Written by Charissa Roberson In May, “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” a 2005 Nickelodeon animated series, became the number one show on Netflix and set a new record by remaining in the Top Ten for 61 days (The Guardian). How did this series, purportedly for children, become one of the most beloved TV shows of all…
Written by Devon Mitchell Tuesday marked the end of another presidential election… or did it? While campaigning has officially ended, we likely won’t learn the results for a little while longer. Because of the number of mail-in voting due to the pandemic, many states have allowed votes to be counted so long as ballots are…
Written by Kristina Calhoun Due to the fact that Broadway shows were not part of the Phase 4 opening in New York City, fans will be saddened by the news of the popular viewing experience shutting its doors until May 30, 2021. The news further showcases the ravaging of an industry that has been among…
Written by Mateo Biggs In the midst of the harsh restrictions in place to battle COVID-19, Roanoke College has tried to give students fun events to brighten up their weeks. One such event happened over the week of Halloween—dubbed “Halloweek” by students who took the creepy holiday to harrowing extremes. On Oct. 26, CAB and…
Written by Zach “This Was My Last Fall Semester” Dalton Dear Maroons, What a semester. It started with so much uncertainty and hesitation that many of us didn’t think we’d make it this far. After careful decisions made by the administration, the semester began to come together. Thankfully we all banded together and followed guidelines…
Written by Lexi Meadows As the semester is coming to a close many students are excited to return home to their families while also being saddened by the thought of leaving school so soon. Spring semester holds high hopes with the possibility of in-person optional classes and the thought of normalcy being somewhat of an…
Written by Marisa Seager Many lives across the globe have been strained by COVID-19. This is most evident in the lives of staff, faculty members and, of course, students. While there are some students that seem to be thriving through online learning, it is important to recognize that there are many who are having a…
Written by Jasey Roberts I had a similar experience to a lot of people when they were young: I read a lot. From the first Scholastic Book Fair that rolled up to my elementary school, I was juiced up and ready to go with titles like, Captain Underpants and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. I…
Written by Joyelle “She’s Starting to Lowkey Think She’s Psychic” Ronan Aries (March 21 – April 19)- It’s easier to let your short-tempered tendencies get the best of you. It’s okay for you to be frustrated, but losing your temper is not the way to deal with life. When you feel yourself about to lose…
Written by Devon Mitchell The Senate confirmed Donald Trump’s third Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, on October 26th with a 52-48 vote along party lines. Barrett’s confirmation gave the already conservative leaning bench a stronger majority. The court now stands with a 6-3 conservative majority. Barrett’s nomination and confirmation quickly became a contentious hot…