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 to create a sort of survival guide for those looking to attend their first comic-con…
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 mother makes corned beef every Saint Patrick’s Day. Looking back, I can’t believe I didn’t…
Written by Hannah Guanti Saint Patrick’s Day is here in the Roanoke Valley with events throughout the area. Last weekend, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival took place in downtown Roanoke, attracting thousands of people from all over the state. In 2016, the festivities were ranked by Bustle as the eighth biggest…
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 had been a lot of talk of the three creating more music together and they…
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 show premiered in July 2017 and was canceled after season four in 2022. Ozark…
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 2000 by the FDA as the first step in a two-drug process to abort early…
by Alexis Barton The month of March marks the yearly celebration of women’s history month and International Women’s Day. In its worldwide celebration, the month is dedicated to uplifting the voices of women and honoring their contributions to our society. According to the Census Bureau, the celebration dates back to 1857, where female laborers 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 can while he is still here as he is one of the best teammates anyone…
by Rebecca Dance Question: What is your favorite music genre, and why? “I love fortnite.” “Pop-rock because it is very diverse and is very energetic.” “Techno because I like the sound of just electric instruments.” “Rap because I don’t like lots of slow music.” “If I’m having a bad day, listen to Drake. If I’m…
by Allison Shaw With the season changing, so are the trends, and as the weather warms up there’s no better excuse to get some new clothes. A few trends are definitely leading the pack, so here’s an idea of what you should keep an eye on (and ways to add it to your closet). The…