Theologies on Tap
After fall break, everything changes. Classes pick up, events are always happening, and due dates and exams start to stare you in the face....
Spooky Sweets
By Ren Monin
Halloween is just around the corner, and you can feel it all around! Pumpkin spice, orange and black, and all sorts of...
Halloween in the Halls
By Nina Earle
Halloween is coming and feels closer than ever! I have lived on campus for three years, and this year people are definitely...
Emotional Support Animals at Roanoke College: More Than Just Pets
By Delaney Collins
At Roanoke College, the presence of emotional support animals (ESAs) has become increasingly common, reflecting a broader trend in higher education. These...
An EPIC Musical
Have you ever thought to yourself “Man, I wish there was a contemporary and modern musical adaptation of Homer’s epic tale The Odyssey?” If...
Improving Campus Accessibility
As everyone probably noticed, this past weekend campus got flooded with parents and families. Every year the college is proud to show off all...
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...
