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Written by Garrett Ruggieri Congratulations to our Maroon basketball players and coaches on their fantastic seasons. The men finished the regular season 18-7 (11-5 ODAC) while our women capped off the year at 17-9 (9-9 ODAC). The work is far...

Green New Deal 101

Written by Joey Slusher Since its release by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez(D-NY) and Senator Ed Markey(D-MA) the Green New Deal has caused a major splash on the political scene. All but one Democratic candidate for president has supported it, President Trump...
Written by Shamira James When I was younger, I remember my mom would play her music around the house or on the car rides home. Some of it was classic, feel-good music like Michael Jackson, or upbeat and unapologetic girl-music...

Leave the Ghosting to Casper

Written by Joyelle Ronan If you’re playing the dating game in 2019, it’s likely you have some experience with ghosting. While the term may be new, the practice isn’t. The idea of suddenly cutting off all communication with a...
Written by Zoe Manoukian American football players were recently overheard talking about Valentine’s Day in a Roanoke College locker room. “You know what blows, man? There’s Valentine’s Day for all the couples, and there’s Galentine’s Day for all the girls. But...

Lobby Less For Lobbyists

Written by Lorin Brice Hall Recently Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has recently come under fire for perceived anti semitism. Omar, the nations first Somali-American Congresswoman, was accused of anti semitism after she tweeted about the influence of Israeli lobby money...
Written by Robby Mangum On Feb. 11, Dr. Cullen Truett, an RC alum and psychiatry resident at the University of Virginia’s Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, delivered a lecture titled “The Evolution of Schizophrenia” as part of RC’s annual...
Written by Hunter Haskins Dr. Justin Garrison, assistant professor, and Dr. Bryan Parsons, associate professor, of the RC Public Affairs Department helmed the provocatively-named “Is Federalism Dead?” panel last week on Monday, Feb. 11. Hosted by the RC Public Affairs...

Quinoa For the Win-oa

Written by Lorin Brice Hall Commons served an exciting new meal during lunch from Feb. 4-8. This meal was the Quinoa Bowl, available at the Stir Fry/DIY Omelette Station. That counter is a vegetarian refuge during lunchtime, with all of...
Midterm week is right around the corner, and everyone is stressed out. Whether you’ve been here for four years or four months, midterms are never quite the same every time around, so you can never prep for it the...
Written by Jordan Hanson Have you always felt like you have a special talent? Do people listen when you start to sing? Do they watch in awe when you dance? Have you wowed your friends and family with close-up magic?...
Written by Joseph Carrick The Ted Bundy Tapes is a documentary-style television series debuted exclusively on Netflix detailing the murders, interviews and trials of one of America’s most infamous serial killers. The documentary released with much fanfare - apparently literal...
Written by Jessica Shelburne Studying abroad is a popular educational alternative amongst college students. The exposure to an unfamiliar culture comes with a priceless experience and unforgettable memories. However, actions that must be taken in preparation for spending multiple months...
Written by Bradley Bommarito Last Tuesday, Joseph Giarratano shared his experiences of being on Virginia’s death row for a crime that many believe he did not commit to a packed audience in the Wortmann Ballroom. Sponsored by the James C....
Written by Shamira James There are times when Commons is the place to be... and then there are times where it’s not. When it’s good, it’s real good. The food is delicious, all your friends are there and even that...
Written by Charissa Roberson 2019 marks the fourth annual Basically Tarantino Film Festival, a campus-wide competition that seeks to promote filmmaking at Roanoke College and provide aspiring artists with an outlet for their work. The rules are simple—include this year’s...
Written by Emma Grosskopf Theatre RC is a powerhouse for dramatic talent here on campus, and their most recent performance, Exit, Pursued by a Bear by Lauren Gunderson, is absolutely no exception. This show, running from Feb. 20 until Feb....
Written by Caisi Calandra The sun entered into Pisces on Feb. 18, meaning that until March 20, it’s Pisces season, baby! Along with people who are Aquariuses, Pisces are some of the most aloof, strange signs out there, and that’s...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler Are you trying to cut your meal plan down? Maybe you have cut your meal plan down, and you keep running out of swipes. It could also be that you are used to your momma’s cooking...
Written by Jessica Shelburne Emotional and psychological disorders affect humans everywhere. No one is exempt from the mental pressures that accompany this life regardless of race, ethnicity or affiliation. However, the way these disorders are perceived in countries across the...

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