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Sports

This page consists of coverage of everyone’s favorite sports team – the Maroons! Check here for athlete spotlights and updates on how our teams are doing over the course of the season.

  • Sports

Denison University: DIII Women’s Basketball Champions

March 27, 20260

Salem is known as the “Championship City” in many Division III athletics events. As such, Salem hosted one of many…

  • Sports

‘Noke Men’s Volleyball Sweeps Averett University 3-0

March 12, 2026September 16, 20260

Men’s Volleyball portrayed a fierce display this past Tuesday in the Cregger Center, demolishing Averett University in all three sets….

  • Sports

Men’s Basketball Comes to Unfortunate Close

March 12, 20260

Since our last article, the Maroons Men’s Basketball team has played in both the ODAC tournament and the DIII “March…

  • Sports

Roanoke Softball Soars to New Heights

March 12, 20260

Roanoke college softball has had a solid start to their season, and seems to be on the rise. After a…

  • Sports

2026 Winter Olympics Updates

February 13, 20260

The Winter Olympics have officially begun in Milano Cortina. This has not been major news as compared to recent years…

  • Sports

Roanoke Wrestling Keeps Rolling

February 13, 20260

Roanoke College men’s wrestling has been extremely dominant the entire season, winning meets against Division III’s toughest competition. They have…

  • Sports

Seahawks Pound Patriots to Win Super Bowl 29-13

February 13, 20260

The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots handily to win their second Super Bowl in a game that never…

  • Sports

Wrestling Takes Center Stage

January 30, 20260

Yes, the wrestling team literally took center stage in the Mill Mountain Theater match! On January 18th, the Maroons travelled…

  • Sports

Roanoke College Volleyball Dominates Randolph to Move to 3.0

January 30, 20260

Roanoke College Men’s Volleyball has been dominant since returning to action, consistently winning games with ease. This was proven in…

  • Sports

Men’s Basketball Five-Win Streak

January 30, 2026September 16, 20260

The men’s ‘Noke basketball team has been on fire this ODAC season, snatching a hearty 86-74 lead against Randolph College…

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Opinions

1 Musicians Are Political

Musicians Are Political

  • Opinion
2 Cornell and Calls for Reform

Cornell and Calls for Reform

  • Opinion
3 “A Circus of Suffering”; Christa Pike’s Botched Execution

“A Circus of Suffering”; Christa Pike’s Botched Execution

  • Opinion
4 Trapped in a Digital World: The Loss of Physical Media Creates Concerns

Trapped in a Digital World: The Loss of Physical Media Creates Concerns

  • Opinion
5 The One Good Thing About AI Data Centers: Social Organization

The One Good Thing About AI Data Centers: Social Organization

  • Opinion
6 Create More Than You Consume; Hope

Create More Than You Consume; Hope

  • Opinion
7 Is Leaving the Right Answer?

Is Leaving the Right Answer?

  • Opinion
8 Humans Can Not Play God

Humans Can Not Play God

  • Opinion
9 The Future Relies on Us; No Kings Day and the Power of Protesting

The Future Relies on Us; No Kings Day and the Power of Protesting

  • Opinion
  • Sunday Special
10 Seafood Surprise!

Seafood Surprise!

  • Opinion
11

No Kings Day: Loud, Proud, and Peaceful

  • Opinion
12 Campus Campaigning – Student Protesting and First Amendment Rights

Campus Campaigning – Student Protesting and First Amendment Rights

  • Opinion
13 Maggie’s Death Reveals Our Own Faults

Maggie’s Death Reveals Our Own Faults

  • Opinion
14 The Double Standards of America’s Fight for Freedom

The Double Standards of America’s Fight for Freedom

  • Opinion
15 Spring Has Sprung!

Spring Has Sprung!

  • Opinion
16 Holding Companies Accountable for Climate Change

Holding Companies Accountable for Climate Change

  • Opinion
17

History Demolished by Roanoke College

  • Opinion
18 Graduation Grumbles

Graduation Grumbles

  • Opinion
19 Celebration As Resistance

Celebration As Resistance

  • Opinion
20 Mariame Kaba’s Perspective on Hope

Mariame Kaba’s Perspective on Hope

  • Opinion
21 How To Contact Your Representatives

How To Contact Your Representatives

  • Opinion
22 Snow Day Storytime

Snow Day Storytime

  • Opinion
23 Festive Flavors

Festive Flavors

  • Opinion
24 Terrific Traditions

Terrific Traditions

  • Opinion
25 Opening Conversations: Body Positivity

Opening Conversations: Body Positivity

  • Opinion
26

What’s In a Name

  • Opinion
27 I Am Not a “Whiny Woman”

I Am Not a “Whiny Woman”

  • Opinion
28 Democrats Stand Down

Democrats Stand Down

  • Opinion
29 Warm Drink Rankings

Warm Drink Rankings

  • Opinion
30 Too Early for Christmas?

Too Early for Christmas?

  • Opinion
31 The Power of Local Elections

The Power of Local Elections

  • Opinion
32 Candy Craze

Candy Craze

  • Opinion
33 An Ode to Halloween

An Ode to Halloween

  • Opinion
34 The Student Protestor

The Student Protestor

  • Opinion
35 Liberal Arts Shuts Down The Arts

Liberal Arts Shuts Down The Arts

  • Opinion
36 Semester Survival Guide

Semester Survival Guide

  • Opinion
37 No Car, No Problem

No Car, No Problem

  • Opinion
38 A Living Decision

A Living Decision

  • Opinion
39 Will The Change in Commencement Locations Welcome All?

Will The Change in Commencement Locations Welcome All?

