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The past few weeks have been a particularly grim time for our country. Unfortunately, that is not the first time I have put forth that sentiment in an article here, and, despite my hopes, it is doubtful it will...
One of the many acts college students do have the power to take is contacting their representatives. This strategy can be used for many issues and is a highly accessible route, making it a great choice for those of...
Last weekend, our little corner of the world was subject to levels of snow probably seen often in other parts of the world, but intense for southern Virginia! I hope all you dear readers were...
Yes, the wrestling team literally took center stage in the Mill Mountain Theater match! On January 18th, the Maroons travelled to downtown Roanoke to face the Marymount wrestling team in a non-conference match-up. The night started off incredibly when...
Roanoke College Men’s Volleyball has been dominant since returning to action, consistently winning games with ease. This was proven in a comfortable three to nothing win against Randolph College at Roanoke’s Cregger Center, keeping their perfect two and zero...
The men's ‘Noke basketball team has been on fire this ODAC season, snatching a hearty 86-74 lead against Randolph College in Lynchburg this past Wednesday on January 28th. Kudos to them for traveling amongst all the abundant ice and...
With this big snowstorm that just hit Virginia, class was cancelled two days in a row, at the moment I am writing this. Being able to stay home wrapped in a warm blanket is priceless, but it also messes...
We have officially finished three weeks into the semester and are heading into our fourth. It doesn’t seem like a huge milestone, but I will tell you why I am making such a big deal of this. The first...
One of the many spectacular parts of living along the Blue Ridge is the fantastic creativity of such a vibrant, beautiful land and community. At a school that emphasizes exploring multiple disciplines, many of Roanoke College’s students are part...
Snow has taken over campus this past weekend, and with classes cancelled the majority of the week, students have had the opportunity to either cozy up in their warm dorms or face the treacherous freezing temperatures. Snow angels and...
I hope everyone experienced a warm welcome back to campus as they settled in throughout January. Though I’m certain that while the welcome may have been warm, the weather certainly wasn’t; Roanoke hasn’t gotten this sort of snow and...
Angel Luis Matias is a third-year senior currently living in Mahopac, New York (technically Yonkers), who is double-majoring in screen studies and creative writing. He is the President of the Creative Writing Club and the Co-President of...
Dear Gentle Reader, it has come to be known that Season 4 of Bridgerton is upon us! And even better for us, in Pickle at Colket Center on January 31st from 7PM-9PM Sit Down with Whistledown is happening to...
The legendary North Carolina rapper, J. Cole has just announced something very big, certainly worth the attention of hip-hop fans of all kinds. “The Fall Off,” Cole’s soon-to-be Magnum Opus will be released on February 6th of this year...
“Families are messy. Immortal families are eternally messy. Sometimes the best we can do is to remind each other that we're related for better or for worse...and try to keep the maiming and killing to a minimum.” Thus says...
The holiday season is known for some pretty distinct tastes and smells. Many people have very divided opinions about which they like – and dislike – as well as which of these count as “holiday flavors” at all. As...
For many people, myself included, the holidays are an opportunity to engage in special traditions with friends and family. Below are some of my family’s holiday traditions!
“La Noche Buena:” My mom and her family are Cuban, so this tradition...
The release of Jon M. Chu’s Wicked: For Good has been the subject of much anticipation for the better part of a year, with its press coverage reaching impressive heights. This coverage, however, has reopened an unexpected conversation that...
Roanoke College was a participant in the Governor’s Challenge Basketball Tournament located in Salisbury, Maryland. They played back-to-back games on Saturday and Sunday and were able to come away with one win and one loss. This gave them an...
Do you want something to do when students return after Winter Break? You could go to the Cregger Center and watch some women’s basketball. The team already had their annual Jean Beamer Tip-Off Tournament where they competed well with...
