Thanksgiving approaches as a road marker for the upcoming end of the semester. Hopefully, Roanoke maroons across campus have had a fulfilling semester. Though, I’m sure everyone is ready for Thanksgiving, or just a small breather before they face off against finals. Let’s check in and see how some new maroons have enjoyed their semester,…
Trey Lewis, a.k.a. Trey the Stunna, is a fifth-year senior from Cave Spring, VA, majoring in screen studies with a minor in psychology. A first-born Jamaican immigrant, he is an alumnus member of the Pi Lambda Phi fraternity and is active in the Black Student Alliance, writing, and film clubs. Trey has applied what he’s…
Ready to experience a taste of Vegas right here in Roanoke? Then prepare for the night of November 21st, in the Bast Gymnasium (that’s tonight, if you are reading this day of publication!) Let your wallet have no fears, as this Casino Night does not wager your actual money, but students are instead given tokens…
It’s astonishing that another week has flown by. You know what else is astonishing? Theater at Roanoke College proudly debuts Little Women in Olin Theater tonight! This classic musical has been in the works since Family Weekend back in September. What is Little Women about? This musical, based on Luisa May Alcott’s life, follows the…
It is that time of year again. “Linus and Lucy” fills the air of the band room as the jazz band gears up for their winter concert. That concert will be on Thursday, December 5th, but it is not the subject of this article. The song brings up thoughts regarding the Peanuts special about the…
With cold weather now firmly settled in the Valley, it’s important to stay warm! It’s the season of fluffy blankets, nights in, and… warm drinks! There’s a large variety to choose from, especially from Roanoke College’s very own cafe, Rooney’s! Here are my personal favorite hot drinks to help me beat the chilly air. Number…
Sometimes it feels like people start celebrating Christmas earlier and earlier each year. The Goodwill down Main Street had Christmas trees on display in the window as early as September! This brings up a question a lot of people have varying opinions on: When is it appropriate to start celebrating…
Often, election weeks create a breeding ground for heightened online tension. It can be healthy to avoid social media and keep strictly to objective news sources, avoiding binging on overly upsetting responses. While I have certainly seen the usual arguing online, it was certain positive responses that stood out to me. Particularly, a joke pattern…
As many of you are aware, our men’s basketball team is very impressive. In fact, this year in a preseason coaches poll, the Maroons were ranked as the 10th-best team in all of NCAA Division III men’s basketball. Last season, I paid a lot of attention toward the Maroons because I knew there was potential…
Roanoke Football in their last home game found themselves in a thrilling close matchup with a common theme: How frequently Guilford was on the cusp of capitalizing before ultimately coming up short in the end. Guilford kicker Asher Frisbee was what felt like a mere foot away from converting a 48 yard field goal to…