Written by Lauren Roth Roanoke College Athletics has had to modify many long-standing traditions in 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Sports from all seasons have been impacted by both school and conference regulations in various ways, whether it was from seasons being postponed, canceled, or simply unknown, athletes all over campus have been struggling to…
Written by Lexi Meadows With Covid-19 still taking its toll on social events, Halloween will be looking very different for many Maroons this year. Some may be having small socially distanced get-togethers, while others may prefer a night of spooky movies and candy. However, students choose to take on their Halloween celebrations, we need to…
Written by Zoe Manoukian The years of Halloween saw more spooky costumes than witty or current costumes. While today we are likely to imitate a specific person when dressing up, the objective during the 19th century was mostly concerned with concealing identity. Costumes were meant to evoke a sense of death or otherworldliness, and there…
Written by Zach “Have you Ever Heard a Ghost Say Boo?” Dalton What will Halloween look like this year? After months and months of social distancing and avoiding crowds the auspicious night of ghouls and goblins is almost upon the public. There have been many questions about Halloween this year and how it will work….
Written by Zach “Ghostbusters!” Dalton Nothing says spooky like going to the most haunted spot on Roanoke’s campus. On a weekend in September Dr. Carter’s INQ class: Ghost and Human Perception got to experience this first hand. This is a tradition that has been going on for 16 years and showed no signs of stopping…
Written by Kristina Calhoun Halloween may look different in 2020, but watching Halloween-themed movies is still in season. Classics such as “Psycho” (1960), “Rocky Horror Picture Show” (1975), “The Shining” (1980), and “Silence of The Lambs” (1991) are just some of the beloved classics of the season. These movies can be watched as a family…
Written by Mateo Biggs As October brings autumn changes to Roanoke College’s campus, you can see the atmosphere begin to match the dark ambience of the spooky season, from the falling leaves to the chill that settles deep in your bones. There are many different ways that students on campus can celebrate the most haunted…
Written by Kate Clatterbuck Since the start of the 2020 NFL season in early September, multiple teams have suffered great losses as key players are sidelined with serious injuries. Beginning in Week 2, a wave of injuries prevented many teams from gaining predicted wins. Suffering a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Carolina Panthers’…
Written by Alexis Barton Whether they’re the best player in their position, the best-looking player, or the funniest player in post-game interviews, we all have our favorite athletes. Even though we like to think that nothing can beat them, they all have their kryptonite. Here are some guesses as to what some of the pros…
Written by Chamberlain “Count” Zulauf There’s a lot to love about spooky season. Some like the weather and changing leaves, while others embrace more sinister themes. There are some fun Halloween decorations around campus this time of year. Cutesy ghosts and witch decals on dorm doors, orange lights hanging from command strips, plastic skeletons, costumes,…