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.
So one week until Halloween, post fall-break sleepiness, getting back to the swing of things at Roanoke College. What is there to do at times like this? While you could do a marathon night of the Disney Channel Halloween episodes on Disney+ or watch scary movies until you scream so loud your vocal chords give…
Happy fall y’all! As the leaves turn and Halloween sets in, you might be itching for some fun autumn activities. Luckily, there are a bountiful amount of events occurring where you can join in on the fun! First up is the grand 25th annual Pumpkinfest hosted at the Salem farmer’s market on October 24th, 5:30PM-8:30PM….
October 15th saw the opening of the first Broadway revival of the musical “Chess” at the Imperial Theatre. Interestingly enough, not only can it be done with a very small or very large cast, but every major production has had a very different book and plot. This revival is no exception, as Danny Strong was…
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…
Another week of events has piled through RC! However, for some, it’s been busy with Greek Life! What’s Greek Life on RC? We have 8 organizations on campus, three women’s organizations and five men’s organizations. For the women’s organizations, we have Alpha Sigma Alpha (ASA), Chi Omega (Chi O), and Delta Gamma (DG). For the…
On September 12th, Nintendo hosted another one of their Directs showcasing brand new games, gimmicks, and special announcements. However, this time around it was a lot more exciting with the recent release of Switch 2, meaning a variety of brand-new games would be advertised for the console. The presentation opened up with Shigeru Miyamoto–the creator…
Our band program has been very busy this year, and rehearsals are in full swing. There are several exciting pieces of news to share. Do you play flute but don’t want to join the Wind Ensemble? If yes, then Flute Choir may be for you. New this year, the flautists in the Wind and Jazz…
Welcome back to campus, Maroons! With the start of every great semester comes an exciting roster of new events, so if you’re bored and looking for free prizes, exhilarating thrills, and fun activities, the Entertainment section will be your guide. Something entirely new that will occur every single week throughout the fall semester is the…
How is it already Fall 2025? Well, the organization YoungLife brought the community closer than ever with Welcome Week! From Tuesday, August 26th to September 2nd, YoungLife, a community that centers on leaders building meaningful friendships to share the gospel in relatable ways, held different events that had everyone hype for the semester! They started…