The Swipe Out: All Swiped Out
Written by Shamira James
Here we are, my very last column. I’m not even gonna lie; I’m holding back tears writing that because there’s a...
Late Night Snacks: Spice Up Your Life with These Aphrodisiacs
Written by Jessica Shelburne
When we need energy, we eat food rich in protein. When we feel sad, we flock to sweet desserts, but what...
End Your Year on A Healthy Note: Learning to Respect Yourself...
Written by Lorin Brice Hall
It’s finally here. School is almost over. This is the end of the 2018-2019 Roanoke College school year. Now that...
Give Your Winter Wardrobe an Upgrade
Written by Alexandra Gautier
Out with the cold and in with the new! We can officially say goodbye to the winter weather (thank God), which...
Letter from the Section Editor
Written by Aeryn McMurtry
This page was started in the 2018/19 school year, and has since become one of my favorite parts of my everyday...
Dear Freshmen: A Letter from the Section Editor
Written by Sarah Joseph
Every fall, you’ll see articles in magazines like Seventeen, Teen Vogue, Women’s Health, online blogs, and even newspapers like the Washington...
Freshman 15: Tips to Living Your Best Life
Below are some tips that are not just a defense against Freshman 15 but a guide to healthy lifestyle that can help you live...
Recreating Cavern
Written by Carey Linkous
Every summer, Roanoke College attempts to continue to improve and renovate the campus to provide a better living experience here. This...
Dining in Downtown Salem
Written by Carey Linkous
Roanoke College is a beautiful campus with two excellent and well-staffed food options of Commons and Cavern for students to choose...
It’s Yoga Time!
Written by Carey Linkous
Having classes everyday can be stressful, especially when your work begins to pile up. I, for one, know the feeling of...
You can be a Commons Chef
Written by Kevin Vitkus
As classes pick up, we have come to the point where Commons becomes overcrowded with students waiting in seemingly never-ending lines...
Creating Commons: Chef Matt
Written by Carey Linkous
Carey Linkous
“What is something you would like students to know coming into this semester?” That’s the question I asked Chef Matt...
Recreating Cavern
Written by Carey Linkous
It seems like Cavern at Roanoke College is constantly changing this semester. When I stepped on campus in August, I was...
Survival Guide to Midterms
Written by Sarah Joseph
Midterms are just around the corner! And with that comes all the stress and worry typically associated with midterms. For some,...
Letter from the Section Editor: The Art of Overloading
Written by Sarah Joseph
Just recently a girl I know told me she was struggling under the weight of everything she has going on and...
How to Survive a Haunted House
I will be the first to say that I am a chicken. I get scared very easily, so much so that I couldn’t watch...
Easy Halloween Recipes That Anyone Can Enjoy
Written by Carey Linkous
Halloween is a favorite holiday of the students at Roanoke College. This year, our students will be getting together for Halloween...
Recipes You Can Do If You’re Carving a Pumpkin This Halloween
Written by Caisi Calandra
Tis the season -- to carve pumpkins! I think it’s safe to say we all have that fond memory of carving...
Let’s Burn Off That Candy!
Written by Jessica Shelburne
Halloween would not be Halloween without candy. But candy would not be candy without excessive calories. As we prepare to indulge...
Commons Staff Spotlight: Chef Lane
Written by Carey Linkous
Do you ever wonder who makes the food that you eat in Commons? Who is behind the scenes doing all of...
