Written by Devon Mitchell Recently a new band has come across my desk. The Mountain Goats, an indie rock/folk band first formed in the early 90s, was introduced to me by my good friend Kristi. While driving to get coffee, an interesting Mountain Goat’s song came on Kristi’s queue entitled, “Picture of My Dress”. My…
Written by Sydney Brenner Dilly Dally is a new restaurant and convenience store that is located only a mile away from Roanoke College. They have a very southern aesthetic with plenty of outdoor seating. Dilly Dally serves all sorts of comfort food, including chicken salad and hot dogs. You should try their fresh garden salad…
Written by Joyelle “Simp” Ronan It’s been a month since Timothee Chalamet’s GQ article dropped, and it has taken up permanent residence in my mind, rent-free. The Making (and Remaking) of Timothée Chalamet is an intimate conversation between 24 year-old Chalamet and interviewer Daniel Riley. While I can’t relate to being a movie star or…
Written by Joyelle Ronan 2020 has been the year of the “Karens.” If you’re unfamiliar with the meme, a “Karen” is a difficult woman, usually with a choppy haircut, who wants to speak to the manager, call the cops and cause a scene in public. Everyone who has worked retail has met a Karen, but…
Written by Kaelyn Spickler The holidays are here, and if you think the usual small-talk you have with your second cousin at the table during Thanksgiving is bad, I can only imagine what this year will bring. Normally college students like to avoid inquiries on plans for next year (especially if you are a senior),…
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf The last two weeks of the semester is prime time for procrastination. Recently, Spotify advertising has shown me a new way to procrastinate… with mini horoscope podcasts! Let me state for the record that I don’t really believe in horoscopes and even though I’m talking about advertisements on Spotify I do…
Written by Charissa Roberson From Nov. 12-14, Theatre Roanoke College presented Branden Jacob-Jenkins’s layered production “Appropriate,” which won the Obie Award for Best New American Play in 2014. The play centers on the Lafayette family as they return to their deceased father’s house—a former plantation—in Arkansas. As they go through his belongings, they uncover dark…
Written by Marisa Seager As the year is coming closer to its end, many people will begin to consider how to take better care of themselves in the new year. You know the drill. However, physical health is not the only resolution to be considered. We can also work towards improving our mental health. Here…
Written by Charissa Roberson With the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down film production for months and large gatherings under careful restrictions, the upcoming awards season will look significantly different than usual. Normally, at this time of year, numerous new films are being released just in time for the holidays and Oscar-buzz is already starting to gather…
Written by Charissa Roberson After a rousingly successful debut in 2019, “The Mandalorian” returned to Disney+ in October for the start of its second season. The first Season 2 episode of “The Mandalorian” premiered on Oct. 30. Unlike Netflix, which releases entire seasons at once, Disney+ is releasing one new episode per week, mimicking the…