by Mia Shelton Valentine’s Day, a time to express your appreciation for significant others, friends, and family. Handing out personally made valentines can show extra appreciation for whoever you are gifting it to. That extra flare can take a relationship further. Gift that special someone something sweet with these easy Valentine’s Day crafts! You will…
by Charissa Roberson Do you find it hard to sit through the average romcom, even though you still love a good fairytale ending? Do you prefer a dose of adventure with your romance? Then check out some of these lesser-known films, where the swashbuckling action plays out right alongside tales of true love! First up…
by Devon Mitchell 240 miles away from Roanoke College, Washington DC stands as a beacon for American politics, life, and culture. I am fortunate enough to be spending this Spring semester living, learning, and working in DC. I have decided to take advantage during my time here in the DC music scene. Everywhere you go…
by Alexis Barton After what seems like the longest two weeks of the year, the Super Bowl is rapidly approaching after conference championships and the Pro Bowl have both concluded. Though most of the attention will be centered around the game and the commercials in between, there is particular romantic interest for many fans because…
by Lucy Collins Happier Than Ever: Billie Eilish This song starts slow but picks up quickly. It appeals to emotions of sadness, in the beginning with Eilish’s sorrowful tone of voice. In the second half of the song, Eilish fires up her voice and the listener in a way to move from the person that…
by Karen Kohler With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, rom-coms in all forms are in high demand. I am here to tell you about some books that may be a fun read on this love day! First up is “Get a Life Chloe Brown” by Talia Hibbert. This book is actually part of a trilogy: the…
By Devon Mitchell It’s a new semester for Roanoke College, and for this Maroon, I’m spending my time in the nation’s Capital, Washington DC. During my first full weekend in DC, people participated in pro-life rallies that took over the metros and streets. One of my roommates poorly timed a run through the National Mall…
By Marisa Seager After being fortunate enough to return to in-person classes this past semester, I started to feel hopeful that we wouldn’t have to have online classes again. But, as we all know, here we are right back in online classes to start out the Spring semester. The plan is to only remain online…
by Alexis Barton While most students were taking advantage of the month-long winter break, the men’s and women’s basketball teams were hard at work gearing up for the second half of their seasons. To kick off their December series of games, the women’s team hosted the Susan Dunagan Holiday Classic. The tournament is a nod…
By Mia Shelton Happy winter! Snow is falling and the temperature is dropping. Everyone is bundling up for warmth and enjoying company of friends. Winter can be a great time to reminisce and enjoy the beautiful scenery nature paints for us. Having a pristine playlist can help bring out the beauties of a wintertime walk,…