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by Anna Tillman On Monday, March 20th, Roanoke College had the pleasure of hosting Yeonmi Park. This was a part of the David L. Guy Lecture Series where Roanoke is able to bring in many different types of lecturers to...
by Mateo Biggs As many know, HBO has always followed behind Netflix in the decision of making old shows with a new twist and bringing back childhood classics. From shows like "Titans" after the classic "Teen Titans", to the most...
by Marisa Seager While it might not be a good thing, I’ve been an avid caffeine consumer from a very young age. I enjoy everything from tea to coffee but nothing hits the same way an energy drink does. Here...

Doing Laundry in Dorms

by Rebecca Dance Across campus, my laundry situation is probably one of the best. Each floor of Maxey Hall has three mostly functioning washing machines and three mostly functioning driers for a grand total of approximately twelve of each machine....

Spring into Crafting

by Karen Kohler Spring is here and this is the season for sitting outside and engaging in activities that aren’t those piling assignments.  Some of these activities are simply painting different objects.  First off, painting flower pots, particularly mini ones...
by Alexis Barton, Editor in Chief Evelyn Diekhaus. William Kinney. Hallie Scruggs. Mike Hill. Cynthia Peak. Katherine Koonce. If you have been following the news recently these names may look familiar to you, or perhaps they have already left the...
by Victoria McGraw Paris Hilton is a very well known icon. Before the term “influencer” came about, Hilton was the definition of it. She would show and document every moment of her life in real time. In the early 2000s...

Allergic to Spring?

by Marisa Seager Spring may come with flowers and blooming trees, but it also comes with allergies. If you’re like me then it also means lots of sneezing, congestion, a runny nose, and other symptoms. But what if I told...
by Hannah Guanti As we reach the end of women’s history month, it is important to showcase the stories of women worldwide. On March 27, Roanoke College hosted Dr. Leila Hanafi, an international lawyer, who emphasized the importance of women’s...
by Logan Tyler Starting on March 14 of this year, Division I men’s basketball created madness -- March Madness that is! Played all across the United States, the best of the best in college basketball have been battling it out...
by Adriana Rose Peyton Lawson is a Freshman from Rustburg, Virginia.  She is a Psychology major looking to minor in either theatre or Spanish.  She chose Roanoke College because of the gorgeous scenery and its location.  She mentions how she...
by Rebecca Dance This Saturday is my last President’s Ball. With a theme of “Glitz & Glam”, I’m not sure there could be a more perfect theme for me. Anybody who knows me will know that I adore being sparkly,...
by Juniper Jones Enzo Blake is a senior from Purcellville, Virginia who is majoring in Teaching English as a Second Language with a concentration in East Asian Studies.  Enzo’s pronouns are he/they.  Enzo has taught all grades except 2nd grade...

The Scream of Your Life

by Mateo Biggs Long time horror fans can always find a way to bond with one another– especially in the case of slasher films. Among the ageless classics like “Nightmare on Elm Street” or “Friday the 13th”, there are many...

Kiss Me, I’m Irish

by Rebecca Dance I didn’t realize I was Irish for the longest time, even though my mother’s maiden name is McCarthy, my favorite storybook when I was a little kid was Hush: A Gaelic Lullaby, by Carole Gerber, and my...

Comic-Con Survival Guide

by Marisa Seager Last month I attended the Big Lick Comic-Con, which was my very first con experience. When I went I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect, but I do now in preparation for my next. So, I’ve decided...

Not Boys but Geniuses

by Karen Kohler The Indie music supergroup consisting of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker, Boygenius, is in the midst of making its grand return.  Previously, the group had only released a singular, self-titled EP back in 2018.  There...
by Marisa Seager As we’ve all noticed by now, Netflix has a habit of canceling really good shows after only a season or two. These are some of the shows that in my opinion shouldn’t have been canceled. Ozark – This...
Written by Mikaela Gantz The debate on one of America’s most divisive issues is still making the frontlines almost a year after Roe v. Wade was overturned. This time, however, the debate is over abortion pills. Mifespristone was approved in...
by Tim Hoffstaetter Everyone on campus who knows Cooper knows he is a wonderful man who is extremely kind and caring, also knows he is extremely fast! I wanted to highlight his brilliance as a person as much as I...

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