Opinion
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.
Love Advice from the Single
Written by Joyelle Ronan
I give pretty good relationship advice. If you’re thinking, “But Joy, you’ve been single for so long. How do you know...
Institutionalized Racism in the Grammys
Written by Ethan Perritt
It’s been a long road to the end of racism in America -- one that seems never-ending. And even though we’ve...
INQ Classes: Are They Really Worth It?
Written by Caisi Calandra
My time at Roanoke College is coming to an end, and I’m finding that, during my last semester, I’m taking a...
A Modest Proposal for the New Decade
Written by Zachary Dalton
The year is 2020. A hundred years ago it was 1920. They had an exquisite nickname for the 1920s: “The Roaring...
Another Award Season, Another Diversity Conversation
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Award season is a great time to celebrate diverse American and foreign films. Unfortunately, award shows such as The Academy Awards,...
On The Campaign Trail
Written by Devon Mitchell
The New Hampshire primaries are on Feb. 11, meaning that being in the granite state is the perfect place to be...
No New Friends
Written by Vanessa Mutesi
Friends, we all have our different categories for friends. There are people we consider our acquaintances, the basic friends, and then...
TI$ THE $EA$ON
Written by Caisi Calandra
Hear me out -- I love shopping. At any given moment of writing this article, just know I’m probably tempted to...
Christmas in the Classroom
Written by Devon Mitchell
It’s the Christmas season and soon enough grades K-12 will be celebrating in the classroom. Christmas parties will be held, Christmas...
New Year, New Me…Again?
Written by Vanessa Mutesi
“New year, new me” season is slowly creeping up on us. As we wind down the year and essentially the decade...
Christmas and Chill: Ranking Netflix Christmas Films
Written by Joyelle Ronan
It’s December now, which means you can officially participate in all things Christmas without the world’s judgment. From family movie nights...
Democratic Nominee Pete Buttigieg? I Hope!
Written by Devon Mitchell
Pete Buttigieg (aka Mayor Pete) is the mayor from South Bend Indiana, who is up against big-name democrats such as Bernie...
Oh, You Think THIS Is Cold?
Written by Caisi Calandra
Hello, and welcome back to The Most Useless Clothes to Wear During the Winter. It’s that time of the year when...
The BEST Thanksgiving Meal
Written by Zachary Dalton
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means the holiday season is lurking ominously behind it.
While I would love to write...
Stop. Take a Second. Be Thankful.
Written by Vanessa Mutesi
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. For some people, Thanksgiving is about the food and enjoying the spirit of togetherness. Being...
It’s Okay To Not Know Your Future Plans
Written by Joyelle Ronan
While spending my semester interning in DC, I’ve come to realize just how many careers exist. Just in my major alone,...
Kanye West Finally Releases “Jesus is King”
Written by Jessica Shelburne
On Oct. 25, Kanye West finally released the long-awaited album ‘Jesus is King.’ The album missed two initial release dates in...
Halloweek?
Written by Caisi Calandra
This article may be coming a little late to the party, but it still holds importance. Every year, Halloween comes and...
Bad Energy, Stay FAR Away
Written by Vanessa Mutesi
Have you ever met someone who you clicked with effortlessly? It was as though, both your energies and auras just matched?...
Ho Ho Ho, Christmas Music, When to Play it- You Should Know
Written by Devon Mitchell
As spooky season has just come to an end, many people are turning in the Monster mash for Frosty the Snowman....