  • Opinion
40 On Authenticity in Education

On Authenticity in Education

  • Opinion
41 May Term Magic

May Term Magic

  • Opinion
42 The Importance of Networking

The Importance of Networking

  • Opinion
43 Quotebook!

Quotebook!

  • Opinion
44 Highways to Hell

Highways to Hell

  • Opinion
45 Reeling in Recreation: Sport Fishing and River Transformation in the Roanoke Valley

Reeling in Recreation: Sport Fishing and River Transformation in the Roanoke Valley

  • Opinion
46 Campus Connections

Campus Connections

  • Opinion
47 Leave Fintel Alone

Leave Fintel Alone

  • Opinion
48 Mysteries of Music

Mysteries of Music

  • Opinion
49 Tattoos and Careers: Redefining Professionalism in the Modern Era

Tattoos and Careers: Redefining Professionalism in the Modern Era

  • Opinion
50 Classes appear and disappear

Classes appear and disappear

  • Opinion
51 Prince Caspian Can Sing!

Prince Caspian Can Sing!

  • Opinion
52 The Hidden Crisis: Food Insecurity Among College Students

The Hidden Crisis: Food Insecurity Among College Students

  • Opinion
53 DC?

DC?

  • Opinion
54 Football?

Football?

  • Opinion
55 Practicing a More Sustainable Valentine’s Day

Practicing a More Sustainable Valentine’s Day

  • Opinion
56 Darwin Days!

Darwin Days!

  • Opinion
57 Diverse Dining at Roanoke College 

Diverse Dining at Roanoke College 

  • Opinion
58 Fighting the Flu

Fighting the Flu

  • Opinion
59 Did one tour do this?

Did one tour do this?

  • Opinion
60 Snowy Escapades

Snowy Escapades

  • Opinion
61 Mastering Time Management: A Key to Success in the New Year

Mastering Time Management: A Key to Success in the New Year

  • Opinion
62 Roanoke College Away

Roanoke College Away

  • Opinion
63 An Open Love Letter to Roanoke College

An Open Love Letter to Roanoke College

  • Opinion
64 Traffic Nightmares

Traffic Nightmares

  • Opinion
65 Why Study Abroad?

Why Study Abroad?

  • Opinion
66 What Happened to Thanksgiving?

What Happened to Thanksgiving?

  • Opinion
67 An Electrifying Performance

An Electrifying Performance

  • Opinion
68 The Need for Sustainability at Roanoke College

The Need for Sustainability at Roanoke College

  • Opinion
69 Are Sleigh Bells Ringing?

Are Sleigh Bells Ringing?

  • Opinion
70 Building Bridges, Not Walls: How Students can be a Catalyst for Unity and Change

Building Bridges, Not Walls: How Students can be a Catalyst for Unity and Change

  • Opinion
71 Theologies on Tap

Theologies on Tap

  • Opinion
72 Spooky Sweets

Spooky Sweets

  • Opinion
73 Halloween in the Halls

Halloween in the Halls

  • Opinion
74 Emotional Support Animals at Roanoke College: More Than Just Pets

Emotional Support Animals at Roanoke College: More Than Just Pets

  • Opinion
75 An EPIC Musical

An EPIC Musical

  • Opinion
76 Improving Campus Accessibility

Improving Campus Accessibility

  • Opinion
77 The Importance of Informed Consent in Healthcare: Lessons from Henrietta Lacks

The Importance of Informed Consent in Healthcare: Lessons from Henrietta Lacks

  • Opinion
78 Spreading Peace and Love On Planet Earth

Spreading Peace and Love On Planet Earth

  • Opinion
79 The Importance of Language Learning

The Importance of Language Learning

  • Opinion
80 Exploring the Magical World of Reading

Exploring the Magical World of Reading

  • Opinion
81 Do Celebrities Have an Obligation to be Political?

Do Celebrities Have an Obligation to be Political?

  • Opinion
82

The American Summer

  • Opinion
83

What’s the Deal with Campus Food?!

  • Opinion
84

The Power of Naptime

  • Opinion
85 My “Journey”

My “Journey”

  • Opinion
86 Honesty Truly is a Lonely Word

Honesty Truly is a Lonely Word

  • Opinion
87 Brackets!

Brackets!

  • Opinion
88 Graduation Jitters and Fears

Graduation Jitters and Fears

  • Opinion
89 Cutting the “Too Sweet” Talk

Cutting the “Too Sweet” Talk

  • Opinion
90 “Repo!”: The Worst (Best) Movie You’ve Never Heard Of

“Repo!”: The Worst (Best) Movie You’ve Never Heard Of

  • Opinion
91 Tweet, Tweet!

Tweet, Tweet!

  • Opinion
92 The Unwavering Faith for the USA’s Women’s Soccer

The Unwavering Faith for the USA’s Women’s Soccer

  • Opinion
93 Peer Predicaments

Peer Predicaments

  • Opinion
94

The End of Comedy TV

  • Opinion
95 A Sign to take that Impromptu Weekend Trip

A Sign to take that Impromptu Weekend Trip

  • Opinion
96 Highs and Lows of Working on Campus

Highs and Lows of Working on Campus

  • Opinion
97 Hate in a Dress

Hate in a Dress

  • Opinion
98 Winter Blues

Winter Blues

  • Opinion
99 Son of a Nutcracker, Elf is NOT that Good

Son of a Nutcracker, Elf is NOT that Good

  • Opinion
100 Tacky Lights

Tacky Lights

  • Opinion
101 Flowers Still in bloom

Flowers Still in bloom

  • Opinion
102 Finals SZN

Finals SZN

  • Opinion
103 The Mystical West Virginian Mothman

The Mystical West Virginian Mothman

  • Opinion
104 Salem is Weird.

