by Mikaela Gantz The midterms are finally here and there are four key races political analysts are keeping a close eye on that are predicted to determine the majority party in the Senate. These races are Arizona, Pennsylvania, Nevada, and Georgia. Two out of the four races have been in the headlines quite frequently, Pennsylvania…
by Hannah Guanti Daylight savings time has been the norm since before most Americans were born. Since its enactment in 1918, Americans have set their clocks forward and back every year. Most of us just enjoy the extra hour of sleep or silently curse the alarm for going off an hour early with no thought…
by Chamberlain Zulauf If readers have seen Efosa around campus, they’d also recognize him as number 10 on the basketball court, where he plays guard for the Maroons. In fact, his and the men’s basketball team’s first game of the season is this very Friday, the 11th. The game will be in Ohio so there…
by Mia Shelton Fall has truly blessed us this year with gorgeous arrays of color blooming from trees and colder weather to snuggle up in. With the fall season creeping closer to winter, our favorite holiday season is upon us. With Halloween gone, Thanksgiving is the next holiday preparing for celebration. While Thanksgiving has a…
by Alexis Barton The men’s soccer team put on several stellar performances during this year’s ODAC playoffs. Against Bridgewater, Hampden-Sydney and Washington & Lee the team showed off their skill on both ends of the field and defended their reputation as a fast-paced, competitive team. The Maroons starred in the quarterfinal, semifinal and final games…
by Alexis Barton On November 3, Roanoke students, faculty, and staff members gathered on the Back Quad to acknowledge the issue of sexual violence on college campuses across the country and to show support for survivors. Take Back the Night is a national initiative that serves the dual purpose of educating college communities about the…
by Rebecca Dance I’ve been registering for classes since 2019, and I’m on the final stretch. I’m a first semester senior registering for the classes for my last semester. My registration slot was supposed to be at 7:30 on Wednesday morning, and I slept right through it. Granted, my life is a little bit easier…
by Marisa Seager Thanksgiving this, Thanksgiving that. I’m ready for Black Friday. Below are some tips that I’ve compiled to help you get the best deals during this holiday season. Get started early. Some of the sales have already begun so you don’t necessarily have to wait for Black Friday to start shopping. Additionally, retailers…
by Chamberlain Zulauf Maybe Elon Musk knows more than I do about macroeconomics and strategic management. I can admit that, sure, but Macroeconomics and Strategic Management are two classes I’ve taken for my business major, and I have a few notes on his recent expenditures. The whole idea in buying Twitter, says Musk, is to…
by Victoria McGraw Selena Gomez is a very well-known superstar. She is an American singer, actress, and film producer. Many people know her from the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place. For many years she has spoken about her mental health problems, in 2014 she was diagnosed with lupus. Afterward, she continued to seek…