Queen Elizabeth II Passes Away at 96
by Alexis Barton
On September 8, the Buckingham Palace placed a heartbreaking announcement on its gates, which read, “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this...
Biden Claims End to Covid
by Alexis Barton
In a recent interview, President Joe Biden stated simply that the COVID-19 pandemic has come to an end in the United States....
Unions and Corporations Clash on the Rails
by Alexis Barton
Early in September, unions of railroad workers across the country came close to an all-out strike. The issue at hand for many...
Family Weekend 2022
by Mikaela Gantz
Family Weekend 2022 is quickly approaching. This exciting weekend brings plenty of events for students and their families to attend. For families...
Graham’s Abortion Bill Reveals GOP Agenda
by Mikaela Gantz
Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, announced a new 15-week abortion ban bill during a recent press conference on Capitol...
Virginia Students Walk Out in Protest of Youngkin Policy
by Mikaela Gantz
Governor Glenn Youngkin is pushing for new school board policies that would reverse major protections for transgender students. The policy reversal outlined...
Students Meet with Delegate As Healthcare Bill Heads to Richmond
by Alexis Barton
On September 30, Roanoke students Lily Harmison and Tim Hofstaetter had the opportunity to meet with a legislative champion in preparation for...
Key Race Spotlight: Arizona
by Mikaela Gantz
With just under two weeks remaining until election day, November 8th, there are many very competitive races across the country to keep...
Heated Debates in Key Races
by Alexis Barton
In recent weeks, political candidates across the country have been partaking in debates to make their final marks on the campaign trail....
The Four Races Likely to Decide the Senate
by Mikaela Gantz
The midterms are finally here and there are four key races political analysts are keeping a close eye on that are predicted...
Will Daylight Savings Time Be No More?
by Hannah Guanti
Daylight savings time has been the norm since before most Americans were born. Since its enactment in 1918, Americans have set their...
Changing Tides in Midterm Elections
by Mikaela Gantz
All of the votes for the United States House of Representatives and Senate, with the exception of a runoff election in Georgia,...
Narcan Training and Opioid Education on Campus
by Hannah Guanti
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioids are currently the leading cause of drug-related deaths. The CDC certifies that...
Climate Protection is Not a Crime
by Mikaela Gantz
On Tuesday, January 17 climate activist Greta Thunberg was attending a sit-in in protest against coal mine expansion in Lützerath, Germany. A...
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...
Mass Shootings Continue Across U.S.
by Alexis Barton
So far into 2023, the United States has seen an alarming number of mass shootings. According to the Gun Violence Archive, there...
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...
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...
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...
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...
