Written by Jessica Shelburne
Autumn has suddenly blown into full effect, complete with the crisp atmosphere and bare trees. As October concludes, Halloween is mere days away.
Arguably the most noteworthy event of the fall season, college students across the...
Written by Shamira James
We all have favorite Commons meals, right? Like those days where if we for some reason don’t make it, we’ll be salty until the next time the blessed day comes back around. Veggie Lo Mein makes...
Written by Joseph Carrick
Halloween is infamous for its creepy vibes and incredibly bad horror movies. This list of horror flicks will be looking at three of the best of these films (in order of release date). While some of...
Give us a five word scary story!
Matt Lintner, senior, so cool it's scary: "I missed my mom's call!"
Margaux McGinty, freshman, so sweet it's scary: "Fall break is actually over!"
Emily Witty, sophomore, so fashionable it's scary: "Any day it's not...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Jillian Barnard
Soccer #19
Midfield
Senior midfielder Jillian Barnard has played her heart out the past couple of weeks.The Lady Maroons faced Sweet Briar for Senior Day where Barnard scored and had one assist. This past Tuesday the team...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
