Class of 2020 Memories
Written by Dr. Jennifer Jackl
Senior Seminar in Communication Studies, Fall 2019, was full of our current graduating seniors who were diligently working all semester...
A Tribute to Our Section Editor, Caisi Calandra
Written by Jasey Roberts
I met Caisi Calandra about a semester ago; she is a good friend of my good friends, and it would’ve been...
Best Wishes Class of 2020
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Dear Class of 2020,
The end of the semester came quicker than any of us anticipated. All of our hearts go out...
A Message to the Class of 2020 From the Faculty
Written by Devon Mitchell
To Roanoke’s Class of 2020, as you cross the finish line of your college career and enter into the crazy unknown...
Election Countdown: Mail-In Ballots
Written by Devon Mitchell
With just over two months left until the general election Americans are getting anxious to get their hands on their ballots...
Maroons and Social Distancing
Written by Devon Mitchell
It’s a new academic year for Roanoke College, and with it comes unprecedented circumstances to which we must adapt to. Over...
The Hot Topic is Hot Topic
Written by Zach “I’ve Listened to All the Artists Mentioned” Dalton
Picture this: the year is 2011 and you just got dropped off at your...
Zoom Etiquette: What You Need To Know
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf
Every day is a new challenge during the Coronavirus pandemic. This is especially true for millions of young adults returning to...
The Final Move-In Decision
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf
After much suspense and speculation, the final plan for how the semester will continue was announced this past Friday. The...
The Downfall of the Last Great American Dynasty
Written by Devon Mitchell
“There goes the last great American dynasty,” - Taylor Swift, “The Last Great American Dynasty”
For nearly 100 years the Massachusetts Democrats...
Long Shifts with Hideous Men
Written by Jasey Roberts
This past summer I got a job being paid a good margin above minimum wage to be your resident grocer/cashier/punching bag....
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Halloween
Written by Zach “There Are Currently 104 Days Till Christmas” Dalton
Ah, September. The air is changing, the children are back to school (some virtually...
A Field Guide to Football Fans
Written by Zach “Look, the Dolphins are Going to Turn it Around” Dalton
Football season has made it into its third week of games...
Dungeons and Dragons Soup for the Soul
Written by Jasey “you all meet in a tavern” Roberts
The truth is, historically, I’ve always hated “high” fantasy. The fantasy I’ve enjoyed has always...
Fall is Officially Here
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf
The 21st night of September marks a major milestone for this year, indicating fall 2020 has officially arrived. The school year...
Falwell’s Downfall
Written by Kristi Rolf
Over the past four months, a steady succession of controversies has cost Liberty University’s President and evangelical right-wing leader, Jerry Falwell...
RBG: A Life of Excellence and Justice
Written by Devon “Next Supreme Court Justice” Mitchell
On Friday, September 18th, America lost a true icon. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died in...
The Journal of a Working Boy, Or, Up from Sloth
Written by Jasey Roberts
About a month ago, I wrote an article about how my job as a grocery store clerk gives people free rein...
The College Experience 100 Years Apart
Written by Kristi Rolf
At the end of this summer, I bought a new book. Like many people I know, I have a bad habit...
Improving Chipotle Through the Eyes of a Business Major
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf
As my business classes start to pick up, I can’t help but notice vocabulary words that have been drilled into my...
