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 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 Hill. This bill comes in the midst of many similar bills being passed in individual states banning or limiting abortion. The difference with this bill is that it is not…
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. Though the question about the current state of the pandemic has been discussed within the public health community, it came as a shock to many for Biden to make such…
by Mikaela Gantz Though it may not seem like it, the 2022 midterm elections are right around the corner. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 seats in the Senate are on the ballot. For all Roanoke students who have U.S. citizenship, this means you have the opportunity to vote for a…
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 afternoon. The King and Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow”. After being placed under medical supervision, the Queen passed away peacefully at…
by Alexis Barton On August 27, Roanoke’s new class of freshmen officially moved to campus to start their new academic journey. Hailing from many different parts of the country, the Class of 2026 are settling into their new home and are beginning to understand the true Maroon spirit. This class of new students were unique…
by Alexis Barton Recent graduate Katherine Clatterbuck ‘22 devoted much of her time at Roanoke to studying the effects of representation and the influence of female empowerment on the identity of young people. As an education professional studies major, Clatterbuck placed this research in the setting of the classroom as she evaluated the impact on…
by Edgard Lacayo These past four years have been some of the most remarkable for Roanoke College. The College and its community have experienced some major changes along the way as well as some very memorable moments. Certainly, one of the strangest moments in the past four years occurred early in the 2018 fall semester….
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 many opportunities to say farewell to the president and thank him for all the work he’s done for the College. This weekend will be a celebration of the 180th anniversary…
by Devon Mitchell For 37 years, President Michael C. Maxey has served the Roanoke community in various roles, and in that time he has imprinted a legacy upon Maroons of all ages. As the final semester of his administration comes to a close, we look back on the impact he has made on campus. It’s…
by Alexis Barton With a combined 75+ years of service to the College, three distinguished faculty are joining the Class of 2022 as quasi-graduates. Dr. Darwin Jorgenson, Dr. John Selby, and Dr. Anita Turpin have dedicated their careers to sharing their passions with new generations of scholars, and now it is time for much deserved…