The Food & Wellness page is pretty straight forward: food and wellness, but with a twist! Our stories are created by college students and created for college students. Cheap meal ideas, mental health discussion, and tips for study are all the kinds of stories you’ll find here.
With final exam season creeping upon us, this is a point in the semester where stress and nervousness run rampant across the campus. If you are among the victims of exam-related nerves, fear not! I have a few unconventional suggestions that will hopefully help you as much as they help me! First up: drink your…
As we wrap up this academic year, people are getting ready to leave the books behind and enjoy the warmth of summer. Although summer is a time of rest for most of us, it is also a great opportunity to make things a little easier for your future self. After you finish those last assignments…
With only about 4 weeks left in the academic year, seniors are presented with the pressure of what to do after graduation. Some may already have stable connections and paths they are sure to follow; others may still be avoiding the impending doom that is May 2nd. Regardless of where you are right now on…
One of the many spectacular parts of living along the Blue Ridge is the fantastic creativity of such a vibrant and beautiful land and community. At a school that emphasizes exploring multiple disciplines, many of Roanoke College’s students are part of that artistic community, whether through their studies or hobbies. This semester, I wanted to…
This Friday, March 27th, at 6:30p.m. in the ballroom, is the 22nd drag ball here at Roanoke College. Outside of college, drag has made an impression in the world of entertainment for a very long time. In the 19th century “drag” referred to a person cross-dressing as the opposite gender on a stage. Mainly, it…
Every year around March comes the Hindu holiday Holi, or the festival of colors, which focuses on themes of joy and renewal. Holi occurs across two days with the most known day being when individuals cover each other in vibrant colors. Traditionally, it celebrates things such as seasonal harvests and the beginning of spring. Along…
The freedom of being an adult, living on campus, and walking almost everywhere comes with its own dangers. Late night walks, unfamiliar faces, and unpredictable situations can quickly turn a fun outing into a dangerous moment. That is where having a safety network to rely on becomes important. A safety network is not only about…
As a History major with a Political Science minor, most of my classes are in either the history department’s Bank Building or in West Hall’s public affairs classrooms. This year specifically, three classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are back-to-back from 10:50 a.m.-2:10 p.m. in this frontmost area of campus. Thus, lunch is a bit…
As assignments pile up, it is easy to feel tempted to scroll endlessly on your phone when free time finally comes your way. Consistent scrolling on electronics can be damaging to your mental health. It causes stress hormones and social isolation to increase, especially if you are exposing yourself to negative news (although this does…
Sometimes life feels monotonous. Everyday merges together as we find ourselves doing the same things over and over again. It’s hard to find the beauty in individual days when they all seem to be the same, which is why I present to you: holidays you didn’t know existed. If you want to celebrate but don’t…