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Find Your Silver Lining

Written by Vanessa Mutesi 2020 has come with energy that we never expected. For many, 2020 was going to be THAT year, but we didn’t know it would hit us with heavy curveballs. The world is in a state of...
Written by Robby Mangum While the Coronavirus dominates the news, one thing you may have missed is a recent bill working through Congress with many ramifications for online privacy. The EARN-IT Act, crafted to protect children, could give the federal...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler Almost two weeks ago, on March 15, Roanoke College students evacuated campus to follow COVID-19 precautions, and on-line classes began March 17. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rise, RC faculty, staff, and administration have been...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler The temperatures and rising, the sun is shining (or at least trying to), and the flowers are blooming. With that comes, not only allergy season, but wedding season. Two or three years ago this wasn’t as...
Written by Joseph Carrick The world seems to be losing its marbles right now with the new coronavirus spreading from China all the way to our front door. However, the stress associated with the sudden change in living arrangements should...

Day by Day

Written by Zoe Manoukian We are deep enough into this pandemic and still left with so few answers and so little to do. We are all together here, in our respective homes, cycling through the same information over and over...

1920 vs. 2020

Written by Jessica Shelburne The year 2020 is noteworthy for several reasons. One being that it’s been an entire century since 1920: the beginning of arguably the most remarkable decade in United States history. During these eventful years, Americans witnessed...

Music, Mood, Motivation

Written by Kevin Vitkus These past few weeks have been crazy and have definitely put us all out of our comfort level. While we are all focusing on our academics outside of the school setting, it is important to remember...
Written by Lucy Collins Since the student body, faculty, and staff of Roanoke College have been told to leave campus and quarantine themselves in their homes, students have been moved to completing the semester online. This has caused students to...
Written by Caisi Calandra The Try Guys, a group of comedians on YouTube, recently uploaded a video called “The Try Guys Work From Home For 168 Hours,” and while it seems self-explanatory, it’s pretty enlightening. This quarantine has taught us a...
Written by Sarah Joseph Picture this: Jane Fonda, neon leotards over neon leggings, leg warmers, sweatbands.  That’s right. We are transported back into the 80s and jazzercise reigns queen over all in-home workout tapes. And why shouldn’t it? It is a...
Written by Jasey Roberts It is hard to remain hopeful. Because why should I? After talks of a third World War in January alone, we are entering another Great Depression. I am looking for a job in a time when everything...
Written by Lauren Roth The morning I got the email from my school in Italy that it was closing for the remainder of the semester, I was laying in my bed with the boy who I am now in a...

Bernie or Biden?

Written by Devon Mitchell It's official! Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are the only two candidates trying for the democratic nomination for the 2020 election. This news came to us as of March 19th when Tulsi Gabbard, the Representative from...
Written by Jessica Shelburne Every Wednesday from 1-4 pm through April 29, students and community members alike are invited to visit the Olin Hall Galleries to engage in a workshop that focuses on fibers. From sewing and crocheting to knitting...

Ireland in the Movies

Written by Charissa Roberson On St. Patrick’s Day, it’s always fun to put on a good “Irish film” and enjoy the beautiful scenery and accents. However, some of America’s favorite (and most well-known) films about Ireland tend to be Hollywood...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler  Roanoke College has been taking precautionary measures throughout the week to keep our RC community safe throughout the outbreak of the Coronavirus. Cleaning of classroom surfaces have been increased, and other measures throughout the week have...
Written by Vanessa Mutesi It is officially my second favorite month of the year. The month of March marks a time when we celebrate women and highlight the importance of female empowerment. On March 8, in many places around the world,...

A Reminder About Luck

Written by Marisa Seager Whether or not you believe in the “luck of the Irish,” St. Patrick’s Day can be a great reminder about luck itself. Have you ever witnessed a friend of yours, or anyone around you, experience good fortune...

Spring Break Confessions

Written by Kaelyn Spickler Spring Break seems like weeks ago, but only one week ago we were all still basking in the sunshine, hiking scenic trails, gliding down a snowy mountain, or taking a nap all snuggled under the blankets....

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