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Leave Fintel Alone

Roanoke College is in a constant phase of change. Every corner of the campus is shifting. As the plates of what makes Roanoke College...

Mysteries of Music

It’s an indisputable fact that there are many, MANY different types of music. From soft classical music filled with the sounds of beautiful violins...

Tattoos and Careers: Redefining Professionalism in the Modern Era

In the past, tattoos were often seen as the marks of rebellion, individuality, or subculture affiliation. They were labeled as unprofessional and stigmatized in...

Classes appear and disappear

Coming out of left field... class registration. Every semester since I started at Roanoke College, class registration has appeared out of nowhere after break....

Prince Caspian Can Sing!

Whether you know him as Ben Barnes or Prince Caspian, he can sing! About a month ago, I went to see Prince Caspian sing...

The Hidden Crisis: Food Insecurity Among College Students

Food insecurity is a growing concern among college students, with significant impacts on their academic performance, mental health, and overall well-being. Despite the common...

DC?

When people find out that I am in Washington D.C. for the semester there are two questions that they always ask. How's the internship?...

Football?

What is it about football that gets everyone so ramped up and exited for the championship? The Super Bowl, is such a big deal...

Practicing a More Sustainable Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day, a celebration of love and affection, often comes with a significant environmental cost. From the mass production of flowers to the excessive...

Darwin Days!

With February now in full swing, it is once again time for the annual Darwin Days Scavenger Hunt! This year’s Hunt will take place...

Diverse Dining at Roanoke College 

  Roanoke College has truly set a high standard for offering a diverse and inclusive range of food options to cater to their students. Whether...

Fighting the Flu

Unfortunately, the student population here at Roanoke College seems to be dropping like flies as we enter the peak of cold and flu season....

Did one tour do this?

Walking out of my room on the second floor of Bartlett to a crowd of people was a shock last October. I probably should...

Snowy Escapades

Most of you by now have probably noticed the last remnants of the snowfall from earlier this month slowly melting away into oblivion throughout...

Mastering Time Management: A Key to Success in the New Year

As we usher in the new year, many of us are returning to college with renewed energy and a fresh set of goals. Among...

Roanoke College Away

Many things draw students to Roanoke College as their home as they get their bachelor's degree: the professors, the small town, athletics, academics, and...

An Open Love Letter to Roanoke College

Finals season is here!. My friends and I call this time “hell week,” which we find to be a rather humorous nickname for what...

Traffic Nightmares

With this being the last week of classes, and finals just ahead, next week's move-out is upon us. Even though we just got back...

Why Study Abroad?

Studying abroad is an experience that transcends the traditional classroom setting, offering students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in new cultures, environments, and...

What Happened to Thanksgiving?

Is it Grinch-like of me to get annoyed at Christmas celebrations and good tidings before Thanksgiving? Everywhere I turn it seems like the world...