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.
The start of the new school year can be a scary time, particularly when starting at a new school. There are new challenges, and you might not know the best way to take on new challenges. Nonetheless, the fact that you are here at Roanoke proves your worthiness to be here, even if it takes…
As we approach the end of the semester, events are finally starting to wind down as finals week approaches. However, the best events have been saved for last, namely the exciting concert roundup. Starting with Roanoke College’s concert choir, today on April 21st, they will be hosting their spring concert in…
If you like to line dance, and are from the Roanoke, VA area, there is a spot for you near Roanoke College! This welcoming environment thrusts you right into the action when you walk in: Line Dancing. Whether you’re more familiar with older classics like “Born to Boogie” or “Achy Breaky Heart” or…
Anyone who loves Stephen Sondheim as much as I do can make a list of his several musicals. The revues of Sondheim’s work have been a mix of concerts that had runs on Broadway, and new shows that included previously cut music put together around a new plot, such as “Marry…
After waiting nearly three months, the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct is finally here! For those of you who aren’t caught up, Nintendo’s newest console, the Switch 2, was explained in-depth through their recent presentation; giving information towards how the hardware operates and future games. With hardware changes, one of the intriguing new additions was the…
Another show at Olin Theater is on the horizon! Sadly, this is the last show for this school year. What is it? “POTUS, or Behind Every Great Dumba$$ Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive” by Selina Fillinger. This hilariously good reminder of what can happen when women who know what they’re doing take…
Carl Dean, known for being the quiet husband of Dolly Parton who avoided the limelight, died a month ago on March 3rd. They were married for 58 years, a rarity in the entertainment world. It is said that Dean hated the spotlight, and the only event Dolly got him to go to was so…
The Wind and Jazz Ensembles have been very busy bringing musical joy to the campus community in several concerts over the last couple of weeks. Wednesday, March 12th was the campus celebration of Mardi Gras. Jazz is a staple of Mardi Gras, and the Jazz Ensemble was thrilled to, again, be invited to perform…
As we roll right into spring, the weather is finally starting to become warmer and have clearer skies. The upcoming campus events are taking absolute advantage of this, starting with Camp on Campus, a collaboration between Outdoor Adventures and CAB. Happening this Friday starting at 4:00PM, students will be able to camp overnight on campus!…
Playboi Carti just dropped a new album. Big news! Now, while his music isn’t exactly my forte, I was bombarded with peers asking me to listen to this album and give it my honest take. After waiting 5 years for a new project, here it is, “MUSIC” by Playboi Carti. This album comes 5 years…