Written by Joyelle Ronan
Every March 17, I’d wake up to find that “leprechauns” had left candy in the shoes that I had put outside my room the night before. I would then go to school decked out in green...
Written by Emma Grosskopf
How does Salem’s newest RC weekday hotspot measure up to its predecessors?
The Atmosphere
Maybe I’m broke and have low standards, but El Jefe was FANCY. They had actual lamps, for Pete’s sake! It was PRISTINE, sans...
Written by Aeryn McMurtry
For athletes and fans alike, March Madness is like a month long national holiday. There is something absolutely magnetic about the energy and camaraderie that comes with a win. College basketball becomes a religion and the...
Written by Ian Gillen
Men’s Basketball
The men’s basketball team ended their regular season play on a three game win streak and are hoping to keep that streak going through the ODAC Tournament. The men defeated Lynchburg last night in the...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
The winter season is coming to an end, and the seniors have much to be proud of, not just for this past season, but from all four of their collegiate seasons. They have put in countless hours...
Written by Garrett Ruggieri
Congratulations to our Maroon basketball players and coaches on their fantastic seasons. The men finished the regular season 18-7 (11-5 ODAC) while our women capped off the year at 17-9 (9-9 ODAC). The work is far...
Written by Joey Slusher
Since its release by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez(D-NY) and Senator Ed Markey(D-MA) the Green New Deal has caused a major splash on the political scene. All but one Democratic candidate for president has supported it, President Trump...
Written by Shamira James
When I was younger, I remember my mom would play her music around the house or on the car rides home. Some of it was classic, feel-good music like Michael Jackson, or upbeat and unapologetic girl-music...
Written by Joyelle Ronan
If you’re playing the dating game in 2019, it’s likely you have some experience with ghosting. While the term may be new, the practice isn’t. The idea of suddenly cutting off all communication with a...
Written by Zoe Manoukian
American football players were recently overheard talking about Valentine’s Day in a Roanoke College locker room.
“You know what blows, man? There’s Valentine’s Day for all the couples, and there’s Galentine’s Day for all the girls. But...
Written by Lorin Brice Hall
Recently Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has recently come under fire for perceived anti semitism. Omar, the nations first Somali-American Congresswoman, was accused of anti semitism after she tweeted about the influence of Israeli lobby money...
Written by Robby Mangum
On Feb. 11, Dr. Cullen Truett, an RC alum and psychiatry resident at the University of Virginia’s Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, delivered a lecture titled “The Evolution of Schizophrenia” as part of RC’s annual...
Written by Hunter Haskins
Dr. Justin Garrison, assistant professor, and Dr. Bryan Parsons, associate professor, of the RC Public Affairs Department helmed the provocatively-named “Is Federalism Dead?” panel last week on Monday, Feb. 11. Hosted by the RC Public Affairs...
Written by Lorin Brice Hall
Commons served an exciting new meal during lunch from Feb. 4-8. This meal was the Quinoa Bowl, available at the Stir Fry/DIY Omelette Station. That counter is a vegetarian refuge during lunchtime, with all of...
Midterm week is right around the corner, and everyone is stressed out. Whether you’ve been here for four years or four months, midterms are never quite the same every time around, so you can never prep for it the...
Written by Jordan Hanson
Have you always felt like you have a special talent? Do people listen when you start to sing? Do they watch in awe when you dance? Have you wowed your friends and family with close-up magic?...
Written by Joseph Carrick
The Ted Bundy Tapes is a documentary-style television series debuted exclusively on Netflix detailing the murders, interviews and trials of one of America’s most infamous serial killers. The documentary released with much fanfare - apparently literal...
Written by Jessica Shelburne
Studying abroad is a popular educational alternative amongst college students. The exposure to an unfamiliar culture comes with a priceless experience and unforgettable memories.
However, actions that must be taken in preparation for spending multiple months...
Written by Bradley Bommarito
Last Tuesday, Joseph Giarratano shared his experiences of being on Virginia’s death row for a crime that many believe he did not commit to a packed audience in the Wortmann Ballroom. Sponsored by the James C....
Written by Shamira James
There are times when Commons is the place to be... and then there are times where it’s not. When it’s good, it’s real good. The food is delicious, all your friends are there and even that...
