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Your Fave Gossip Columnist
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Hello Roanoke College,
Your Editor-in-Chief here, and now that 2019 is coming to a close, Kate has been reflecting on her year,...
Date Night When It’s Cold? Try these Ideas!
Written by Laurel Moore
Cozying up with your significant other during the cold months can often be the best way to spend time with the...
Maroons Talk Backety-Ack
‘Tis the Season! What’s your favorite Christmas or Holiday song?
Maria Damewood, sophomore, wants you to go Greek - “‘Happy Christmas’ by Colbie Callait”
Angela Mitchell,...
Come on in, the Water is Freezing
Written by Alexis Barton
In their third full season back on campus, the swim team has made its mark on the conference for yet another...
Healthy Holiday Snacking
Written by Jessica Shelburne
Between November and February, there are a handful of holidays that are accompanied by delicious foods and drinks. Unfortunately, these sweet...
Christmas and Chill: Ranking Netflix Christmas Films
Written by Joyelle Ronan
It’s December now, which means you can officially participate in all things Christmas without the world’s judgment. From family movie nights...
What Classic Christmas Films Teach Us
Written by Charissa Roberson
One of the best parts of Christmastime is snuggling up with a great holiday movie. The best movies truly capture the...
Students, Faculty Observe November Mercury Transit
Written by Bradley Bommarito
On Monday, Nov. 11, the planet Mercury traveled in front of the Sun, resulting in an astronomy event referred to as...
Budgeting for Black Friday
Written by Jessica Shelburne
Black Friday is just like an expensive marathon that starts in the middle of the night. Except that it’s much better...
Democratic Nominee Pete Buttigieg? I Hope!
Written by Devon Mitchell
Pete Buttigieg (aka Mayor Pete) is the mayor from South Bend Indiana, who is up against big-name democrats such as Bernie...
Maroons Talk Backety-Ack
What’s your favorite food to eat at Thanksgiving?
Addi Lee, junior, could out-sing me (I don’t sing): mashed potatoes
Wilson Ey, junior, southern boy through n...
Oh, You Think THIS Is Cold?
Written by Caisi Calandra
Hello, and welcome back to The Most Useless Clothes to Wear During the Winter. It’s that time of the year when...
Wardrobe Changes to Keep You Warm and Fashionable
Written by Laurel Moore
Goodbye pumpkins and hello snow! It seems as if we went straight from summer to winter, don’t you think? September was...
The BEST Thanksgiving Meal
Written by Zachary Dalton
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means the holiday season is lurking ominously behind it.
While I would love to write...
Stop. Take a Second. Be Thankful.
Written by Vanessa Mutesi
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. For some people, Thanksgiving is about the food and enjoying the spirit of togetherness. Being...
RC Recap
Written by Garrett Ruggieri
Men’s Soccer: The maroons finished with a 14-2-4 record to round out an impressive season. They were granted a bid to...
Cross Country Told from the Inside-Out
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf
The men’s and women’s cross-country teams flew to Memphis, Tennessee this past weekend to compete against 40 other teams throughout the...
Letter from the Section Editor: Don’t Forget to be Thankful
Written by Sarah Joseph
I don’t know about you but this year has gone by fast! Somehow Thanksgiving is only a week away and soon...
Answering Questions on Your Relationship Status
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Thanksgiving is time spent with family and friends around a table full of food. With that, comes plenty of time to...
What the BLANK with Chris Martin
Written by Alexis Barton
What sport do you play?
Women’s Soccer.
What position do you play?
Goalkeeper.
Where are you from?
Blacksburg, VA.
What is your favorite meal in Commons?
General’s Chicken.
Who...
