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VTHPCC
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I find it interesting that the student activity fee is the last straw to

stop all financial giving to Virginia Tech including Pamplin. That is the cost of doing business at the D1 level as over 80% if D1 schools access a student activity fee. As others have pointed out VT has one of the lowest student activity fees accessed of all universities. Part of being a part of a society is doing what is best for the entire society and not always what is one's individual opinion or choice. There are many local, state and federal taxes that everyone pays that not everyone benefits equally or agrees with but as a society the US has decided that it is best to pay for things through taxes or fee assessments for the betterment of society.
Posted: 09/22/2025 at 01:14 PM ET
(In response to this post by hokietony)

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VT's BOV Will Vote On $229.2 Million In Additional Athletics Funds**
Andy BitterAdmin • 09/22/25 10:35 AM ET
is endzone paint included?**
bigbadbird • 09/22/25 02:32 PM ET
Andy awesome! WiFi is included? ~Pays by 4 itself w/ fans watching on phone
Stech • 09/22/25 12:58 PM ET
Charge $10 each game for WiFi access, but...
EDGEMAN • 09/22/25 01:55 PM ET
Unless they bring in a big pipe to the INET local wifi ain't doing nothing.**
40ozDistrict • 09/22/25 07:07 PM ET
If it sucks - just promise it'll be better next time - like our coaching!**
DoYouLiftHokies • 09/22/25 02:22 PM ET
I hate nickel and diming people on stuff, they get really mad, just build
Stech • 09/22/25 02:02 PM ET
agree, appears VT aint Nickel and diming anything this time
1947Sunbowl • 09/22/25 11:05 PM ET
Would think most "old people" probably wouldn't buy it, but...
EDGEMAN • 09/22/25 02:36 PM ET
make it as efficient as paperless tickets **
bigbadbird • 09/22/25 02:25 PM ET
Yes I have many more people get mad over small numbers than large numbers,
Stech • 09/22/25 02:30 PM ET
If consumers believe the "perks" are worth more than the price increase,
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/25 04:29 PM ET
This proposal is mostly hot air
VT ChemE 1986 • 09/22/25 12:40 PM ET
I could be wrong but I believe that University wide fund raising
VTCALS72 • 09/24/25 03:48 PM ET
Kudos to you CALS. You don't even bother to try to give any
saret • 09/24/25 04:31 PM ET
Glad to amaze you :-)**
VTCALS72 • 09/24/25 05:23 PM ET
Interesting**
VT ChemE 1986 • 09/24/25 04:28 PM ET
So true... A lot of wishful thinking.
HokieinSD • 09/23/25 01:06 AM ET
So I guess all a lie a conspiracy really???
1947Sunbowl • 09/22/25 11:01 PM ET
Yeah. Where's the $30M a year philanthropy $$ coming from? Have donors
40ozDistrict • 09/22/25 04:16 PM ET
This is awesome. Sick of being poor. Let's goooooooo**
NOFX • 09/22/25 12:39 PM ET
That's great, but how does this proposal make VT any less poor?**
marcbvtgm • 09/22/25 01:50 PM ET
Sounds like certain boosters have agreed to seriously up their contribution**
NOFX • 09/22/25 05:31 PM ET
spending more money makes you rich- it's advanced analytics- think of
bigbadbird • 09/22/25 02:22 PM ET
Not really news. I'm surprised it's only a $100. I think VA Lottery funds
section11hokie • 09/22/25 11:17 AM ET
VA Lottery profits must to K-12 public schools per the state constitution**
BROman Hokie • 09/22/25 12:16 PM ET
When was the VA constitution changed to require ...
Atlee Hokie • 09/22/25 03:35 PM ET
If Virginians vote to change that part of the state constitution, then I
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/25 12:26 PM ET
Maybe for taxes/capital projects, but cutting $1B from public schools?...
