War is Peace
This is the third publication I have written about the war in Ukraine. It has been interesting to see how the conflict has developed,...
What’s so Great About Guinness?
by Chamberlain Zulauf
If you’re a typical college student there’s a good chance you had a drink last night in celebration of whoever Saint Patrick...
The Spookiest Indie Playlist Spotify DIDN’T Make
By Devon Mitchell
Halloween is this weekend which means only one thing, time to make the gnarliest Halloween playlist for all my indie goblins and...
The Pros of Staycations
by Chamberlain Zulaf
Spring break is coming up soon, after midterms. The break comes in clutch after such a stressful week of studying and testing....
My Nose is Stuffy All the Time
by Rebecca Dance
As is my constant complaint, I do not understand what the weather in Virginia is doing on any given day. In addition...
Campus Culture Shock
By Kristi Rolf
Roanoke College is a different place in September 2021 than it was in May. During the last school year, I grew accustomed...
The Least Wonderful Time of the Year
Kristi Rolf
This article is hitting the stands in the throes of that period known as the holiday season. We are all familiar with the...
I Think I’m Allergic to Pollen
by Rebecca Dance
My sinuses hurt. Since I don’t have a cold and I don’t have COVID (I’ve tested, don’t worry), I’ve decided that it...
A Scary Future for Republicans
By Devon Mitchell
It’s been ten months since the January 6th Capitol Insurrection and trials have been going on to prosecute those who were in...
Starting the Semester with Online Classes
By Marisa Seager
After being fortunate enough to return to in-person classes this past semester, I started to feel hopeful that we wouldn’t have to...
Feeling In-Between This Valentine’s Day
by Marisa Seager
Most people are pretty quick to say whether or not they are in favor of Valentine’s Day, but most of the time...
Class Registration is Stressful
by Rebecca Dance
I’ve been registering for classes since 2019, and I’m on the final stretch. I’m a first semester senior registering for the classes...
Thoughts from Seventh Grade
by Rebecca Dance
Question: What would you do for 24 hours without Wi-Fi or your phone?
“I would disappear into the woods and start a bonfire.”
“I...
The Loveliest Valentine’s Day Playlist Spotify DIDN’T Make
by Devon Mitchell
February is upon us, meaning stupid Cupid’s quiver is full of arrows of love ready to pierce the hearts of mere mortals....
My Cat Away From Home
by Marisa Seager
I don’t know about you, but one of the highlights of coming back to campus for me is seeing our well-known campus...
Opinion 2 Why Salem Should Be More Like Downtown Roanoke
by Edgard Lacayo
I enjoy biking around Salem during the warmer months of the school year. Usually when I bike, I go through the back...
3 Steps for Stress Management
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf
My senior year is the busiest I’ve ever been here at Roanoke and we’re only halfway through the first semester. Being...
I’m Sad to See People Leave
by Rebecca Dance
This is my first real semester being friends with people who are graduating, and it’s worse than I thought it would be.
I...
Festivals: Not for the Faint of Heart
Kristi Rolf
Two weeks ago, I was lucky enough to go to my first music festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I got my shifts covered for...
Columbus Day vs Indigenous Peoples Day
by Rebecca Dance
The second Monday of October, October 10th this year, is the day that we celebrate the federal holiday Columbus Day. Coincidentally, it...
