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.
Written by Marisa Seager Self-care using a mobile app? Yes, you read that right. Here’s a list that I’ve compiled of some of my favorite self-care apps that I have used and that I plan to use: Clearful Journal & Self-Growth Clearful is a digital journal that allows you to explore your experiences, thoughts, and…
Marisa Seager You might think that a “true gamer” is someone who plays stereotypical shooter games like Call of Duty and Apex Legends, however there is actually a whole different side of gaming with many categories to explore. As a personal favorite of mine, I’d like to tell you about some great calm, relaxing, and…
Sydney Young Almost weekly in high school a teacher would say “this won’t work in college” to me or a classmate. This was usually in response to us not drafting our papers far enough in advance, or because we wanted to go to the bathroom in the middle of class without asking for permission. Not…
Mia Shelton Fall is upon us! The leaves will soon turn crisp like the air. Our windows will be painted with beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow soon. Our Earth is changing into a beautiful state that we are ready for. Hot chocolate and bonfires, friends and memories. Fall brings so much to…
Lucy Collins Studying can be a very egregious and boring task that a college student has to endure during a semester. Although, there is a better way to make the studying experience more enjoyable; listening to certain music that encourages the student to continue with studying and to block out distractions! Spotify is a great…
By Lucy Collins Helpful Tips for Returning to In-Person Classes After the previous school year that we all had to endure, fully online, without any personal interaction, Roanoke College has given students and professors the chance to return to in-person classes. This is great news for students to hear, particularly juniors and seniors, who had…
By Mia Shelton It’s lovely to see everyone’s shining faces back on campus. It can be stressful coming back to campus with a new set of standards like in person classes, new teachers, and for some a new school. Let’s all take a deep breath; it might seem daunting but totally exciting! As a…
By Marisa Seager September 1st-30th is Suicide Prevention Month. Even though it is just one month out of the long year, we can take the steps to prevent suicide year long. Together we can break the stigma that is surrounding mental health and asking for help when needed. Everyone plays a role in suicide…
Written by Zoe Manoukian Well, Roanoke, it’s been a tough year! As my time here comes to a close and I reflect on my college experience, that’s the word that keeps coming to mind—tough. College is truly a unique time and a time that surely poses trials and tribulations of all shapes and sizes for…
Written by Marisa Seager To the class of 2021, I would like to formally congratulate you on all of your accomplishments. Choosing to enroll at Roanoke College was one of the first steps and leaving here with a degree and all of the gained experiences is one of the next. Best of luck on whatever…