Salem is Weird.

  • Opinion
105 Beyond the Footprints

Beyond the Footprints

  • Opinion
106 America’s Own Lochness

America’s Own Lochness

  • Opinion
107 Tea or Coffee?

Tea or Coffee?

  • Opinion
108 It’s Floor Time

It’s Floor Time

  • Opinion
109 Energy Levels Depleted

Energy Levels Depleted

  • Opinion
110 The Dark Side of Food TV

The Dark Side of Food TV

  • Opinion
111 My idol: Jimmy Carter

My idol: Jimmy Carter

  • Opinion
112 Spring Has Sprung!

Spring Has Sprung!

  • Opinion
113 Thoughts from Seventh Grade

Thoughts from Seventh Grade

  • Opinion
114 The Ultimate Energy Drink Ranking

The Ultimate Energy Drink Ranking

  • Opinion
115 My Last President’s Ball

My Last President’s Ball

  • Opinion
116 Kiss Me, I’m Irish

Kiss Me, I’m Irish

  • Opinion
117 Shows that Netflix Shouldn’t Have Canceled

Shows that Netflix Shouldn’t Have Canceled

  • Opinion
118 Thoughts from Seventh Grade

Thoughts from Seventh Grade

  • Opinion
119 The Art of Shopping Secondhand

The Art of Shopping Secondhand

  • Opinion
120 The Perfect Swipe

The Perfect Swipe

  • Opinion
121 Thoughts from Seventh Grade

Thoughts from Seventh Grade

  • Opinion
122 Gun Violence: A Future Educator’s Perspective

Gun Violence: A Future Educator’s Perspective

  • Opinion
123 Communal Kitchens and Why I Hate Them

Communal Kitchens and Why I Hate Them

  • Opinion
124 Starting the Last Semester

Starting the Last Semester

  • Opinion
125 My Least Favorite Week of the Semester

My Least Favorite Week of the Semester

  • Opinion
126 The Ultimate Dorm Ranking

The Ultimate Dorm Ranking

  • Opinion
127 The Senioritis is Real

The Senioritis is Real

  • Opinion
128 Having a December Birthday

Having a December Birthday

  • Opinion
129 Is it Christmas Season Yet?

Is it Christmas Season Yet?

  • Opinion
130 The Void Between Thanksgiving and December 17th

The Void Between Thanksgiving and December 17th

  • Opinion
131 My Nose is Stuffy All the Time

My Nose is Stuffy All the Time

  • Opinion
132 Class Registration is Stressful

Class Registration is Stressful

  • Opinion
133 Elon and Twitter: BUAD Notes

Elon and Twitter: BUAD Notes

  • Opinion
134 Thanksgiving – A Picky Eater’s Nightmare

Thanksgiving – A Picky Eater’s Nightmare

  • Opinion
135 Halloween Decor

Halloween Decor

  • Opinion
136 The Best Holiday

The Best Holiday

  • Opinion
137 Pumpkin Spice Lattes Own My Soul

Pumpkin Spice Lattes Own My Soul

  • Opinion
138 Halloweekend Costume Scaries

Halloweekend Costume Scaries

  • Opinion
139 Muzak vs. Silence: Is There a Place for Silence in Public Spaces?

Muzak vs. Silence: Is There a Place for Silence in Public Spaces?

  • Opinion
140 Columbus Day vs Indigenous Peoples Day

Columbus Day vs Indigenous Peoples Day

  • Opinion
141 Working Through Midterms

Working Through Midterms

  • Opinion
142 The Battle Against General’s Chicken

The Battle Against General’s Chicken

  • Opinion
143 Rooney’s Hours Review

Rooney’s Hours Review

  • Opinion
144 Family Weekend: By Someone Who Does Not Have Family Coming

Family Weekend: By Someone Who Does Not Have Family Coming

  • Opinion
145 The Return of Cavern

The Return of Cavern

  • Opinion
146 Are Queen Memes in Bad Taste?

Are Queen Memes in Bad Taste?

  • Opinion
147 My Cat Away From Home

My Cat Away From Home

  • Opinion
148 Lets Get Back Into It

Lets Get Back Into It

  • Opinion
149 The Queen is Dead

The Queen is Dead

  • Opinion
150 What’s Super about Being a Super Senior?

What’s Super about Being a Super Senior?

  • Opinion
151 Planning Summer After Finals

Planning Summer After Finals

  • Opinion
152 Edgard’s Senior Farewell

Edgard’s Senior Farewell

  • Opinion
153 The Trials and Times of a Semester in DC

The Trials and Times of a Semester in DC

  • Opinion
154 The End is So Close Yet So Far

The End is So Close Yet So Far

  • Opinion
155 I’m Sad to See People Leave

I’m Sad to See People Leave

  • Opinion
156 I Think I’m Allergic to Pollen

I Think I’m Allergic to Pollen

  • Opinion
157 t’s Supposed to be Fun: The Reality of Turning 21

t’s Supposed to be Fun: The Reality of Turning 21

  • Opinion
158 War is Peace

War is Peace

  • Opinion
159 Cavern, I Miss You

Cavern, I Miss You

  • Opinion
160 Returning to Normalcy Maskless

Returning to Normalcy Maskless

  • Opinion
161 What’s so Great About Guinness?

What’s so Great About Guinness?

  • Opinion
162 “Toads”

“Toads”

  • Opinion
163 Endemic Now?

Endemic Now?

