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...
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...
Riverfest Promises Food, Fun, Music for a Good Cause
Written by Bradley Bommarito
Next month, RC students, staff, and faculty as well as local community members will have the opportunity to get food and...
RC Celebrates International Women’s Day
Written by Emily Leclerc
On Tuesday, March 12, Roanoke College hosted a luncheon and forum about women’s sexuality around the globe. “Our Bodies, Ourselves” was...
RC’s Model Arab League Earns Distinctions at Regional Conference
Written by Jordan Hanson
Last weekend, Roanoke College’s Model Arab League attended the South Eastern Regional Model Arab League (SERMAL) conference in Spartanburg, SC. SERMAL...
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...
RC Public Affairs Department Professors Discuss Federalism
Written by Hunter Haskins
Dr. Justin Garrison, assistant professor, and Dr. Bryan Parsons, associate professor, of the RC Public Affairs Department helmed the provocatively-named “Is...
Death Row Survivor, Legal Activist Joseph Giarratano Shares Story
Written by Bradley Bommarito
Last Tuesday, Joseph Giarratano shared his experiences of being on Virginia’s death row for a crime that many believe he did...
Colleges Compete in Annual Ethics Bowl Hosted by RC
Written by Emily Leclerc
On Feb. 10 and 11, Roanoke College had the pleasure of hosting the 20th annual Wells Fargo Ethics Bowl. The Ethics...
Fraternity Hopefuls Celebrate Bids Day
Written by Lorin Brice Hall
On Feb. 2, a series ofjoyous celebration took place throughout the Roanoke College community. Last Saturday was the semesterly Boys...
Roanoke Valley HOPE Initiative Offers Support, Services
Written by Emma Grosskopf
The Roanoke Valley HOPE Initiative (RVHI) is a volunteer-based organization here in the valley that focuses on helping individuals who suffer...
Local Journalist and Activist Beth Macy Addresses Opioid Crisis
Written by Aeryn McMurtry and Zoe Manoukian
Beth Macy, author of New York Times bestseller “Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America,”...
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...
Rekindle Romance With These 2019 Tips
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Welcome to 2019, y’all! With the New Year comes new hookups, relationships and the like. I’m sure we all have learned...
Maroons Go Greek!
Written by Bradley Bommarito
The beginning of each semester marks an important time period for a subset of the RC student body. This is the...
RC Honors MLK’s Legacy with Lecture from Distinguished Reverend, Religion Scholar
Written by Bradley Bommarito
Last Monday marked the annual celebration and commemoration of the life and legacy of perhaps America’s greatest civil rights activist and...
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...
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...
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....
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...
