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A comprehensive environmental testing initiative led by the multidisciplinary environmental consulting firm ECS (Environmental Consulting Services) has concluded that there is no significant evidence to suggest a cancer cluster in the Salem City area, which includes Roanoke College. However,...
Finals season is here!. My friends and I call this time “hell week,” which we find to be a rather humorous nickname for what could be considered the absolute worst week in the semester. If you’re doing great right...
With this being the last week of classes, and finals just ahead, next week's move-out is upon us. Even though we just got back from Thanksgiving, it is time for those of us who do to return home. As...
Studying abroad is an experience that transcends the traditional classroom setting, offering students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in new cultures, environments, and academic challenges. As a student at Roanoke College preparing to study abroad in Costa Rica...
The Roanoke College women’s basketball team snapped a four-game losing streak with a 58-42 win over Mary Washington on Tuesday night. The Maroons (2-5, 0-1 ODAC) put together a solid all-around performance, combining strong defense and some timely shooting...
After RC Men’s basketball team had a close loss to Eastern University in their very first game of the season, they have not looked back. The Maroons have won their past five games and maintained an overall record of...
Breaking news has been revealed within the NFL, but it’s not related to any games or crazy records. In a surprising romantic twist, Josh Allen, legendary quarterback of the Buffalo Bills, proposed to Hailee Steinfeld, a notoriously popular actress...
One of the benefits of living on a small campus like ours is that you’re never more than ten minutes away from Main Street. This week we will be closing our series encouraging students to take advantage of that...
This week you might be studying with friends, alone, in absolute silence, playing music, re-writing information, or using flashcards. The truth is, I could stand here and vouch for any of these ways of studying. Studying with friends might...
The Fintel Library is a resource that all students benefit from. Whether drinking a warm coffee from Rooney’s while working on assignments or finding books that you need for your classes or homework, there’s something for everyone. Fintel Library...
Let’s face it. Not everyone cares about what the Bible says about gender, so this article might not interest you. No worries, turn the page or scroll on. Some of you do care because of the harm that you...
November reached record-breaking temperatures, sometimes reaching 10 degrees warmer than the month’s average, according to the Washington Post.
The month that normally acts as a transition period between fall and winter left us all shook, with warmer temperatures that we've...
The holiday season in Salem is set to become even more magical with the return of the beloved Gingerbread Festival. Scheduled for Saturday, December 7th, from 10 AM to 4 PM, this festive event promises a day filled with...
As this holiday season draws closer, Maroons are finding themselves reflecting on their traditions that make this time of year so memorable. The holidays bring students a chance to connect with family, create lasting memories, and get a break...
Andrea Perez Escujuri is a senior majoring in elementary education, double-minoring in psychology and disabilities studies, and pursuing concentrations in human development and Spanish for Global Professions & Translation. She is from a small town near Pamplona, Spain, called...
Hey Maroons! Cannot even believe that it is already the end of the semester. What a time it was to be alive. To kick off our last two weeks of the year, here are some holiday performances you should...
Do you know where popular holiday music came from? Holiday music is everywhere in movies and musical theatre, including quite a bit of Christmas music.
Many people are familiar with the song “White Christmas” as sung by Bing Crosby. What...
As the fall semester comes to a close, the holidays are starting to brighten up all across campus. Alongside these festive decorations are an abundance of fun, new, and exciting events that you don’t want to miss!
December 6th is...
Is it Grinch-like of me to get annoyed at Christmas celebrations and good tidings before Thanksgiving? Everywhere I turn it seems like the world and campus are ready for the winter holidays. It does not matter what you celebrate,...
