Gender Norms Broken by Nail Painting Trend
Chamberlain Zulauf
Do you remember when people used to say, “come on it's 2016…”?
Well, it’s 2021 now and even your favorite male rapper probably paints...
Returning to Normalcy Maskless
Imagine my gratification as a senior walking into the Commons last week without a mask on. There are times you know will come eventually,...
Halloween Decor
by Rebecca Dance
So I love Halloween, but I hate spiders. This comes at a price, since there are a lot of arachnid-based Halloween decorations....
Having a December Birthday
by Rebecca Dance
I always wanted to be one of those kids who could have a pool party for a birthday party. Unfortunately, my birthday...
Cavern, I Miss You
by Marisa Seager
The title says it all. It’s been closed for renovations now since December 2021, but to me it feels much longer than...
Pumpkin Spice Lattes Own My Soul
by Rebecca Dance
I’ll admit to it: I deeply enjoy pumpkin spice lattes despite the general perception that they are a silly drink. I’ve always...
Turkey for National Bird
Chamberlain Zulauf
Thanksgiving fun fact- Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird of the United States. That’s a pretty common fact nowadays...
The Senioritis is Real
by Marisa Seager
Senioritis (noun): “a supposed affliction of students in their final year of high school or college, characterized by a decline in motivation...
The Best Holiday
by Marisa Seager
Halloween is the best holiday, and you can’t change my mind. But I will tell you why.
You have an excuse to...
Lets Get Back Into It
by Rebecca Dance
The time has come.
I stepped on the first crunchy leaf of the season so I am happy to announce that it is...
Muzak vs. Silence: Is There a Place for Silence in Public...
by Chamberlain Zulauf
Looking for opinion article inspiration online I came across the above prompt, thanks to the folks at wowessays.com. It isn’t the most...
My Least Favorite Week of the Semester
by Alexis Barton
I have always loved going back to school. When I was a kid, I was truly thriving when I got to pick...
The Queen is Dead
by Rebecca Dance
The Queen is dead.
The day has come. I am in the middle of a presentation about the Writing Center when all phones...
The Art of Shopping Secondhand
by Rebecca Dance
Last Saturday, I went shopping at Plato’s Closet. It wasn’t the only place I went shopping, but it was a successful shopping...
Halloweekend Costume Scaries
Chamberlain Zulauf
Halloween week is a spirited time on campus. It’s a perfect storm of spookiness and post-fall-break-rowdiness. The student body seemed overwhelmed this past...
The Ultimate Dorm Ranking
by Marisa Seager
Unlike most other students at Roanoke, I have lived in five different dorms over my time here. So, without further ado, here...
Communal Kitchens and Why I Hate Them
by Rebecca Dance
I have lived in Maxey Hall for my entire four years here at Roanoke College. I have been cooking for that same...
Rooney’s Hours Review
by Rebecca Dance
I adore Rooney’s. I always have - even before they accepted meal swipes. When they switched to accepting swipes, I think it...
My Last President’s Ball
by Rebecca Dance
This Saturday is my last President’s Ball. With a theme of “Glitz & Glam”, I’m not sure there could be a more...
