Written by Garrett Ruggieri Have you been walking to class at any point this semester and seen people on the back quad or on the rugby field hitting a ball onto a little trampoline? You may have wondered, “what the heck are these people doing?” These strange people are members of the Roanoke College Spikeball…
Written by Vanessa Mutesi Have you ever met someone who you clicked with effortlessly? It was as though, both your energies and auras just matched? These connections are what I live for. I am a firm believer that our energies communicate our character. We always radiate what we feel and although sometimes, it may not…
Written by Carey Linkous Do you ever wonder who makes the food that you eat in Commons? Who is behind the scenes doing all of the work? This week I got to meet Chef Lane Downing, who is extremely instrumental in making sure that all Roanoke College students have fresh food options. Chef Lane is…
Written by Jessica Shelburne 2019 has been an interesting year for many reasons. The most recent of which is the new way of reciting the alphabet that has gone viral on the internet. Creators of the song, Dream English Kids, first released this video in 2012, alongside other educational videos intended for young audiences. The…
Written by Kaelyn Spickler Hello Roanoke College, your Editor-In-Chief here. Remember how Kate thought she had found the love of her life? Well, it didn’t take long for your favorite girl-next-door to lose interest in poor Peter. We should’ve seen this coming, though, as this is on par with typical Kate behavior- finds a new…
Written by Joseph Carrick The weekly protests outside the Capital Building have not been going over well for protesters, which means that their plan is working perfectly. Critically acclaimed actress and life-long protester Jane Fonda was arrested alongside fellow co-stars in order to bring attention to the issue of climate change. Honestly, who else but…
Written by Laurel Moore While most of us may fall into in-between categories in regard to this list, it’s safe to say that one of these four categories is what we relate to most. The Try-Hards. These are the students that are always dressed to the nines. Their hair is always done, their outfits are…
Written by Devon Mitchell As spooky season has just come to an end, many people are turning in the Monster mash for Frosty the Snowman. Spooky ghost sounds are being replaced by jingle bells. Immediately after Halloween ends, Christmas begins. Although as a society we’ve begun celebrating Christmas earlier and earlier, Christmas is still two…
Written by Charissa Roberson As fall proceeds into winter, Roanoke’s local theater scene is offering several opportunities to enjoy new and exciting shows in the area. Mill Mountain Theatre, one of the region’s most well-known theatre companies, is putting on two major shows this season. “Every Brilliant Thing” is a one-man show about a son…
Written by Charissa Roberson A few random things I didn’t realize I took for granted in the US: #1. Apple cider. In NI, cider is a cold, alcoholic beverage. The kind I know—spiced, warm, and tangy (the perfect fall drink)—just doesn’t exist over here. #2. Road trips. You know the kind where you pile into…