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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‘Tis The Season for Film

Written by Charissa Roberson The holiday season has arrived—and so have the movies! After a slew of summer blockbusters, movie-going typically drifts into a dead...

RC Choirs Perform Lessons & Carols

Written by Jessica Shelburne On Nov. 25, The Roanoke College Choir and Oriana Singers performed the Lessons and Carols of Christmas, XXIV. This religious musical...

5 Stars for ‘Our Town’ and Theatre RC

Written by Emma Grosskopf When to I spoke to Kim Dalton (who played the emotional Mrs. Soames) while the Our Town rehearsals were still in...

Modern Language Dept. Performs Diverse Theatrical Experience

Written by Lorin Brice Hall The Modern Language Department put on a theatrical production of Botánica in the Olin Recital Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 30....

Theatre RC Preparing for Upcoming ‘Our Town’ Performance

Written by Charissa Roberson Within the catacombs of Olin Hall, the cast and crew of RC’s upcoming play “Our Town” are deep in preparations for...

RC Alumni Make Their Musical Debut Online

Written by Jessica Shelburne Joe Simme and Holden Branham are two recent graduates from RC that have paired up to create their own music, better...

Grande’s Latest Hit Wows Listeners

Written by Harrison Squire Mines Overnight, Ariana Grande has turned recent bad-breakup press into a streaming pop music smash hit. Grande released “Thank U, Next”...

“I’m Lucky, He’s Lucky, We’re All Lucky!”

Written by Lucy Collins The Rocky Horror Picture Show is an eccentric musical film structured with a plot that thrives on audience participation. RC service...

Dress For Halloween Wit’cha Boo!

Written by Jessica Shelburne Autumn has suddenly blown into full effect, complete with the crisp atmosphere and bare trees. As October concludes, Halloween is mere...

This Spooky Season, Watch These Three Flicks…If You Dare

Written by Joseph Carrick Halloween is infamous for its creepy vibes and incredibly bad horror movies. This list of horror flicks will be looking at...

Coco: A Cultural Look

Written by Charissa Roberson El Día de los Muertos, translated in English as “The Day of the Dead,” is a Mexican holiday observed from Oct....

Pop Culture Column: The Return of the Millennium?

Written by Harrison Mines The millennium is back in a big way as of late, as the era has made a resurgence in popular culture...

Beavers and Van Aken Bring Botanical Art to Olin

Written by Jordan Hanson The new exhibitions presented by artists Leigh Ann Beavers and Sam Van Aken will be opening Friday, Oct. 26 in the...

Music: Oldies But Goodies?

Written by Charissa Roberson Imagine that you are spinning the radio dial as you hit an “oldies” station—that breed of music America jammed to from...

Fall Into Fashion

Written by Jessica Shelburne As summer turns to fall, sun submits to shade and as the weather parallels this transition, so must our apparel. October...

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...