“Families are messy. Immortal families are eternally messy. Sometimes the best we can do is to remind each other that we’re related for better or for worse…and try to keep the maiming and killing to a minimum.” Thus says Percy Jackson, the titular character and narrator of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by…
The holiday season is known for some pretty distinct tastes and smells. Many people have very divided opinions about which they like – and dislike – as well as which of these count as “holiday flavors” at all. As the author of the article and thus the ultimate decision maker for what counts to me…
For many people, myself included, the holidays are an opportunity to engage in special traditions with friends and family. Below are some of my family’s holiday traditions! “La Noche Buena:” My mom and her family are Cuban, so this tradition has Latin American roots. My aubelo and abuela – or grandfather and grandmother – come…
The release of Jon M. Chu’s Wicked: For Good has been the subject of much anticipation for the better part of a year, with its press coverage reaching impressive heights. This coverage, however, has reopened an unexpected conversation that has overshadowed the release’s celebration, and tainted the experience for some: weight loss. As fans and…
Roanoke College was a participant in the Governor’s Challenge Basketball Tournament located in Salisbury, Maryland. They played back-to-back games on Saturday and Sunday and were able to come away with one win and one loss. This gave them an impressive 4.1 record to start off the basketball season. Another impressive factoid is that the Maroons…
Do you want something to do when students return after Winter Break? You could go to the Cregger Center and watch some women’s basketball. The team already had their annual Jean Beamer Tip-Off Tournament where they competed well with a record of one win and one loss. Those games were played with intent to develop…
Now that winter is here, every day becomes a little colder than the last. This is the time of the year when all we want is to snuggle up on our cozy beds with our warm blankets and drink some hot chocolate to battle the cold. If your room becomes particularly cold, you might be…
This semester I have been able to talk to an amazing group of alumni from our college, all of whom have looked back fondly on their time here. The diversity of interests stands out particularly strongly. It’s no secret our campus is modeled to encourage involvement, with its diverse array of classes, clubs, research, and…
As assignments pile on and exams are on the horizon we find our days gloomier and colder. Whether you live in a single, a double, a suite, or an apartment. We deserve to have a cozy space ready for the holidays. Decorations can help brighten your day when you come home after a particularly hard…
Current Virginia Senator Mark Warner announced on Tuesday that he will be running for reelection for the United States Congress. Originally from Indiana, Warner moved to Virginia when he was young to work within the business and technology industry. He later served as a politician, representing Virginian Democrats as the party’s chairman beginning in 1993….