The Importance of Informed Consent in Healthcare: Lessons from Henrietta Lacks
In 1951, Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman, sought treatment for cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Without her knowledge…
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.
Spreading Peace and Love On Planet Earth
By Ren Monin With the semester now in full swing, your life may be starting to get a little crazy….
The Importance of Language Learning
By Delaney Collins Every student at Roanoke College must take foreign language courses, and I think they are some…
Exploring the Magical World of Reading
By Nina Earle Getting sucked into a good story can be life altering and is an experience I hope that…
Do Celebrities Have an Obligation to be Political?
By Allison Shaw Activism and political discussion have been commonplace on social media for many years. Wherever people have a…
The American Summer
By Allison Shaw I wish that I could bottle the way the air smells in the summer, somewhat sweet and…
What’s the Deal with Campus Food?!
By Ren Monin If you started reading this article under the impression that it would be a scathing review of…
The Power of Naptime
By Nina Earle There are a lot of things that become more important once you leave home and go to…
My “Journey”
By Delaney Collins The fulfillment one receives from being in the outdoor world is a feeling that only a select…
Honesty Truly is a Lonely Word
Written by Mikaela Gantz Billy Joel had it so right all those years ago and we just ignored him. As…