Written by Tim Hoffstaetter People and especially athletes get injured a lot and the severity ranges greatly from little bruises and bumps to broken bones and muscle tears. The severity of the injury most often determines the treatment for the injury, some injuries even require surgery to fix and then physical therapy to help the…
Written by Allison Shaw It’s here again! February 14th, Valentine’s day. To some, a day of showing affection to those around us, whether that be through gifts, cards, or quality time, and to others, the worst day of the year, or a pointless show of consumerism. People either love, or love to hate, the holiday…
Written by Allison Shaw I just want to thank whoever invented mug cakes for making one of the simplest, most addictive, and perfectly sized desserts ever. Mug cakes are super easy to make, typically don’t require anything you don’t already have laying around, and in less than 15 minutes you’ve got a perfect personal sized…
Written by Maggie Raker February 14th is rapidly approaching. A day dedicated to love, Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to focus on romance, celebrate those you love, and take time to care for yourself. Yet for many, this holiday can mean a stressful mixture of planning and budgeting. Are high prices and stress really…
Written by Hannah Guanti The legality of former President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential candidacy is being taken before the U.S. Supreme Court this week. The nine justices must determine if Trump is eligible for a third Presidential run following his involvement in the events of January 6, 2021. In Fall of 2023, the case was…
Written by Midhi Agbaw Alejandro Mayorkas, the Department of Homeland Security secretary, is facing impeachment by Republicans in the House of Representatives. His supporters view him as a trustworthy, tenacious Cabinet member. They believe that he has a special understanding of the immigrant experience that influences how he runs the DHS. Those who are against…
Written by Hannah Guanti The United States military has retaliated against the Iran-backed militia group responsible for the January 28 drone strike in Jordan. Earlier this week, the U.S. carried out a drone strike in Baghdad, killing a senior member of the group responsible- Kataib Hezbollah. The attack on January 28, killed three U.S. soldiers…
Written by Hannah Guanti February marks the return of Black History Month across the country and here on Roanoke College’s campus. Here are the events across the college to commemorate the legacy of black Americans. The first event was Wednesday with Paint and Sip night hosted by The Office of Multicultural Affairs and CAB. On…
Written by Juniper Rogers Zachary Thornhill is a senior from Daleville, Virginia who double-majors in creative writing and screen studies. This will be Zach’s second year participating in the Tarantino Film Festival, held every. “The Tarantino Festival allows you the creative freedom to work on projects you love and are proud of while also getting…
Written by Adriana Rose In response to “What is your go-to pickup line?” Ruthie Nutt ‘27 said, “Are you copper and terrilium because u r CuTe.” In response to “What is love, to you?” Tais Didio ‘26 said, “Having deep conversations, sharing poetry, giving and receiving attention and sharing appreciation for the same things and…