Roanoke College is currently building its 20th R house in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, while the Roanoke Valley is on its way to having completed 300 houses in total. Roanoke College has been in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity for years, however they began the R House partnership in 2005. This collaboration allows for…
A new challenge pushes citizens to imagine a life without cars, and how you would navigate life without them. A Week Without Driving is an initiative sponsored by PedalSafe ROA and the Bus Riders of Roanoke Advocacy Group (BRRAG). The challenge ran from September 29th to October 5th. The challenge requires you to not use…
With midterms on the rise and stress levels taking the climb as well, many Maroons are turning to a source of comfort and brain fuel: a delicious meal at Commons. To find out which meal is winning students over this semester, a recent poll asked students to weigh in on which of the four Commons…
As September comes to a close and October begins, campus is buzzing with excitement. From Family Weekend highlights to midterm prep and the early signs of Halloween spirit. Maroons are reflecting on recent moments, tackling what’s ahead, and getting into the spirit of the season. In response to “How did Family Weekend go?” Sabrina Rogers…
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Roanoke College’s First Lady, Kelly Shushok, a.k.a. Rev K. Our conversation covered her professional journey, the importance of Love, and Maple and Magnolia, among many other topics. First, Rev K’s journey after college – “Well, when I graduated from college, I had an elementary…
Last Friday, September 26, saw the beginning of Family Weekend, complete with a concert by the Jazz Band, Roanotes, and Concert Choir in the theatre. These groups would like to thank everyone who came out to the concert to support music on campus. The Jazz Band started the concert promptly at 7:30 pm. Trying out…
The R Shushok Shindig is this week. BIG NEWS. This annual event has been the talk of the town for Fall semester each year. On October 3rd (yes, Mean Girls Day) starting at 5 PM and ending at 8PM, it’s time to party! Now, what is the Shushok Shindig? Well, there are free prizes, fun…
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, and every year I reflect on my own Hispanic heritage and what it means to me. September 20th marked the eighth anniversary of Hurricane Maria making landfall on Puerto Rico. I remember Maria as my dad updating me on the status of our relatives on the island. I remember hoping they…
With the new addition of 7 Brew, Cookout, Wawa, and First Watch in Salem, the Roanoke Valley has exciting new improvements that brings business to the area. On June 20, Google announced plans to continue the area’s development. They purchased 312 acres of an industrial park in Botetourt County with plans to build a new…
Famous political activist and media personality Charles (Charlie) Kirk was assassinated on September 10, 2025 while hosting a campus event at Utah Valley University. Charlie Kirk, 31, was well known on social media for hosting rallies in which he invited those who opposed his views to come forward. He challenges attendees to argue their viewpoints,…