Written by Allison M. Shaw Welcome back to another year! The 23-24 school year got off to a start last week, which meant it was time for one of my personal favorite traditions; Back to school outfits! For some people, if you’re going to dress up during the semester, the First Day of Class is…
Written by Allison M. Shaw In the endless stream of school supplies you have probably already purchased for this upcoming semester, there is one essential that usually doesn’t require a lot of thought; the backpack. Most people use the same backpack for years, or make their qualifications for the bag based on practicality (is it…
Written by Andrea Flores-Gomez Welcome class of 2027, your college experience has officially started! No more going to meetings about time management or learning about the syllabus in every single one of your classes. After your first two weeks here, you may have already learned some of the pros and cons of having this much…
Written by Hannah Guanti Salem, VA, In Summer 2022, Frank Shushok Jr. began his tenure as the 12th president of Roanoke College. Since his inauguration, the college has undergone numerous changes, sparking concerns from students, faculty, and alumni. The most contentious of President Shushok’s plans is the four-by-four teaching change for faculty. Under this new…
Written by Hannah Guanti The country is approaching an election year, and for many Roanoke College students, it may be their first opportunity to vote on a national scale. Understanding your party’s candidates is crucial to political involvement. The first Republican Debate was held in Milwaukee on August 23, introducing a new assortment of potential…
Written by Mikaela L. Gantz There were a lot of things said in the first republican presidential primary that didn’t make much sense. However, that’s just politics. A bunch of men, and one woman, get on the stage and hurl insults at each other, all of them completely aware that in reality, this is a vice…
Written by Sabrina L. Rogers Hey Maroons! Haven’t you heard? We have Bingo night coming up! Last week the Freshman Class of 2027 were invited to the Bast Gymnasium to take part in Bingo to welcome them into Roanoke College! There was a photo booth, food, and many, MANY rounds of Bingo! The different prizes…
Written by Mateo Biggs If you didn’t answer that phrase with “fantastic” then many will disagree with that claim with the drop of 2023’s most fabulous movie thus far. Barbie has already made waves since her original release in 1959 but as of this past July 21st, her own film has made just as much…
by Tim Hoffstaetter The Roanoke baseball team has been very active this season. Playing 22 games and having a record of 14-8, they are currently on a six-game winning streak and are 7-1 in ODAC play. The team features Caleb Lingenfelter and Will Turner who were both named ODAC pitcher of the week on March…
by Suzanne Jackson There has been plenty of madness this March during the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. The Final Four is set with the #2 Iowa Hawkeyes facing off against the #1 South Carolina Gamecocks. The #1 Virginia Tech Hokies will play against the #3 Louisiana State University Tigers. The top-seeded Gamecocks beat the Maryland…