RC’s Most Memorable Spring 2021 Events
Written by Bradley Bommarito
Since the explosion of the pandemic across the globe in early 2020, the past year and a half of our lives...
The Fight for DC Statehood
Written by Joey Slusher
Since 1949, with the admission of Alaska and Hawaii to the union, the United States has had a nice and even...
Student Government Sponsors Resolution to Remove Confederate Statue Outside of West...
Written by Devon Mitchell
From April 26 to the 30, students from the Student Government Association (SGA) sat outside of the Colket Center asking students...
Student Organizations Lead Healing Circle After Derek Chauvin Verdict
Written by Devon Mitchell
On Thursday, May 29, student led organizations led a healing circle to discuss the social implications of the Derek Chauvin verdict...
End of Year Olin Exhibit Showcases Students’ Premier Artwork
Written by Jack Miller
Starting earlier this month, on Monday, May 3, the college has opened their final art installation of the year. This installation,...
RC Hosts Alumni Weekend 2021
Written by Jack Miller
Last weekend, Roanoke College hosted its annual Alumni Weekend. Due to Covid-19 restrictions throughout the state, the college hosted many virtual...
OMA Honors Students, Faculty, and Staff
Written by Devon Mitchell
On Friday, April 16, the Roanoke College Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) honored students, faculty, and staff, and alumni for their...
Saying Cheers to Prince Philip
Written by Devon Mitchell
On Friday, April 9, Prince Philip, the husband of British monarch Queen Elizabeth II, died. On Saturday, April 17, the royal...
Alumni Panel Honors Fulbright Program Participants
Written by Bradley Bommarito
On Saturday, April 17, RC’s Office of Alumni and Family Relations hosted an interactive panel about RC student experiences with the...
The Trial of Derek Chauvin So Far
Written by Joey Slusher
2020 was a year full of turmoil. So much so that many of us forget particular headlines and moments which, in...
Roanoke Honors the Slave Labor that Built the College
Written by Devon Mitchell
On Thursday, April 8, Roanoke College unveiled two plaques on the front of the Administration building honoring the slave labor that...
RC Launches Program for First Generation College Students
Written by Bradley Bommarito
Halfway through the Spring 2021 semester, Roanoke College has launched a groundbreaking program to help RC’s first-generation college students become acclimated...
MCSP Presents: Order Out of Chaos by Dr. Linda Reichl
Written by Jack Miller
Last Tuesday, April 6, Roanoke College hosted a conversational event within the the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics Conversation...
Alumni Panel Discusses Careers in Law Enforcement
Written by Devon Mitchell
On Tuesday, March 23, seven alumni from Roanoke College’s Public Affairs Department spoke to students about their careers in law enforcement...
Pandemic Winds Down, Mass Shootings Wind Back Up
Written by Joey Slusher
The Pandemic has changed just about every facet of American life. From going to the store, visiting family for the holidays,...
RC Elderscholar Program Presents: Jazz History in 20 Recordings
Written by Jack Miller
Last Tuesday, the March 23, Roanoke College held an event hosted by the Elderscholar Program. The event was titled Jazz History...
Asian American Hate Crimes Spike Amidst Pandemic
Written by Bradley Bommarito
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic last March, the Asian American community in the U.S. has experienced a record amount...
Morehead Award Essay Nears Submission Deadline
Written by Jack Miller
Roanoke College’s Morehead Award submission deadline is coming up! The essay contest is due March 15 by noon. The Morehead award...
The Fight for the Right to Vote
Written by Joey Slusher
This past November’s election was defined by a few unexpected states. The Senate and the Presidency were delivered in large part...
Cyber Event Pt. II: The Students
Written by Devon Mitchell
The Roanoke College Cyber Event, which took place in mid-December and is ongoing, was a frustrating experience not only for students...
