Written by Zach Dalton As the school year starts up Roanoke College welcomed in one of its largest freshman class with even larger expectations about things like class time, sports, professors, elevators and many more. After rigorous polling throughout Commons only two things can be confirmed: First, the freshmen class had high expectations for certain…
Written by Joseph Carrick Hulu’s original series The Handmaid’s Tale has reached season three and has left both loyal followers and critics, alike, enthralled and somewhat conflicted. The latest season doubled down on symbolic imagery and music over dialogue, and while this alone is not necessarily a mark against the film series, the show seems…
Written by Garrett Ruggieri Welcome back Maroons! It is time to flood the stands with maroon and grey, our RC athletics are back in action. The 2019-2020 NCAA year is upon us. Roanoke is kicking off the year strong with soccer, field hockey, volleyball and cross country. The men’s and women’s soccer teams are off…
Written by Joyelle Ronan When you have multiple exams, homework, and presentations all due at the same time, college seems never ending. However, there are only four years to make the most of this weird communal, educational adventure. Yet, many students tend to find themselves reliving the same experiences. Even freshman can quickly find themselves…
Written by Vanessa Mutesi A seat at the table or a “seat” at the table. Which table are you fighting to sit at? What table do you feel would benefit from your energy, passion, drive and knowledge? We all aim to sit at different tables because we try to gain something from the people at…
Written by Carey Linkous Roanoke College is a beautiful campus with two excellent and well-staffed food options of Commons and Cavern for students to choose from. However, sometimes with only two food options, it may seem like it gets boring. A great way to break from the boredom is to explore the quaint town of…
Written by Jessica Shelburne Welcome back to school students and, at the University of Texas at Austin, Matthew McConaughey. The famous actor and producer is approaching half a century of life and is celebrating with a new endeavor – academics. A graduate of UT Austin himself, McConaughey is not brand new to the campus. In…
Written by Sarah Joseph Every fall, you’ll see articles in magazines like Seventeen, Teen Vogue, Women’s Health, online blogs, and even newspapers like the Washington Post bemoaning and warning against the horrid and inevitable Freshman 15. For those who have never heard this term before, it is the idea that freshmen in college will gain…
Below are some tips that are not just a defense against Freshman 15 but a guide to healthy lifestyle that can help you live your best life that you can carry well out of freshman year and college. Moderation is everything. Don’t limit yourself but also don’t overdo. If you want a brownie, take a…
Written by Bradley Bommarito Last Tuesday, the Roanoke College Center for Leadership and Entrepreneurial Innovation launched its Fall 2019 speaker series. Dr. Hal Irvin, the Associate Vice President for Health Sciences and Technology Outreach at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech, and Dr. Sarah Snider, a postdoctoral researcher at the center and entrepreneur,…