The Importance of Informed Consent in Healthcare: Lessons from Henrietta Lacks
In 1951, Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman, sought treatment for cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Without her knowledge or consent, doctors took...
Spreading Peace and Love On Planet Earth
By Ren Monin
With the semester now in full swing, your life may be starting to get a little crazy. Between education, employment, extracurriculars, and...
The Importance of Language Learning
By Delaney Collins
Every student at Roanoke College must take foreign language courses, and I think they are some of the most important courses...
Exploring the Magical World of Reading
By Nina Earle
Getting sucked into a good story can be life altering and is an experience I hope that everyone has at least once....
Do Celebrities Have an Obligation to be Political?
By Allison Shaw
Activism and political discussion have been commonplace on social media for many years. Wherever people have a forum to express, they will...
The American Summer
By Allison Shaw
I wish that I could bottle the way the air smells in the summer, somewhat sweet and definitely hot. There’s beauty in...
What’s the Deal with Campus Food?!
By Ren Monin
If you started reading this article under the impression that it would be a scathing review of the food here at Roanoke...
The Power of Naptime
By Nina Earle
There are a lot of things that become more important once you leave home and go to college. Some of them are...
My “Journey”
By Delaney Collins
The fulfillment one receives from being in the outdoor world is a feeling that only a select few can understand. Especially today,...
Honesty Truly is a Lonely Word
Written by Mikaela Gantz
Billy Joel had it so right all those years ago and we just ignored him. As someone who values honesty and...
Graduation Jitters and Fears
Written by Mateo Biggs
I know I should be vibrating with excitement about graduation-- the home stretch! Yet…as the date creeps closer and closer I...
Cutting the “Too Sweet” Talk
Written by Mateo Biggs
I won’t lie, I’ve always been a fan of any diverse genres of music-- I’m the kinda guy who means it...
“Repo!”: The Worst (Best) Movie You’ve Never Heard Of
Written by Ren Monin
It’s springtime again, and the weather is just absolutely gorgeous outside. So what better time to stay cooped up inside your...
Tweet, Tweet!
Written by Nina Earle
It watches as the small giant comes closer. It bobbles on its two legs, waiting for the moment that the giant...
The Unwavering Faith for the USA’s Women’s Soccer
Written by Nina Earle
I have for a very long time watched the USA women's soccer team. It started in 2015, when they won the...
Peer Predicaments
Written by Ren Monin
Well into the second semester of the school year, it seems at least some of the idyllic friendships forged in the...
The End of Comedy TV
Written by Chloe Jarvis
Ever wondered when the “golden era” of comedy TV started? No? Well, I’ve spent way too much time thinking about it,...
A Sign to take that Impromptu Weekend Trip
Written by Mikaela Gantz
I am a very busy person. I have 7 classes, numerous
clubs and activities, and 4 jobs on campus plus a pending
job...
Highs and Lows of Working on Campus
Written by Mikaela Gantz
As someone with a plethora of jobs at Roanoke I
feel like I am allowed to speak on this matter. I have...
