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.
Written by Hannah Guanti February marks the return of Black History Month across the country and here on Roanoke College’s campus. Here are the events across the college to commemorate the legacy of black Americans. The first event was Wednesday with Paint and Sip night hosted by The Office of Multicultural Affairs and CAB. On…
Written by Hannah Guanti Before students left for Winter Break, one of Roanoke College’s own made his mark on national television- again! Chemistry professor Gary Hollis is no beginner at the famous trivia show. In 2021, Hollis was selected for the inaugural Jeopardy Professors Tournament. Hollis dominated in his initial matchup against two tough competitors…
Written by Hannah Guanti Last month, Virginia state investigators seized 96 animals from the Natural Bridge Zoo, on allegations of animal abuse. Since December 20, the Attorney General’s office and the defense team have had several meetings in court. A Rockbridge County judge ruled last Friday that 39 of the 95 animals were to be…
Written by Mihdi Agbaw The threat of flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall continued Wednesday in the Southeast, the Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Valley, and the southern Plains. The National Weather Service reports that flash flooding could occur from the Gulf Coast to the lower Mississippi Valley. There is a chance of excessive rain in…
Written by Mateo Biggs There is always a status quo within the current economic system that offers discord and discouragement amongst members of society with those who make minimum wage or less– as inflation raises the price of the cost of living while current pay stagnates. Students struggle to make payments due to the rising…
Written by Hannah Guanti At this point, everyone who is even relatively aware of United States politics knows the name George Santos. The representative for the New York 3rd congressional district has been consistently in the news since his entrance into the House earlier this year. He has been involved in numerous scandals and countless…
Written by Hannah Guanti The reports of an active shooter at Hotel Roanoke, have been confirmed to be false, with no threat to the city. On November 23, Roanoke Police responded to a 911 call of an active shooter and injuries at the hotel. The authorities rapidly arrived at the location and conducted a thorough…
Written by Hannah Guanti Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, passed away at age ninety-six on November 19, at her residence in Georgia. The wife of thirty-ninth president, Jimmy Carter, the former first lady was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing. Throughout her life, Rosalynn Carter had been a vocal supporter of…
Written by Hannah Guanti The 66th Annual Salem Christmas Parade returns tonight, presented by the Kiwanis Club of Salem, filling the town with festive lights, decorations, and the holiday spirit. Beginning at 6:15p.m., the event kicks off with the ceremonial lighting of the Salem Christmas tree on the front lawn of the Public Library. The…
Written by Hannah Guanti Last week, an Army reservist killed eighteen people and injured more during a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. Noting the worst mass killing history in Maine’s history. According to the BBC, there have been more than 560 mass shootings this year in the United States alone. It is also the 36th…