BROman Hokie • 09/22/25 01:42 PM ET
I agree, but voters have the final say on whether the amendment is passed
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/25 02:24 PM ET
The General Assembly would have to vote to propose it first**
BROman Hokie • 09/22/25 06:45 PM ET
Yes, I know. They may be more incline to leave the decision up to the
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/25 06:59 PM ET
Make a special game for folks that want to gamble while helping fund...
DoYouLiftHokies • 09/22/25 02:19 PM ET
You mean Va pols are just like the fed pols - lie 75% - 100% of the time?
RJHokie • 09/22/25 02:23 PM ET
Is it really a "lie" if the pol's answers are vague enough to where they
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/25 02:47 PM ET
Ha! Good pyramid though, particularly with the HOA inclusion!**
RJHokie • 09/22/25 02:49 PM ET
I want to say there was a movie or TV show that poke fun at politicians
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/25 02:53 PM ET
Makes sense!**
RJHokie • 09/22/25 02:54 PM ET
I guess school board would fall under either AA or A. While the PTA is
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/25 03:00 PM ET
So you're saying Virginia isn't a true SEC state?**
EDGEMAN • 09/22/25 01:58 PM ET
Yeah, would be a lot of opposition there by the voters and pols. **
RJHokie • 09/22/25 01:45 PM ET
Taxing students is my last straw …no more donations **
AirborneHokie96 • 09/22/25 10:40 AM ET
disagree and most these kids don't pay for anything anyway. I have 3 in
TboneParkerVT • 09/22/25 03:39 PM ET
I have a graduate and 2 in college now.
AirborneHokie96 • 09/23/25 07:50 AM ET
Understand the principle, but $100 isn’t going to kill them, but 30M might
Stech • 09/22/25 02:15 PM ET
See ya, probably dont need contributors who threaten their 100 donation
1947Sunbowl • 09/22/25 02:13 PM ET
if that was the case they wouldn't make 30,000 people do it **
bigbadbird • 09/22/25 02:14 PM ET
I don't love it either but it was probably overdue. We have some of the
AbsolutVT03 • 09/22/25 01:09 PM ET
Well, bye!**
Upwind of uva • 09/22/25 12:59 PM ET
Can you make this threat after you have already stopped?
Truthahn • 09/22/25 12:54 PM ET
This summer, it was just to the Hokie Club
AirborneHokie96 • 09/22/25 12:59 PM ET
Aww come on. Student fees at VT are miniscule compared to the other state
jfhokie • 09/22/25 12:30 PM ET
Increase tickets $100 per season ticket and $20 per game
AirborneHokie96 • 09/22/25 01:05 PM ET
also Students today, spend 100 in a night on the town
1947Sunbowl • 09/22/25 11:03 PM ET
And that is their choice to spend $100 on a night on the town
AirborneHokie96 • 09/24/25 08:33 AM ET
that's coming..BUT IF VT moves to top ACC, bring it on!
VT757to276 • 09/22/25 03:36 PM ET
They might do that as well. For $100? I know it’s a principle thing for you
BackInTheBurg • 09/22/25 03:00 PM ET
Why can't fans pay $100 but students can?**
AirborneHokie96 • 09/23/25 07:57 AM ET
They can. That’s what I’m saying. I could see that happening as well **
BackInTheBurg • 09/23/25 08:01 AM ET
So continue to ask the fans for more?
T-Austin • 09/22/25 01:07 PM ET
So just charge the students more for the fans entertainment?**
AirborneHokie96 • 09/23/25 07:48 AM ET
Yawn!!Yawn
RiverVT • 09/22/25 11:59 AM ET
Can VT athletics have commercial partnerships?
