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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.
Spring into Crafting
by Karen Kohler
Spring is here and this is the season for sitting outside and engaging in activities that aren’t those piling assignments. Some of...
Allergic to Spring?
by Marisa Seager
Spring may come with flowers and blooming trees, but it also comes with allergies. If you’re like me then it also means...
Comic-Con Survival Guide
by Marisa Seager
Last month I attended the Big Lick Comic-Con, which was my very first con experience. When I went I wasn’t exactly sure...
Changing Clothes like the Seasons
by Allison Shaw
With the season changing, so are the trends, and as the weather warms up there's no better excuse to get some new...
First Concert Expectations
by Karen Kohler
It’s safe to say concerts are back in full swing, with countless artists currently on the road or announcing their tour. This...
Coffee vs. Chai Tea
by Marisa Seager
Most people cannot deny their need for an extra boost in the morning, but what kind of caffeine should you consume? To...
A Playlist to Match the Weather
by Karen Kohler
With this unseasonably warm weather we have been getting, it is time to break out an upbeat playlist to match. One that...
Wondering What to Do in Roanoke?
by Allison Shaw
If you have never explored the Roanoke area, then you are missing out! From museums to the Mill Mountain star, to the...
Setting Realistic Goals
by Karen Kohler
As the semester starts just a couple weeks into the new year, it’s easy to want to aim high and finally do...
Staying Motivated in the Spring Semester
by Allison Shaw
For some students, the spring semester can feel like trudging through muck, and despite being similar in length to the fall semester,...
New Year, New Playlist
by Mia Shelton
2023 deserves a new soundtrack to keep motivation and spirits up. The cold wintery season can be a challenging and lethargic time...
Final Semester Thoughts
by Marisa Seager
It’s hard to believe that this is my last semester here at Roanoke College before I go out into the “real world.”...
Happiness is Hot Chocolate
by Marisa Seager
Last year I wrote an article titled “Chai You’ve Gotta Try”, but this year I’m switching it up to yet another favorite...
Finals Survival Guide
by Kristi Rolf
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… or is it?
For Roanoke students, holiday cheer will be on the back burner until...
Friendsgiving
by Allison Shaw
Thanksgiving has the unfortunate fate of being sandwiched between Halloween and Christmas, and therefore typically is seen as a buffer holiday, which...
Maroons Give Thanks
by Kristi Rolf
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! To mark the holiday this year, I anonymously polled Maroons to see what is on their minds during...
Bargaining on Black Friday
by Marisa Seager
Thanksgiving this, Thanksgiving that. I’m ready for Black Friday. Below are some tips that I’ve compiled to help you get the best...
Spooktacular Crafts
by Mia Shelton
BOO! Don’t be too scared. Halloween vibes are parading through the air as this spooky day awaits us. This year Halloween has...
Haunted by Daylight
by Marisa Seager
Although playing Dead by Daylight year-round can be pretty spooky at times, the chosen annual Halloween event brings it to another level....
The Brackety-Yik Yak
by Kristi Rolf
The latest edition of the Brackety-Yik Yak takes us through midterms, fall break, and the first days back in class.
Halloween is quickly...
