Entertainment

This page consists of any and all popular occasions in entertainment media and pop culture. From Hollywood, California, to our very own Roanoke College, reporters of the entertainment page cover music, films, both visual and performance art, and other similar recent events.

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Need Something to Do? Check out the Entertaining Options RC Has...

Written by Lucy Collins Calling all students with too much free time on their hands: Roanoke College offers various interactive opportunities to help occupy your...

New Music VS Old Music

Written by Jessica Shelburne The music produced today, what can be considered new music, is comprised of such a vast collection of genres and sounds...

Gaga on Big Screen in Tragic Love Story

Written by Joseph Carrick What do movie critics, Little Monsters, and moviegoers all have in common? They are all absolutely hyped over popstar Lady Gaga’s...

Petras to Leave Bold Impression

Written by Harrison Mines Kim Petras’ new album, Turn Off the Light, Vol. 1, is the new dark-pop soundtrack to your Halloween. Petras, the world’s...

Elderscholar Program Provides Education Opportunity for Community

Written by Lucy Collins Roanoke College is full of opportunities, both social and academic, that are presented to students and to adults that exceed the...

Television Review: “Bojack Horseman” Sesaon Five

Written by Joseph Carrick “Bojack Horseman”, Netflix’s favorite emotionally-suppressed alcoholic in the form of a talking horse, has returned for a fifth season. What is there to...

Remembering the Most Dope: Mac Miller

Written by Jessica Shelburne It is with the heaviest of hearts that I, alongside millions, am struggling to come to terms with the reality of...

A New Side of Youtube

Written by Harrison Squire Mines Investigative documentary has exploded in viewership on YouTube and social media sites. Shane Dawson, a YouTube creator with a growing...

Virginia Watercolor Society Brightens Up Olin

Written by Jordan Hanson From Sept. 9 through Oct. 7, 2018, Roanoke College is hosting the Virginia Watercolor Society’s 39th Annual Exhibition, every day from...

“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” lives up to its name, winning big...

Written by Charissa Roberson On Sept. 17, 2018, the 70 annual Primetime Emmy Awards took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles (Hollywood Reporter)....

Recent Thriller, Horror Movies Cause A Stir In Theaters

Written by Alexandra Gautier If horror and thriller films are your cup of tea, I suggest popping the popcorn and heading to your nearest movie...

Theatre Roanoke College Spring Production: An Albee Evening

Written by Jessica Shelburne The RC Theatre Department produced two one-act plays in their spring production titled An Albee Evening from April 11-14 in Olin...

Olin Studio Art Exhibit: Art Majors Showcase Work for Alumni Weekend

Written by Joseph Carrick Last Thursday, Roanoke College held an art exhibit featuring our Art majors and minors work for students and visiting alumni. Their...

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Gains New Noteworthy Cast for Season 26

Written by Jessica Shelburne Tonya Harding, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Johnny Damon are just three of 10 noteworthy athletes constituting the new cast for the 26th...

Basically Tarantino Film Festival Participants Receive Awards

Written by Emma Grosskopf This year marked RC’s third annual Basically Tarantino Film Festival, and on April 5, six films were shown in the Ballroom...

Jazz and Wind Ensembles Collaborate for Joint Concert

Written by Jordan Hanson On April 19, Olin Hall featured a joint jazz and wind ensemble concert directed by Dr. Joseph Blaha, who will be...

Beychella Rocks Audiences

Written by Harrison Mines With music festival season in full swing, thousands flocked to Palm Springs, California this past weekend to enjoy a star-studded lineup...

Infinity War: Thanos Demands No Spoilers

Written by Harrison Mines As excitement builds for this month’s release of the long-awaited Avengers: Infinity War, directors Joe and Anthony Russo took to social...

LAMBDA Alliance Brings Back Drag Ball at RC

Written by Joseph Carrick RC will be hosting its very own Drag Ball for the first time in years, on April 6 at 7:30 p.m....

‘God’s Most Beautiful Creation’

Written by Nico Stewart During God’s six days of creation and one day of rest, he created a world of beautiful things. He created the...