Entertainment

This page consists of any and all popular occasions in entertainment media and pop culture. From Hollywood, California, to our very own Roanoke College, reporters of the entertainment page cover music, films, both visual and performance art, and other similar recent events.

Meet Taylor at “Midnight”

by Karen Kohler On Sunday August 28th, Taylor Swift made a highly anticipated appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards.  Her outfit was a full...

A Darling Film to See

by Anna Tillman “Don’t Worry Darling” has been a highly anticipated film for the year! This cast is full of stars you know and love....

“Hopelessly Devoted”: an Olivia Newton-John Rememberance

by Mateo Biggs As always, time is ever changing and going. From the change in weather as seasons crawl onwards, or even the newest class...

Emmy’s 2022: A Night Rewarding of Titles

by Mateo Biggs There’s always a specific night that gains viewership not quite like any other– an annual program that has everyone cheering their favorite...

Return of the Teen Movie

by Karen Kohler This past Friday, September 16th, Netflix original movie “Do Revenge” came out and to put it plainly, it has it all.  The...

Under the Sea: a New Spin on an Old “Tail”

by Victoria McGraw For many years, Disney has been known for having little to no diversity in its films. Then in 2009, they produced Tiana,...

“House of The Dragon”: the Newest Chapter

by Anna Tillman The burning question since the release of "House of the Dragon" has been: "Game of Thrones" or "House of the Dragon"? Well,...

Taylor Swift Society

by Karen Kholer This past Sunday, October 2nd, the Taylor Swift Society held a Taylor Swift Dance Party in the Bank Building.  It lasted from...

Fight Like a Girl!

by Anna Tillman On Tuesday, 10/4 Campus Safety and Res Life hosted a female-only self-defense workshop! The class was taught by Lieutenant April McCadden and...

Shushok Shindig: A Taste of Southern Shenanigans

by Mateo Biggs What got you to come up with the idea of a “Shushok Shindig”? “Well, that's a great question– it is hard to say...

Half-Time Showstopper

by Victoria McGraw An unseen performance by Rihanna will be showcased in the 2023 Super Bowl. This is a huge deal because, in 2019, Rihanna...

Immortalized in the Silver Screen

by Mateo Biggs As we all know, Halloween comes up within the next week– the Monday of the 31st is bound to be full of...

Returning to the “Treehouse of Horror”

by Anna Tillman Halloween is right around the corner which means it is time to watch your favorite scary movies and tv shows! One of...

Blood in the Water: “Blood Wedding” a TRC Production

by Karen Kholer Starting November 17th and going through the 19th the theater department will be putting on a performance of “Blood Wedding” in Olin...

“My Mind and Me”: Getting Real with Selena

by Victoria McGraw Selena Gomez is a very well-known superstar. She is an American singer, actress, and film producer. Many people know her from the...

Let’s Get Insightful

by Mateo Biggs Thursday, November 4th, Roanoke College was visited by LGBTQ+ activist and art therapist Elia Khalaf who hosted a workshop for both faculty...

Things to Enjoy Before Fall Freezes Over

by Karen Kholer The break between Halloween and Thanksgiving often forms a bit of an awkward in between where many are ready to celebrate Christmas...

“The Witcher”: Recasted

by Anna Tillman The Witcher is a Netflix series based on the books written by Andrzej Sapkowski. It follows the main character Geralt as he...

Taylor’s Comeback

by Victoria McGraw After five years Taylor Swift is finally going on tour. Swift showed interest in music from a young age. Her career progressed quickly...

The Issue with Christmas Music

by Karen Kholer Christmas music causes quite a clear divide, with people having very strong feelings forcor against it. There’s an acceptance that it will...