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Ways to Avoid Small Talk at Thanksgiving
Written by Zachary Dalton
This coming holiday is considered to be one of the most family-oriented events of the year. It is a day to...
Greetings from Abroad: Thanksgiving in France
Written by Zoe Manoukian
Thus far in my year abroad, I have not felt many sentiments of homesickness. In fact, I rarely get homesick. However,...
Visiting Theologian Reconciles Christianity with Cosmology
By Jack Miller and Brice Hall
On Monday, Nov. 18, RC hosted contemporary Lutheran theologian Dr. Olli-Pekka Vainio of the University of Helsinki for a...
The Season of Friendsgiving
Written by Carey Linkous
Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday. I love it even more than Christmas because it’s a beautiful message: being thankful. Even...
Your Fave Gossip Columnist
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Hello Roanoke College,
Your Editor-In-Chief here. We’ve been keeping our eyes on Kate, your fave girl-next-door, and she is definitely in the...
Thanksgiving…Where Calories Still Count
Written by Jessica Shelburne
I’m sure I’m not the only one who likes to tell myself that calories don’t count from turkey at Thanksgiving or...
Fowler Lecture Promotes Civil Discourse
Written by Bradley Bommarito
On Tuesday, Nov. 12, RC hosted the Henry H. Fowler Distinguished Public Speaker Program’s 2019 program, which was titled, “Can We...
Disney+ Hits the Scene
Written by Alexandra Gautier
You can’t put a price on childhood memories and nostalgia for days gone by. Well, that is, until now. Disney took...
Theatre RC Takes on Shakespeare
Written by Jack Miller
Roanoke College’s theater department put on for their fall performance, a rendition of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This play...
Family Films in Theatres this Thanksgiving
Written by Charissa Roberson
Once the Thanksgiving feast is over, the long afternoon sets in -- the perfect setting for a trip to the cinema....
Humans of RC: Jasey Roberts
Written by Lorin Brice Hall
Jasey Roberts is probably one of the Maroons happiest at the prospect of the impending Thanksgiving Break. This Sophomore English...
Derry Girl for a Semester: Chapter 5: In Which I Get an Outsider’s Perspective...
Written by Charissa Roberson
As November draws to a close, I’m missing the normal festivities that would be picking up around this time of year...
It’s a Thanksgiving Tradition, Charlie Brown!
Written by Joseph Carrick
Families across the United States and around the world have unique ways of celebrating the American holiday of Thanksgiving. Common traditions...
Meeting Your Significant Other’s Family
Written by Laurel Moore
Thanksgiving can be a great time to finally introduce your s/o to your family. In my circumstance, Thanksgiving means meeting a...
Candidates Clash, Come Together at the 5th Democratic Debate
Written by Joey Slusher
On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the top ten candidates seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for President gathered in Atlanta and took to...
Maroons Dominate at Tournament
Written by Ryan Denholm
This past weekend, the Roanoke College Men’s Basketball Team turned heads by taking home some hardware from the Dick Leftwich Tip-Off...
RC Recap
Cross Country: In the ODAC Championships, the Maroons competed in a race with 12 other schools. The men finished in 4th place and the...
Girls in the Gym… or Not?
Written by Jessica Shelburne
The gym is a place where muscle is built, tension is released, growth occurs, and gains are made. It is not...
Stat Stars
Written by Garrett Ruggieri
Linsey Bailey
ODAC Quarterfinals vs. Virginia Weslyen
Outside Hitter
Volleyball
11 Kills
2 Service Aces
Zach Behe
Goalie
Soccer
3 Saves
Clean Sheet
It’s Okay To Not Know Your Future Plans
Written by Joyelle Ronan
While spending my semester interning in DC, I’ve come to realize just how many careers exist. Just in my major alone,...
