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 Joyelle Ronan Every March 17, I’d wake up to find that “leprechauns” had left candy in the shoes that I had put outside my room the night before. I would then go to school decked out in green and my dad would make corned beef and cabbage for dinner. As I grew up,…
Written by Joey Slusher Since its release by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez(D-NY) and Senator Ed Markey(D-MA) the Green New Deal has caused a major splash on the political scene. All but one Democratic candidate for president has supported it, President Trump and other conservatives immediately rejected it, and Climate activists have already latched onto it as…
Written by Shamira James When I was younger, I remember my mom would play her music around the house or on the car rides home. Some of it was classic, feel-good music like Michael Jackson, or upbeat and unapologetic girl-music like TLC and even powerhouse ballads from Luther Vandross, but a lot of it was…
Written by Joyelle Ronan If you’re playing the dating game in 2019, it’s likely you have some experience with ghosting. While the term may be new, the practice isn’t. The idea of suddenly cutting off all communication with a person for seemingly no reason could even be chalked up to human nature. People change and…
Written by Zoe Manoukian American football players were recently overheard talking about Valentine’s Day in a Roanoke College locker room. “You know what blows, man? There’s Valentine’s Day for all the couples, and there’s Galentine’s Day for all the girls. But there’s nothing for us!” Said one athlete. “Yeah man, you’re right! Guys like us…
Written by Lorin Brice Hall Recently Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has recently come under fire for perceived anti semitism. Omar, the nations first Somali-American Congresswoman, was accused of anti semitism after she tweeted about the influence of Israeli lobby money in U.S. politics. Omar’s tweet has drawn the ire of actors from all areas of…
Written by Joyelle Ronan If you haven’t been getting out on the roads lately, let me fill you in. Gas prices are pretty low right now, around $2.00 per gallon, which means it’s the perfect time to take a road trip. If saving a few bucks on gas doesn’t entice you, maybe you’ll be convinced to leave…
Written by Lorin Brice Hall What’s your favorite color? This is such a common question. Everyone asks everyone this question. People ask it on dates, in random conversation, over text or whenever. It’s a question that doesn’t mean anything. It means nothing. It is a silence-killer. It is a sign that you want to keep talking to the…
Written by Zoe Manoukian A few incidents that have occured over the last few months have led me to articulate a few frustrations and wishes that have been on my mind in some way or another over for a few years now. Primarily, I wish that men might prioritize women’s comfort more assertively. I really…
Written by Joey Slusher Tuesday the 5th, President Trump gave the annual State of the Union address. This State of the Union is set in a particularly consequential time for the country. We currently are in the midst of a three week government funding period that came after one government shutdown, and with only nine…