Written by Kaelyn Spickler Hello Roanoke College, Your Editor-in-Chief here, and now that 2019 is coming to a close, Kate has been reflecting on her year, and it was full of ups, downs and inbetweens. Her motto this year truly was “new year, new me.” She turned 20-fun in the spring and spent the week…
Written by Laurel Moore Cozying up with your significant other during the cold months can often be the best way to spend time with the ones you love. While this is often the way I love to spend my time, sometimes it’s nice to go out and take part in some fun winter date plans…
‘Tis the Season! What’s your favorite Christmas or Holiday song? Maria Damewood, sophomore, wants you to go Greek – “‘Happy Christmas’ by Colbie Callait” Angela Mitchell, sophomore, the best Belgian – “‘White Winter Hymnal’ by Pentatonix” Andrew Haynes, junior, festive AF – “Last Christmas by Hilary Duff” Gavin Casey, junior, thought this song was a…
Written by Alexis Barton In their third full season back on campus, the swim team has made its mark on the conference for yet another year. In the first half of their season, the swim team has made their way to second place in the ODAC rankings, trailing just 40 points behind Washington & Lee….
Written by Jessica Shelburne Between November and February, there are a handful of holidays that are accompanied by delicious foods and drinks. Unfortunately, these sweet treats come at a cost to our health, as many of them are the opposite of nutritional. The best way to still enjoy the holidays and all the flavorful foods…
Written by Joyelle Ronan It’s December now, which means you can officially participate in all things Christmas without the world’s judgment. From family movie nights to crying over Love Actually alone, holiday films are an important part of the season. While Hallmark has been the reigning queen of cheesy Christmas flicks, Netflix is coming for…
Written by Charissa Roberson One of the best parts of Christmastime is snuggling up with a great holiday movie. The best movies truly capture the spirit of Christmas and remind us of what should be important at this time of year. “It’s a Wonderful Life,” starring Jimmy Stewart, is a beloved black-and-white film that shows…
Written by Bradley Bommarito On Monday, Nov. 11, the planet Mercury traveled in front of the Sun, resulting in an astronomy event referred to as a “transit.” This resulted in a unique image that could be viewed on a telescope, in which Mercury appeared to be a tiny black dot moving over the Sun. According…
Written by Jessica Shelburne Black Friday is just like an expensive marathon that starts in the middle of the night. Except that it’s much better than a marathon because minimal running is involved and you get to buy gifts for loved ones (or yourself). Just like runners train for a big race, shoppers can also…
Written by Devon Mitchell Pete Buttigieg (aka Mayor Pete) is the mayor from South Bend Indiana, who is up against big-name democrats such as Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden for a position in the 2020 Presidential election. Once a small name from the bottom of the bracket, Mayor Pete has risen by 16 points in…