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.
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 area. Mill Mountain Theatre, one of the region’s most well-known theatre companies, is putting on two major shows this season. “Every Brilliant Thing” is a one-man show about a son…
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 from enslavement in Maryland to the free state of Philadelphia and being instrumental in the Underground Railroad may be the extent of any non-historian’s knowledge on the impressive and inspiring…
Written by Alexandra Gautier Besides chugging a pumpkin spice latte and lighting the Bath & Body Works candle scented ‘Leaves’, the only way to really get into the spooky spirit is with some killer Halloween flicks., I’ve compiled a list of must-see scary movies on Netlfix and beyond that you can stream from the comfort…
Written by Charissa Roberson Even before its release on Oct. 4, Todd Phillips’ Joker, a comic-book adaptation focusing on DC Comic’s most famous villain, was making waves on an international scale. As reported by Screendaily, Joker won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, which is the highest award presented to a film. However,…
Written by Jessica Shelburne A democrat and a republican walk into a Dallas Cowboys football game and sit next to each other…one might assume that this circumstance would be followed by argument, conflict, and heated disagreements. It is a common assumption to have, but not necessarily true. Earlier this month, former President George W. Bush…
Written by Jessica Shelburne Haunted houses are a defining characteristic of the Halloween season. The greater Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas are BOOming with these scary, sometimes bloody, and always chilling attractions. The following are three highly rated haunted houses within a 30-mile radius. St. Albans Slayhouse is one of the most popular haunted houses…
Written by Jessica Shelburne There are few individuals among the vast population of celebrities that are quite like Kanye West. Sure, plenty have dropped out of college and continued to become accomplished in their artistic discipline, but Kanye’s life story is complete with many uniquely entertaining attributes. The most recent of which is his decision…
Written by Joseph Carrick When people think of the LGBTQIA+ community in America during the 1980s, many will reflect on the aberrant policies of the Reagan administration and their willingness to overlook the AIDS epidemic that swept the nation. However, NBC’s Golden Girls (1985-1992) approached the issue head-on and came to the conclusion that not…
Written by Jessica Shelburne For the last two consecutive weeks, the Campus Activities Board (CAB) has hauled ass to put on events for the student body. One of which was the annual Fall Concert held on Sept. 21 featuring rapper B.o.B. Like anything else, grumbles echoed across campus as many students wished to host a…
Written by Alexandra Gautier The Netflix limited crime series based on true events, titled Unbelievable, follows the stories of a young woman from Washington Marie Adler (Kaitlyn Dever) and Colorado detectives Grace Rasmussen (Toni Collette) and Karen Duvall (Merritt Wever). More than just a crime show, Unbelievable is an incredible true story that is accurately…