After over a three-year hiatus, British singer/ songwriter Harry Styles has made a grand return, and his fans are absolutely buzzing with excitement, he has a considerably dedicated fanbase. Not that he made it simple at all, emphasis on “grand.” The artist led his fans to multiple obscure websites including one that had a clock…
With Valentine’s Day tomorrow, it is the perfect moment to turn to one of Broadway’s most enduring traditions: the love song. Musicals have always used romance as a driving force. Love songs heighten drama, deepen character, and give audiences a moment to swoon. Nearly every show includes at least one, and the variety is astonishing….
ACTF, or better known as American College Theater Festival, commenced for Region 4 this past week in Montgomery, Alabama. Our very own Theater at Roanoke College had the opportunity to attend the festival and partake in some festivities! We had participants audition for the Irene Ryan Acting scholarship as well as the Musical Theater Intensive….
This past weekend the City of Salem received a total of 4 inches of snow, and Roanoke College is still feeling the chill. Many students took advantage of the snow days by sledding down many of the college’s steep hills, like the path to the Hawthorn Parking Lot. Other students were in their dorms with…
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) efforts across the United States have quickly escalated within the month of January, creating public concern for safety and well-being. In Minneapolis, the death of Renee Good caused a national uproar, urging people to reevaluate how protestors and immigrants are treated. According to The Guardian, Good was shot…
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The past few weeks have been a particularly grim time for our country. Unfortunately, that is not the first time I have put forth that sentiment in an article here, and, despite my hopes, it is doubtful it will be the last time. Moments like these test our hopes. Particularly amongst college students, who are…
One of the many acts college students do have the power to take is contacting their representatives. This strategy can be used for many issues and is a highly accessible route, making it a great choice for those of us who may be unable to attend protests or petition in other ways at this time. …
Last weekend, our little corner of the world was subject to levels of snow probably seen often in other parts of the world, but intense for southern Virginia! I hope all you dear readers were able to stay warm and dry during the times our campus was basically closed. I know…
Yes, the wrestling team literally took center stage in the Mill Mountain Theater match! On January 18th, the Maroons travelled to downtown Roanoke to face the Marymount wrestling team in a non-conference match-up. The night started off incredibly when Mac Cafurello beat his opponent by 16 points, resulting in a Technical Fall gaining five team…