By Ren Monin Halloween is just around the corner, and you can feel it all around! Pumpkin spice, orange and black, and all sorts of critters are just about everywhere now. Personally, I’m enjoying it all, since this is my favorite season and holiday! The costumes and the mischief bring me so much joy. For…
By Nina Earle Halloween is coming and feels closer than ever! I have lived on campus for three years, and this year people are definitely going all out. Almost every door has decorations on it, from spider webbing to candy, pumpkin lights, and jelly letters. The spirit is high, and has been for quite a…
By Delaney Collins At Roanoke College, the presence of emotional support animals (ESAs) has become increasingly common, reflecting a broader trend in higher education. These animals are not just pets; they are recognized as medical tools that provide essential therapeutic benefits to students facing mental health challenges. Understanding this distinction is crucial for maintaining the…
By Adriana Rose In response to “What is your Halloween costume?” Lolo Pham Hoang ‘26 said, “I’m going to be a frat brother. I was thinking of borrowing a Hawaiian shirt and I’m going to wear some shorts with a white tank top and a baseball cap. I think it would be funny and…
By Juniper Rogers Jenny Burch is a senior from Cooperstown, New York, double majoring in public health and sociology. She works at the front desk in the Resident Life office and is the head residential advisor for Crawford Hall. After college, she plans to attend graduate school, “I never thought I would apply for grad…
By Sabrina Rogers Hey Maroons! Hope everyone had a wonderful fall break. Speaking of the Autumnal season, it is rearing close to more activities here on campus. Specifically, the History Department here at Roanoke College is hosting their annual ‘History Homecoming Dress Up” Day! This is a time where you can dress up in…
By Zachary Bayers As Halloween creeps closer, activities on campus are beginning to grow spookier and even more unsettling than ever before. Some students say that they’re too terrifying, but rest assured, mustering up your courage to attend these campus events will give you the thrill of your life! First up we have the…
By Kathryn McElfresh The time has come for the Season Selection Committee to start their debates for the productions of the 2025-2026 academic year. Next year includes both Shakespeare and a musical. The last musicals done at Roanoke College were Cabaret (2023), and Into the Woods (2021). “Cabaret”, a Kander and Ebb production, opened on…
By Ren Monin With the semester now in full swing, your life may be starting to get a little crazy. Between education, employment, extracurriculars, and events, it might seem like you never have a moment to rest. What might seem even worse is that none of these things are ever going to go perfectly. You…
By Delaney Collins Every student at Roanoke College must take foreign language courses, and I think they are some of the most important courses you can take here. Many might view foreign language learning as a requirement or chore, not a privilege. The truth is, I felt the same way once too. As a…