The freedom of being an adult, living on campus, and walking almost everywhere comes with its own dangers. Late night walks, unfamiliar faces, and unpredictable situations can quickly turn a fun outing into a dangerous moment. That is where having a safety network to rely on becomes important. A safety network is not only about…
A special election will be held for Virginia voters on April 21 to determine if the Constitution of Virginia should be amended to allow for the temporary adoption of new congressional districts. Presently, districts in Virginia are redrawn by the Virginia Redistricting Commission, a body made up of eight citizens and eight legislators that has…
As of March 23rd, 2026, the Iranian conflict has reached its 24th day of war. Although there have been rumors of an end in sight, civilians are still at risk, and the global economy is struggling as oil prices continue to surge. The war began on February 28th when the U.S. military forces launched air…
Starting in the fall of 2025, Roanoke College implemented the ASPire program to support neurodivergent students. ASPire (Autistic Support Program) provides resources for students at the school to navigate and adjust to the college transition. According to the Child Mind Institute, students with autism and learning disabilities often have a hard time transitioning to college,…
Easter is just around the corner, Maroons. With so much joy and whimsy in the air, how will you celebrate with the ones you love? A recent poll asked Maroons what their favorite Easter tradition was, with answers ranging from Easter egg hunting to crafting. The results were rather contrasting and show how diverse traditions…
Last publication, we saw maroons talking about the world abroad and the wonders they’d like to see or even have seen. However, today, I figured it’d be good to have a relaxing reflection on the place that we all share: the Roanoke College campus. While there are endless possibilities when discussing our respective loves with…
William Phillips, a.k.a. Willi P, is a junior from just north of Richmond, Virginia, pursuing his major in marketing. He is the president of the Roanotes, a fully student-led acapella group, and is a member of the concert and chamber choirs. To see when the Roanotes’ final concert of the year will be, check their…
On March 20th of this year, the world learned of the passing of the beloved martial-artist and paragon actor Chuck Norris. The circumstances of his death are understandably kept quiet for now to protect the privacy of his family and loved ones. Though it is good for all of us to hear that he was…
Last week, sororities and fraternities gathered to participate in Roanoke’s annual Greek Week, a multi-day event celebrating community through a series of competitions, social activities and service projects. Greek Week aims to build community and unity among the chapters on campus highlighting leadership, philanthropy and school spirit. Events ran Wednesday through Friday, and organizations…
Some readers may remember one of my early articles about the controversy surrounding the Broadway musical Cats and my analysis of its various movie adaptations. As time has passed, Cats (2019) has faded from most people’s minds, though it still unfortunately dominates search results when looking for information or songs from the musical. Perhaps the…