Tag: Summer2019
Staying Motivated in the Spring Semester
by Allison Shaw
For some students, the spring semester can feel like trudging through muck, and despite being similar in length to the fall semester,...
Folks of ‘Noke: Grace Priddy
by Juniper Rogers
Grace Priddy is a senior from Martinsville, Virginia, and she is majoring in creative writing and minoring in both religious studies and...
New Year, New Playlist
by Mia Shelton
2023 deserves a new soundtrack to keep motivation and spirits up. The cold wintery season can be a challenging and lethargic time...
“The Last of Us”: From Console to Screen
by Anna Tillman
HBO Max is really on a streak of releasing amazing series. The newest series to grace our presence is The Last of...
Final Semester Thoughts
by Marisa Seager
It’s hard to believe that this is my last semester here at Roanoke College before I go out into the “real world.”...
“Avatar: Way of Water”
by Victoria McGraw
The turn-of-the-decade squeal has arrived, finally “Avatar: The Way of Water '' directed by James Cameron. This film is based off his...
Climate Protection is Not a Crime
by Mikaela Gantz
On Tuesday, January 17 climate activist Greta Thunberg was attending a sit-in in protest against coal mine expansion in Lützerath, Germany. A...
Frighteningly Good: a “Wednesday” review
by Anna Tillman
Netflix recently released a new series “Wednesday”. The new series deserves all the praise it is getting! Wednesday is a modern day...
Changing Tides in Midterm Elections
by Mikaela Gantz
All of the votes for the United States House of Representatives and Senate, with the exception of a runoff election in Georgia,...
Narcan Training and Opioid Education on Campus
by Hannah Guanti
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioids are currently the leading cause of drug-related deaths. The CDC certifies that...
Cooking Up Christmas
by Mateo Biggs
Not to be confused with the 2020 film– however in the spirit of Christmas that merry romcom may be. No, as many...
The Senioritis is Real
by Marisa Seager
Senioritis (noun): “a supposed affliction of students in their final year of high school or college, characterized by a decline in motivation...
Folk of ‘Noke; Chamberlain Zulauf
by Chamberlain Zulauf
Editor’s note: In this past year and a half as section editor, I feel like I’ve gotten to know this school and...
The Issue with Christmas Music
by Karen Kholer
Christmas music causes quite a clear divide, with people having very strong feelings forcor against it. There’s an acceptance that it will...
Week 13 Wrap Up: College Football
by Suzanne Jackson
Rankings by AP:
Georgia Bulldogs (12-0)
Michigan Wolverines (12-0)
Texas Christian Horned Frogs (12-0)
USC Trojans (11-1)
Ohio State Buckeyes (11-1)
Alabama...
Scott Allison’s Tremendous Impact as a Maroon
by Libby Bowman
Scott Allison, Roanoke College’s current athletic director, has had an eventful and memorable journey as a Maroon. Allison described his experience as...
Having a December Birthday
by Rebecca Dance
I always wanted to be one of those kids who could have a pool party for a birthday party. Unfortunately, my birthday...
Taylor’s Comeback
by Victoria McGraw
After five years Taylor Swift is finally going on tour.
Swift showed interest in music from a young age. Her career progressed quickly...
Is it Christmas Season Yet?
by Chamberlain Zulauf
The last three months on the calendar make up one of the best times of year— Holiday Season (Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)....
Maroons Talk; Holidays
by Juniper Rogers
May you be a pagan, Jew, Christian, or even an elf, the month of December is a momentous, if not joyous, time...
