by Alexis Barton Gun violence is not a new concept to the American people. According to the Gun Violence Archive, a not-for-profit organization with the mission of creating awareness about gun violence in America, there have been over 600 mass shootings in the United States in the 2022 calendar year. Recent shootings at an LGBTQ…
by Chamberlain Zulauf Editor’s note: In this past year and a half as section editor, I feel like I’ve gotten to know this school and its people so much better, which has been a gratifying process for me. Every one of my interviews has been based around the same few questions and the most enduring…
by Karen Kholer Christmas music causes quite a clear divide, with people having very strong feelings forcor against it. There’s an acceptance that it will be played no matter what, so then there’s the argument of when it should be played. Often you can hear the collective sigh if you’re in a department store just…
by Suzanne Jackson Rankings by AP: Georgia Bulldogs (12-0) Michigan Wolverines (12-0) Texas Christian Horned Frogs (12-0) USC Trojans (11-1) Ohio State Buckeyes (11-1) Alabama Crimson Tide (10-2) Tennessee Volunteers (10-2) Penn State Nittany Lions (10-2) Washington Huskies (10-2) Clemson Tigers (10-2) One of the biggest upsets this week in college football was the Clemson…
by Libby Bowman Scott Allison, Roanoke College’s current athletic director, has had an eventful and memorable journey as a Maroon. Allison described his experience as a Maroon to be “transformative”. His journey started in August of 1975 when he first became a student at Roanoke College. He went forward to graduate in 1979. During his…
by Rebecca Dance I always wanted to be one of those kids who could have a pool party for a birthday party. Unfortunately, my birthday parties were actually frequently canceled as a child because of snowstorms blowing in. My birthday was also overshadowed by the oncoming storm that is the Christmas season, even though my…
by Alexis Barton Futbol, football, soccer– regardless of the chosen name, sports fans across the world have turned their eyes to Qatar for the 2022 Men’s World Cup. This exciting display of international athleticism is unique not only in its late fall timeline, as to avoid extreme heat in Qatar’s summer season, but it has…
by Victoria McGraw After five years Taylor Swift is finally going on tour. Swift showed interest in music from a young age. Her career progressed quickly after her appearance singing The Star-Spangled Banner during a 2002 Philadelphia 76ers basketball game. Ever since then she picked up her guitar and began to write songs. In 2009,…
by Chamberlain Zulauf The last three months on the calendar make up one of the best times of year— Holiday Season (Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas). As soon as the month of each respective holiday comes along it’s time to change themes. In October, it’s skeletons in the yard; in November, it’s hand turkeys on the…
by Logan Tyler An unusual topic being discussed around the Thanksgiving table this year is not only professional football games, but also the other kind of football: soccer. With the 2022 Men’s World Cup set in Qatar this year, FIFA made a controversial decision to host the tournament during the country’s winter months to prevent…