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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.

Monica Lewinsky Talks of Shame and Humiliation

Written by Devon Mitchell In January 1998, a 24-year-old White House intern’s life was forever changed when her personal life was thrust under a media...

Local Entrepreneurial Leaders Speak at CLEI Event

Written by Bradley Bommarito During the open block on Thursday, Sept. 20, Annette Patterson from The Advancement Foundation and Brad Stephens from CoLab spoke to...

Activities Fair a Massive Success for RC Clubs

Written by Emma Grosskopf When RC clubs and organizations were scrambling for tables at the Activities Fair last Friday, the warm, muggy air was buzzing...

The EARN-IT Act: What You Need to Know

Written by Robby Mangum While the Coronavirus dominates the news, one thing you may have missed is a recent bill working through Congress with many...

‘Toy Like Me’ Making Progress at RC

Written by Shamira James According to the World Health Organization, around 15% of the world’s population is living with a disability. While some disabilities are...

Dickenson Talks Medical Technology

Written by Emily LeClerc Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of men and women across the United States. Each year, around six hundred thousand...

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Comes to Roanoke

Written by Devon Mitchell On Tuesday, November 10th, Roanoke College students had the opportunity to talk to Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Hosted by the...

SGA, BSA, and Shades of Maroon Take a Stand Together

Written by Devon Mitchell On Wednesday, June 3 the Student Government Association released a joint statement with the Black Student Alliance and Shades of Maroon....

Hurricane Florence Hits Coast Hard, Minimally Impacts RC

Written by Emily Leclerc At the beginning of last week, the Roanoke Valley area was bracing for a direct hit from Hurricane Florence. Its projected...

RC Alum Explores the Evolution of Schizophrenia

Written by Robby Mangum On Feb. 11, Dr. Cullen Truett, an RC alum and psychiatry resident at the University of Virginia’s Department of Psychiatry and...

Muslim Matters: Dr. Esposito Talks Facts, Corrects Misperceptions

Written by Bradley Bommarito On Wednesday, Nov. 7, renowned Islam scholar Dr. John Esposito spoke to an eager crowd of students, faculty and community members...

LGBTQ History Forum Panelists Discuss the Stonewall Riots

Written by Emily Leclerc In the wee hours of the morning on June 28, 1969, the NYPD entered the Stonewall Inn and proceeded to arrest...

RC Recognizes Suicide Prevention Month

Written by Bradley Bommarito It’s a sensitive subject, but an important one. Last week was the National Suicide Prevention Week, and September is the National...

Musical Extravaganza Amazes on Family Weekend

Written by Jordan Hanson The Musical Extravaganza is an amazing annual event hosted by CAB during Family Weekend. On the evening of Sept. 29, many...

Belarus Protests: A New Beginning or a Brutal End?

Written by Joseph Carrick The small, often overlooked, nation of Belarus, known to history as “White Russia” appears to live up to its name in...

RC Students Compete, Collaborate to Solve Salem Civic Challenge

Written by Lorin Brice Hall On Saturday, Nov. 10, RC’s Center for Leadership and Entrepreneurial Innovation (CLEI) and Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) club partnered with...

Constitutional Scholar Says Legal Accountability is in Short Supply

Written by Bradley Bommarito Last Tuesday marked the 14-year anniversary of the U.S. Constitution Day, a federal holiday during which public schools and government offices...

SWV Empowers Women

Sisters With Voices is the newest organization at RC and is a group that strives to build bonds of sisterhood and empower its members. This...

Renowned College Football Coach Visits Roanoke College

Written by Brice Hall Legendary Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer visited RC Wednesday for an annual leadership speaker series event hosted by the Pi...

RC Celebrates Founders’ Day

Written by Emily Leclerc Every year since 1993, Roanoke College has celebrated the life of the college’s founder and first president with Founders’ Day. Dr....