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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 United States, the best of the best in college basketball have been battling it out...
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 chose Roanoke College because of the gorgeous scenery and its location.  She mentions how she...
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 perfect theme for me. Anybody who knows me will know that I adore being sparkly,...
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 East Asian Studies.  Enzo’s pronouns are he/they.  Enzo has taught all grades except 2nd grade...

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 the ageless classics like “Nightmare on Elm Street” or “Friday the 13th”, there are many...

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 I was a little kid was Hush: A Gaelic Lullaby, by Carole Gerber, and my...

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 what to expect, but I do now in preparation for my next. So, I’ve decided...

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 return.  Previously, the group had only released a singular, self-titled EP back in 2018.  There...
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 are some of the shows that in my opinion shouldn’t have been canceled. Ozark – This...
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 was overturned. This time, however, the debate is over abortion pills. Mifespristone was approved in...
by Tim Hoffstaetter Everyone on campus who knows Cooper knows he is a wonderful man who is extremely kind and caring, also knows he is extremely fast! I wanted to highlight his brilliance as a person as much as I...
by Alexis Barton The month of March marks the yearly celebration of women’s history month and International Women’s Day. In its worldwide celebration, the month is dedicated to uplifting the voices of women and honoring their contributions to our society....
by Rebecca Dance Question: What is your favorite music genre, and why?  “I love fortnite.” “Pop-rock because it is very diverse and is very energetic.” “Techno because I like the sound of just electric instruments.” “Rap because I don’t like lots of slow music.” “If...
by Allison Shaw With the season changing, so are the trends, and as the weather warms up there's no better excuse to get some new clothes. A few trends are definitely leading the pack, so here’s an idea of what...

March Madness Preview

by Alexis Barton For college basketball fans, March is a month-long celebration of competition. Starting on the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, the first round of the NCAA DI men’s and women’s basketball tournaments bring jubilation and heartbreak for fans across...
by Alexis Barton Since 2019, the Center for Studying Structures of Race (CSSR) has brought a unique perspective to the Roanoke community. Through their advocacy and research, the CSSR has challenged the narrative of how many in our community view...
by Suzanne Jackson The Roanoke College softball team has started off their season with a bang in Florida for their annual spring break trip. The Maroons played six games over the break in Florida. One the first day, the Maroons...
by Anna Tillman Netflix will not stop releasing our favorite shows! “Shadow and Bone” season two is finally being aired. In preparation for the new season let’s do a quick recap. This series is based on the novels “Shadow and...

Tennis Teams Hit the Road

by Logan Tyler The men and women of the tennis teams traveled down south to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina where they competed in four matches over the course of Roanoke’s spring break. Last Sunday, for both teams’ first match...
by Karen Kohler It’s safe to say concerts are back in full swing, with countless artists currently on the road or announcing their tour.  This can be overwhelming, especially for those who haven’t had a chance to experience one.  There...

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