Written by Shamira James Vanessa Mutesi is a freshman from Rwanda. She is undeclared as a major, but leaning towards computer science. She runs a blog and is going to a be a peer mentor for class of 2023 here at Roanoke College. “When I came here I was super excited! I just thought to…
Written by Emma Grosskopf A couple of weeks ago, in my Pilates class, my professor Renee Rauch asked us if we wanted to have our auras cleansed. I didn’t know what that meant. She pulled out a little box, sort of like a matchbox, that was apparently full of little cedar sticks. As a skeptic…
Written by Caisi Calandra Sun sign Your sun sign is simply the constellation you were born under — look up your birthday to figure out which sun sign you are! Your sun sign holds immense importance, and it has a lot to do with your core being, your traits and why you act the way…
Written by Jessica Shelburne As complex as women are, it is relieving to know that there are doctors whose specific field of medicine is to study the biology of females. Gynecologists are hardly given the credit they deserve for work they do as they strive to ensure health and well-being for women. Even the recommended…
Written by Jessica Shelburne The annual Studio Art Exhibition displayed by Olin and Smoyer galleries will be held this year from April 5 – May 3 and showcases 81 works created by RC art majors and minors. Exhibited works are from the artist’s area of focus including ceramics, design, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture….
Written by Joseph Carrick The concept of a makeover is not entirely new to reality TV. America’s love of reality TV changes the lives of the subjects of these shows, either as a direct consequence from sudden fame (which would be seen in the hosts) or planned change in lifestyle over the course of the…
Written by Brice Hall Meditation is an ancient practice that everyone should try out! The goal of a session of meditation is to train attention and awareness and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state. Meditation is an excellent way to lower stress, improve mental performance and can improve one’s well being….
Written by Kaelyn Spickler Do you like what you hear at baseball games when our guys walk up to the plate or mound? Here’s the meaning behind several of the songs you will definitely hear at Haley Toyota Field. Kenny Mackovic (Pitcher) Save A horse Ride A Cowboy -Big & Rich “I chose this song…
Written by Emma Grosskopf The CoLab in Roanoke was host to a reception for six RC filmmakers on Tuesday, April 2 for the Fourth Annual Basically Tarantino Film Festival. Filmmakers, actors, fans and RC faculty enjoyed the event held by CAB before heading over to the Grandin Theatre for the screening of the films and…
Written by Kaelyn Spickler Jessica Calascione Track and Field Thrower Senior Jessica Calascione is the perfect role model for any athlete who suffers a tragic injury but hopes to bounce back. During her senior year of high school, she injured her shoulder and faced a long road of recovery. “I didn’t compete my first two…