  • Opinion
164 How I Feel About TikTok

How I Feel About TikTok

  • Opinion
165 The BEST Gym Music

The BEST Gym Music

  • Opinion
166 The Pros of Staycations

The Pros of Staycations

  • Opinion
167 Opinion 2 Why Salem Should Be More Like Downtown Roanoke

Opinion 2 Why Salem Should Be More Like Downtown Roanoke

  • Opinion
168 New Identity for Washington Football

New Identity for Washington Football

  • Opinion
169 The Language of Flowers

The Language of Flowers

  • Opinion
170 Feeling In-Between This Valentine’s Day

Feeling In-Between This Valentine’s Day

  • Opinion
171 The Loveliest Valentine’s Day Playlist Spotify DIDN’T Make

The Loveliest Valentine’s Day Playlist Spotify DIDN’T Make

  • Opinion
172 Pro-Life Marchers Swarm DC

Pro-Life Marchers Swarm DC

  • Opinion
173 Starting the Semester with Online Classes

Starting the Semester with Online Classes

  • Opinion
174 Winter is Coming

Winter is Coming

  • Opinion
175 Top 5 Best Christmas Songs (Inarguably)

Top 5 Best Christmas Songs (Inarguably)

  • Opinion
176 The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Spotify Wrapped

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Spotify Wrapped

  • Opinion
177 The Least Wonderful Time of the Year

The Least Wonderful Time of the Year

  • Opinion
178 Thanksgiving Marathons

Thanksgiving Marathons

  • Opinion
179 Dolly Pardon Me, I Don’t Like Country

Dolly Pardon Me, I Don’t Like Country

  • Opinion
180 A World without Daylight Savings Time

A World without Daylight Savings Time

  • Opinion
181 Turkey for National Bird

Turkey for National Bird

  • Opinion
182 A Scary Future for Republicans

A Scary Future for Republicans

  • Opinion
183 The Meaning of Spooky Season

The Meaning of Spooky Season

  • Opinion
184 Halloween Candy Rundown

Halloween Candy Rundown

  • Opinion
185 The Spookiest Indie Playlist Spotify DIDN’T Make

The Spookiest Indie Playlist Spotify DIDN’T Make

  • Opinion
186

It’s Time to Prepare

  • Opinion
187

Stephen Moore Left Me Wanting Less

  • Opinion
188

Novo Amor: a New Artist to Love

  • Opinion
189

3 Steps for Stress Management

  • Opinion
190

Teaching English in an Unhealthy Global World

  • Opinion
191

Yik Yak is Back!

  • Opinion
192

Festivals: Not for the Faint of Heart

  • Opinion
193

Gender Norms Broken by Nail Painting Trend

  • Opinion
194

Abortion Don’t Have to Go, For the Bible Tells Me So

  • Opinion
195

Campus Culture Shock

  • Opinion
196

Living on the Dance Floor Ten Years Later

  • Opinion
197

Good Mythical Morning!

  • Opinion
198 Farewell to the Class of 2021

Farewell to the Class of 2021

  • Opinion
199 To the Class of 2021, From RC Faculty

To the Class of 2021, From RC Faculty

  • Opinion
200 Zach “Big Fish 2k21” Dalton

Zach “Big Fish 2k21” Dalton

  • Opinion
201 Con Te Partiò

Con Te Partiò

  • Opinion
202 Kamala’s First 100 Days

Kamala’s First 100 Days

  • Opinion
203 COVID-19,20,21….

COVID-19,20,21….

  • Opinion
204 Gen Z: What the Hell are You Saying?

Gen Z: What the Hell are You Saying?

  • Opinion
205 My Job is Super Cool and I Love It

My Job is Super Cool and I Love It

  • Opinion
206 The Need for Support

The Need for Support

  • Opinion
207 The Harder They Paul the Harder They Fall

The Harder They Paul the Harder They Fall

  • Opinion
208 Vaccinated & Opinionated

Vaccinated & Opinionated

  • Opinion
209 Jake Paul: The Little Boxer that Could

Jake Paul: The Little Boxer that Could

  • Opinion
210 Pelosi Talks of “Sacrifice”

Pelosi Talks of “Sacrifice”

  • Opinion
211 Vaccination Disappointments

Vaccination Disappointments

  • Opinion
212 Three Poems

Three Poems

  • Opinion
213 Hammock Hotspots

Hammock Hotspots

  • Opinion
214 News at the Speed of Social Media

News at the Speed of Social Media

  • Opinion
215 A Hell of a Week for Lil Nas X

A Hell of a Week for Lil Nas X

  • Opinion
216 The 21st Century Bob Dylan

The 21st Century Bob Dylan

  • Opinion
217 March Madness: Is It Really Important?

March Madness: Is It Really Important?

  • Opinion
218 Meditation Might Just Be Vital

Meditation Might Just Be Vital

  • Opinion
219 Remembering Women in Psychology

Remembering Women in Psychology

  • Opinion
220 Repost Media Informs Millions

Repost Media Informs Millions

  • Opinion
221 Spring Without a Break

Spring Without a Break

  • Opinion
222 Daylight Savings > St. Patty’s Day

Daylight Savings > St. Patty’s Day

  • Opinion
223 Royal Watch: Harry and Meghan Tell All

Royal Watch: Harry and Meghan Tell All

  • Opinion
224 St. Patrick’s Day: It’s Not Just for Drinking Anymore

St. Patrick’s Day: It’s Not Just for Drinking Anymore

  • Opinion
225 Spoiler-Free TV Recommendation: “Twin Peaks”

Spoiler-Free TV Recommendation: “Twin Peaks”

  • Opinion
226 Let’s Get Ce-REAL

Let’s Get Ce-REAL

  • Opinion
227 Album Corner: “Rest Without Regrets…”

Album Corner: “Rest Without Regrets…”

