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March Madness: Is It Really Important?
Written by Chamberlain "Zach Dalton" Zulauf
Let me start by saying this: that title is bogus. This is a continuation of my series of crusades...
Enjoy Nature and Stress Less
Written by Marisa Seager
As cliché as it might sound, spending time outside can serve as a form of therapy for people suffering from high...
Meditation Might Just Be Vital
Written by Jasey Roberts
Last semester, I took a meditation class with Dr. Dane Hilton. My preconception of the practice was Adam, my annoyingly well-put-together...
Remembering Women in Psychology
Written by Kristi Rolf
Two years ago, I took a psychology class that first ignited my passion for the topic. In this intro-level class, I...
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Flying High and Packing A Punch
Written by Mateo Biggs
The newest age of the Marvel universe opens with the passing of a torch—a torch painted red, white and blue and...
Asian American Hate Crimes Spike Amidst Pandemic
Written by Bradley Bommarito
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic last March, the Asian American community in the U.S. has experienced a record amount...
Keep Your Enemies Closer
Written by Vanessa Mutesi
“Keep your friends, and your enemies closer.” I have no idea where this saying started but I have heard it countless...
The Inside Scoop with Mike Morrell
Written by Carter Weissenfluh
The Roanoke men’s tennis team might not be the most well-known sport on campus, but they are off to a hot...
Softball Swinging into Action
Written by Lauren Roth
Many sports teams have waited almost a year, or even longer to get back into their sport, and the Roanoke softball...
Repost Media Informs Millions
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf
Asian American hate was undeniably real on March 16th with the targeted massacre of 8 people (mostly of Asian American descent) at...
Swim Teams Take Top Spots at ODAC Championships
Written by Alexis Barton
Last weekend, the men’s and women’s swim teams dominated the pool at the 2021 ODAC Swimming Championships. With the men taking...
Irish Dishes to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Written by Zach "Chef" Dalton
March 17th is a day widely known for the fondness of the color green. Many people will want to go...
Morehead Award Essay Nears Submission Deadline
Written by Jack Miller
Roanoke College’s Morehead Award submission deadline is coming up! The essay contest is due March 15 by noon. The Morehead award...
The Fight for the Right to Vote
Written by Joey Slusher
This past November’s election was defined by a few unexpected states. The Senate and the Presidency were delivered in large part...
Maroons Talk: What Does Online School Look Like for You?
Written by Marisa Seager
Victoria Mattox, a sophomore from Appomattox, VA:
“For me, online classes have felt significantly easier than in-person. I've had several asynchronous classes,...
Breathe
Written by Zuba Mutesi
Your life. The pandemic. School. Midterms. This is the scope of life most of us are in at the moment, and...
Men’s Soccer Grabs First Win
Written by Carter Weissenfluh
After three tough, hard-fought games to start off their season, all requiring extra time and all ending in draws, the men’s...
St. Patrick’s Day Word Search
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Who Runs the Netflix World? Girls!
Written by Kristina Calhoun
Netflix is showing more power to women with their new program known as the Creative Equity Fund. The program, announced shortly...
Spring Without a Break
Written by Kristi Rolf
One year ago, the Roanoke College community was reeling from the difficult decision made to transition to online-learning as the COVID-19...
