by Kate Clatterbuck Heading into the final stretch before exams and graduation, it is a great time for an update on the men’s and women’s lacrosse teams. The men’s lacrosse team holds a 10-4 overall record with 5 conference wins. They are currently on a winning streak, coming out victorious against ODAC rivals Ferrum College,…
by Rebecca Dance This is my first real semester being friends with people who are graduating, and it’s worse than I thought it would be. I could feel the dread in the air when finals began looming over the horizon. For a moment, that was all I thought about the end of April: we were…
by Alexis Barton With a combined 75+ years of service to the College, three distinguished faculty are joining the Class of 2022 as quasi-graduates. Dr. Darwin Jorgenson, Dr. John Selby, and Dr. Anita Turpin have dedicated their careers to sharing their passions with new generations of scholars, and now it is time for much deserved…
by Charissa Roberson Let me just start by saying, writing this article is weird. How has it been four years? I began writing for the BA, on the Entertainment page, my very first semester at Roanoke College. I still remember the first article I turned in – “Music: Oldies But Goodies?” – and how anxious…
by Alexis Barton In honor of their dedication to Roanoke College Athletics, a few coaches sent their well-wishes to the Class of 2022! Coach Zach Ullrich, Baseball: “Thank you for all that you have done for our program. You are all outstanding individuals and I am excited to see what life after college has in-store…
by Anna Tillman The moment we have all been waiting for is finally here: the release of “Bridgerton” Season Two! “Bridgerton” is a series on Netflix based on a famous book series. The show is set in the early 1800s Regency period in London, and it follows the Bridgerton family throughout each social season. The…
by Rebecca Dance My sinuses hurt. Since I don’t have a cold and I don’t have COVID (I’ve tested, don’t worry), I’ve decided that it must be seasonal allergies. The only issue with this is that I’ve never had seasonal allergies before. My brother always has the worst hay fever at the beginning of spring,…
by Mia Shelton owards the end of the semester, it’s easy to let motivation slip. Papers become mundane, quizzes feel silly, and worksheets are a struggle to complete. It’s understandable and happens to everyone at this time of the year. One thing to remember, you are not alone in feeling unmotivated. Let this be your…
by Charissa Roberson This year’s Academy Awards featured numerous landmark moments, both for cinematic history and the gossip columns! While the ceremony still had its struggles and faux pas, the Academy awarded many well-deserved Oscars and succeeded in honoring a diverse population of entertainment professionals. Simply having an in-person ceremony was a historic moment this…
by Lucy Collins As the spring semester is slowly wrapping up, students are heavily anticipating the beginning of summer and excitement in the classroom is subsiding. It is always best to end the semester with the same intentions as when it began. Continuing to manage your time well and trying to stay organized is pertinent…