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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.

Paper Blooms Project Blossoms in Olin

Written by Jessica Shelburne Olin Gallery director Talia Logan said that she wants to incorporate art into the community, and the community into art. The...

AAF Club Explores Both Religious and Non-Religious Ideas

Written by Nicole Pettie Every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Life Science 402, RC students get together to have meaningful discussions about their religious beliefs...

Fraternity Hopefuls Celebrate Bids Day

Written by Lorin Brice Hall On Feb. 2, a series ofjoyous celebration took place throughout the Roanoke College community. Last Saturday was the semesterly Boys...

‘Man Question’ Challenges Perceptions of Masculinity

Written by Bradley Bommarito On Wednesday, April 4, Wil Fischer and Michael Wilson from a New York City based organization presented in the Wortmann Ballroom...

‘The Adults Have Failed Us’: Students Call for Reform

Written by Madalyn Chapman “The adults have failed us. This is in our hands now. And if any elected official gets in our way, we...

Alumni Weekend Saw Busy Schedule and Fun Spring Fest

Written by Emma Grosskopf Even the temperamental Virginia weather cooperated last weekend for the return of RC alumni. Alumni Weekend kicked off on Friday, April 13,...

RC Hosts Relay for Life Event Happening this Weekend

Written by Madalyn Chapman RC students and members of the community will be participating in a Relay for Life event this Saturday, April 7. Relay...

CEO Club Visits Entrepreneurial Themed Festival

Written by Bradley Bommarito Last Friday, April 13, a group of students in RC’s Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) club spent the day in Charlottesville, Va....

Roanoke College Keeping Students Engaged Despite Distance Learning

Written by Kaelyn Spickler While many of the big decisions from Roanoke College on the COVID-19 situation have already been made, RC is still busy...

RC Launches New Digital Literacy Program

Written by Bradley Bommarito Immediately following fall break, RC will be launching the initial course in its inaugural Digital Literacy and Applications Credential program. The...

RC Breaks Silence on Title IX Investigation

Written by Kaelyn Spickler In recent weeks, students grew impatient on receiving an update from Roanoke College regarding the investigation of the Title IX case...

RC Upgrades Facilities, Improves Campus over Summer

Written by Bradley Bommarito Though the end of the spring semester means nearly four months off for most students, many of RC’s dedicated faculty and...

RC Professor Organizes Dragon Festival at Virginia Museum of Natural History

Written by Emily Leclerc Last weekend, the Virginia Museum of Natural History held their annual Dragon Festival. Along with exhibits based on dragons and presentations...

Visiting IT Professor Talks Machine Learning

Written by Robby Mangum On April 10, Dr. Caleb Bradberry, assistant professor of Information Technology at Radford University, hosted an MSCP conversation about the ethics...

Announcements on Title IX Investigations

Written by Devon Mitchell This past Tuesday, on November 17th, the report from the Title IX investigation was released. Following a Roanoke College alum’s public...

RC’s Model Arab League Earns Distinctions at Regional Conference

Written by Jordan Hanson Last weekend, Roanoke College’s Model Arab League attended the South Eastern Regional Model Arab League (SERMAL) conference in Spartanburg, SC. SERMAL...

Campus Updates Regarding Coronavirus

Written by Kaelyn Spickler  Roanoke College has been taking precautionary measures throughout the week to keep our RC community safe throughout the outbreak of the...

What Makes Roanoke College, Roanoke College

Written by Kaelyn Spickler When you think of Roanoke College, some things immediately jump out. These things include superstitions like not stepping on the seal...

Educate Yourself and Make Your Voice Heard

Written by Kaelyn Spickler This year has been like an ongoing wrestling match, and we keep getting knocked out before we can get back up...

Roanoke Valley HOPE Initiative Offers Support, Services

Written by Emma Grosskopf The Roanoke Valley HOPE Initiative (RVHI) is a volunteer-based organization here in the valley that focuses on helping individuals who suffer...