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Cozy Gaming
Marisa Seager
You might think that a “true gamer” is someone who plays stereotypical shooter games like Call of Duty and Apex Legends, however there...
Senior Spotlight: Zach Behe and Erin Flamm
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck
With fall athletics underway, many senior athletes are beginning their final season representing Roanoke through their athletic accomplishments. Erin Flamm is...
“What IF?”….Marvel Went There
Charissa Roberson
***CAUTION: Here there be spoilers!***
Marvel’s animated series “What If…?” is quickly drawing to a close, with the final episode set to premiere on...
A Career Marked by Excellence
Written by Lauren Roth
Emilee Wooten has been a member of the Roanoke College field hockey team since 2017, and in her four years she...
North Korea’s Display of Nuclear Capability
Edgard Lacayo
This past Wednesday, North Korea launched two missiles from a train-based launch pad. South Korea responded three hours later by launching its own...
The Legacy of Henrietta Lacks
Jack Miller
This past Thursday, the College was visited by Dr. Sylvester A. Johnson, the assistant vice provost for the humanities and founding director of...
From High School to College
Sydney Young
Almost weekly in high school a teacher would say “this won’t work in college” to me or a classmate. This was usually in...
Festivals: Not for the Faint of Heart
Kristi Rolf
Two weeks ago, I was lucky enough to go to my first music festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I got my shifts covered for...
Yik Yak is Back!
Rebecca Dance
For the reader’s convenience, I will recap my 2013 middle school experience: Yik Yak is an app that connects you with people within...
Roanoke “Resets” Tuition
Devon Mitchell
On September 15th, Roanoke College made the announcement that they would be “resetting” the price of tuition for Fall 2022. At a reduction...
Women’s Soccer Bounces Back from First Loss
Written by Alexis Barton
Women’s soccer has long been one of the most competitive teams at Roanoke College. This season is no different, as the...
Quests and Dragonfest
Mateo Biggs
“Fridays on the Quad” are a staple of life here at Roanoke College: an evening to forget about the stress of classes while...
Gender Norms Broken by Nail Painting Trend
Chamberlain Zulauf
Do you remember when people used to say, “come on it's 2016…”?
Well, it’s 2021 now and even your favorite male rapper probably paints...
President Maxey Set to Retire In August
Alexis Barton
In an email sent out to the College community on Thursday, September 23rd, Roanoke College President Michael C. Maxey announced that he would...
Fall Bucket List
Mia Shelton
Fall is upon us! The leaves will soon turn crisp like the air. Our windows will be painted with beautiful shades of red,...
Study Playlists
Lucy Collins
Studying can be a very egregious and boring task that a college student has to endure during a semester. Although, there is a...
“Las Magnificas”: Musical Medicine
Anna Tillman
“Las Magnificas” was a huge hit! This show could be seen on Sept. 12 in Olin Theater on the Crystal Lynn Van Hise...
The Return of the Met Gala
Karen Kohler
The 2021 Met Gala was held on Sept. 13 with the theme “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.” Since there was no...
And Now….Back to Sports!
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck
Coming back from an unprecedented season, Roanoke senior athletes are looking towards the future in this new school year. A senior...
NFL Week 1 Preview
Written by Carter Weissenfluh
Jacksonville Jaguars v. Houston Texans: a division matchup between two teams with somewhat low expectations, but two young promising QBs in...
