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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)....
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...
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...
