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What the BLANK with Renee Alquiza
Written by Alexis Barton
What sport do you play?
Women’s Basketball
Where are you from?
Cornelius, NC
Best meal in Commons?
Chicken Tendiessssss
Who is your funniest teammate?
Megan Patricia Wheeler
If you...
Maroons Talk Backety-Ack
Written by Lexi Meadows
What are your survival tips for midterms?
John Dodd, Sophomore
Isolate yourself in a room for multiple hours late at night with multiple...
Cheap College Cuisine
Written by Sarah Joseph
Midterms are upon us! And with midterms, we often need some self-care. Self-care includes treating yourself, especially with some comfort food.
This...
Disastrous Decisions from the Democrats
Written by Ethan Perritt
It’s no secret the Democratic Party doesn’t want Bernie Sanders as its candidate. There are numerous documents proving their allegiance to...
Esteemed Political Theorist Talks Devolution of Liberal Democracy
Written by Brice Hall
On February 12, RC hosted Dr. Patrick Deneen, an American political theorist who is Professor of Political Science and holds the...
Maroons Score Big on the Diamond
Written by Alexis Barton
The baseball team has had a busy start to their jam-packed season. In two separate tournaments, these Maroons have proved why...
S.A.R.A. Talks Gendered Communication
Written by Devon Mitchell
Dina Hackley from SARA (Sexual Assault Response and Awareness) came to Roanoke last Tuesday to discuss gendered communication with students and...
Puns
Written by Zachary Dalton
“I see,” said the blind man
As he picked up his hammer
And saw.
The Mid-Western short man looked up
At the giant West Coaster
Then...
Dear Kaelyn…
Dear Kaelyn,
My roommate and I were getting along great! We are sophomores here and were roommates last year. Recently, my roommate started seeing someone,...
Mercury Retrograde + Midterms
Written by Caisi Calandra
Depending on which website you visit, Mercury will have been retrograde anywhere from Feb. 16 to the 18. Now, a lot...
Drink, Drinks, or Drinking?
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Last week for Galentine's day, a friend and I went out for a drink. She told me that she shouldn’t be...
The Rise and Fall of Mike Bloomberg
Written by Joey Slusher
Michael “Mike” Bloomberg, a late entry into the Democratic race for the presidential nomination, saw a strong uptick in support in...
The Oscars and Why We Stopped Caring
Written by Joseph Carrick
For those who do not know, or more likely probably stopped caring in the face of midterms, the Academy Awards (otherwise...
A Cynical View on Parents and Politics
Written by Devon Mitchell
Growing up, I thought “Democrat” was a bad word.
Whenever my parents said the word, it had such a negative sound, like...
Oh, the Places You’ll Go Over Spring Break
Written by Zachary Dalton
Believe it or not, the midterm is fast approaching. With midterms just around the corner the promise of spring break lingers...
A Visit From the Midterm Fairy
Written by Jasey Roberts
Picture me in my bedroom at 2AM, sitting on my unvacuumed floor, tighty-whitie clad, and weeping like usual. I had gotten...
Staying Active During Midterms
Written by Marisa Seager
At a time as stressful as midterms week, how important is it that we, as college students, stay active? Although it...
Smells Like Team Spirit
Written by Zoe Manoukian
At the start of my winter break, I drove from Nantes to Paris with a young man who I met through...
Things to do Over Spring Break No Matter Where You Are
Written by Alexandra Gautier
Whether at home, vacation, or staying in Salem, be sure to make the most out of your Spring Break!
Things to do...
Mac & Bob’s to be Featured on NBC’s “Sunday Today”
Written by Jessica Shelburne
In an upcoming segment on NBC’s Sunday Today, famous and beloved downtown Salem restaurant Mac and Bob’s will be featured regarding...