  • Opinion
228 A Fresh Perspective on a Classic Romance

A Fresh Perspective on a Classic Romance

  • Opinion
229 Este, Danielle, Alana, and Taylor (Swift) Haim

Este, Danielle, Alana, and Taylor (Swift) Haim

  • Opinion
230 Valentine’s Day Needs a Rebrand

Valentine’s Day Needs a Rebrand

  • Opinion
231 The Chiefs Learn Why They Shouldn’t Bet Against Tom Brady

The Chiefs Learn Why They Shouldn’t Bet Against Tom Brady

  • Opinion
232 Biden’s First 100 Days

Biden’s First 100 Days

  • Opinion
233 Another Modest Holiday Proposal

Another Modest Holiday Proposal

  • Opinion
234 A Little Spring in Your Semester

A Little Spring in Your Semester

  • Opinion
235 Lyrical Deep Dive: Picture of My Dress

Lyrical Deep Dive: Picture of My Dress

  • Opinion
236 Relaxing with Horoscopes

Relaxing with Horoscopes

  • Opinion
237 Lessons from Quarantine to Take into Winter Break

Lessons from Quarantine to Take into Winter Break

  • Opinion
238 A Business Major’s Take on the 2020 Election

A Business Major’s Take on the 2020 Election

  • Opinion
239 Another Modest Proposal for the Holiday Season

Another Modest Proposal for the Holiday Season

  • Opinion
240 The End All and Be All of Voters

The End All and Be All of Voters

  • Opinion
241 The Waaaaaiting is the Hardest Part

The Waaaaaiting is the Hardest Part

  • Opinion
242 Reclaiming the Joy of Reading

Reclaiming the Joy of Reading

  • Opinion
243 The Haunting Reality of Political Theater

The Haunting Reality of Political Theater

  • Opinion
244 Get That Halloween Drip (but Not the Nose Kind)

Get That Halloween Drip (but Not the Nose Kind)

  • Opinion
245 The Girls of Autumn

The Girls of Autumn

  • Opinion
246 What’s the Deal with Trick or Treating?

What’s the Deal with Trick or Treating?

  • Opinion
247 The Best Part of October

The Best Part of October

  • Opinion
248 The College Experience 100 Years Apart

The College Experience 100 Years Apart

  • Opinion
249 The Journal of a Working Boy, Or, Up from Sloth

The Journal of a Working Boy, Or, Up from Sloth

  • Opinion
250 Album Corner: Nectar by Joji

Album Corner: Nectar by Joji

  • Opinion
251 Improving Chipotle Through the Eyes of a Business Major

Improving Chipotle Through the Eyes of a Business Major

  • Opinion
252 Election Countdown: Voter Registration

Election Countdown: Voter Registration

  • Opinion
253 Fall is Officially Here

Fall is Officially Here

  • Opinion
254 A Field Guide to Football Fans

A Field Guide to Football Fans

  • Opinion
255 Falwell’s Downfall

Falwell’s Downfall

  • Opinion
256 RBG: A Life of Excellence and Justice

RBG: A Life of Excellence and Justice

  • Opinion
257 Dungeons and Dragons Soup for the Soul

Dungeons and Dragons Soup for the Soul

  • Opinion
258 The Downfall of the Last Great American Dynasty

The Downfall of the Last Great American Dynasty

  • Opinion
259 It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Halloween

It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Halloween

  • Opinion
260 Long Shifts with Hideous Men

Long Shifts with Hideous Men

  • Opinion
261 The Final Move-In Decision

The Final Move-In Decision

  • Opinion
262 Election Countdown: Mail-In Ballots

Election Countdown: Mail-In Ballots

  • Opinion
263 The Hot Topic is Hot Topic

The Hot Topic is Hot Topic

  • Opinion
264 Maroons and Social Distancing

Maroons and Social Distancing

  • Opinion
265 Zoom Etiquette: What You Need To Know

Zoom Etiquette: What You Need To Know

  • Opinion
266 A Letter to the HEXS Class of 2020

A Letter to the HEXS Class of 2020

  • Opinion
267 HHP Seniors

HHP Seniors

  • Opinion
268 Class of 2020 Memories

Class of 2020 Memories

  • Opinion
269 Madalyn Chapman: An RC Icon

Madalyn Chapman: An RC Icon

  • Opinion
270 A Tribute to Our Section Editor, Caisi Calandra

A Tribute to Our Section Editor, Caisi Calandra

  • Opinion
271 Dear Public Health Studies Majors and Minors

Dear Public Health Studies Majors and Minors

  • Opinion
272 To the Class of 2020 from Professor Gibbs

To the Class of 2020 from Professor Gibbs

  • Opinion
273 A Message from Dr. Trexler

A Message from Dr. Trexler

  • Opinion
274 A Message to the Class of 2020 From the Faculty

A Message to the Class of 2020 From the Faculty

  • Opinion
275 To Gaston Ocampo from Dr. Rubongoya

To Gaston Ocampo from Dr. Rubongoya

  • Opinion
276 Seniors in The Research Lab

Seniors in The Research Lab

  • Opinion
277 Best Wishes Class of 2020

Best Wishes Class of 2020

  • Opinion
278 Until We Meet Again

Until We Meet Again

  • Opinion
279 A Reality Check for College Students Concerning the Stimulus Package

A Reality Check for College Students Concerning the Stimulus Package

  • Opinion
280 Sincerely Strange: A Comeback Attempt from the Most Hated Man in Comedy

Sincerely Strange: A Comeback Attempt from the Most Hated Man in Comedy

  • Opinion
281 It’s Time We All Start Watching “American Idol” Again

It’s Time We All Start Watching “American Idol” Again

  • Opinion
282 Find Your Silver Lining

Find Your Silver Lining

  • Opinion
283 Putting the Pro in Procrastination

Putting the Pro in Procrastination

  • Opinion
284 My Corona or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Virus

My Corona or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Virus

  • Opinion
285 Bernie or Biden?

