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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
Written by Jessica Shelburne
From literature and art to music and film, men dominated every aspect of popular culture until women forced their way into the spotlight and exhibited their own talent and importance. Every woman is relevant in the...
Written by Devon Mitchell
While it may be fun to spend spring break lying on the beach, there is another option for Roanoke College equally as great. Alternative Breaks are a great way to spend break learning and serving. Initially...
Written by Alexis Meadows
Do you Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
Taylor Harris, Freshman
I wear green on St Patrick’s day. Me and my friends used to go around and pinch each other if you weren’t wearing green. Also, my boyfriend is Irish...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
This week Bachelor fans’ anxieties were finally put at ease with the highly anticipated Bachelor finale. Chris Harrison had hyped this two-night finale to the extreme, and he did not disappoint. There is a lot to...
