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The End of Comedy TV

Written by Chloe Jarvis Ever wondered when the “golden era” of comedy TV started? No? Well, I’ve spent way too much time thinking about it, so humor me, will ya? I think it was the 90s: 90s comedies literally shaped...

Library of Libraries

Written by Nina Earle The Library of Congress in Washington D.C. What are your first thoughts? Do you think of the Gutenberg Bible that they present as the oldest printed book? Or do you think of Thomas Jefferson and all...

Upcoming Game Schedules

Written by Mateo J. Biggs Men’s Volleyball: Feb. 16th- Bethany @ Bethany, WV Feb. 17th- Penn State @ Bethany, WV Feb. 22nd- Virginia Wesleyan @ Home Feb. 24th- Reinhardt @ Winston, Salem, NC Feb. 28th- Eastern Mennonite @ Home March 6th- Southern Virginia @ Home   Men’s Lacrosse:  Feb....
Written by Tim Hoffstaetter Basketball season will sadly be coming to a close sooner rather than later. We are nearing the end of regular season play, at the time of this writing our women’s team has 4 games left, and...

Is it Worth it?

Written by Tim Hoffstaetter People and especially athletes get injured a lot and the severity ranges greatly from little bruises and bumps to broken bones and muscle tears. The severity of the injury most often determines the treatment for the...

Galentine’s Day

Written by Allison Shaw It’s here again! February 14th, Valentine’s day. To some, a day of showing affection to those around us, whether that be through gifts, cards, or quality time, and to others, the worst day of the year,...
Written by Allison Shaw I just want to thank whoever invented mug cakes for making one of the simplest, most addictive, and perfectly sized desserts ever. Mug cakes are super easy to make, typically don’t require anything you don’t already...

Date Night Done Dirt Cheap

Written by Maggie Raker February 14th is rapidly approaching. A day dedicated to love, Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to focus on romance, celebrate those you love, and take time to care for yourself. Yet for many, this holiday...
Written by Hannah Guanti The legality of former President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential candidacy is being taken before the U.S. Supreme Court this week. The nine justices must determine if Trump is eligible for a third Presidential run following his...

Mayorkas Facing Impeachment

Written by Midhi Agbaw Alejandro Mayorkas, the Department of Homeland Security secretary, is facing impeachment by Republicans in the House of Representatives. His supporters view him as a trustworthy, tenacious Cabinet member. They believe that he has a special understanding...
Written by Hannah Guanti The United States military has retaliated against the Iran-backed militia group responsible for the January 28 drone strike in Jordan. Earlier this week, the U.S. carried out a drone strike in Baghdad, killing a senior member...

Black History Month on Campus

Written by Hannah Guanti February marks the return of Black History Month across the country and here on Roanoke College’s campus. Here are the events across the college to commemorate the legacy of black Americans.  The first event was Wednesday...
Written by Juniper Rogers Zachary Thornhill is a senior from Daleville, Virginia who double-majors in creative writing and screen studies. This will be Zach’s second year participating in the Tarantino Film Festival, held every. “The Tarantino Festival allows you the...
Written by Adriana Rose In response to “What is your go-to pickup line?” Ruthie Nutt ‘27 said, “Are you copper and terrilium because u r CuTe.”   In response to “What is love, to you?” Tais Didio ‘26 said, “Having deep conversations, sharing poetry,...

Rewards for Thought

Written by Mateo J. Biggs Want a new way to find out what events are happening on campus? What about a way to get rewards for your attendance? Well look now further than opting-in for notifications from the college itself! A...

Fast Food Romantica

Written by Zachary Bayers As the season of love rolls around, it begs the question of who you’d like to go out with and be your valentine. Don’t have one? Worry not, because for those who still might be searching...
Written by Sabrina Rogers Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! While this holiday is more than likely a marketing stunt, it is still an exciting holiday to celebrate with your loved ones. Get them those flowers, get them together to celebrate each...
Written by Mikaela Gantz I am a very busy person. I have 7 classes, numerous clubs and activities, and 4 jobs on campus plus a pending job off campus. I often schedule out my life to the point where my calendar is more...
Written by Mikaela Gantz As someone with a plethora of jobs at Roanoke I feel like I am allowed to speak on this matter. I have 3 on campus jobs and yet don’t make enough so I also have to work off campus....

Hate in a Dress

Written by Nina Earle What is fun, comforting, or brings one happiness changes from person to person. No two people will react to any situation or thing the same way. It is our individualism that re-enforces this. No two people have had the same...

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