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.
by Alexis Barton On November 3, Roanoke students, faculty, and staff members gathered on the Back Quad to acknowledge the issue of sexual violence on college campuses across the country and to show support for survivors. Take Back the Night is a national initiative that serves the dual purpose of educating college communities about the…
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. Though some debates receive more national attention than others, the candidates aim to take a stab at their opponent while presenting their values with the utmost poise regardless of their…
By Hannah Guanti A 2021 leaked audio recording out of Los Angeles City Hall gives a frightening look into the closed-door meetings of our elected officials. In early October, an anonymous source released an hour-long recording of a private conversation between high level city officials and a labor leader. These officials include City Council President,…
by Mikaela Gantz These past three months in the United Kingdom have been pretty tumultuous, as evidenced by the dramatic resignations of prime ministers Boris Johnson and Liz Truss. Though both resigned, there was a clear push from prominent members of the British Conservative Party for both to respectively leave office. Boris Johnson was Prime…
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 an eye on. This week, it’s time to shine the spotlight on Arizona, as it has a very close gubernatorial race. This governor race is one of the most competitive…
by Mikaela Gantz In the first weekend of October, Hurricane Ian made landfall across multiple states along the southeastern United States. Ian was a large Category 4 hurricane originating from a tropical wave. It devastated Florida and South Carolina primarily, but the effects were felt in most states through different means. Florida is a state…
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 would require students to use bathrooms and locker rooms that match their biological sex. This new policy would make it much harder for students to change the names and pronouns…
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 a new healthcare bill being presented to the General Assembly in January 2023. Delegate Chris Head, who represented Botetourt County, Roanoke County, and Roanoke City in the 17th District, has…
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 of these workers revolved around working conditions, paid sick leave, and compensation. These issues have become central to national discussions regarding workers’ rights, but the railroad industry has seemed to…
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 interested in sports, women’s volleyball, men’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s soccer, and men’s and women’s swim have games you can watch to support our Maroons. Many…