by Logan Tyler Starting on March 14 of this year, Division I men’s basketball created madness — March Madness that is! Played all across the United States, the best of the best in college basketball have been battling it out to be crowned the winner of the March Madness tournament. For only a few short…
by Adriana Rose Peyton Lawson is a Freshman from Rustburg, Virginia. She is a Psychology major looking to minor in either theatre or Spanish. She chose Roanoke College because of the gorgeous scenery and its location. She mentions how she loves Salem because it’s not a major city, there’s little to no traffic, and there…
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 perfect theme for me. Anybody who knows me will know that I adore being sparkly, and I can’t wait to make sure my outfit is absolutely perfect. However, shopping for…
by Juniper Jones Enzo Blake is a senior from Purcellville, Virginia who is majoring in Teaching English as a Second Language with a concentration in East Asian Studies. Enzo’s pronouns are he/they. Enzo has taught all grades except 2nd grade and is currently student teaching as an ELL Instructor for grades 3-5 (and don’t tell…
by Mateo Biggs Long time horror fans can always find a way to bond with one another– especially in the case of slasher films. Among the ageless classics like “Nightmare on Elm Street” or “Friday the 13th”, there are many that have stood the trials of time and remained strong even with what we now…
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 I was a little kid was Hush: A Gaelic Lullaby, by Carole Gerber, and my mother makes corned beef every Saint Patrick’s Day. Looking back, I can’t believe I didn’t…
by Marisa Seager Last month I attended the Big Lick Comic-Con, which was my very first con experience. When I went I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect, but I do now in preparation for my next. So, I’ve decided to create a sort of survival guide for those looking to attend their first comic-con…
Written by Hannah Guanti Saint Patrick’s Day is here in the Roanoke Valley with events throughout the area. Last weekend, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival took place in downtown Roanoke, attracting thousands of people from all over the state. In 2016, the festivities were ranked by Bustle as the eighth biggest…
by Karen Kohler The Indie music supergroup consisting of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker, Boygenius, is in the midst of making its grand return. Previously, the group had only released a singular, self-titled EP back in 2018. There had been a lot of talk of the three creating more music together and they…
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 are some of the shows that in my opinion shouldn’t have been canceled. Ozark – This show premiered in July 2017 and was canceled after season four in 2022. Ozark…