Queens of Rap: WHERE THE BAG AT?
Written by Shamira James
When I was younger, I remember my mom would play her music around the house or on the car rides home....
Leave the Ghosting to Casper
Written by Joyelle Ronan
If you’re playing the dating game in 2019, it’s likely you have some experience with ghosting. While the term may...
Bros Before Babes Because The Lads Are Chill
Written by Zoe Manoukian
American football players were recently overheard talking about Valentine’s Day in a Roanoke College locker room.
“You know what blows, man? There’s...
Lobby Less For Lobbyists
Written by Lorin Brice Hall
Recently Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has recently come under fire for perceived anti semitism. Omar, the nations first Somali-American Congresswoman,...
Time for a Trip: Gas is Cheap and the Road is...
Written by Joyelle Ronan
If you haven’t been getting out on the roads lately, let me fill you in. Gas prices are pretty low right now,...
What’s Your Favorite Color?
Written by Lorin Brice Hall
What’s your favorite color? This is such a common question. Everyone asks everyone this question. People ask it on dates, in...
Attention RC Men: Be Respectful of Women!
Written by Zoe Manoukian
A few incidents that have occured over the last few months have led me to articulate a few frustrations and wishes...
The Brackety-Ack Brief on the State of the Union
Written by Joey Slusher
Tuesday the 5th, President Trump gave the annual State of the Union address. This State of the Union is set in...
Just Try A Little Bit to Be…BETTER
Written by Lorin Brice Hall
First impressions matter. That’s crazy. Can you imagine all the first impressions you’ve made? Can you imagine the people who...
The Question for Call Out Crusaders: How Far is Too Far?
Written by Shamira James
In the past 10 years, there’s been a growing and more accessible form of political activism. Those who partake in this...
50 Classic Roommate Conversation Staters
Written by Zoe Manoukian
Roommates! We love ‘em and we hate ‘em. If you’ve had one, then these next 50 phrases will sound very familiar...
Let’s Be Honest: An Open Opinion on the Historic Government Shutdown...
Written by Aeryn McMurtry
On Dec. 22, 2018, President Donald Trump declared a government shutdown after Democrats opposed his proposal of $5 billion to build...
Prison, People and Paint
Written by Isaac Davis
Does our justice system work? Are we safe from the criminals once behind bars?
Within three years of release, around two...
It’s Flu Season, Everyone
Written by Zoe Manoukian
A surprising amount of students have been reported as drinking hand sanitizer and holding in their sneezes in order to fend...
Leggo Her Jade Eggo
Written by Zoe Manoukian
It is now that time of year when exams are fast approaching, the weather is getting chilly, and students are at...
Beauty is NOT Pain
Written by Zoe Manoukian
With Black Friday behind us and the gift-giving season ahead of us, we have now entered our annual period of crazed...
POWER TO THE OPOSSUM
Written by Lorin Brice Hall
A mighty Opossum should be the mascot for Roanoke. I don’t really know why I believe this, but I do. I...
See Cinema Solo!
Written by Lorin Brice Hall
Humans are social creatures. We crave interaction and connection. It’s why we go on
dates. It’s why we like to talk....
We’re All Goofy Goobers Yeah
Written by Joseph Carrick
While the average American might not be able to recall who lives in 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, they do remember who lives...
Yes, Queen!
Written by Shamira James
The first time I was exposed to Queen was in high school. I stayed after school to take a test and...
