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.
Through my own health journey and the experiences of those close to me, I have noticed a severe lack of concern and attention for women in healthcare settings. The term “Whiny Woman” has been coined to describe a woman who continuously seeks medical attention. Their labs and bloodwork might come back normal, but if…
One of the most conflicting lessons I’ve learned in my adult life has been spread across headlines this week, in so many words; Making no decision, is making a decision. Last week eight Senators decided to cross the aisle and shake hands with Senate Republicans, under the banner of ending the longest government shutdown in…
With cold weather now firmly settled in the Valley, it’s important to stay warm! It’s the season of fluffy blankets, nights in, and… warm drinks! There’s a large variety to choose from, especially from Roanoke College’s very own cafe, Rooney’s! Here are my personal favorite hot drinks to help me beat the chilly air. Number…
Sometimes it feels like people start celebrating Christmas earlier and earlier each year. The Goodwill down Main Street had Christmas trees on display in the window as early as September! This brings up a question a lot of people have varying opinions on: When is it appropriate to start celebrating…
Often, election weeks create a breeding ground for heightened online tension. It can be healthy to avoid social media and keep strictly to objective news sources, avoiding binging on overly upsetting responses. While I have certainly seen the usual arguing online, it was certain positive responses that stood out to me. Particularly, a joke pattern…
With Halloween just around the corner, a LOT of candy is about to be passed around between strangers, friends, and family. Out of curiosity, I posted a poll on my Instagram asking my Roanoke College peers to tell me whether they prefer chocolate candy, fruity candy, or a secret third thing. Chocolate won with a…
It’s that time of year again: the air is crisp, the sun sets earlier with each passing day, and beautiful leaves flutter to the ground in the refreshing cold breeze. This means it’s also time for my favorite holiday – Halloween! There are tons of positive aspects to Halloween for me. The weather is cool…
Last Saturday the US saw approximately 2,600 protest events nationwide rise up under the banner of “No Kings”. The collective protests reached a larger scale than the first No Kings day this past June, with an estimated turnout of 7 million. Demonstrations appeared in every state as well as abroad in the UK, Spain, and…
When our college began its Program Evaluation Process (PEP), it made its mission clear. According to PEP guidelines, “Roanoke College develops students as whole persons and prepares them for responsible lives of learning, service, and leadership.” Our curriculum is set up to ensure students are well-rounded so as to become the best versions of themselves…
With the midway point of September passed and the beginning of autumn just around the corner, most Roanoke College students have pretty much settled into their fall semester routines. However, it’s all too easy to fall out of place; one missed commitment can so easily turn to two, to three, until a few weeks have…