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.
Family weekend
by Mia shelton
Cheers to the first weekend of fall! Many are eager for the season of crunchy leaves, pretty trees, and pumpkin seeds. Take...
The Art of Journaling
by Marisa Seager
After last semester came to an end, I spent the next few weeks taking a May Term course on journaling. During this...
The Brackety-Yik Yak
by Kristi Rolf
What’s Roanoke students’ favorite way to voice their opinions and update each other on campus news? For over a century it’s been...
Its More Than Just a Keurig
by Marisa Seager
As of last week, we are officially back at school which also means we are right back in the dorms. In my...
The Newly Renovated Cavern
by Allison Shaw
After it closed during the Fall ‘21 semester, students who have been awaiting the reopening of Roanoke College’s quick service restaurant, The...
It’s Time to BeReal!
by Kristi Rolf
You’re sitting in a crowded room when suddenly you hear vibrations and everyone is reaching for their phones. What the heck just...
Back to School Tips
by Mia Shelton
Welcome back to Sunny Salem! It has finally approached the time of year when everyone scuffles back to campus for yet another...
Ciao, Italia: Arrivederci
by Kristi Rolf
Out of my three-month semester in Italy, I have less than three weeks left! For my final article from this side of...
Farewell Dear Old Roanoke
by Lucy Collins
My four years at Roanoke have not been the average four years that a traditional college senior would have experienced. Although every...
End of Semester Pep Talk
by Mia Shelton
owards the end of the semester, it’s easy to let motivation slip. Papers become mundane, quizzes feel silly, and worksheets are a...
On the DC Beat: Sing DC a Song, You’re the Piano Man
by Devon Mitchell
It was Friday night; I had just found out that my two-concert weekend was turning into a no concert weekend due to...
Stress Awareness Month
by Marisa Seager
Since 1992, the month of April has been recognized as Stress Awareness Month. However, we all know that stress doesn’t only occur...
Springtime in Salem
by Mia Shelton
Happy spring to all beauties out there! Warmer weather is creeping our way, and we are all itching to be in the...
On the DC Beat: Ask Not What the Arts Can Do For You….
by Devon Mitchell
For 50 years the Kennedy Center has served as the capital’s hub for cultural experience through the performing arts. The Kennedy Center...
Spring Cleaning: Mental Health
by Marisa Seager
The practice of spring cleaning is thoroughly cleaning your home in the springtime but why not try cleaning your mind? This is...
Ciao, Italia: Two Weeks In
by Kristi Rolf
Last month I wrote about my preparations for my semester abroad in Perugia, Italy. Now I’m finally at the Umbra Institute and...
RC Dining Hacks
by Marisa Seager
Over my time at Roanoke College and especially as a picky eater, there are a few tips and tricks that I’ve picked...
On the DC Beat: Music to Pie For
by Devon Mitchell
The Pie Shop, located on the H Street Corridor of DC, is a swanky spot for anyone looking for good music and...
Midterm Prep
by Mia Shelton
T-minus one week until dreaded midterms creep upon us. The stress lurks upon us in the air as we all struggle to...
The Five Love Languages
by Marisa Seager
Love languages are the ways in which we express affection to our significant other on a regular basis. Because love can often...
