Roommate Rapport
By Maggie Raker
Like many Roanoke College students, I was handed a “Roommate Agreement” this week. The contract-like paper was kindly provided by Residence Life...
Fighting Freshman Flu
By Maggie Raker
Take a moment to think about how you feel. With moving back into dorms, classes starting, and schedules filling up, answers about...
Forage Season
By Andrea Flores
The wind blows a little bit colder, leaves fall more frequently, and every other flavor has become pumpkin. As we enter the...
Maroons Talk: Almost the End
Written by Adriana Rose
In response to “Are you excited for summer? Any big plans you’re excited for?”
Cal Horton ‘26 said, “I’m pretty excited for...
Maroons Talk: Our Ball
Written by Adriana Rose
What has been the best part about being in Botanica?
Lucia Galan Gil said, “As a study abroad student, this has been...
Rabbits and Eggs
Written by Andrea Flores-Gomez
The Easter bunny, Easter hare, Easter rabbit, etc.
Whichever name you know it by, this folkloric creature that
goes around laying Easter eggs...
Eager for Easter
Written by Maggie Raker
Spring is in the air! The weather is warming, the flowers are blooming, and Easter is on the horizon. Easter may...
2024 Spring Fashion Predictions
Written by Allison Shaw
Once again, Spring has Sprung (or at least I’m hoping the weather realizes it has). With a new season upon us,...
Galentine’s Day
Written by Allison Shaw
It’s here again! February 14th, Valentine’s day. To some, a day of showing affection to those around us, whether that be...
How to Make a Red Velvet Mug Cake
Written by Allison Shaw
I just want to thank whoever invented mug cakes for making one of the simplest, most addictive, and perfectly sized desserts...
Date Night Done Dirt Cheap
Written by Maggie Raker
February 14th is rapidly approaching. A day dedicated to love, Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to focus on romance, celebrate...
What’s With New Year’s Resolutions?
Written by Allison Shaw
Another year is here and with that, another round of New Year's Resolutions have been made. While some people may have...
The Stanley Cup Craze
Written by Allison Shaw
Perhaps one of this Christmas’ most requested gifts, the Stanley Quencher, known colloquially as the “Stanley Cup”, has taken the water...
Topping Off Your Top Ramen
Written by Mateo Biggs
As many Maroons enter back on campus at the start of the new semester, many who live on campus might just...
The Countdown to Winter Break
Written by Allison Shaw
Maroons, welcome to the final stretch! We’re heading into the last week of classes, finals week, and then this year's fall...
Happy Holidays!
Written by Amelia Huggins
It seems like the weather has finally figured out what time of year it is: November. Took it long enough. But...
How To: Secret Santa
Written by Andrea Flores-Gomez
Happy early holidays! As we reach the end of the semester there is nothing that I would rather do than get...
Brown Sugar Glazed Tofu Roast
Written by Allison Shaw
As someone who is “flexitarian”, or vegetarian curious, the holidays have typically stood out as being especially filled with things outside
of...
Keep your eyes peeled
Written by Amelia Huggins
Ah, the holidays. A great time to catch up with friends, reunite with family, and catch a breather from life. Many...
Grateful for Apples
Written by Andrea Flores-Gomez
It’s that time of the year when we give thanks for those special people in our lives, and we fill our...