Marooned • 09/22/25 01:06 PM ET
Sure, Cooper is the official cheese of the Hokies!**
hoosnowahokie • 09/22/25 01:36 PM ET
Never heard that brand or sponsor before...**
AirborneHokie96 • 09/23/25 07:58 AM ET
Yes they can **
AirborneHokie96 • 09/22/25 01:20 PM ET
Wait until he learns about property and real estate taxes.**
Truthahn • 09/22/25 12:56 PM ET
Then raise ticket prices $100 per seat ….would generate $5M per year
AirborneHokie96 • 09/22/25 12:40 PM ET
Tech's Student Fees to Athletics Are the LOWEST in VA, compared to peers**
vtchem75 • 09/22/25 11:58 AM ET
I’m a free market guy wired to Smith’s “invisible hand”.
MontgomeryTexasHokie • 09/22/25 11:14 AM ET
Do y'all look at the landscape of college football to see what other
hoosnowahokie • 09/22/25 11:21 AM ET
For some Hokie fans, who don't like the direction DI-FBS athletics seems to
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/25 12:36 PM ET
Have they considered the economic impact of such a move on Blacksburg and
HOHKIE • 09/22/25 05:59 PM ET
They may not care because they don't believe the school's primary mission
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/25 06:24 PM ET
I see CFB HC's contracts like long-term MLB starting pitcher contracts.
marcbvtgm • 09/22/25 12:03 PM ET
This seems an odd place to draw a line in the sand
hoosnowahokie • 09/22/25 11:10 AM ET
you have to pay 200 dollars for shooting basketball in War Memorial Hall? **
bigbadbird • 09/22/25 11:12 AM ET
No, you have to pay to support all the staff**
One4VT • 09/22/25 11:16 AM ET
No, I believe the $366 is the equivalent of a gym membership for
hoosnowahokie • 09/22/25 11:14 AM ET
Loved paying this for both my kids the 4 years War Memorial...
DoYouLiftHokies • 09/22/25 12:28 PM ET
you will get nothing and like it **
bigbadbird • 09/22/25 01:52 PM ET
that's the spirit **
TomTurkey • 09/22/25 03:44 PM ET
I think I single handily funded that scaffolding that was out there!**
DoYouLiftHokies • 09/22/25 02:21 PM ET
so things have changed since 1995- i wonder what else is different **
bigbadbird • 09/22/25 11:15 AM ET
How about eliminating classes that have nothing to do with their majors?
Hokie_Forester • 09/22/25 11:02 AM ET
I don't know- most schools are doing this it seems
bigbadbird • 09/22/25 10:52 AM ET
They can do it without my money from here on out
AirborneHokie96 • 09/22/25 10:59 AM ET
well LEAVE well leave. dont need the voices of doubt**
1947Sunbowl • 09/22/25 02:14 PM ET
I have a VT freshman and paying out of state, I am ok with it. $100 OK.**
stat_hokie • 09/22/25 01:57 PM ET
All students are "taxed" for things that don't benefit them directly and
dj97223 • 09/22/25 12:32 PM ET
Not sure I understand this ....
hokietony • 09/22/25 11:12 AM ET
I don’t believe in unfair “taxation” and love choice
AirborneHokie96 • 09/22/25 11:25 AM ET
It's not "unfair taxation" as you call it, they can choose another school..
hokietony • 09/22/25 11:40 AM ET
I guess the question some of us are asking is...
MP4VT2004 • 09/22/25 01:18 PM ET
I get why you and other people feel that way. Your position does raise
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/25 05:09 PM ET
I can only answer for myself...quite simply: no.
MP4VT2004 • 09/22/25 07:51 PM ET
Thanks for the response. I don't know how you feel about ice hockey, but
VTHokie2000 • 09/22/25 07:57 PM ET
They can choose to attend another school
AirborneHokie96 • 09/22/25 11:49 AM ET
Of course, free will, just curious about motives. No biggie.**
hokietony • 09/22/25 11:59 AM ET
I find it interesting that the student activity fee is the last straw to ◄
VTHPCC • 09/22/25 01:14 PM ET
He ain't paying no fity cents for no coke**
bigbadbird • 09/22/25 11:13 AM ET
Your a good egg Noonan**
OrlandoHokie • 09/22/25 02:47 PM ET