Written by Devon Mitchell
Roanoke’s Center for Economic Freedom had its inaugural David L. Guy Lecture Series event with speaker Stephen Moore in a talk entitled, “Is Socialism Coming To America”. In case you don’t know who Stephen Moore is,...
Written by Jack Miller
Over recent weeks, particularly over social media, hashtags like #justiceforgabby or #whereisgabby began cropping up as a peculiar case started to gain traction throughout the country. Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old, was reported missing following a cross-country...
Written by Devon Mitchell
On Saturday, October 2nd, more than 600 marchers took to the streets of Roanoke amid worries of the recent abortion laws in Texas. Hundreds of other marches took place across the U.S. rallying women’s rights activists...
Written by Sydney Young
Due to the abundance of cookies and cakes constantly available to us from Commons and Cavern, it’s not hard to understand how the “freshman 15” can sneak up on us. So, to balance this out, it...
Written by Charissa Roberson
Dr. Teresa Milbrodt, professor of Creative Writing at Roanoke College, gave a reading on Sept. 29 to celebrate the release of her latest short story collection, “Instances of Head-Switching.”
The event was held at 7 p.m. in...
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf
Just about everyone on campus knows Youssef Labriny, it’s hard to miss him. If it isn’t the warmness in his demeanor, you’ll certainly notice his size. Youssef is involved all around campus, but his studies involve...
Written by Jack Miller
Family weekend is back at Roanoke! After a year in which in-person events had been sadly limited due to the spread of COVID-19, this year sees the return of family weekend and all the events surrounding...
Written by Mia Shelton
Me oh my! Midterms are already here? How can that be? It feels like yesterday everyone moved in, bright eyes and eager for what’s to come.
Most people can agree that this first semester has been rough. ...
Written by Marisa Seager
Self-care using a mobile app? Yes, you read that right. Here’s a list that I’ve compiled of some of my favorite self-care apps that I have used and that I plan to use:
Clearful Journal & Self-Growth
Clearful...
Written by Alexis Barton
As part of the kickoff for family weekend activities, Roanoke’s men’s soccer team put on an incredible display of offensive talent against the visiting Eastern Mennonite Royals. The Maroons would go on to win 6-0 against...
Written by Mateo Biggs
On Sutton Terrace on Sept. 28, Roanoke College got loud. Students came together outside Cavern and perched on chairs and benches – as well as surfaces not meant to be chairs – as they eagerly waited...
Written by Edgard Lacayo
On September 21st Roanoke College held a panel discussion on the 2021 German federal election. It was held in the Wortman Ballroom and virtually. Two German students were asked about their views toward the election and...
Written by Karen Kohler
Broadway is finally reopening and making its starry return after being closed down since March 2020 due to COVID-19. With hopes to stay open, they are requiring anyone over the age of 12 to wear a...
Written by Kristi Rolf
Lush guitar chords, subtle baselines, gentle percussion, and ambient strings. These are the sounds layered underneath the signature soft falsetto voice of Novo Amor’s Ali Lacey. I first discovered his music three years ago when its...
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf
My senior year is the busiest I’ve ever been here at Roanoke and we’re only halfway through the first semester. Being busy isn’t a problem but the stress that comes with responsibilities can be the real...
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck
Sunday Night Football is filled with history and traditions, including the annual watching of players who recently signed elsewhere or were traded to play their former teams. This past Sunday marked a historic evening as Tom...
Written by Marisa Seager
Donovan Hill, a senior from Newark, DE:
“Opening up that email earlier last week was jaw-dropping and heart-wrenching. Maxey has been a core staple in my experience here at Roanoke and an iconic figure to look up...
Devon Mitchell
This summer, I taught my first online English class for Blue Ridge Literacy, a local non-profit whose mission is to teach English to Roanoke’s immigrant population. I taught a beginner class that had one Haitian woman and four...
Marisa Seager
You might think that a “true gamer” is someone who plays stereotypical shooter games like Call of Duty and Apex Legends, however there is actually a whole different side of gaming with many categories to explore. As a...
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck
With fall athletics underway, many senior athletes are beginning their final season representing Roanoke through their athletic accomplishments. Erin Flamm is a center back for the women’s soccer team. The team finished last year’s season in...
