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 Harrison Squire Mines Overnight, Ariana Grande has turned recent bad-breakup press into a streaming pop music smash hit. Grande released “Thank U, Next” as a midnight surprise last week, after a series of tweets suggesting new music could be on the way. The song, which resembles an upbeat continuation of her latest album…
Written by Lucy Collins The Rocky Horror Picture Show is an eccentric musical film structured with a plot that thrives on audience participation. RC service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega paired up with the Brackety-Ack to host a showing of the cult-classic film where both “virgin” spectators (people who have never been to a performance before)…
Written by Jessica Shelburne Autumn has suddenly blown into full effect, complete with the crisp atmosphere and bare trees. As October concludes, Halloween is mere days away. Arguably the most noteworthy event of the fall season, college students across the nation are searching for their Halloweekend costumes, many at the last minute, and many want…
Written by Joseph Carrick Halloween is infamous for its creepy vibes and incredibly bad horror movies. This list of horror flicks will be looking at three of the best of these films (in order of release date). While some of these films might seem cliché, they initially stood out for that reason, only for their…
Written by Charissa Roberson El Día de los Muertos, translated in English as “The Day of the Dead,” is a Mexican holiday observed from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, in which families honor the deceased. This holiday is prominently featured in Disney’s animated film “Coco” (2017). But how accurately did the filmmakers portray the traditions?…
Written by Harrison Mines The millennium is back in a big way as of late, as the era has made a resurgence in popular culture ranging in everything from music and style. Placing a finger on the exact mystique of the late 90’s and early 2000’s is difficult, but a moment in pop culture that…
Written by Jordan Hanson The new exhibitions presented by artists Leigh Ann Beavers and Sam Van Aken will be opening Friday, Oct. 26 in the Olin and Smoyer galleries. Both exhibitions are botanical, utilizing trees and plants as subjects. Beavers’ display in the Olin gallery, titled “Inattention Correction (Whitethorn)” is a mixed-media project centered around…
Written by Charissa Roberson Imagine that you are spinning the radio dial as you hit an “oldies” station—that breed of music America jammed to from the 1950s-70s. Get an earful of classic rock guitars humming of summer nights and neon lights to R&B drumbeats that make you want to tap your hand against the steering…
Written by Jessica Shelburne As summer turns to fall, sun submits to shade and as the weather parallels this transition, so must our apparel. October is guilty for beholding days that begin at 60 degrees in the morning and reach up to 80 degrees in the afternoon. The fluctuation in temperature can make it difficult…
Written by Lucy Collins Calling all students with too much free time on their hands: Roanoke College offers various interactive opportunities to help occupy your boredom. Throughout the month, Roanoke College is offering: RC Light Midweek Worship, Va Watercolor Society 39 Annual Exhibition, Olin Galleries Biennial Exhibition of Student Entry, and Kickin’ it Live. RC…