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Written by Shamira James Picture this; a group of college girls are out for the night, and they’re dressed to the nines, and even the tens. They’re drinking and having the times of their life but Becky (or whichever friend...

Coco: A Cultural Look

Written by Charissa Roberson El Día de los Muertos, translated in English as “The Day of the Dead,” is a Mexican holiday observed from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, in which families honor the deceased. This holiday is prominently featured...

The (Wo)Man In The Mirror

Written by Caisi Calandra When you wake up and look in the mirror, what’s the first thing you see? For me, for a while, when I was younger, it was always the imperfections. The imperfections were the first thing I...
Written by Aeryn McMurtry October marks the beginning of fall weather: shivering cold and beautiful colors on all the trees around these Virginia mountains. Cold weather brings sweaters, cuffing season and, unfortunately, the inevitable health problems. Here are some tips...

Monterey and Modern Monsters

Written by Joseph Carrick The weekly horrors of slowly but steadily dipping GPAs might be enough of a scare for some, but this Halloween a brave few are searching for a new type of horror - something more supernatural than...
Written by Harrison Mines The millennium is back in a big way as of late, as the era has made a resurgence in popular culture ranging in everything from music and style. Placing a finger on the exact mystique of...
Written by Jordan Hanson The new exhibitions presented by artists Leigh Ann Beavers and Sam Van Aken will be opening Friday, Oct. 26 in the Olin and Smoyer galleries. Both exhibitions are botanical, utilizing trees and plants as subjects. Beavers’ display...
Written by Zoe Manoukian People love to complain, and in college, we have a lot of complain worthy deemed real estate­­ class work; dorm life; boys... At the same time, we want to be listened to, and treated as adults....
Written by Jordan Hanson The Musical Extravaganza is an amazing annual event hosted by CAB during Family Weekend. On the evening of Sept. 29, many of the musical groups, instrumental and vocal, on campus gathered together to premier their new...

Music: Oldies But Goodies?

Written by Charissa Roberson Imagine that you are spinning the radio dial as you hit an “oldies” station—that breed of music America jammed to from the 1950s-70s.  Get an earful of classic rock guitars humming of summer nights and neon...
Written by Madalyn Chapman and Shamira James If you’re looking for a cozy, warm, and inviting atmosphere that doubles as a great place to study and catch up with friends, then head over to Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea. It’s...

And They Were Roommates…

Written by Caisi Calandra You and your homegirl just spent an hour getting ready to go out on a Friday night. You’re locking the door of your shared room and slipping the key into your back pocket when she asks,...
Written by Shamira James If you've ever been perusing in Walmart, Target, Ulta or any grocery store you’ve probably stumbled into the promise land that is the skin care aisle. “Eliminate pores with this product!”, “This will give you the...
Written by Shamira James Art Majors as Pisces - You’ll often find that most Pisces are very compassionate and friendly people. While those are very common traits, they also are the most artistic sign. They are ruled by Neptune, which...

Rooney’s Senior Roundup

Written by Kaelyn Spickler Tim Shay Cross Country Tim Shay’s final cross country season is half-way over, which has allowed for him to reflect on the season so far and adjust his goals for the remainder of the season. “While I’m racing,...

Fall Into Fashion

Written by Jessica Shelburne As summer turns to fall, sun submits to shade and as the weather parallels this transition, so must our apparel. October is guilty for beholding days that begin at 60 degrees in the morning and reach...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler Has your boo left you on delivered for multiple hours at a time? Has he been trapped in his room for days on end? Even worse, has he made you feel like his second option? Five...

Wing Night VS College Night

Written by Emma Grosskopf and Aeryn McMurtry If it’s ever 10:45 p.m. on a Wednesday and you have an itch that only hot wings from Mac and Bob’s can scratch, then Wing Night might be the place for you. Endorsed...
Written by Ian Gillen and Emma Grosskopf It’s that time of year again! It’s the happiest season of all: college football season. The weather is warm, the burgers are grilling and fans are drinking before noon in this magical time....
Written by Ale Carino Veronica Nordyke is a junior at RC from Litchfield, New Hampshire. She is majoring in Communication Studies with a Math minor, and is currently involved in many different on-campus activities including Greek life, Residence Life and...

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