Written by Isaac Davis It’s that time of the year. Palms are clammy, health services are quarantining and demand for soup and Sudafed has never been higher. In our sun-starved condition, the only power we have left is to positively frame our winter ailments. You are not alone: look left – running noses, hacking coughs…
Written by Aeryn McMurtry Junior Jillian Barnard and senior Marshall Hodge make up one of RC’s most friendly and sporty couples. They met two and a half years ago during soccer preseason before regular move-in their first year at the college and have been together ever since. Barnard and Hodge both play soccer for the…
Every edition we want to hear from you, the Maroons. This week talked to four of this campus’ favorite smiling faces and asked them about their plans for Valentine’s Day! Katie Rhatigan, 20, Junior, Everyone’s favorite person; “Hanging out with the gals. Eating a Chick-Fil-A chicken nugget heart box Emily Witty, 19, Freshman, Campus Style…
Written by Leilani Doneux When Chiara Ferragni announced to the world that she and her fiancé, Italian rapper Fedez, were planning to deliver their child in Los Angeles, California, they did so on an Instagram story, any hint of pomp and circumstance be damned. This would not be profound news, were it not for the fact…
Written by Garrett Ruggieri Super Bowl LII between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles featured some of the world’s finest talents on Sunday, February 4. The ageless Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady and Eagles backup quarterback, Nick Foles dueled it out on the biggest stage, competing to become world champions and bring their respective cities…
Written by Shamira James RC sports are synonymous with many things: athletes, fun, fans and competition, but more recently, sports teams are known for their innovative and fun ways to get people excited for their upcoming seasons. Similar to what RC men’s basketball did in the fall, RC baseball partnered with WRKE radio and hosted…
Written by Emma Grosskopf Anyone who has ever seen me react when a Cardi B song comes on knows that I am 100 percent behind her music, as well as the music from female pop/hip-hop powerhouses, such as Beyonce, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna. Say what you will, but their music makes girls like me act…
Written by Alexandra Gautier When many people think about the Grammys, they think classic Hollywood – beautiful gowns, stretch limousines and phenomenal talent. The 60th Grammy Awards that premiered Jan. 28 were no exception to these glittering expectations. This year, celebrities traveled to Madison Square Garden in New York City to discover who would be…
Written by Joseph Carrick The Roanoke College choir and Oriana Singers gave a stellar performance of several off-Broadway songs in the aptly named production Off-Broadway on Campus on February 3, 2018. The choir director, Dr. Jeffrey Sandborg, was thrilled to see the massive turnout for this event making the possibility of moving the event to…
Written by Jessica Shelburne “There is something special about creating your own music and seeing how people react to it,” said senior David Hall of his musical performance on Feb. 1 in the Cavern. Many came and enjoyed a relaxing evening listening to both original and cover songs performed by Ballerina – an indie rock…