On Authenticity in Education
What is the value of an “authentic education”? The question lingers as this year’s annual convocation ceremony winds down. This is my third year...
May Term Magic
I will never forget that last night. Standing on the balcony of the apartment where I had spent the semester, planes flying overhead and...
The Importance of Networking
We are almost there, the semester is almost over, and a large portion of the campus will be leaving for the summer. Especially for...
Quotebook!
Long time no see opinion section aficionados! I figured I'd wrap up the section which I edited for most of my time with the...
Highways to Hell
Public transit has been in substantial decline since Dwight D. Eisenhower held the presidency and a wave of interstate and highway construction...
Reeling in Recreation: Sport Fishing and River Transformation in the Roanoke...
The Roanoke River, a cherished waterway in Virginia, has long been a haven for sport fishing enthusiasts. Its waters teem with striped bass, catfish,...
Campus Connections
Here at Roanoke College, the spring semester can get pretty intense! Schoolwork can seem to pile up right around now, so many students want...
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...
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...
