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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.

Hate in a Dress

Written by Nina Earle What is fun, comforting, or brings one happiness changes from person to person. No two people will react to any situation or thing...

Winter Blues

Written by Nina Earle January in Roanoke has started with a bang. One week into the New Year and schools were closing and delaying for...

Son of a Nutcracker, Elf is NOT that Good

Written by Kai Sanchez As November comes to a close and Mariah Carey continues to defrost, many people, myself included, are starting to delve into...

Tacky Lights

Written by Nina Earle With bright probe lights flashing to the beat, everyone is reminded that it is holiday light season once again. The beats...

Flowers Still in bloom

Written by Mikaela Gantz As we enter into the holiday season I am reminded that this is a season of great sadness juxtaposed with tremendous...

Finals SZN

Written by Mikaela Gantz As a junior (who’s technically a sophomore), I have some experience with finals. I think midterms and finals feel the same...

The Mystical West Virginian Mothman

Written by Kai Sanchez In the heart of Appalachia the legend of the West Virginian Mothman is as iconic as a superhero. The enigmatic creature,...

Salem is Weird.

Written by Nina Earle Salem is a weird cat. This comes from some one who is not a cat person. I do not have very...

Beyond the Footprints

Written by Kai Sanchez In the expansive list of folklore and mysterious creatures that pepper human history, few captivate my imagination quite like Bigfoot. This...

America’s Own Lochness

Written by Kai Sanchez In the tranquil waters of Chesapeake Bay, a mystery lurks beneath the surface—a legend that has captured the imaginations of locals and...

Tea or Coffee?

Written by Mikaela Gantz Now, I’m aware that this is a controversial take, but just hear me out. Coffee is amazing. I love coffee, in...

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...

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,...

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...

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...