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Written by Jordan Hanson Last weekend, Roanoke College’s Model Arab League attended the South Eastern Regional Model Arab League (SERMAL) conference in Spartanburg, SC. SERMAL is very similar to the more familiar organization Model United Nations (MUN). However, while MUN...
Written by Joey Slusher Brexit is something everyone has heard of, but a lot of people, particularly us Americans, don’t know a lot about. Brexit refers to The United Kindoms vote to exit the European Union which is a supranational...
Written by Garrett Ruggieri Our women’s softball team (10-7, 0-2 ODAC) had a fruitful spring break this season, capitalizing on a long trip down to sunny Florida. They had a schedule that was jam packed with games, but the team was...
Written by Caisi Calandra When you think of darties, the first thing that might come to mind are the cute outfits and pics for the ‘gram. The “occasion” is usually held in someone’s backyard, and it’s usually not warm enough...
Written by Shamira James Lucky you, you’re gettin’ laid! I’m sure all your friends are super happy that the guy or gal you’ve been eyeing for a long time is finally deciding to do the horizontal two-step with you. But,...
Written by Shamira James The age old saying goes: Spring has sprung! After a winter that seemed like it would never truly end, the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing and you are serving looks. The struggle to switch...

Elephant on the Lawn

Dear President Maxey, Roanoke’s core belief is “Freedom of Purpose.” Among the propositions of this creed is to have students “live in a diverse and tolerant community.” While the administration has taken admirable steps toward this end, it continues to...
Written by Shamira James You've seen them all over twitter, now they're in the Brackety-Ack. Tell us your unpopular opinion. Tanner James, freshman, Has The Best RA Ever! “Unpopular Opinion Music Edition: Sorry to say it, but all country music sounds...
Written by Jessica Shelburne In consideration of multiple artists that have already made a reappearance this year with singles, albums and hints of new music in the making, 2019 is bound to be a year of comebacks. The following are...
Written by Shamira James Oh man, am I heated! This week, all RC students were sent a survey about Dining Services and all of the possible improvements students could possibly see as soon as next fall semester. Some of these...
Written by Ian Gillen The sun is out, brackets are being filled, and classes are being skipped again because it’s that very special time of year when team’s go dancing, and March gets a little mad.  Teams from the Anteaters...
Written by Charissa Roberson On March 19, Roanoke College welcomed a quintet of British artists with Actors From The London Stage (AFTLS) for a magnificent performance of “King Lear,” one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated tragedies. Using a bare stage, minimal...

RC Recap

Written by Kaelyn Spickler Track and Field Our men’s and women’s track and field teams opened their outdoor season this past weekend at Washington and Lee University. Both the men’s and women’s teams had top finishers including Chamberlain Zulauf finishing eighth...
Written by Aeryn McMurtry Captain Marvel, released on March 8, 2019 in the United States is the 21st movie released as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The movie is set in 1995 and follows the story of Carol Danvers,...

Rooney’s Senior Roundup

Written by Kaelyn Spickler Ian Davies Lacrosse- Goalkeeper Senior Ian Davies has his sights set on earning All-American for the second year in a row. In order to accomplish this, along with other hopes, he writes his goals down, so he can...
Written by Alexandra Gautier Spring has, for the most part, sprung. Despite some cold and rainy days, all signs point to warmer, longer and more beautiful days. The changing of the season means that your sweaters, heavy boots, and jackets...

Drag Ball Rolls Into Town

Written by Joseph Carrick This Saturday, March 23, the Wortmann Ballroom will host the most fashionable drag Queens in VA. Enya Salad is back on campus hosting the 2019 second annual Drag Ball with Jezzi Belle, Taylor Made, Alexis Salad,...
Written by Lorin Brice Hall It’s a weird windy time here in Salem and everyone’s getting the flu, or just feels under the weather! Instead of hunkering down underneath your fleeciest blanket, just go to Roanoke College’s Health Services! The...
Written by Shamira James L’Nya Caldwell is a freshman from Harlem, NY. She is undecided as a major, but she is a part of Maroon Movement, RC Modeling Club and she is a goalie for the RC women's lacrosse team....

Just Dance RC

Written by Jessica Shelburne Last weekend, the RC Dance Team traveled to Myrtle Beach, SC to compete in the Hollywood Vibe dance competition. Dance schools from everywhere along the East Coast were present, setting high stakes and an aggressive journey...

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