Cheap College Cuisine: Steak Quesadilla
Written by Kevin Vitkus
Over my time here at Roanoke I have enjoyed a variety of meals that the commons have provided for me. However,...
The Case of the Crowded Gym
Written by Lucy Collins
It’s that time of year again: the dreaded crowded gym of those attempting to complete their New Year, New Me resolutions....
Mens Sana in Corpore Sano
Written by Zoe Manoukian
January and February can be a difficult part of the winter season. The days are still gloomy and the excitement of...
Letter from the Section Editor: New Year, New Me?
Written by Sarah Joseph
Time has seemed to fly by! Another year has come and gone. 100 Days has just passed and I have become...
2020: Snacks for Sore Eyes
It’s 2020! So let the puns commence! What better way to start the new decade then to ensure that you can see. Below are...
Finals Hack: Lazy Boy Exercises
Written by Kevin Vitkus
As the holiday season comes and Thanksgiving goes, I find myself sitting at the table again, pants unbuttoned and my gut...
Finals Week Survival Guide: How to survive the most important week...
Written by Carey Linkous
Finals week: the infamous seven days when everyone is stressed, and coffee is the beverage of choice. In truth, there’s no...
Greetings from Abroad: Feelin’ Kinda Sunday
Written by Zoe Manoukian
I was surprised to find nearly every storefront closed during my first Sunday in Nantes. In preparation for my travel, I...
Healthy Holiday Snacking
Written by Jessica Shelburne
Between November and February, there are a handful of holidays that are accompanied by delicious foods and drinks. Unfortunately, these sweet...
Letter from the Section Editor: Don’t Forget to be Thankful
Written by Sarah Joseph
I don’t know about you but this year has gone by fast! Somehow Thanksgiving is only a week away and soon...
Greetings from Abroad: Thanksgiving in France
Written by Zoe Manoukian
Thus far in my year abroad, I have not felt many sentiments of homesickness. In fact, I rarely get homesick. However,...
The Season of Friendsgiving
Written by Carey Linkous
Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday. I love it even more than Christmas because it’s a beautiful message: being thankful. Even...
Thanksgiving…Where Calories Still Count
Written by Jessica Shelburne
I’m sure I’m not the only one who likes to tell myself that calories don’t count from turkey at Thanksgiving or...
Girls in the Gym… or Not?
Written by Jessica Shelburne
The gym is a place where muscle is built, tension is released, growth occurs, and gains are made. It is not...
Greetings From Abroad: Learning the French Way
Written by Zoe Manoukian
Since coming to France in early September, I have enjoyed a variety of fine delicacies regional to France and, more specifically,...
A Word From the Folks at Noke Editor
Written by Lorin Brice Hall
This has been the year for eating on campus. This has been they semester that brought us burritos. The cavern...
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...
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...
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...
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...
