Written by Alexis Barton
What sports/events do you compete in?
Zach: Track and Field. Any event from the 400m dash to the 800m dash.
Kaillee: I am a sprinter on the Track & Field team. My main events are the 200m dash...
Written by Zoe Manoukian
Mornings in college are rough, and while it may be tempting to fall into the trap of believing that sleeping in is what will make you feel the most awake, I am realizing more and more...
Written by Joey Slusher
The Iowa Caucuses took place on Monday, February 3. The Iowa Caucuses signal the official start of primary season during a presidential election year. Every four years, Iowans gather in their local polling place and run...
Written by Jessica Shelburne
Super Bowl LIV (54) was complete with special commercials, a stellar National Anthem, performance by Demi Lovato, and a saucy halftime show by Latina queens Jennifer Lopez and Shakira.
Yolanda Adams opened the evening with a performance...
Written by Kevin Vitkus
Over my time here at Roanoke I have enjoyed a variety of meals that the commons have provided for me. However, one of my passions and favorite pass-times is cooking. This has been tough though as...
Written by Caisi Calandra
If you’re single and hanging out with your gals this Valentine’s Day, these movies will put you and everyone else in the best of moods. They’re notorious feel-good movies — a little sappy at times, but...
Written by Alexis Barton
On Sunday, January 26th, the sports world lost one of the greatest players, advocates, and role models of all time: Kobe Bryant. In a tragic helicopter accident that killed eight other individuals, including Bryant’s thirteen-year-old daughter...
Written by Jessica Shelburne
Between October and March, the climate in, so-called, Sunny Salem is rather dry and bitterly cold. High winds are also common in the mountains, with which we are all familiar. Outdoor conditions in the winter impact...
Written by Joyelle Ronan
I give pretty good relationship advice. If you’re thinking, “But Joy, you’ve been single for so long. How do you know anything about love?” First of all, don’t call me out like that. Secondly, that’s exactly...
Written by Vanessa Mutesi
February, the month of love.
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and love is slowly brewing in the air. Every year around this time, decorations usually consist of red and pink hearts, and people are either all cuffed up...
Written by Jessica Shelburne
At the 62nd annual Grammy’s music awards, multiple artists had their turn making history. This year, Billie Eilish and Lizzo made history together as the first time two artists have been nominated for all four General...
Written by Joseph Carrick
The coronavirus first emerged in Wuhan, China a few weeks ago, and China, and by extension the world, is beginning to feel both a cultural and economic impact. Just this week, the US instituted a mandatory...
Written by Charissa Roberson
With the spring semester barely a month underway, Theatre RC is already deep in rehearsals for their upcoming show, “An Enemy of the People,” by Henrik Ibsen (reimagined by Rebecca Lenkiewicz).
This play focuses on Dr. Theresa...
Written by Lauren Roth
This past weekend my friends; Tommy, Livy, Claudia, Avery and I took a trip to Paris, France. And it was so beautiful! I thought it was a fitting place to have our first big trip outside...
Written by Ethan Perritt
It’s been a long road to the end of racism in America -- one that seems never-ending. And even though we’ve made strides as a country, we’re nowhere near the end goal.
In his Grammys acceptance speech...
Written by Jessica Shelburne
The year 2020 has been met with a range of welcomes – from thoughts of war and global conflict to hope for the new beginning and opportunities alike. Some find joy in creating ambitious New Year’s...
Written by Alexis Barton
The men’s basketball team was staying busy over winter break with lots of competition. After a quick 10-day break, the Maroons returned to campus to embark on a seven game win streak which was just recently...
Written by Lucy Collins
It’s that time of year again: the dreaded crowded gym of those attempting to complete their New Year, New Me resolutions. 2019 has come and gone and with 2020 in full swing, we are witnesses to...
Written by Caisi Calandra
My time at Roanoke College is coming to an end, and I’m finding that, during my last semester, I’m taking a seminar class and my INQ-300 at the same time. Pretty smart planning on my behalf,...
Written by Alexandra Gautier
The latest of several movie adaptations of Louisa May Alcott’s dearly beloved novel, Little Women, has made an impression on viewers, both those familiar with and new to the story. With a star-studded cast including the...
