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 person for seemingly no reason could even be chalked up to human nature. People change and…
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 there’s nothing for us!” Said one athlete. “Yeah man, you’re right! Guys like us…
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 in U.S. politics. Omar’s tweet has drawn the ire of actors from all areas of…
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 Darwin Days speaker series events. He spoke about why the human brain would evolve to…
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 Society, this dialogue explored the ideas and quandaries posed by America’s time-honored federalist system 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 same way every time. Here are some good, fun and fresh ways to make sure you…
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 the special meals that it serves on a weekly rotation helping provide the non-meat eaters…
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? Can you juggle or unicycle or play an instrument so beautifully that your music brings…
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 fanfare as entire fandoms revolving around serial killers flooded the internet in their support for…
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 on another continent can be stressful, such as packing an entire semester worth of clothing…