Upcoming Productions from Local Theatres
Written by Charissa Roberson
As fall proceeds into winter, Roanoke’s local theater scene is offering several opportunities to enjoy new and exciting shows in the...
A New Alphabet Song? L, M, NO
Written by Jessica Shelburne
2019 has been an interesting year for many reasons. The most recent of which is the new way of reciting the...
Some Things Never Change: Protesting in America
Written by Joseph Carrick
The weekly protests outside the Capital Building have not been going over well for protesters, which means that their plan is...
“Harriet” Receives Mixed Opinions
Written by Alexandra Gautier
If you ask anyone if they know who Harriet Tubman is, the answer is a resounding “yes!” Her story of running...
Budgeting for Black Friday
Written by Jessica Shelburne
Black Friday is just like an expensive marathon that starts in the middle of the night. Except that it’s much better...
Family Films in Theatres this Thanksgiving
Written by Charissa Roberson
Once the Thanksgiving feast is over, the long afternoon sets in -- the perfect setting for a trip to the cinema....
It’s a Thanksgiving Tradition, Charlie Brown!
Written by Joseph Carrick
Families across the United States and around the world have unique ways of celebrating the American holiday of Thanksgiving. Common traditions...
Theatre RC Takes on Shakespeare
Written by Jack Miller
Roanoke College’s theater department put on for their fall performance, a rendition of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This play...
Disney+ Hits the Scene
Written by Alexandra Gautier
You can’t put a price on childhood memories and nostalgia for days gone by. Well, that is, until now. Disney took...
A Meme Advent Calendar of the 2010’s
Written by Joseph Carrick
As 2019 concludes, it is important to reflect on lessons learned from this past year. Most important of all: how many...
What Classic Christmas Films Teach Us
Written by Charissa Roberson
One of the best parts of Christmastime is snuggling up with a great holiday movie. The best movies truly capture the...
Victoria’s Secret Fashion (No) Show
Written by Jessica Shelburne
Every year since 1995, the Victoria’s Secret fashion show has aired across millions of television screens as women who embody the...
An AMA-zing Year for Taylor Swift
Written by Alexandra Gautier
Basically all you need to know about the 2019 American Music Awards is: Taylor Swift. Oh, you want to know more...
“Little Women” Making Big Waves
Written by Alexandra Gautier
The latest of several movie adaptations of Louisa May Alcott’s dearly beloved novel, Little Women, has made an impression on viewers,...
Golden Globers Gawk at Gesticulating Gervais’ Grandiloquence
Written by Joseph Carrick
Before we delve into the spectacle that took over social by storm, let’s take a quick look at the Golden Globes...
20 Albums in 2020
Perhaps 2020 will bring us WW3, or maybe it will bring us peace and prosperity. Either way, we can be certain there will be...
1917: A One-Shot Wonder
Written by Charissa Roberson
At first glance, the most impressive aspect of Sam Mendes’ new film “1917” is its appearance of being one long tracking...
Notable Moments From Superbowl LIV
Written by Jessica Shelburne
Super Bowl LIV (54) was complete with special commercials, a stellar National Anthem, performance by Demi Lovato, and a saucy halftime...
Coronavirus vs. Media
Written by Joseph Carrick
The coronavirus first emerged in Wuhan, China a few weeks ago, and China, and by extension the world, is beginning to...
2020 Grammys Recap
Written by Jessica Shelburne
At the 62nd annual Grammy’s music awards, multiple artists had their turn making history. This year, Billie Eilish and Lizzo made...
