1920 vs. 2020
Written by Jessica Shelburne
The year 2020 is noteworthy for several reasons. One being that it’s been an entire century since 1920: the beginning of...
Ireland in the Movies
Written by Charissa Roberson
On St. Patrick’s Day, it’s always fun to put on a good “Irish film” and enjoy the beautiful scenery and accents....
Major Female Influences in Popular Culture
Written by Jessica Shelburne
From literature and art to music and film, men dominated every aspect of popular culture until women forced their way into...
Wigs Have Been SNATCHED!
Written by Joseph Carrick
The sensational drag race, now reaching its twelfth season, already has drama exploding in the production of the show that will...
RC International Film Festival Returns for Second Year
Between Feb.19-28, eight different films in eight different languages are screening at locations around campus as part of the annual Roanoke College International Film...
The Oscars and Why We Stopped Caring
Written by Joseph Carrick
For those who do not know, or more likely probably stopped caring in the face of midterms, the Academy Awards (otherwise...
Things to do Over Spring Break No Matter Where You Are
Written by Alexandra Gautier
Whether at home, vacation, or staying in Salem, be sure to make the most out of your Spring Break!
Things to do...
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...
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...
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...
Theatre RC Presents: An Enemy of the People
Written by Charissa Roberson
With the spring semester barely a month underway, Theatre RC is already deep in rehearsals for their upcoming show, “An Enemy...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