Bernie or Biden?

  • Opinion
286 Ladies, Time for Introspection

Ladies, Time for Introspection

  • Opinion
287 Spring Breakers…or Alternative Breakers?

Spring Breakers…or Alternative Breakers?

  • Opinion
288 Kidpinions: St. Patrick’s Day

Kidpinions: St. Patrick’s Day

  • Opinion
289 A Teetotalist’s Guide to Saint Paddy’s Day

A Teetotalist’s Guide to Saint Paddy’s Day

  • Opinion
290 Is Being Too Hot a Crime?

Is Being Too Hot a Crime?

  • Opinion
291 Disastrous Decisions from the Democrats

Disastrous Decisions from the Democrats

  • Opinion
292 Puns

Puns

  • Opinion
293 Mercury Retrograde + Midterms

Mercury Retrograde + Midterms

  • Opinion
294 A Cynical View on Parents and Politics

A Cynical View on Parents and Politics

  • Opinion
295 A Lot of Tears, but Not So Much Love

A Lot of Tears, but Not So Much Love

  • Opinion
296 Where are the Cracks in the Glass Ceiling For Film?

Where are the Cracks in the Glass Ceiling For Film?

  • Opinion
297 JB Said, “Love Yourself”

JB Said, “Love Yourself”

  • Opinion
298 Love Advice from the Single

Love Advice from the Single

  • Opinion
299 Institutionalized Racism in the Grammys

Institutionalized Racism in the Grammys

  • Opinion
300 INQ Classes: Are They Really Worth It?

INQ Classes: Are They Really Worth It?

  • Opinion
301 A Modest Proposal for the New Decade

A Modest Proposal for the New Decade

  • Opinion
302 Another Award Season, Another Diversity Conversation

Another Award Season, Another Diversity Conversation

  • Opinion
303 On The Campaign Trail

On The Campaign Trail

  • Opinion
304 No New Friends

No New Friends

  • Opinion
305 TI$ THE $EA$ON

TI$ THE $EA$ON

  • Opinion
306 Christmas in the Classroom

Christmas in the Classroom

  • Opinion
307 New Year, New Me…Again?

New Year, New Me…Again?

  • Opinion
308 Christmas and Chill: Ranking Netflix Christmas Films

Christmas and Chill: Ranking Netflix Christmas Films

  • Opinion
309 Democratic Nominee Pete Buttigieg? I Hope!

Democratic Nominee Pete Buttigieg? I Hope!

  • Opinion
310 Oh, You Think THIS Is Cold?

Oh, You Think THIS Is Cold?

  • Opinion
311 The BEST Thanksgiving Meal

The BEST Thanksgiving Meal

  • Opinion
312 Stop. Take a Second. Be Thankful.

Stop. Take a Second. Be Thankful.

  • Opinion
313 It’s Okay To Not Know Your Future Plans

It’s Okay To Not Know Your Future Plans

  • Opinion
314 Kanye West Finally Releases “Jesus is King”

Kanye West Finally Releases “Jesus is King”

  • Opinion
315 Halloweek?

Halloweek?

  • Opinion
316 Bad Energy, Stay FAR Away

Bad Energy, Stay FAR Away

  • Opinion
317 Ho Ho Ho, Christmas Music, When to Play it- You Should Know

Ho Ho Ho, Christmas Music, When to Play it- You Should Know

  • Opinion
318 Those Juicy Halloween Statistics, in Case You Were Wondering

Those Juicy Halloween Statistics, in Case You Were Wondering

  • Opinion
319 Junior Annoyed by Disregard for College Trick-or-Treating

Junior Annoyed by Disregard for College Trick-or-Treating

  • Opinion
320 The Democrats’ Spooky Future

The Democrats’ Spooky Future

  • Opinion
321 So Ghosting and Cut-Off Culture Are Cool?

So Ghosting and Cut-Off Culture Are Cool?

  • Opinion
322 A Freshman’s Thoughts on Going Home

A Freshman’s Thoughts on Going Home

  • Opinion
323 It’s Libra Season!

It’s Libra Season!

  • Opinion
324 The Case for a Presidential Age Limit

The Case for a Presidential Age Limit

  • Opinion
325 The Story of “Pepsi” the Stray Cat and the Junior it Followed

The Story of “Pepsi” the Stray Cat and the Junior it Followed

  • Opinion
326 Living on Fast Forward

Living on Fast Forward

  • Opinion
327 Felicity Huffman Sentencing and the Un-justice System

Felicity Huffman Sentencing and the Un-justice System

  • Opinion
328 American Psycho—High Literary Art and Potential Great American Novel

American Psycho—High Literary Art and Potential Great American Novel

  • Opinion
329 Junior Misses Class to Continue Binge-Watching

Junior Misses Class to Continue Binge-Watching

  • Opinion
330 High School Musical: Who Says We Have to Let it Go?

High School Musical: Who Says We Have to Let it Go?

