History Demolished by Roanoke College
Coming back from a travel-filled spring break, I hoped for some time to unwind on a familiar walk around Elizabeth Campus (EC), but what...
Graduation Grumbles
As a junior who is friends with many graduating seniors, I have heard a fair deal about the change...
Celebration As Resistance
Superbowl Sunday brought a football game that many are calling lackluster, and a halftime performance that was received as anything but.
Bad Bunny, a Puerto...
Mariame Kaba’s Perspective on Hope
The past few weeks have been a particularly grim time for our country. Unfortunately, that is not the first time I have put forth...
How To Contact Your Representatives
One of the many acts college students do have the power to take is contacting their representatives. This strategy can be used for many...
Snow Day Storytime
Last weekend, our little corner of the world was subject to levels of snow probably seen often in other parts...
Festive Flavors
The holiday season is known for some pretty distinct tastes and smells. Many people have very divided opinions about which they like – and...
Terrific Traditions
For many people, myself included, the holidays are an opportunity to engage in special traditions with friends and family. Below are some of my...
Opening Conversations: Body Positivity
The release of Jon M. Chu’s Wicked: For Good has been the subject of much anticipation for the better part of a year, with...
What’s In a Name
To preface, this article is not meant as an attack on anyone and does not refer to a particular event. Instead, this is a...
I Am Not a “Whiny Woman”
Through my own health journey and the experiences of those close to me, I have noticed a severe lack of concern and attention for...
Democrats Stand Down
One of the most conflicting lessons I’ve learned in my adult life has been spread across headlines this week, in so many words; Making...
Warm Drink Rankings
With cold weather now firmly settled in the Valley, it’s important to stay warm! It’s the season of fluffy blankets, nights in, and… warm...
Too Early for Christmas?
Sometimes it feels like people start celebrating Christmas earlier and earlier each year. The Goodwill down Main Street had...
The Power of Local Elections
Often, election weeks create a breeding ground for heightened online tension. It can be healthy to avoid social media and keep strictly to objective...
Candy Craze
With Halloween just around the corner, a LOT of candy is about to be passed around between strangers, friends, and family. Out of curiosity,...
An Ode to Halloween
It’s that time of year again: the air is crisp, the sun sets earlier with each passing day, and beautiful leaves flutter to the...
The Student Protestor
Last Saturday the US saw approximately 2,600 protest events nationwide rise up under the banner of “No Kings”. The collective protests reached a larger...
Liberal Arts Shuts Down The Arts
When our college began its Program Evaluation Process (PEP), it made its mission clear. According to PEP guidelines, “Roanoke College develops students as whole...
Semester Survival Guide
With the midway point of September passed and the beginning of autumn just around the corner, most Roanoke College students have pretty much settled...
