Blacksburg is a town of roughly 43,000 residents in Montgomery County, Virginia, in the United States. Nestled in the picturesque New River Valley, enveloped by the Appalachian Mountains, the town boasts natural beauty with its hiking trails and parks. Notably recognised as the residence of Virginia Tech, Blacksburg is affectionately known as Hokie Nation, embodying a robust school spirit and pride. However, amidst its positive attributes, the town has witnessed tragic events. In April 2007, it became the backdrop for one of the deadliest school shootings in the United States—the Virginia Tech shooting. Less than ten years later, another tragedy unfolded, raising questions about teenager’s safety online. SPONSORS - Schedule35: Thank you to Schedule35 for sponsoring this episode! Schedule35 want to destigmatise and educate on the science and practical advantages of shrooms. Get 15% off your order with the code “MORBIDOLOGY” at: https://schedule35.co/ SmartLabels: Thank you to SmartLabels for sponsoring this episode! Say goodbye to countless minutes rummaging through storage bins for your Fall and Thanksgiving decorations with SmartLabels. Download their app on the app store and buy their QR labels at: https://www.amazon.com/QR-Smart-Labels-Scannable-Organization/dp/B0BJS364C6?maas=maas_adg_31EA81720AD78B3DA43CB84763549F2B_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas Zocdoc: Thank you to Zocdoc for sponsoring this episode! Zocdoc is the only free app that lets you find and book doctors who are patient reviewed, take your insurance & are available when you need them. To find a & book a top rated doctor today. Visit: https://zocdoc.com/morbidology PODCAST PROMO - Mortal Musings Podcast: https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-239-nicole-lovell PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidology Audio Credit: Epidemic Sound Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyI A Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/ Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72Ak Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/morbidology--3527306/support.