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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.
Returning Student State of Mind
By Mia Shelton
It’s lovely to see everyone’s shining faces back on campus. It can be stressful coming back to campus with a new set...
Suicide Prevention Month
By Marisa Seager
September 1st-30th is Suicide Prevention Month. Even though it is just one month out of the long year, we can take the...
So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Adieu
Written by Zoe Manoukian
Well, Roanoke, it’s been a tough year! As my time here comes to a close and I reflect on my college...
Senior Word Search
Written by Marisa Seager
To the class of 2021, I would like to formally congratulate you on all of your accomplishments. Choosing to enroll at...
Pop Culture Rewind: The Last Four Years
Written by Joyelle “Basically Majored in Pop Culture” Ronan
As Roanoke Colleges says farewell to this year’s graduating seniors, it is a good time to...
The Road is Still Long: Farewell from the Section Editor
Written by Joyelle Ronan
By my second semester, sophomore year at Roanoke College, I still hadn’t found my place. Some clubs I joined were great,...
May Horoscopes
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Aries (March 21 - April 19)- You tend to keep your walls up until you feel like you truly know someone....
I’m Just a Girl, Writing in a Newspaper, Asking You to Read about Romantic...
Written by Joyelle Ronan
I’ve found that with romantic comedy films, people tend to fall into three camps. The first being you openly love rom...
Best No-Skip Albums
Written by Marisa Seager
It’s a great feeling when you put on an album that only has bangers. Here’s a list that I’ve compiled of...
Mental Health in Music
Written by Marisa Seager
It’s no secret that listening to music can be a source of happiness but there are also numerous other psychological benefits....
Your Guide to: A Last Minute Oscars Party
Written by Joyelle Ronan
The 93rd Academy Awards are Sunday, April 25th at 8 pm. If you think it’s too late to plan a fun...
Floral Wordsearch
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Give Back to the Earth & Your Body!
Written by Sydney Brenner
Sometimes we all get caught up in our busy, hectic lives and forget to appreciate the nature around us. No matter...
Playlists: The Modern Mixtape
Written by Joyelle Ronan
There is something so incredibly intimate about listening to music with another person. Sure, concerts are fun but sharing your favorite...
Big Screen, Small Theatres: Where to Catch Your Next Flick
Written by Joyelle Ronan
As the United States slowly becomes vaccinated, daily life is on the cusp of returning to normalcy. If you consider yourself...
Mental Health in Movies: To the Bone
Written by Marisa Seager
If you or someone you know is struggling with any mental health concern, reach out for help or encourage them to...
Hillwood Estate: A Serene Escape
Written by Zoe Manoukian
With COVID ever present, it can be difficult to find safe and enjoyable activities. At times, it can even be difficult...
Women’s History Month Comes to a Close
Written by Zoe Manoukian
As March comes to a close, so too does Women’s History Month, a time of recognition of the hard work and...
The Joys of the Eno
Written by Sydney Brenner
Spring has sprung in sunny Salem. As warm days on campus become more prevalent, it is not uncommon to see groups...
Mental Health in Movies: Lars and the Real Girl
Written by Joyelle Ronan
A movie about a man falling in love with a sex doll doesn’t sound overly endearing. In fact, I avoided watching...
