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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.

RC Theatre Department Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Written by Kaelyn Spickler The Roanoke College Theatre Department’s hard work over these last few months will soon pay off, with opening night of their...

Fowler Lecture Promotes Civil Discourse

Written by Bradley Bommarito On Tuesday, Nov. 12, RC hosted the Henry H. Fowler Distinguished Public Speaker Program’s 2019 program, which was titled, “Can We...

The 2020 Presidential Election (As of the Afternoon of November 4th)

Written by Joey Slusher Tuesday November 3rd marked the culmination of a long-fought campaign by incumbent, President Donald Trump and the challenger, the former Vice...

The Return of Alumni Weekend

by Jack Miller ‘22 April 22-24 marks the return of Roanoke College’s Alumni Weekend. This Alumni Weekend will be President Maxey’s last and will include...

RC CLEI Promotes More Than Entrepreneurship

Written by Bradley Bommarito Last Tuesday, the Roanoke College Center for Leadership and Entrepreneurial Innovation launched its Fall 2019 speaker series. Dr. Hal Irvin, the...

Harris vs. Pence

Written by Devon Mitchell On August 11th, former Vice President Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his running mate. With just over two months left...

Ephemeral Tranquility Debuts in RC’s Olin Gallery

Written by Jack Miller Beginning February 15, Olin Hall has unveiled a new collection of work by various artists, including Kyra Hinton, Kate Shortridge, Amy...

Across the Aisle: the 2020 Primaries So Far

Written by Joey Slusher 2019 marked President Trump’s third year in office. So far the Trump administration has been marked by a number of controversies...

Olin Unveils Exhibit

Written by Jack Miller Last Friday, the Olin Gallery unveiled two new exhibits: the calm and tranquil Still(ness) by Roanoke alumnus Duane Cregger, as well...

Take Back the Night Offers Support and Hope

Written by Lorin Brice Hall On Thursday, Nov. 7, the Roanoke College Health Education Awareness Team (HEAT) and Student Health and Counseling hosted their annual...

S.A.R.A. Talks Gendered Communication

Written by Devon Mitchell Dina Hackley from SARA (Sexual Assault Response and Awareness) came to Roanoke last Tuesday to discuss gendered communication with students and...

RC Hosts Alumni Weekend 2021

Written by Jack Miller Last weekend, Roanoke College hosted its annual Alumni Weekend. Due to Covid-19 restrictions throughout the state, the college hosted many virtual...

Leadership Roanoke Kicks Off with Emerging Leaders Summit

Written by Bradley Bommarito On Saturday, January 23, Leadership Roanoke and RC Student Activities hosted the Emerging Leaders Summit (ELS). This event was a day...

RC and Local Areas Offer a Variety of Halloween Fun

Written by Bradley Bommarito Halloween is coming up fast, falling on next Thursday, Oct. 31 this year. For those eager to start celebrating “Spoopy Szn,”...

Maroon Unity in Practice

Written by Devon “One of the MCs for this Event” Mitchell Next week, the Office of Multicultural Affairs is hosting their annual Unity Week. Especially...

In Memoriam Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Written by Jack Miller Last Friday, The United States was shaken by the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg was 87 when...

Impeachment Trial Lurches to a Shaky Start

Written by Joey Slusher American politics has recently become dominated (for good reason) by the presidential impeachment proceedings. Whatever it is people may believe about...

Mac & Bob’s Is Back in Action

Written by Jack Miller Early last Monday, the Salem Fire Department received a call about a fire on Main Street near College Avenue. 11 units...

The Rise and Fall of Mike Bloomberg

Written by Joey Slusher Michael “Mike” Bloomberg, a late entry into the Democratic race for the presidential nomination, saw a strong uptick in support in...

Morehead Award Essay Nears Submission Deadline

Written by Jack Miller Roanoke College’s Morehead Award submission deadline is coming up! The essay contest is due March 15 by noon. The Morehead award...