This page offers articles of a humorous nature, opinion pieces, social and political commentaries, and even rants. If you’re down for a laugh or hear a side this is the page to go to.
Written by Nina Earle What is fun, comforting, or brings one happiness changes from person to person. No two people will react to any situation or thing the same way. It is our individualism that re-enforces this. No two people have had the same experiences so they can not expect to react in the same…
Written by Nina Earle January in Roanoke has started with a bang. One week into the New Year and schools were closing and delaying for weather. Roanoke is not the only place in Virginia that has been faced with crazy weather. On the second Tuesday of the month, the sky erupted, and water poured down….
Written by Kai Sanchez As November comes to a close and Mariah Carey continues to defrost, many people, myself included, are starting to delve into the world of Christmas movies. There are a large number of movies which are iconic to the season: A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Santa Clause, and Home Alone are all…
Written by Nina Earle With bright probe lights flashing to the beat, everyone is reminded that it is holiday light season once again. The beats in the cars pump as they drive through the lights. With everyone’s faces plastered to the car’s windows, they slowly move through the rainbow of color. To the left, Frosty…
Written by Mikaela Gantz As we enter into the holiday season I am reminded that this is a season of great sadness juxtaposed with tremendous joy. The holidays, especially Christmas, are one of my favorite times of the year. However along with the season change, comes a mood change, and more flashbacks to the life…
Written by Mikaela Gantz As a junior (who’s technically a sophomore), I have some experience with finals. I think midterms and finals feel the same except finals are far more nerve-racking. Not only are exams happening, but there are final papers, essays, presentations, and of course sports and other extracurriculars getting in their last events…
Written by Kai Sanchez In the heart of Appalachia the legend of the West Virginian Mothman is as iconic as a superhero. The enigmatic creature, with its striking red eyes and dark silhouette, has become an enduring symbol of the region and is my favorite cryptid of all time. After an entire lifetime of learning…
Written by Nina Earle Salem is a weird cat. This comes from some one who is not a cat person. I do not have very much interaction with cats. My childhood was full of my mom telling stories of them biting her and the skittish cat my grandfather had. His cat, though barley counts, as…
Written by Kai Sanchez In the expansive list of folklore and mysterious creatures that pepper human history, few captivate my imagination quite like Bigfoot. This elusive being has left an undeniable mark on popular culture, creating a rich tapestry of legends that appear all throughout the annals of time. As the first cryptid I was…
Written by Kai Sanchez In the tranquil waters of Chesapeake Bay, a mystery lurks beneath the surface—a legend that has captured the imaginations of locals and visitors alike for almost a century. Meet Chessie, the elusive sea monster believed to roam the expansive waters of the United States’ largest estuary. Nicknamed the “American Nessie” online,…