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The Food & Wellness page is pretty straight forward: food and wellness, but with a twist! Our stories are created by college students and created for college students. Cheap meal ideas, mental health discussion, and tips for study are all the kinds of stories you’ll find here.

Main Street Series: Main Street Tattoos

One of the benefits of living on a campus as small as ours is that you’re never more than ten minutes away from Main...

Hallow’s Eve

Carved pumpkins everywhere, cozy blankets and lights off during a scary movie, planning a group costume with friends; with Halloween around the corner, maroons...

Ghosts and Human Perception

If you are new to this college, the chances are that you may not know the dark secrets it hides behind the beautiful landscape....

Main Street Series: Wondrous Books & More

One of the benefits of living on a campus as small as ours is that you’re never more than ten minutes away from Main Street....

Wallet-Friendly Fun

Money can be tight for a college student, but that doesn’t mean we should sacrifice fun to stay above the red numbers. As we...

Family Fun

By Andrea Flores As we finalize our first full month of classes, we get to enjoy our weekend with family and friends. Family Weekend is...

Tents & Trails

By Maggie Raker We are rapidly approaching the prettiest part of the year. Sitting in the Roanoke Valley, our campus can prepare to watch the...

Fashion Forward Fall

By Maggie Raker Summer, ever-influenced by the rise of music, movies, and celebrity events, saw its usual fair share of trends. Bold colors, sun dresses,...

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...