Written by Lorin Brice Hall Jasey Roberts is probably one of the Maroons happiest at the prospect of the impending Thanksgiving Break. This Sophomore English and Creative Writing double major hailing from Christiansburg Virginia has been busy with his role of Demetrius in Roanoke College Theatre’s production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Nights Dream. This…
Written by Charissa Roberson As November draws to a close, I’m missing the normal festivities that would be picking up around this time of year in preparation for Thanksgiving. Here in Northern Ireland, I won’t get a break or even a day off—let alone a feast! Given the fact that Thanksgiving is a strictly American…
Written by Joseph Carrick Families across the United States and around the world have unique ways of celebrating the American holiday of Thanksgiving. Common traditions Americans follow in a typical Thanksgiving celebration include watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the carving of the turkey, or a viewing of Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving…but how did Charlie Brown…
Written by Laurel Moore Thanksgiving can be a great time to finally introduce your s/o to your family. In my circumstance, Thanksgiving means meeting a lot of family all at once. While this can be an overwhelming time for your significant other, here are some unique tips to make sure your significant other’s family loves…
Written by Joey Slusher On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the top ten candidates seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for President gathered in Atlanta and took to the debate stage for the fifth time. This debate takes place less than one hundred days from the infamous Iowa Caucus, which will mark the first major contest of the…
Written by Ryan Denholm This past weekend, the Roanoke College Men’s Basketball Team turned heads by taking home some hardware from the Dick Leftwich Tip-Off Tournament. The tournament is hosted annually at the Cregger Center, and gives teams a chance to face top competition to prepare for the upcoming season. The Maroons topped York College…
Cross Country: In the ODAC Championships, the Maroons competed in a race with 12 other schools. The men finished in 4th place and the women rolled in just after at 5th place. On November 16th, both teams will run in the NCAA South/Southeast Regional at Rhodes College. Field Hockey: The Field Hockey team (12-7, 4-4…
Written by Jessica Shelburne The gym is a place where muscle is built, tension is released, growth occurs, and gains are made. It is not a place for people to go to judge or compete with others, though it sometimes feels that way. It is an unfortunate, yet truthful, fact that some women are unwilling…
Written by Garrett Ruggieri Linsey Bailey ODAC Quarterfinals vs. Virginia Weslyen Outside Hitter Volleyball 11 Kills 2 Service Aces Zach Behe Goalie Soccer 3 Saves Clean Sheet
Written by Joyelle Ronan While spending my semester interning in DC, I’ve come to realize just how many careers exist. Just in my major alone, there are so many cool communications jobs from journalism to social media coordinator. It both excites and scares me. How do I know if I’m picking the best one? I…