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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
