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Announcements on Title IX Investigations
Written by Devon Mitchell
This past Tuesday, on November 17th, the report from the Title IX investigation was released. Following a Roanoke College alum’s public...
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Comes to Roanoke
Written by Devon Mitchell
On Tuesday, November 10th, Roanoke College students had the opportunity to talk to Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Hosted by the...
Golf’s Downfall? Low Ratings for 2020 Masters
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck
The 2020 Masters teed off on Thursday, November 12th at Augusta National Golf Club. Following its postponement in April due to...
The Best COVID-19 Friendly Friendsgiving
Written by Mia Shelton
Pass the mash and gravy! Are you just dying to get home to finally get your hands on a home-cooked meal,...
How to Celebrate the Semester’s End
Written by Zach “the End is Only the Beginning” Dalton
Here we are, Maroons. The end of the semester. I mention in my opinion piece...
A Crack in the Glass Ceiling
Written by Alexis Barton
This week, the Miami Marlins made history as they hired Kim Ng, the first female General Manager in the history of...
A Little Spring in Your Semester
Written by Zach “We’re Almost There” Dalton
The Fall Semester is coming to an end. I have mentioned it before and I’ll mention it again,...
How to Secure Your “Holidate” Via Online Dating Apps
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Netflix recently released Holidate where a woman, bitter about being single for the holidays, runs into a man who is tired...
NBA Offseason Heats Up with Draft and New Start Date
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck
Following the Lakers’ triumphant season, the NBA is working towards the next season as the December 22nd start date gets closer...
In Need of a Sweet Treat? Check Out Dilly Dally
Written by Sydney Brenner
Dilly Dally is a new restaurant and convenience store that is located only a mile away from Roanoke College. They have...
Lyrical Deep Dive: Picture of My Dress
Written by Devon Mitchell
Recently a new band has come across my desk. The Mountain Goats, an indie rock/folk band first formed in the early...
What the BLANK with Sayre Brandstatter
Written by Alexis Barton
What is your name?
Sayre Brandstatter
Where are you from?
Summit, NJ
What sport do you play?
Women’s Basketball
What position do you play?
Guard
Who is your funniest...
Takeaways From Timothee Chalamet
Written by Joyelle “Simp” Ronan
It’s been a month since Timothee Chalamet’s GQ article dropped, and it has taken up permanent residence in my mind,...
Being an Awful Human Has No Gender
Written by Joyelle Ronan
2020 has been the year of the “Karens.” If you’re unfamiliar with the meme, a “Karen” is a difficult woman, usually...
How to Avoid Hot Topics Around the Dinner Table
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
The holidays are here, and if you think the usual small-talk you have with your second cousin at the table during...
Theatre RC Confronts the Past in “Appropriate”
Written by Charissa Roberson
From Nov. 12-14, Theatre Roanoke College presented Branden Jacob-Jenkins’s layered production “Appropriate,” which won the Obie Award for Best New American...
Relaxing with Horoscopes
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf
The last two weeks of the semester is prime time for procrastination. Recently, Spotify advertising has shown me a new way...
Awards Season in the Time of the Pandemic
Written by Charissa Roberson
With the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down film production for months and large gatherings under careful restrictions, the upcoming awards season will...
Resolutions for Better Mental Health in the New Year
Written by Marisa Seager
As the year is coming closer to its end, many people will begin to consider how to take better care of...
The Return of “The Mandalorian”
Written by Charissa Roberson
After a rousingly successful debut in 2019, “The Mandalorian” returned to Disney+ in October for the start of its second season.
The...
