by Alexis Barton, Editor in Chief
Evelyn Diekhaus. William Kinney. Hallie Scruggs. Mike Hill. Cynthia Peak. Katherine Koonce. If you have been following the news recently these names may look familiar to you, or perhaps they have already left the...
by Victoria McGraw
Paris Hilton is a very well known icon. Before the term “influencer” came about, Hilton was the definition of it. She would show and document every moment of her life in real time. In the early 2000s...
by Marisa Seager
Spring may come with flowers and blooming trees, but it also comes with allergies. If you’re like me then it also means lots of sneezing, congestion, a runny nose, and other symptoms. But what if I told...
by Hannah Guanti
As we reach the end of women’s history month, it is important to showcase the stories of women worldwide. On March 27, Roanoke College hosted Dr. Leila Hanafi, an international lawyer, who emphasized the importance of women’s...
by Logan Tyler
Starting on March 14 of this year, Division I men’s basketball created madness -- March Madness that is! Played all across the United States, the best of the best in college basketball have been battling it out...
by Adriana Rose
Peyton Lawson is a Freshman from Rustburg, Virginia. She is a Psychology major looking to minor in either theatre or Spanish. She chose Roanoke College because of the gorgeous scenery and its location. She mentions how she...
by Rebecca Dance
This Saturday is my last President’s Ball. With a theme of “Glitz & Glam”, I’m not sure there could be a more perfect theme for me. Anybody who knows me will know that I adore being sparkly,...
by Juniper Jones
Enzo Blake is a senior from Purcellville, Virginia who is majoring in Teaching English as a Second Language with a concentration in East Asian Studies. Enzo’s pronouns are he/they. Enzo has taught all grades except 2nd grade...
by Mateo Biggs
Long time horror fans can always find a way to bond with one another– especially in the case of slasher films. Among the ageless classics like “Nightmare on Elm Street” or “Friday the 13th”, there are many...
by Rebecca Dance
I didn’t realize I was Irish for the longest time, even though my mother’s maiden name is McCarthy, my favorite storybook when I was a little kid was Hush: A Gaelic Lullaby, by Carole Gerber, and my...
by Marisa Seager
Last month I attended the Big Lick Comic-Con, which was my very first con experience. When I went I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect, but I do now in preparation for my next. So, I’ve decided...
by Karen Kohler
The Indie music supergroup consisting of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker, Boygenius, is in the midst of making its grand return. Previously, the group had only released a singular, self-titled EP back in 2018. There...
by Marisa Seager
As we’ve all noticed by now, Netflix has a habit of canceling really good shows after only a season or two. These are some of the shows that in my opinion shouldn’t have been canceled.
Ozark – This...
Written by Mikaela Gantz
The debate on one of America’s most divisive issues is still making the frontlines almost a year after Roe v. Wade was overturned. This time, however, the debate is over abortion pills. Mifespristone was approved in...
by Tim Hoffstaetter
Everyone on campus who knows Cooper knows he is a wonderful man who is extremely kind and caring, also knows he is extremely fast! I wanted to highlight his brilliance as a person as much as I...
by Alexis Barton
The month of March marks the yearly celebration of women’s history month and International Women’s Day. In its worldwide celebration, the month is dedicated to uplifting the voices of women and honoring their contributions to our society....
by Rebecca Dance
Question: What is your favorite music genre, and why?
“I love fortnite.”
“Pop-rock because it is very diverse and is very energetic.”
“Techno because I like the sound of just electric instruments.”
“Rap because I don’t like lots of slow music.”
“If...
by Allison Shaw
With the season changing, so are the trends, and as the weather warms up there's no better excuse to get some new clothes. A few trends are definitely leading the pack, so here’s an idea of what...
by Alexis Barton
For college basketball fans, March is a month-long celebration of competition. Starting on the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, the first round of the NCAA DI men’s and women’s basketball tournaments bring jubilation and heartbreak for fans across...
by Alexis Barton
Since 2019, the Center for Studying Structures of Race (CSSR) has brought a unique perspective to the Roanoke community. Through their advocacy and research, the CSSR has challenged the narrative of how many in our community view...
