Dear Kaelyn,
My roommate and I were getting along great! We are sophomores here and were roommates last year. Recently, my roommate started seeing someone, and now the two of them are constantly in the room, and I’ve even been...
Written by Caisi Calandra
Depending on which website you visit, Mercury will have been retrograde anywhere from Feb. 16 to the 18. Now, a lot of people are always confused by what “mercury retrograde” really means. I’m betting you’ve heard...
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Last week for Galentine's day, a friend and I went out for a drink. She told me that she shouldn’t be having alcohol because she gave up drinking for the rest of the month. I told...
Written by Joey Slusher
Michael “Mike” Bloomberg, a late entry into the Democratic race for the presidential nomination, saw a strong uptick in support in recent weeks as the early primaries in New Hampshire and Iowa passed. Bloomberg missed the...
Written by Joseph Carrick
For those who do not know, or more likely probably stopped caring in the face of midterms, the Academy Awards (otherwise known as the Oscars) took place on Feb. 9 in Los Angeles. Joker, whose box...
Written by Devon Mitchell
Growing up, I thought “Democrat” was a bad word.
Whenever my parents said the word, it had such a negative sound, like they were talking about something nasty. Until I was 15, I was under the impression...
Written by Zachary Dalton
Believe it or not, the midterm is fast approaching. With midterms just around the corner the promise of spring break lingers at the metaphorical finish line. Many ideas have circulated about how to have a fun...
Written by Jasey Roberts
Picture me in my bedroom at 2AM, sitting on my unvacuumed floor, tighty-whitie clad, and weeping like usual. I had gotten a 54 on my last exam, and I had just commissioned DoorDash to bring me...
Written by Marisa Seager
At a time as stressful as midterms week, how important is it that we, as college students, stay active? Although it is not something that will make or break you, it will in fact make this...
Written by Zoe Manoukian
At the start of my winter break, I drove from Nantes to Paris with a young man who I met through a ride sharing application. Throughout the four hours, we discussed politics, films, must see French...
Written by Alexandra Gautier
Whether at home, vacation, or staying in Salem, be sure to make the most out of your Spring Break!
Things to do on vacation will vary depending on where you are going, but the following are a...
Written by Jessica Shelburne
In an upcoming segment on NBC’s Sunday Today, famous and beloved downtown Salem restaurant Mac and Bob’s will be featured regarding their 2018 legal and financial struggle. Kevin Tibbles, the NBC reporter who has covered numerous...
Written by Brice Hall
On Wednesday, February 5, a late night gathering of Maroons sat down for a hearty breakfast and critical discussion of masculinity and the male identity at 9 p.m. in the Beamer common room and kitchen.
“On campus,...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Everyone in my circle of friends, and honestly many others around campus, know that I am a big Bachelor fan. For years now, Mondays are a day to look forward to, knowing that at 8 PM...
Written by Devon Mitchell
In January 1998, a 24-year-old White House intern’s life was forever changed when her personal life was thrust under a media microscope for the entire world to see. Monica Lewinsky was confronted with cyberbullies and an...
Written by Devon Mitchell
In the 90-year history of the Academy Awards only five women have been nominated for best director and only one has won. Katheryn Bigelow won in 2009 for Hurt Locker -- this was a whole 11...
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,...
