Written by Jack Miller Two weeks ago, retired Roanoke College John P. Fishwick Professor of English Dr. Robert Schultz returned to campus to lead a gallery talk and walking tour of some of his works currently featured in Fintel Library. Schultz taught at RC from 2004 through his retirement back in 2018. He is the…
Written by Jessica Shelburne A democrat and a republican walk into a Dallas Cowboys football game and sit next to each other…one might assume that this circumstance would be followed by argument, conflict, and heated disagreements. It is a common assumption to have, but not necessarily true. Earlier this month, former President George W. Bush…
Written by Bradley Bommarito Halloween is coming up fast, falling on next Thursday, Oct. 31 this year. For those eager to start celebrating “Spoopy Szn,” there’s no wait required- some of these events are as early as this weekend! Check out this list of college and local Halloween and Fall-themed events: Salem Area: Pumpkin Fest…
Written by Vanessa Mutesi Cut-off culture. Ghosting. Have you ever caught yourself saying that you were going to cut someone off? I recently stopped myself and started thinking about what I gained from cutting someone off. Cut-off has become prominent in my generation’s culture. Often times people get offended, and immediately settle for cutting someone…
Written by Jessica Shelburne Halloween would not be Halloween without candy. But candy would not be candy without excessive calories. As we prepare to indulge in sweets, let us keep our health in mind. Since we are all obviously planning on hitting the gym the day after Halloween (lol jk) check out these exercises needed…
Written by Kaelyn Spickler After an undefeated season at 12-0 overall, 4-0 in the conference, our men’s soccer team fell to Bridgewater College on Saturday and tied with Washington and Lee on Wednesday. The Maroons hit the road to Bridegwater on Saturday for the Eagles’ homecoming weekend, and it all came together for the Eagles…
I will be the first to say that I am a chicken. I get scared very easily, so much so that I couldn’t watch Star Trek until I was 13, the first two Harry Potter movies without covering my eyes until I was 18, and the Lord of the Rings until I was 21 years…
Written by Charissa Roberson Here in Derry, the biggest holiday of the year isn’t Christmas, or Easter, or even St. Patrick’s Day—it’s Halloween. Posters have been up for weeks across the city, and even in cities across Northern Ireland, announcing the festivities that will soon begin. Costume stores have flung open their doors, and bakeries…
Written by Jessica Shelburne Haunted houses are a defining characteristic of the Halloween season. The greater Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas are BOOming with these scary, sometimes bloody, and always chilling attractions. The following are three highly rated haunted houses within a 30-mile radius. St. Albans Slayhouse is one of the most popular haunted houses…
Written by Kaelyn Spickler Hello Roanoke College, your Editor-In-Chief here, and I have the news we have all been waiting for. Your favorite girl-next-door Kate was spotted chatting it up with not one, not two, but three cuties during her fun night in the city. She rolled in a third wheel, but didn’t leave before…