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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.

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...

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...