Do you like rock? Do you like supporting small artists? Well, you’ve come to the right place. On Saturday, March 28th between 6:30 PM and 9:00 PM, WRKE, in collaboration with WUVT-Blacksburg, are hosting a live showcase! The bands coming to perform are Recluse, Whiskey Go Go, and Lilac Oblivion! WRKE is our very…
In 2018, the Boulder City and Boulder County communities formed to file a lawsuit against the oil companies of Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy. The local government demanded retribution from the companies for contributing to climate change and climate damage, which is estimated to cost Colorado $37 billion in 2026. Colorado is one of the…
Coming back from a travel-filled spring break, I hoped for some time to unwind on a familiar walk around Elizabeth Campus (EC), but what met me was a charming building reduced to rubble instead. Every time I have walked by the building, structured like a house from more than a century ago, I have been…
Men’s Volleyball portrayed a fierce display this past Tuesday in the Cregger Center, demolishing Averett University in all three sets. Although Averett began to pick up steam as each set progressed, the formidable Maroons respectively ended each in victory; the first being 25-14, second 25-19, and third 25-22. The Cougars pushed for a fourth set…
Since our last article, the Maroons Men’s Basketball team has played in both the ODAC tournament and the DIII “March Madness” NCAA tournament. Through some hard-fought games in the regular and post-season this year, ‘Noke have certainly made a name for themselves once again. The team made it to the “Sweet 16” last year in…
Roanoke college softball has had a solid start to their season, and seems to be on the rise. After a few tough matchups in the first few rounds, they have bounced back and put together some excellent performances. ‘Noke has won three of their last four matchups, including two victories against Southern Virginia University and…
As a junior who is friends with many graduating seniors, I have heard a fair deal about the change of this year’s Commencement from its traditional location on the Front Quad outside the Admin building to the Salem football stadium. Some people care more about the change than others, and…
As a History major with a Political Science minor, most of my classes are in either the history department’s Bank Building or in West Hall’s public affairs classrooms. This year specifically, three classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are back-to-back from 10:50 a.m.-2:10 p.m. in this frontmost area of campus. Thus, lunch is a bit…
As assignments pile up, it is easy to feel tempted to scroll endlessly on your phone when free time finally comes your way. Consistent scrolling on electronics can be damaging to your mental health. It causes stress hormones and social isolation to increase, especially if you are exposing yourself to negative news (although this does…
Sometimes life feels monotonous. Everyday merges together as we find ourselves doing the same things over and over again. It’s hard to find the beauty in individual days when they all seem to be the same, which is why I present to you: holidays you didn’t know existed. If you want to celebrate but don’t…