The Mayor of New York City’s Plea to the Federal Government...
Written by Devon Mitchell
As the country is facing the largest amounts of deaths and confirmed cases of COVID-19, many of those cases are in...
Alumni Weekend Offers Opportunities for Reconnection, Rejoice
Written by Brice Hall
Alumni Weekend 2019 kicks off on Thursday, April 4, with an Alumni Career Fair that could help modern fledgling Maroons get...
Longest Shutdown in History Continues Amidst Political Firestorm
Written by Emily Leclerc
As of Jan. 25, the U.S. government will have been partially shut down for 35 days. Before this, the longest shutdown...
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...
Everything You Need to Know About the Coronavirus
Written by Robby Mangum
The name, Coronavirus, is frightening. It evokes images of zombie outbreaks or Mexican beer. However, the best way to alleviate fear...
RC Student Unveils Video Game History Exhibit
Written by Robby Mangum
What could be cooler than playing video games and learning? Not much. From November 18-22, an interactive exhibit on history through...
RC Hosts Fanchon Glover to Honor King’s Legacy
Written by Jessica Shelburne
On Monday evening, a lecture was presented on campus to commemorate the 25-year anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Dr....
WRKE VS. Brackety-Ack
Written by Jessica Shelburne and Bradley Bommarito
One of Roanoke College’s proudest accomplishments is the WRKE radio station. The WRKE organization is comprised of 75...
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...
FEAST Feeds, Inspires Artists
Written by Robby Mangum
Last Wednesday, Olin Hall Galleries hosted FEAST, a dinner for RC students majoring in the fine arts. FEAST, which stands for...
L.A. Rapper Murdered Suddenly in Gang Shooting
Written by Shamira James
Rapper Ermias Asghedom, known professionally as Nipsey Hussle, was gunned down in front of his Los Angeles store, Marathon Clothing, this...
Mac & Bob’s to be Featured on NBC’s “Sunday Today”
Written by Jessica Shelburne
In an upcoming segment on NBC’s Sunday Today, famous and beloved downtown Salem restaurant Mac and Bob’s will be featured regarding...
Roanoke College Addresses Confederate Memorial
Written by Jack Miller
Following the killing of George Floyd in late May of this year, and the ensuing waves of protests that the country...
Distinguished Presidential Historian, Author Visits RC
Written by Bradley Bommarito
On Thursday, March 28, writer and journalist Jon Meacham visited Roanoke College as a guest speaker in the Henry H. Fowler...
Across the Aisle: The Fight for The Supreme Court
Written by Joey Slusher
On Friday, September 18th, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away. In her time as a lawyer and as a...
Roanoke College Recognizes Seniors with Department Awards
Written by Jack Miller
As the end of this school year wraps up and our Class of 2021seniors get ready for graduation, RC’s many departments...
Top 10 RC Moments of the 2018-2019 Year
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Flood in October
The talk of Hurricane Florence making her appearance on the East Coast scared many, but the effects of...
Esteemed Political Theorist Talks Devolution of Liberal Democracy
Written by Brice Hall
On February 12, RC hosted Dr. Patrick Deneen, an American political theorist who is Professor of Political Science and holds the...
A Reminder on Updated Policy From President Maxey
Written by Devon Mitchell
On August 15th, students returned to campus in the first phase of move ins. Amid the pandemic, the Roanoke College administration...
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...
