Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Dear Kaelyn,
I’ve been talking to this boy since the first week back from break. Obviously that’s only been a couple of weeks at this point, but we’ve gone on about four or five dates, and we...
Written by Brice Hall
Liv Sampogna is a Junior here at Roanoke College. She is an academic powerhouse who’s double majoring in Environmental Studies and Creative Writing. Liv works at the Writing Centre as a Tutor, so if you need...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
If you’ve made it through the holiday season with your significant other, congrats. Now you just have one more holiday to make it through before you can take a little breather and relax. Valentine’s Day is...
Written by Alexis Meadows
What was your favorite part of the super bowl?
Hannah Sanford, Freshman
My favorite part of the super bowl was the commercials. There were some pretty entertaining and heart breaking ones.
Shannon O’Leary, Freshman
My favorite was the halftime show,...
Written by Garrett Ruggieri
In the NFL’s centennial year, the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers took to the gridiron to battle for the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LIV. This marked exactly 50 years since the Chiefs first...
Written by Jessica Shelburne
In a culture that seems to become more divided with each breaking news headline, politics exists within the midst of most disagreements and discourse. This is true for the public as a collective as well as...
Written by Zoe Manoukian
Valentine’s Day is on its way and what better way to celebrate than with food. Whether you’re single or in a relationship, try branching out, getting off campus, and exploring new restaurants in the area.
One place...
Written by Sarah Joseph
For any of you who love The Bachelor or cheese or just looking to spice up your Valentine’s/ Galetine’s Day celebrations, the charcuterie board is right for you.
But first, what is a charcuterie board? The etymology...
Written by Alexis Barton
What sports/events do you compete in?
Zach: Track and Field. Any event from the 400m dash to the 800m dash.
Kaillee: I am a sprinter on the Track & Field team. My main events are the 200m dash...
Written by Zoe Manoukian
Mornings in college are rough, and while it may be tempting to fall into the trap of believing that sleeping in is what will make you feel the most awake, I am realizing more and more...
Written by Joey Slusher
The Iowa Caucuses took place on Monday, February 3. The Iowa Caucuses signal the official start of primary season during a presidential election year. Every four years, Iowans gather in their local polling place and run...
Written by Jessica Shelburne
Super Bowl LIV (54) was complete with special commercials, a stellar National Anthem, performance by Demi Lovato, and a saucy halftime show by Latina queens Jennifer Lopez and Shakira.
Yolanda Adams opened the evening with a performance...
Written by Kevin Vitkus
Over my time here at Roanoke I have enjoyed a variety of meals that the commons have provided for me. However, one of my passions and favorite pass-times is cooking. This has been tough though as...
Written by Caisi Calandra
If you’re single and hanging out with your gals this Valentine’s Day, these movies will put you and everyone else in the best of moods. They’re notorious feel-good movies — a little sappy at times, but...
Written by Alexis Barton
On Sunday, January 26th, the sports world lost one of the greatest players, advocates, and role models of all time: Kobe Bryant. In a tragic helicopter accident that killed eight other individuals, including Bryant’s thirteen-year-old daughter...
Written by Jessica Shelburne
Between October and March, the climate in, so-called, Sunny Salem is rather dry and bitterly cold. High winds are also common in the mountains, with which we are all familiar. Outdoor conditions in the winter impact...
Written by Joyelle Ronan
I give pretty good relationship advice. If you’re thinking, “But Joy, you’ve been single for so long. How do you know anything about love?” First of all, don’t call me out like that. Secondly, that’s exactly...
Written by Vanessa Mutesi
February, the month of love.
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and love is slowly brewing in the air. Every year around this time, decorations usually consist of red and pink hearts, and people are either all cuffed up...
Written by Jessica Shelburne
At the 62nd annual Grammy’s music awards, multiple artists had their turn making history. This year, Billie Eilish and Lizzo made history together as the first time two artists have been nominated for all four General...
Written by Joseph Carrick
The coronavirus first emerged in Wuhan, China a few weeks ago, and China, and by extension the world, is beginning to feel both a cultural and economic impact. Just this week, the US instituted a mandatory...
