Written by Hannah Guanti The 66th Annual Salem Christmas Parade returns tonight, presented by the Kiwanis Club of Salem, filling the town with festive lights, decorations, and the holiday spirit. Beginning at 6:15p.m., the event kicks off with the ceremonial lighting of the Salem Christmas tree on the front lawn of the Public Library. The…
Written by Kai Sanchez In the heart of Appalachia the legend of the West Virginian Mothman is as iconic as a superhero. The enigmatic creature, with its striking red eyes and dark silhouette, has become an enduring symbol of the region and is my favorite cryptid of all time. After an entire lifetime of learning…
Written by Nina Earle Salem is a weird cat. This comes from some one who is not a cat person. I do not have very much interaction with cats. My childhood was full of my mom telling stories of them biting her and the skittish cat my grandfather had. His cat, though barley counts, as…
Written by Kai Sanchez In the expansive list of folklore and mysterious creatures that pepper human history, few captivate my imagination quite like Bigfoot. This elusive being has left an undeniable mark on popular culture, creating a rich tapestry of legends that appear all throughout the annals of time. As the first cryptid I was…
Written by Kai Sanchez In the tranquil waters of Chesapeake Bay, a mystery lurks beneath the surface—a legend that has captured the imaginations of locals and visitors alike for almost a century. Meet Chessie, the elusive sea monster believed to roam the expansive waters of the United States’ largest estuary. Nicknamed the “American Nessie” online,…
Written by Tim Hofstaetter Roanoke College Men’s basketball is back and off to a fun start! They have played two games to start their season off, so far. These games were played on the 10th and the 11th of November. These outcomes of these games give the team a 1-1 start. The men’s team took…
Written by Elle Gunter Men and Women’s college basketball officially started this past week, and the upsets have already begun. Basketball fans have long awaited the return of college hoops, and it did not disappoint! On the men’s side, #12 ranked Arizona beat #2 ranked Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium this past Friday. All five…
Written by Tim Hofstaetter I think many of us have interacted with sports at some point in our life. Many people enjoy sports so much that they make it part of their identity. But what happens if we are not able to play sports like we want to? There are many reasons we could not…
Written by Allison Shaw As someone who is “flexitarian”, or vegetarian curious, the holidays have typically stood out as being especially filled with things outside of those dietary parameters; and while I don’t hold myself to any strict guidelines of vegetarianism or veganism, I’ve been curious what a vegetarian holiday meal could look like. This…
Written by Amelia Huggins Ah, the holidays. A great time to catch up with friends, reunite with family, and catch a breather from life. Many people host parties, some might host game nights, and others may simply cuddle up with someone special under a blanket to watch a movie (I recommend either “Doctor Strange and…