossed the stage in Blacksburg’s fall graduation, marking a major milestone for the Class of 2025. Local grads describe the mix of pride, relief, and anxiety as they enter a tough job market, with some already securing marketing roles and hoping to support their families. Their stories highlight how a Blacksburg education is launching new careers.
   

3. Women's Lacrosse Schedule Is Set for 2026 Season (fightingirish.com) — Notre Dame women’s lacrosse will visit Blacksburg on April 4, 2026, to face Virginia Tech, giving local fans an early look at that home ACC matchup. The full schedule features 16 games, including several other road contests across the conference and a season-ending ACC Tournament in Charlotte later that month.
   

4. Campus shootings plague US (sfltimes.com) — A national overview of campus shootings includes the 2007 Virginia Tech tragedy in Blacksburg, where 32 people were killed and many more wounded. The piece places that event alongside more recent incidents nationwide, underscoring how mass violence continues to affect colleges and universities across the country.
   

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  • Does anyone have a veterinarian they can recommend?
    Also an after hours pet urgent care-if ever needed? Thank so much. (Nextdoor Highland Park)
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    It comes to my back door usually in the moring and some evenings. It goes into the wooded area behind. I have seen him several times during past… (Nextdoor Mountain View)
  • Virginia Tech University posted a job opening for Inventory and Logistics Associate in Blacksburg. Apply here.
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University posted a job opening for Late Night Housekeeping Worker - Dietrick in Blacksburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blacksburg here.

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