Written by Vanessa Mutesi
“I am tired,” a phrase that has become so common in my everyday conversations. Usually when people ask me how I am doing, I give the usual answer, “I’m good, thanks.” Recently all this shifted. Restarting...
Written by Bradley Bommarito
Immediately following fall break, RC will be launching the initial course in its inaugural Digital Literacy and Applications Credential program. The new credential is being rolled out this academic year and is designed to complement students’...
Written by Charissa Roberson
Here in “Norn Iron,” everyone uses English—but that doesn’t mean we always speak the same language. In the time I’ve been here, I’ve noticed a number of unfamiliar words and expressions and a couple that are...
Written by Charissa Roberson
On Friday, Sept. 16, cities across the island of Ireland displayed their art, history, and culture as part of an annual celebration dubbed “Culture Night.” Derry/Londonderry, the UK’s “City of Culture”, joined in the festivities with...
Written by Garrett Ruggieri
Cross Country: This weekend the men’s and women’s cross country teams will take off to compete in the Louisville Cross Country Classic.
Golf: The men took 8th place in their second tournament, the Tom Kinder Memorial Golf...
Written by Jessica Shelburne
When found guilty of committing mail fraud and honest services fraud, an individual may face a prison sentence of up to 40 years collectively (Lisa, Portman). That is, if the individual is a considerably normal American...
Written by Carey Linkous
Carey Linkous
“What is something you would like students to know coming into this semester?” That’s the question I asked Chef Matt when I interviewed him at the beginning of this semester. He shed some light on...
Written by Bradley Bommarito
Last Tuesday marked the 14-year anniversary of the U.S. Constitution Day, a federal holiday during which public schools and government offices must provide educational programs to promote a better understanding of the Constitution.
“Some find the requirement...
Written by Garrett Ruggieri
Cross Country: The 2019 Roanoke Invitational/ODAC Preview took place last weekend. Emma Maras and Chamberlain Zulauf both finished 17th, the highest placement for each Maroon squad. As a unit, Roanoke finished in 5th place. After some...
Written by Carey Linkous
Olde Salem Days: the one day in September when Main Street is completely shut down and traffic at Roanoke College is a nightmare. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the streets of Salem are lined with...
What do you think of Friday on the Quad not being free?
Quinn Keatley, Freshman, heart and soul of the Honors c/o ‘23: “I think it’s a silly idea because FOTQ is something for the entire community."
Andrew Austin, Sophomore, big...
Written by Kevin Vitkus
As classes pick up, we have come to the point where Commons becomes overcrowded with students waiting in seemingly never-ending lines for the meal of the day. For some, Chef Matt’s creations are well worth the...
Written by Carey Linkous
Having classes everyday can be stressful, especially when your work begins to pile up. I, for one, know the feeling of being overwhelmed and not having time for anything. Despite this, I do try to maintain...
Written by Charissa Roberson
After months of anticipation, it’s surreal to look out my window and see the huge River Foyle flowing through the city of Derry, splitting it in two. I only arrived two days ago, and as you...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
We have reached that point in the year where everyone realizes we are really back to school. Tests and papers are starting to be assigned, and quizzes have already popped up and been studied for (or...
Written by Chamerlain Zulauf
Coming into the ODAC preview last Saturday, the men’s and women’s cross-country teams were hopeful, both placing first at the Golden Bear Classic hosted by West Virginia Tech. The Old Dominion Athletic Conference is the first...
Written by Brice Hall
Blake Morrin is a Freshman here at Roanoke College. He is understandably undecided on his major but is very excited to explore several different academic disciplines here at Noke. He comes from a long line of...
Written by Alexis Barton
This Saturday, the field hockey team took their first loss of the season while visiting St. Mary’s College of Maryland. In a close match, the team kept the Seahawks at bay until the 4th quarter, the...
Written by Ethan Perritt
The Great American Novel. It’s what every author aspires to write but most will never achieve. There are, however, a tiny percentage that do. So in comes Bret Easton Ellis, a young writer with just two...
Written by Zachary Dalton
With all the modern streaming services today, it’s easy to get hooked on one show. A local junior struggled with inner conflict when his binge-watching time ran over into his 5 o’clock class. “It all happened...
