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Social Media Overload: Chains, Challenges, and Quizzes
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
In the last week there has been an overload of social media posts, trends, and memes. For some, this may be...
Maroons Talk Backety-Ack
Written by Alexis Meadows
What does online school look like for you?
Shannon O’Leary, a Freshman from New Hampshire:
“Online school for me has been a lot...
A Broader Scope: The Impact of COVID-19 Across the United States
Written by Devon Mitchell
In the past two weeks, daily life has drastically changed for all Americans due to COVID-19. Some places in America have...
Putting the Pro in Procrastination
Written by Joyelle Ronan
I’m not going to tell you that you shouldn’t procrastinate. You already know this information because your professor told you two...
Find Your Silver Lining
Written by Vanessa Mutesi
2020 has come with energy that we never expected. For many, 2020 was going to be THAT year, but we didn’t...
The EARN-IT Act: What You Need to Know
Written by Robby Mangum
While the Coronavirus dominates the news, one thing you may have missed is a recent bill working through Congress with many...
Roanoke College Reevaluates As COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Almost two weeks ago, on March 15, Roanoke College students evacuated campus to follow COVID-19 precautions, and on-line classes began March...
Look Out, It’s Engagement and Wedding Season
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
The temperatures and rising, the sun is shining (or at least trying to), and the flowers are blooming. With that comes,...
Ten Feel-good Shows for Easy Stress Relief
Written by Joseph Carrick
The world seems to be losing its marbles right now with the new coronavirus spreading from China all the way to...
Day by Day
Written by Zoe Manoukian
We are deep enough into this pandemic and still left with so few answers and so little to do. We are...
1920 vs. 2020
Written by Jessica Shelburne
The year 2020 is noteworthy for several reasons. One being that it’s been an entire century since 1920: the beginning of...
Music, Mood, Motivation
Written by Kevin Vitkus
These past few weeks have been crazy and have definitely put us all out of our comfort level. While we are...
Study Tips and Motivation During Quarantine
Written by Lucy Collins
Since the student body, faculty, and staff of Roanoke College have been told to leave campus and quarantine themselves in their...
All by Your Lonesome: Quarantine Edition
Written by Caisi Calandra
The Try Guys, a group of comedians on YouTube, recently uploaded a video called “The Try Guys Work From Home For...
Gym Closed? Try These At-Home Workouts
Written by Sarah Joseph
Picture this: Jane Fonda, neon leotards over neon leggings, leg warmers, sweatbands.
That’s right. We are transported back into the 80s and...
My Corona or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Virus
Written by Jasey Roberts
It is hard to remain hopeful.
Because why should I? After talks of a third World War in January alone, we are...
The Perug Diaries: A Series of Unfortunate Events
Written by Lauren Roth
The morning I got the email from my school in Italy that it was closing for the remainder of the semester,...
Bernie or Biden?
Written by Devon Mitchell
It's official! Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are the only two candidates trying for the democratic nomination for the 2020 election....
Olin Fiber Workshop Knits Community Together
Written by Jessica Shelburne
Every Wednesday from 1-4 pm through April 29, students and community members alike are invited to visit the Olin Hall Galleries...
Ireland in the Movies
Written by Charissa Roberson
On St. Patrick’s Day, it’s always fun to put on a good “Irish film” and enjoy the beautiful scenery and accents....
