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In 2018, the Boulder City and Boulder County communities formed to file a lawsuit against the oil companies of Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy. The local government demanded retribution from the companies for contributing to climate change and climate...
Coming back from a travel-filled spring break, I hoped for some time to unwind on a familiar walk around Elizabeth Campus (EC), but what met me was a charming building reduced to rubble instead. Every time I have walked...
Men’s Volleyball portrayed a fierce display this past Tuesday in the Cregger Center, demolishing Averett University in all three sets. Although Averett began to pick up steam as each set progressed, the formidable Maroons respectively ended each in victory;...
Since our last article, the Maroons Men’s Basketball team has played in both the ODAC tournament and the DIII “March Madness” NCAA tournament. Through some hard-fought games in the regular and post-season this year, ‘Noke have certainly made a...
Roanoke college softball has had a solid start to their season, and seems to be on the rise. After a few tough matchups in the first few rounds, they have bounced back and put together some excellent performances.
‘Noke has...
As a junior who is friends with many graduating seniors, I have heard a fair deal about the change of this year’s Commencement from its traditional location on the Front Quad outside the Admin...
As a History major with a Political Science minor, most of my classes are in either the history department’s Bank Building or in West Hall’s public affairs classrooms. This year specifically, three classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are...
As assignments pile up, it is easy to feel tempted to scroll endlessly on your phone when free time finally comes your way. Consistent scrolling on electronics can be damaging to your mental health. It causes stress hormones and...
Sometimes life feels monotonous. Everyday merges together as we find ourselves doing the same things over and over again. It’s hard to find the beauty in individual days when they all seem to be the same, which is why...
One of the many spectacular parts of living along the Blue Ridge is the fantastic creativity of such a vibrant and beautiful land and community. At a school that emphasizes exploring multiple disciplines, many of Roanoke College’s students are...
Last weekend, daylight savings took away an hour of our precious sleep during the “spring forward.” Now that temperatures are getting warmer and the sun is setting later, life seems a little bit brighter. With this newfound light and...
Graduation is quickly approaching, and many of Roanoke College’s students are planning their post-grad life and job applications. However, economists warn that 2026 college graduates will face the toughest job market the country has seen since the COVID-19 pandemic....
The possibility of a new solar energy farm has brought differentiating opinions to Botetourt County, a predominantly rural community northwest of Roanoke. This solar farm would be built in Fincastle, according to WDBJ7 News. A proposal was brought to...
The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, waging a war between the countries. During this operation, titled “Operation Roaring Lion”, they killed the supreme leader of Iran Ali Khamenei and other important political figures.
The...
Travel is a wonderful experience that enriches the spirit. So, whether you want to dream about some ideal travel destinations of your near or distant future, or reminisce about adventures you have already taken, here are some thoughts from...
We are now entering the second half of the semester, and the season of deadlines is rapidly approaching. With every new due date comes a little more stress about grades. It’s long been said that each time you pass...
Kate Clatterbuck is the activities coordinator for Student Engagement here at Roanoke College. She is from Danville, Virginia, and graduated from Roanoke College in 2022 with a major in education and two minors. During her time...
After nearly three years of filming and production, majorly successful YouTuber Markiplier finally released his film “IRON LUNG” based off the indie game by David Szymanski of the same title. The film sees Simon (played by Markiplier) descend into...
R Ball is upon us once again! Annually, Roanoke College hosts R Ball (or as some people call it Presidents Ball, Prez Ball for short) where students and faculty alike can have an excuse to dust off their black-tie...
Bruno Mars, an artist that took over the radio with his breakout album “Doo-Wops & Hooligans” in 2010, “24K Magic” in 2016, and now “The Romantic” in 2026. The highly anticipated album was released February 27th with a total...
