Tag: Summer2019
Lottery Luck for the Timberwolves, Another Year for the Knicks
Written by Alexis Barton
In the midst of their return to the 2019-20 season, the NBA recently held their draft lottery to determine the draft...
The New and Improved Stanley Cup Playoffs
Written by Alexis Barton
After an abrupt end to their 2019-20 season, the National Hockey League is back in action. Rather than competing in 31...
Election Countdown: Mail-In Ballots
Written by Devon Mitchell
With just over two months left until the general election Americans are getting anxious to get their hands on their ballots...
The Hot Topic is Hot Topic
Written by Zach “I’ve Listened to All the Artists Mentioned” Dalton
Picture this: the year is 2011 and you just got dropped off at your...
Maroons and Social Distancing
Written by Devon Mitchell
It’s a new academic year for Roanoke College, and with it comes unprecedented circumstances to which we must adapt to. Over...
Drive-ins and Dine-Out: Party Alternatives
Written by Zoe Manoukian
It can be difficult to keep from succumbing to our COVID-19-induced boredoms, but it is crucial that we remain diligent and...
Zoom’s Online-fied School Survival Guide
Written by Zach “Have You Heard of Microsoft Teams” Dalton
Well, here we are. Zoom’s stocks have skyrocketed and motivation to do online schooling has...
Harris vs. Pence
Written by Devon Mitchell
On August 11th, former Vice President Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his running mate. With just over two months left...
Lessons from The Bachelor- From a Major Fangirl
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
To say the least, I’m a big Bachelor franchise fan. I feel like that has been said on repeat here in...
A Note from Your Editor Regarding This Semester
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Here’s the deal: there’s a lot going on this semester, but that isn’t news to anyone.
First, I want to start with...
A Note from the (New) Section Editor
Written by Joyelle Ronan
“I’m just really excited about 2020 and all the possibilities it holds.”- Joyelle
Ronan, 2019.
In the eight months since I wrote that...
A Feel-Good Playlist
Written by Marisa Seager
Have you ever wanted to feel like you are the main character in a coming-of-age movie? Or as if you are...
Zoom Etiquette: What You Need To Know
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf
Every day is a new challenge during the Coronavirus pandemic. This is especially true for millions of young adults returning to...
Elevating Black Voices: It’s Time to Listen and to Learn
Written by Alexis Barton
Let’s talk about what happened, or rather what has been happening to people of color in our country for decades. For...
Educate Yourself and Make Your Voice Heard
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
This year has been like an ongoing wrestling match, and we keep getting knocked out before we can get back up...
SGA, BSA, and Shades of Maroon Take a Stand Together
Written by Devon Mitchell
On Wednesday, June 3 the Student Government Association released a joint statement with the Black Student Alliance and Shades of Maroon....
Choir: The Last Four Years
Written by Jessica Shelburne
From 2017-2020, the Roanoke College Choir Department has experienced a collection of remarkable events and moments. In the spring of 2017,...
A Letter to the HEXS Class of 2020
Consider this note a celebratory embrace for your accomplishments and contributions to the Roanoke College community. The HEXS faculty have appreciated the many opportunities...
HHP Seniors
Written by Professor Matthew Rearick
Seniors Kyle Grohbrugge and Natalie Whitney presented their research posters at the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Conference in...
Class of 2020 Memories
Written by Dr. Jennifer Jackl
Senior Seminar in Communication Studies, Fall 2019, was full of our current graduating seniors who were diligently working all semester...
