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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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 would you do for 24 hours without Wi-Fi or your phone? “I would disappear into the woods and start a bonfire.” “I...

The Ultimate Energy Drink Ranking

by Marisa Seager While it might not be a good thing, I’ve been an avid caffeine consumer from a very young age. I enjoy everything...

Spring Has Sprung!

by Rebecca Dance I’ve done it, folks. I finally got to sit outside long enough to get a sunburn. I regret it a little bit,...

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...

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...

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...