  • Opinion
331 Debate Letdown

Debate Letdown

  • Opinion
332 Why We Need More Disabled and Queer Characters in Literature

Why We Need More Disabled and Queer Characters in Literature

  • Opinion
333 Freshman Class Deals with Disappointment

Freshman Class Deals with Disappointment

  • Opinion
334 Switch Up Your Semester

Switch Up Your Semester

  • Opinion
335 A Seat vs. A “Seat” at the Table

A Seat vs. A “Seat” at the Table

  • Opinion
336 Best Books to Binge this Summer

Best Books to Binge this Summer

  • Opinion
337 No One: … Shamira: I Just Think it’s Funny How…

No One: … Shamira: I Just Think it’s Funny How…

  • Opinion
338 Watch Foreign Films on Kanopy

Watch Foreign Films on Kanopy

  • Opinion
339 This Sapien Survived

This Sapien Survived

  • Opinion
340 The Mueller Report Report

The Mueller Report Report

  • Opinion
341 2020 Election: YANG GANG

2020 Election: YANG GANG

  • Opinion
342 MEN: If You Knew Better, You’d Do Better

MEN: If You Knew Better, You’d Do Better

  • Opinion
343 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: A Gift For Your Netflix Queue

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: A Gift For Your Netflix Queue

  • Opinion
344 Give Theology on Tap a Try

Give Theology on Tap a Try

  • Opinion
345 Brexit: Exploring the UK’s Options

Brexit: Exploring the UK’s Options

  • Opinion
346 Elephant on the Lawn

Elephant on the Lawn

  • Opinion
347 It’s More Than Guinness: A Look at a Northern Ireland St. Patrick’s Day

It’s More Than Guinness: A Look at a Northern Ireland St. Patrick’s Day

  • Opinion
348 Green New Deal 101

Green New Deal 101

  • Opinion
349 Queens of Rap: WHERE THE BAG AT?

Queens of Rap: WHERE THE BAG AT?

  • Opinion
350 Leave the Ghosting to Casper

Leave the Ghosting to Casper

  • Opinion
351 Bros Before Babes Because The Lads Are Chill

Bros Before Babes Because The Lads Are Chill

  • Opinion
352 Lobby Less For Lobbyists

Lobby Less For Lobbyists

  • Opinion
353 Time for a Trip: Gas is Cheap and the Road is Long!

Time for a Trip: Gas is Cheap and the Road is Long!

  • Opinion
354 What’s Your Favorite Color?

What’s Your Favorite Color?

  • Opinion
355 Attention RC Men: Be Respectful of Women!

Attention RC Men: Be Respectful of Women!

  • Opinion
356 The Brackety-Ack Brief on the State of the Union

The Brackety-Ack Brief on the State of the Union

  • Opinion
357 Just Try A Little Bit to Be…BETTER

Just Try A Little Bit to Be…BETTER

  • Opinion
358 The Question for Call Out Crusaders: How Far is Too Far?

The Question for Call Out Crusaders: How Far is Too Far?

  • Opinion
359 50 Classic Roommate Conversation Staters

50 Classic Roommate Conversation Staters

  • Opinion
360 Let’s Be Honest: An Open Opinion on the Historic Government Shutdown of 2018-19

Let’s Be Honest: An Open Opinion on the Historic Government Shutdown of 2018-19

  • Opinion
361 Prison, People and Paint

Prison, People and Paint

  • Opinion
362 It’s Flu Season, Everyone

It’s Flu Season, Everyone

  • Opinion
363 Leggo Her Jade Eggo

Leggo Her Jade Eggo

  • Opinion
364 Beauty is NOT Pain

Beauty is NOT Pain

  • Opinion
365 POWER TO THE OPOSSUM

POWER TO THE OPOSSUM

  • Opinion
366 See Cinema Solo!

See Cinema Solo!

  • Opinion
367 We’re All Goofy Goobers Yeah

We’re All Goofy Goobers Yeah

  • Opinion
368 Yes, Queen!

Yes, Queen!

  • Opinion
369 Nature is Facing a Cancellation Crisis

Nature is Facing a Cancellation Crisis

  • Opinion
370 You Can’t Cancel Nature!

You Can’t Cancel Nature!

  • Opinion
371 KavaNO

KavaNO

  • Opinion
372 Democracy Dies in The Dark

Democracy Dies in The Dark

  • Opinion
373 Monterey and Modern Monsters

Monterey and Modern Monsters

  • Opinion
374 So Much Depends Upon…The Vote

So Much Depends Upon…The Vote

  • Opinion
375 Fortnite: America’s Next Top Leading Cause for Divorce

Fortnite: America’s Next Top Leading Cause for Divorce

  • Opinion
376 “This Again?” Thinks Quiet Plurality as Greek Life Emerges

“This Again?” Thinks Quiet Plurality as Greek Life Emerges

  • Opinion
377 After Separate Checks, Area Man Ponders Ambiguous Date

After Separate Checks, Area Man Ponders Ambiguous Date

  • Opinion
378 Love Among the Ruins

Love Among the Ruins

  • Opinion
379 Ashes Ashes, We All Fall Down: Autumnal Norms Draw Ire

Ashes Ashes, We All Fall Down: Autumnal Norms Draw Ire

  • Opinion
380 Frat Brother Loves Litter Critter!

Frat Brother Loves Litter Critter!

  • Opinion
381 Reluctant Vegetarian Can’t Handle the Overwhelming Ads

Reluctant Vegetarian Can’t Handle the Overwhelming Ads

  • Opinion
382 Bewildered Upperclassmen Fail to Solve Yearly Conundrum

Bewildered Upperclassmen Fail to Solve Yearly Conundrum

  • Opinion
383 I Miss Sean from Cups: Senior Reflection on Times and Friends Passed

I Miss Sean from Cups: Senior Reflection on Times and Friends Passed

  • Opinion
384 Roanoke College Students Struggle to Navigate Persnickety Fall Weather

Roanoke College Students Struggle to Navigate Persnickety Fall Weather

  • Opinion
385 RC Student Shocks Peers with Statements about ‘Society’ and ‘The Media’

RC Student Shocks Peers with Statements about ‘Society’ and ‘The Media’

  • Opinion
386 Anti-Capitalist Tirade Written at $2000 MacBook Pro

Anti-Capitalist Tirade Written at $2000 MacBook Pro

  • Opinion
387 Temporarily Optimistic Student Comes Back to Reality

Temporarily Optimistic Student Comes Back to Reality

  • Opinion
388 All Gender Bathrooms Debut On Campus

All Gender Bathrooms Debut On Campus

  • Opinion
389 Elizabeth Campus Exposed: Site to be Condemned After Investigation By the EPA

Elizabeth Campus Exposed: Site to be Condemned After Investigation By the EPA

  • Opinion
390 RC Community Impressed By Man In Shorts

RC Community Impressed By Man In Shorts

  • Opinion
391 Can I Get Directions to Pound Town?

