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Lily Mott

Lily Mott is a multimedia journalist studying politics and journalism at Washington and Lee University. She serves as a reporter and anchor for the university's broadcast, The Rockbridge Report, and writes for the university's newspaper. She is particularly interested in covering education and local politics. Contact: mottl23@mail.wlu.edu.

Virginia Tech student Dayani Harapanahalli stacking the waterproof material used to create the backpacks. Photo by Lily Mott.
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Virginia Tech students design backpacks for homeless populations

by Lily Mott December 3, 2022January 3, 2023

Virginia Tech industrial design students partnered with a Rockbridge County manufacturer to create 50 backpacks for people struggling with addiction and homelessness. The backpacks will be given to people in Roanoke and surrounding communities.

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