Heated Debates in Key Races
by Alexis Barton
In recent weeks, political candidates across the country have been partaking in debates to make their final marks on the campaign trail....
RC Community Remembers James Buriak
Written by Alexis Barton
On August 31st, Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class James Buriak tragically passed away in a helicopter crash off the coast of...
College Names 12th President
by Alexis Barton
Last semester, President Michael Maxey announced that after 35 years of service to the College, he would be retiring in the summer...
The PLACE Helps Students Find Their Place
By Devon Mitchell
Roanoke’s Career Services is going through big changes, beginning with its name change. Helping students find Purpose, Life, and Career Exploration is...
Unions and Corporations Clash on the Rails
by Alexis Barton
Early in September, unions of railroad workers across the country came close to an all-out strike. The issue at hand for many...
Russia and Ukraine: What You Need to Know
by Devon Mitchell
The conflict over Ukraine has lurched further into crisis as NATO begins moving more military equipment into Eastern Europe and Russia continues...
Pres Ball is Back!
by Devon Mitchell
The 14th annual President’s Ball is this Saturday, March 19th. After a two-year hiatus, students are excited to get back to the...
“PowHERFul” Alumna Making A Difference Across Virginia
by Alexis Barton
Recent graduate Katherine Clatterbuck ‘22 devoted much of her time at Roanoke to studying the effects of representation and the influence of...
Students Meet with Delegate As Healthcare Bill Heads to Richmond
by Alexis Barton
On September 30, Roanoke students Lily Harmison and Tim Hofstaetter had the opportunity to meet with a legislative champion in preparation for...
Key Race Spotlight: Arizona
by Mikaela Gantz
With just under two weeks remaining until election day, November 8th, there are many very competitive races across the country to keep...
Changing Tides in Midterm Elections
by Mikaela Gantz
All of the votes for the United States House of Representatives and Senate, with the exception of a runoff election in Georgia,...
Roanoke “Resets” Tuition
Devon Mitchell
On September 15th, Roanoke College made the announcement that they would be “resetting” the price of tuition for Fall 2022. At a reduction...
Voting Rights Legislation: What You Need to Know
Written by Alexis Barton
The Senate has recently been in debate regarding a critical piece of voting rights legislation, the Freedom to Vote: John R....
Biden Claims End to Covid
by Alexis Barton
In a recent interview, President Joe Biden stated simply that the COVID-19 pandemic has come to an end in the United States....
iOS 17 is finally here!
On Monday, Apple rolled out its latest software update, iOS 17 introducing several new features and improvements to the operating system. Apple also revealed...
The Fight for the Right to Abortion
Written by Mikaela Gantz
The debate on one of America’s most divisive issues is still making the frontlines almost a year after Roe v. Wade...
Tragedy in Nashville: A Letter From the Editor
by Alexis Barton, Editor in Chief
Evelyn Diekhaus. William Kinney. Hallie Scruggs. Mike Hill. Cynthia Peak. Katherine Koonce. If you have been following the news...
Dr. Leila Hanafi on The Importance of Women’s Voices
by Hannah Guanti
As we reach the end of women’s history month, it is important to showcase the stories of women worldwide. On March 27,...
Mass Shootings Continue Across U.S.
by Alexis Barton
So far into 2023, the United States has seen an alarming number of mass shootings. According to the Gun Violence Archive, there...
Climate Protection is Not a Crime
by Mikaela Gantz
On Tuesday, January 17 climate activist Greta Thunberg was attending a sit-in in protest against coal mine expansion in Lützerath, Germany. A...
