Written by Ian Gillen and Kaelyn Spickler It’s that special time of year again. It’s the time that special someone has been waiting for. No not Valentine’s day, spring sports season! Our hearts are as full as our potential during these trying times of cold practices, early mornings, and pre-season workouts. Coming off of a…
Written by Aeryn McMurtry and Zoe Manoukian Beth Macy, author of New York Times bestseller “Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America,” visited RC on Feb. 6 to give a lecture about her book and the opioid crisis affecting southwest Virginia. “Dopesick” follows the lives of families affected by the crisis and…
Written by Robby Mangum Last Wednesday, Olin Hall Galleries hosted FEAST, a dinner for RC students majoring in the fine arts. FEAST, which stands for Feeding Emerging Artists Something Tasty, is hosted semesterly. This event is designed to create a feeling of community in the arts program by allowing students to spend an evening together…
Written by Zoe Manoukian A few incidents that have occured over the last few months have led me to articulate a few frustrations and wishes that have been on my mind in some way or another over for a few years now. Primarily, I wish that men might prioritize women’s comfort more assertively. I really…
Written by Charissa Roberson A representative of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) attended Theatre RC’s fall production of “Our Town” on Nov. 17, 2018. The play and its participants received several nominations, including Directing for Dr. Lisa Warren, Scenic Design for Rob Bessolo, Costume Design for Jennie Ruhland, and Stage Management for…
Written by Jessica Shelburne Every day, the media is saturated with an unbearable amount of bad news. Amidst the widespread misfortune circulating the globe and clouding our vision, it is important to remind ourselves that goodness is yet alive and well. The following are three recent occasions that scream good news. Meghan Markle, well known…
Written by Emma Grosskopf No one can deny that the social scene at RC can sometimes feel like a bubble. Sure, there are frat parties, but if that’s not your preferred social scene on a weekend, there aren’t that many options for you other than staying in. But what if you had a new option…
Written by Joseph Carrick After five years of waiting, the metaphysical world of living Legos is back! In Finn’s strange and fantastical world of Bricksburg, all is well for a solid five seconds before the Duplos invade from the planet Duplon. Finn’s younger sister and controller of this evil alien world plans to “destroy everyone.”…
Written by Shamira James Cody Shell is a 22-year-old senior from Hardee, Va. Shell is a communications major, a psychology minor and also plays baseball for your RC Maroons. “Me and my fiance, Remi, met in the fourth grade. We lived two doors down from each other, and our parents were friends, but we didn’t…
Written by Jordan Hanson Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, folks. Maybe you have romantic plans with bae on Feb. 14, or maybe you’re planning on spending time with your friends. Maybe you hate Valentine’s Day and plan to spend the whole day inside to avoid the mushiness. Or maybe you’re just completely indifferent to the…