Culture & Wellness

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.”...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

What Are Maroons Wearing Back to School?

Written by Allison M. Shaw Welcome back to another year! The 23-24 school year got off to a start last week, which meant it was...

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Surviving College 101

Written by Andrea Flores-Gomez  Welcome class of 2027, your college experience has officially started! No more going to meetings about time management or learning about...

Backpacks vs. Tote Bags, Which Should You Use?

Written by Allison M. Shaw In the endless stream of school supplies you have probably already purchased for this upcoming semester, there is one essential...

Fall Fashion Struggles and Solutions

Written by Allison Shaw Anyone who loves fall fashion knows that October is the prime month to break out the sweaters, tights, and boots… unless...

Things to Do On and Off Campus

Written by Amelia Huggins Well, the semester has begun and students everywhere are bustling about, busy with either work or classwork, or just getting something...

Cookie Break!

Written by Andrea Flores-Gomez Pack your bags, Maroons! Fall break is almost upon us. A lot of people will be heading home, and what’s a...

Maroons Talk: Seasonal Spooks

Written by Adriana Rose In response to “What is your favorite horror movie?” Alexis Vest ‘26 said “My favorite horror movie would be I Know What...

Last Minute Halloween Costumes

Written by Andrea Flores-Gomez Picture this: it’s October 30th, you just got invited to a Halloween costume party the next day, but you’ve completely forgotten to get...

A Murder Out West

Written by Amelia Huggins Well howdy y’all kind folk, it’s October 20 1874, and there has been a murder Out here in the Olde West! Mitch...

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