When people find out that I am in Washington D.C. for the semester there are two questions that they always ask. How’s the internship? and do you like living in D.C.? I have not been in my internship long enough to say much about it, but the D.C. question always throws me. I never know…
Lacrosse season for both Men’s and Women’s teams started a couple of weeks ago, and are off to a great start! Both teams are undefeated on the season, with their records being 3-0 for the Men, and 1-0 for the Women. The Women’s team is also ranked #11 in the country for D-3 lacrosse. This…
Basketball: Doot University Falls Short in Semifinal In a dramatic basketball semifinal, Doot Universary’s team narrowly lost to SFG, 64-62, in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last buzzer. Despite a fierce effort, Doot Universary couldn’t close the gap in the final moments, and SFG will now…
Continuing onward with the ODAC journey with basketball at Roanoke College, the season is finally coming to a close. Both teams have shown exceptional results throughout the past couple of months, starting with Women’s Basketball. On February 18th, right here at the Cregger Center, the Women’s Basketball team fought against Bridgewater College once more. Players…
By the time this gets into your hands spring break will have officially begun. After weeks and weeks of working hard, completing assignments, and studying for exams, we get to have a full week of relaxation. You might be familiar with the kind of articles that recommend things to do during this break: hanging…
What does your usual college day look like? Do you usually go to classes, lunch, more classes, and then go back to your room? This might work for you, but are we truly enjoying the full college experience? Making connections with people is an integral part of getting an education. Focusing on the present and…
When examining campus culture, we often focus on student activities. This semester we started a series examining how professors on campus contribute to our culture as well! This week we’re hearing from Dr. Michael Pekel, a Lecturer in Music & Fine Arts. To give us an introduction to Dr. Pekel, I asked Zachary Bayers to…
With light of new advancements in Roanoke College, such as the announced renovation of Crawford Hall and the continued progress of the Shaun McConnon Discovery Center, it is a time for new beginnings on campus. With these exciting advancements come many concerns raised by the student body. Most of these concerns are about parking issues….
On February 17, 2025, a Delta Connection flight landed roughly at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The plane, a Bombardier CRJ900, flipped over on the runway due to strong winds and heavy snow. Thankfully, all 80 passengers and crew survived, though 21 people were injured. This crash is part of a worrying trend in 2025. So…
On February 14th, over 1,000 National Parks employees were laid off with no warning or direct reason. These layoffs are part of President Trump’s push to improve government efficiency and shrink the size of the federal government. According to the White House, “the government wastes billions of dollars each year on duplicative programs and frivolous…