Written by Elizabeth Janes
Jan. 31, 2018 is a day that will live on in Roanoke College History. On Wednesday night around 7:30 p.m., student and Commons staff alike were surprised to find their evening interrupted by a distressed topless...
Written by Isaac Davis
It’s that time of the year. Palms are clammy, health services are quarantining and demand for soup and Sudafed has never been higher. In our sun-starved condition, the only power we have left is to positively...
Written by Aeryn McMurtry
Junior Jillian Barnard and senior Marshall Hodge make up one of RC’s most friendly and sporty couples. They met two and a half years ago during soccer preseason before regular move-in their first year at the...
Every edition we want to hear from you, the Maroons. This week talked to four of this campus’ favorite smiling faces and asked them about their plans for Valentine’s Day!
Katie Rhatigan, 20, Junior, Everyone’s favorite person; “Hanging out with...
Written by Leilani Doneux
When Chiara Ferragni announced to the world that she and her fiancé, Italian rapper Fedez, were planning to deliver their child in Los Angeles, California, they did so on an Instagram story, any hint of pomp and...
Written by Garrett Ruggieri
Super Bowl LII between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles featured some of the world’s finest talents on Sunday, February 4. The ageless Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady and Eagles backup quarterback, Nick Foles dueled it...
Written by Shamira James
RC sports are synonymous with many things: athletes, fun, fans and competition, but more recently, sports teams are known for their innovative and fun ways to get people excited for their upcoming seasons. Similar to what...
Written by Emma Grosskopf
Anyone who has ever seen me react when a Cardi B song comes on knows that I am 100 percent behind her music, as well as the music from female pop/hip-hop powerhouses, such as Beyonce, Nicki...
Written by Alexandra Gautier
When many people think about the Grammys, they think classic Hollywood – beautiful gowns, stretch limousines and phenomenal talent. The 60th Grammy Awards that premiered Jan. 28 were no exception to these glittering expectations.
This year, celebrities...
Written by Joseph Carrick
The Roanoke College choir and Oriana Singers gave a stellar performance of several off-Broadway songs in the aptly named production Off-Broadway on Campus on February 3, 2018. The choir director, Dr. Jeffrey Sandborg, was thrilled to...
Written by Jessica Shelburne
“There is something special about creating your own music and seeing how people react to it,” said senior David Hall of his musical performance on Feb. 1 in the Cavern. Many came and enjoyed a relaxing...
Written by Harrison Mines
It was the mystery we all pre-solved: Kylie Jenner finally confirmed her pregnancy with a birth announcement this past Sunday. After an elusive, infuriating nine-month hiatus, Jenner broke the news with a simple text post on...
Written by Shamira James
Ryan Hunt is a senior here at Roanoke College, majoring in music with a concentration in marketing. He is 22 years old and lives just 15 minutes from the college. To his friends, he’s known as...
Maroon Madness took place this past Saturday, and anyone who went saw two great basketball games, collected free stuff, and saw several more opportunities to win big prizes. The event opened with the men's game which would remain close...
Written Joe Krzyston
Consumed with discernable purpose for the first time in his entire life, one freshman is on a mission to carve the letters of his fraternity onto *every* *single* *desk* on the top two floors of the library....
Written by Shamira James
Though it only lasts for one day, people associate the entire month of February with Valentine’s Day. While I love walking into Walmart and getting warm inside at the thought of someone buying me a $30...
Written by Bradley Bommarito
Last month, students in the RC Honors Program came together as part of the annual General Assembly to elect new leaders and new directions for the program.
Junior Nathan Price was elected president, sophomore Gaston Ocampo...
Written by Bradley Bommarito
Two teams from RC’s Quiz Bowl club recently competed in a sectional championship tournament in North Carolina.
“This past weekend, we represented Roanoke College at the National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) Sectional Tournament for our region held...
Written by Harrison Mines
This past week, network programming waved goodbye to Spike TV and officially welcomed the re-branded Paramount Network. The new network shows exciting promise; hinting at something a little more eclectic, inclusive, and female.
The original Spike TV brand...
Written by Joseph Carrick
Coming into 2018, there has been a plethora of films released that have gained both noteworthy and not-so-wonderful reviews. Quite a few were released last month, and many of them were forgotten as soon as the...
