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This page features engaging stories on noteworthy events on and around the Roanoke College campus. Special events, collegiate awards and accomplishments, administrative announcements, and even local crimes and emergencies are frequently covered.

Celebrating Powerful Women

by Alexis Barton The month of March marks the yearly celebration of women’s history month and International Women’s Day. In its worldwide celebration, the month...

A Notice From the Editor-in-Chief

by Alexis Barton With the current academic year quickly approaching its end, it is time for the annual search for a new Editor-in-Chief of The...

Environmental Disaster in Ohio

by Mikaela Gantz It has now been three weeks since a train derailed and released toxic chemicals into the environment in East Palestine, Ohio. The...

Preserving Community: Black in Appalachia

by Alexis Barton Since 2019, the Center for Studying Structures of Race (CSSR) has brought a unique perspective to the Roanoke community. Through their advocacy...

War in Ukraine Reaches One Year

By Hannah Guanti   It has been one year since Russia invaded Ukrainian territory. On February 24, 2022 Russia officially entered into Ukraine and effectively started...

The Climate Change “Agenda” is not a hoax

Written by Mikaela L. Gantz There were a lot of things said in the first republican presidential primary that didn’t make much sense. However, that's just...

World Cup Comes to Florida

Written by Mihdi Agbaw ​Fédération Internationale de Football Association, the international governing body of  football, is transferring at least 100 jobs from its headquarters in...

The Legacy of Dianne Feinstein

Written by Mikaela Gantz California Senator Dianne Feinstein died Thursday night in her Washington D.C. home at 90 years old. During her 20 years in...

New Indictment in Tupac Murder Case

Written by Hannah Guanti  A Las Vegas grand jury has made an indictment on Friday in relation to the 1996 murder case of Tupac Shakur....

Shushok Post Inauguration Interview

Written by Mateo J. Biggs Q: How did you feel about the inauguration itself? President Frank Shushok: “It’s always one of those things to think...

Interview with Dr. Willingham on the Israeli-Palestine War

Written by Mikaela Gantz Dr. Willingham is an associate professor and chair of the history department at Roanoke College. He is a beloved, well-known, and...

Inauguration Day on Campus

Written by Hannah Guanti On October 27, Roanoke College hosted an event that has only occurred eleven other times in the college’s 181 years, inaugurating...

Worst Mass Shooting in Maine’s History

Written by Hannah Guanti Last week, an Army reservist killed eighteen people and injured more during a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. Noting the worst...

Christmas Parade Hitting Salem Streets

Written by Hannah Guanti The 66th Annual Salem Christmas Parade returns tonight, presented by the Kiwanis Club of Salem, filling the town with festive lights,...

Passing of First Lady Rosalynn Carter

Written by Hannah Guanti Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, passed away at age ninety-six on November 19, at her residence in Georgia. The wife of...

Active Shooter Hoax in Downtown Roanoke

Written by Hannah Guanti The reports of an active shooter at Hotel Roanoke, have been confirmed to be false, with no threat to the city....

House to vote on George Santos Expulsion

Written by Hannah Guanti At this point, everyone who is even relatively aware of United States politics knows the name George Santos.  The representative for the...

Black History Month on Campus

Written by Hannah Guanti February marks the return of Black History Month across the country and here on Roanoke College’s campus. Here are the...

Further Action Taken In Proxy Violence with Iran

Written by Hannah Guanti The United States military has retaliated against the Iran-backed militia group responsible for the January 28 drone strike in Jordan. Earlier...

Mayorkas Facing Impeachment

Written by Midhi Agbaw Alejandro Mayorkas, the Department of Homeland Security secretary, is facing impeachment by Republicans in the House of Representatives. His supporters view...