Elon and Twitter: BUAD Notes
by Chamberlain Zulauf
Maybe Elon Musk knows more than I do about macroeconomics and strategic management. I can admit that, sure, but Macroeconomics and Strategic...
The Return of Cavern
by Marisa Seager
By now we’ve all heard the news – Cavern is back! But was it worth the wait?
As happy as I am to...
The Perfect Swipe
by Marisa Seager
As most Maroons know, a meal swipe is equivalent to eight dollars. But, have you noticed how tricky it is to get...
Are Queen Memes in Bad Taste?
by Chamberlain Zulauf
Yes, absolutely— but hear me out.
Of course, I first want to make the statement that the Queen’s death is worthy of our...
Working Through Midterms
by Marisa Seager
The countdown to Fall Break has officially started but that also means so has the countdown for midterms. Assignments, bigger projects, and...
Thanksgiving – A Picky Eater’s Nightmare
by Marisa Seager
While I’m excited for another break from classes, I’m not so excited about the reason behind this upcoming break – Thanksgiving.
As much...
The Battle Against General’s Chicken
by Rebecca Dance
To be perfectly honest, I think that General’s chicken is my least favorite meal at Commons. Personally, I believe that there are...
Starting the Last Semester
by Rebecca Dance
You could take the title of this article in two directions, at first. Either I’m talking about the last semester of this...
Gun Violence: A Future Educator’s Perspective
by Rebecca Dance
To say that I am angry is an understatement. To say that I am devastated, scared, frustrated, sad, and that it feels...
Family Weekend: By Someone Who Does Not Have Family Coming
by Rebecca Dance
This is my senior year at Roanoke College. I have seen two Family Weekends (one was canceled because of the plague), and...
Is it Christmas Season Yet?
by Chamberlain Zulauf
The last three months on the calendar make up one of the best times of year— Holiday Season (Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)....
Thoughts from Seventh Grade
by Rebecca Dance
Question: What are three objects that represent you?
“A soccer ball, my goalie gloves, and my hoodies.”
“My DVD copy of Platoon, my sketchbook,...
Shows that Netflix Shouldn’t Have Canceled
by Marisa Seager
As we’ve all noticed by now, Netflix has a habit of canceling really good shows after only a season or two. These...
The Void Between Thanksgiving and December 17th
by Rebecca Dance
Somebody asked me how I was doing yesterday and I had to stop and think about it because it had not occurred...
Kiss Me, I’m Irish
by Rebecca Dance
I didn’t realize I was Irish for the longest time, even though my mother’s maiden name is McCarthy, my favorite storybook when...
Thoughts from Seventh Grade
by Rebecca Dance
Question: What is your favorite music genre, and why?
“I love fortnite.”
“Pop-rock because it is very diverse and is very energetic.”
“Techno because I...
The Dark Side of Food TV
Written by Nina Earle
As a kid I watched all the cooking shows on the Food Network. I watched in awe as shows had bakers...
My idol: Jimmy Carter
Written by Mikaela Gantz
As a political science major, I often get asked who my favorite president is. Now it's very easy for me to...
Energy Levels Depleted
Written by Nina Earle
Break is such a blessing and a curse for me every time that it comes around. Part of me loves break,...
It’s Floor Time
Written by Mikaela Gantz
Post-midterms I thought I would write an article about one way I cope with anxiety. This is simply my experience with...