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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
