Written by Mikaela Gantz The debate on one of America’s most divisive issues is still making the frontlines almost a year after Roe v. Wade was overturned. This time, however, the debate is over abortion pills. Mifespristone was approved in 2000 by the FDA as the first step in a two-drug process to abort early…
by Tim Hoffstaetter Everyone on campus who knows Cooper knows he is a wonderful man who is extremely kind and caring, also knows he is extremely fast! I wanted to highlight his brilliance as a person as much as I can while he is still here as he is one of the best teammates anyone…
by Alexis Barton The month of March marks the yearly celebration of women’s history month and International Women’s Day. In its worldwide celebration, the month is dedicated to uplifting the voices of women and honoring their contributions to our society. According to the Census Bureau, the celebration dates back to 1857, where female laborers in…
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 like the sound of just electric instruments.” “Rap because I don’t like lots of slow music.” “If I’m having a bad day, listen to Drake. If I’m…
by Allison Shaw With the season changing, so are the trends, and as the weather warms up there’s no better excuse to get some new clothes. A few trends are definitely leading the pack, so here’s an idea of what you should keep an eye on (and ways to add it to your closet). The…
by Alexis Barton For college basketball fans, March is a month-long celebration of competition. Starting on the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, the first round of the NCAA DI men’s and women’s basketball tournaments bring jubilation and heartbreak for fans across the country. In a unique array of teams from across the country, the tournament begins…
by Alexis Barton Since 2019, the Center for Studying Structures of Race (CSSR) has brought a unique perspective to the Roanoke community. Through their advocacy and research, the CSSR has challenged the narrative of how many in our community view the history of Roanoke College, including bringing to light the history of enslaved labor in…
by Victoria McGraw If you are not on Tiktok you might not know the enormous drama filling everyone’s Form You Page between Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber. It all started years ago when Justin and Selena dated and became a worldwide celebrity couple. Once they broke up, Selena’s fans (Selenators) began to investigate why/how/what/who. Selena…
by Suzanne Jackson The Roanoke College softball team has started off their season with a bang in Florida for their annual spring break trip. The Maroons played six games over the break in Florida. One the first day, the Maroons played against Simmons and Concordia Chicago. The Maroons were able to go 8-3 against Simmons…
by Anna Tillman Netflix will not stop releasing our favorite shows! “Shadow and Bone” season two is finally being aired. In preparation for the new season let’s do a quick recap. This series is based on the novels “Shadow and Bone” and “Six of Crows” written by Leigh Bardugo. This book series became extremely popular…