Can I Get Directions to Pound Town?

  • Opinion
392 Californian in Awe of South’s Biscuits

Californian in Awe of South’s Biscuits

  • Opinion
393 Soon-to-be Grads Collectively Wondering When They Can Apply for Unemployment

Soon-to-be Grads Collectively Wondering When They Can Apply for Unemployment

  • Opinion
394 Shopping at Goodwill? You’re Making A Good Choice!

Shopping at Goodwill? You’re Making A Good Choice!

  • Opinion
395 Embattled Humor Editor Excited for Summer

Embattled Humor Editor Excited for Summer

  • Opinion
396 My Final Remarks: Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired

My Final Remarks: Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired

  • Opinion
397 Family of Mallards Awarded Tenure

Family of Mallards Awarded Tenure

  • Opinion
398 Present-Day High Schoolers Actually Have Their Lives Together

Present-Day High Schoolers Actually Have Their Lives Together

  • Opinion
399 Sigma Chi Brothers Face Hypothermia During Fundraising Attempts

Sigma Chi Brothers Face Hypothermia During Fundraising Attempts

  • Opinion
400 Trudo Vertical Forest Attempts to Combat Climate Change and Urban Housing Issues

Trudo Vertical Forest Attempts to Combat Climate Change and Urban Housing Issues

  • Opinion
401 Commons in Crisis: Paper Plates Cause Mass Hysteria

Commons in Crisis: Paper Plates Cause Mass Hysteria

  • Opinion
402 ‘Inept’ Humor Editor Labeled as a ‘Buffoon’ in Late of His Most Recent Hijinks

‘Inept’ Humor Editor Labeled as a ‘Buffoon’ in Late of His Most Recent Hijinks

  • Opinion
403 Local Redheaded Photographer Trampled by Fame-Hungry Sorority Sisters

Local Redheaded Photographer Trampled by Fame-Hungry Sorority Sisters

  • Opinion
404 California Reviews Southern Exposure

California Reviews Southern Exposure

  • Opinion
405 Easter Celebrations Vary Worldwide

Easter Celebrations Vary Worldwide

  • Opinion
406 Cheating Student Deterred by RC Wallpaper

Cheating Student Deterred by RC Wallpaper

  • Opinion
407 Humor Writer Getting Tired, Less Funny

Humor Writer Getting Tired, Less Funny

  • Opinion
408 Student Mistakes RC Light for Cheap Beer

Student Mistakes RC Light for Cheap Beer

  • Opinion
409 I’m the Hottest In the Street, Know You Probably Heard of Me

I’m the Hottest In the Street, Know You Probably Heard of Me

  • Opinion
410 Salem to Reenact Witch Trial with RC Students

Salem to Reenact Witch Trial with RC Students

  • Opinion
411 Students Shirk Duties Due to Sun

Students Shirk Duties Due to Sun

  • Opinion
412 Students’ Spirits Soar in Warmth

Students’ Spirits Soar in Warmth

  • Opinion
413 Why is Spring Break So Wild?

Why is Spring Break So Wild?

  • Opinion
414 A Fair Trade Of Furniture?

A Fair Trade Of Furniture?

  • Opinion
415 Miller Hall Smokers Persevere Through Wind and Rain

Miller Hall Smokers Persevere Through Wind and Rain

  • Opinion
416 Students Fondly Remember Nudity in Commons

Students Fondly Remember Nudity in Commons

  • Opinion
417 Seeing Illness As An Attribute

Seeing Illness As An Attribute

  • Opinion
418 My Favorite Fashion Blogger is Tanking My Country

My Favorite Fashion Blogger is Tanking My Country

  • Opinion
419 Enthusiastic Pledge Defaces Fintel

Enthusiastic Pledge Defaces Fintel

  • Opinion
420 Black History Month: Third Time’s The Charm

Black History Month: Third Time’s The Charm

  • Opinion
421 Alone in the Laundry: Why We’re Eating Soap

Alone in the Laundry: Why We’re Eating Soap

  • Opinion
422 California Dreaming in a Southern State of Mind

California Dreaming in a Southern State of Mind

  • Opinion
423 Stakes Not High Enough in Intro Fiction Story

Stakes Not High Enough in Intro Fiction Story

  • Opinion
424 New Year Evolutions

New Year Evolutions

  • Opinion
425

Editor Fired for Gross Incompetance

  • Opinion
426

Let’s Say Something

  • Opinion
427

Avoid Hallmate Hookups

  • Opinion
428

Horan Concert Worth the Rainy Wait

  • Opinion
429

RC Rock Actually Just Golf Ball Covered in Paint

  • Opinion
430

Sorority Absolved of Responsibility via Cornhole

  • Opinion
431

The Big Reveal

  • Opinion
432

I’m Proud to Welcome Sisters into The Only Great Fraternity I Know

  • Opinion
433

Editorial: Shrubbery as an Act of Rebellion

  • Opinion
434

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