Tag: Summer2019
Thoughts from Seventh Grade
by Rebecca Dance
Question: What would you do for 24 hours without Wi-Fi or your phone?
“I would disappear into the woods and start a bonfire.”
“I...
Yeonmi Park; Tales of Tears
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...
“Velma”: Deserving of Renewal?
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...
The Ultimate Energy Drink Ranking
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...
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...
Tragedy in Nashville: A Letter From the Editor
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...
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...
Paris Hilton’s Book of Truth
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...
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...
Dr. Leila Hanafi on The Importance of Women’s Voices
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,...
Another Folk of ‘Noke: Peyton Lawson
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...
Men’s March Madness Update
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...
My Last President’s Ball
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...
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...
Folks of ‘Noke: Enzo Blake
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...
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...
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...
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...
Shows that Netflix Shouldn’t Have Canceled
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...
The Fight for the Right to Abortion
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...
