Written by Kaelyn Spickler Dear Kaelyn, I’ve been talking to this boy since the first week back from break. Obviously that’s only been a couple of weeks at this point, but we’ve gone on about four or five dates, and we see each other most days of the week. Basically, I really like him! But,…
Written by Brice Hall Liv Sampogna is a Junior here at Roanoke College. She is an academic powerhouse who’s double majoring in Environmental Studies and Creative Writing. Liv works at the Writing Centre as a Tutor, so if you need help with writing some Valentine’s Day love poems or if you want to understand something…
Written by Kaelyn Spickler If you’ve made it through the holiday season with your significant other, congrats. Now you just have one more holiday to make it through before you can take a little breather and relax. Valentine’s Day is a mix of romance (what it’s supposed to actually be about), but sometimes heartbreak. It’s…
Written by Alexis Meadows What was your favorite part of the super bowl? Hannah Sanford, Freshman My favorite part of the super bowl was the commercials. There were some pretty entertaining and heart breaking ones. Shannon O’Leary, Freshman My favorite was the halftime show, because I was a dancer so I just find it more…
Written by Garrett Ruggieri In the NFL’s centennial year, the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers took to the gridiron to battle for the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LIV. This marked exactly 50 years since the Chiefs first and last Super Bowl victory, when they hoisted the trophy in Super Bowl IV. It…
Written by Jessica Shelburne In a culture that seems to become more divided with each breaking news headline, politics exists within the midst of most disagreements and discourse. This is true for the public as a collective as well as for personal relationships. As Americans, we are free to express strong opinions and beliefs (which…
Written by Zoe Manoukian Valentine’s Day is on its way and what better way to celebrate than with food. Whether you’re single or in a relationship, try branching out, getting off campus, and exploring new restaurants in the area. One place I recommend is a place in Vinton, a little town right outside of downtown…
Written by Sarah Joseph For any of you who love The Bachelor or cheese or just looking to spice up your Valentine’s/ Galetine’s Day celebrations, the charcuterie board is right for you. But first, what is a charcuterie board? The etymology of the word charcuterie comes from the French language– the word “chair” which means…
Written by Alexis Barton What sports/events do you compete in? Zach: Track and Field. Any event from the 400m dash to the 800m dash. Kaillee: I am a sprinter on the Track & Field team. My main events are the 200m dash and the 400m dash. Where are you from? Zach: Originally Morehead City, North…
Written by Zoe Manoukian Mornings in college are rough, and while it may be tempting to fall into the trap of believing that sleeping in is what will make you feel the most awake, I am realizing more and more how crucial a good start to the morning is. This means waking up with plenty…