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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.

Higher Education and The Government Shutdown

As I am sure most students are aware, the US government entered a shutdown on October 1st, and as of the writing of this...

No Kings Protests Take Place Across America

Editor’s note: Whether you are a democrat or republican, or if you fall somewhere in the middle - it is important to look at...

Roanoke Delegates Sweep Awards at Regional Model Arab League

While many students spend their weekends resting, the Model United Nations delegation spent the weekend of the 7th-9th of November in debate. They attended...

Lessons Learned from Hurricane Helene

It has been about a year since Hurricane Helene flooded Roanoke College and surrounding communities. Although Roanoke College was fortunate to only have to...

Habitat for Humanity Creates Formative Experiences for Roanoke College Students

Roanoke College is currently building its 20th R house in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, while the Roanoke Valley is on its way to...

Unbuckle for A Week Without Driving

A new challenge pushes citizens to imagine a life without cars, and how you would navigate life without them. A Week Without Driving is an...

Google Data Center to be Built in Roanoke

With the new addition of 7 Brew, Cookout, Wawa, and First Watch in Salem, the Roanoke Valley has exciting new improvements that brings business...

Charlie Kirk’s Murder Sparks Varied Opinions

Famous political activist and media personality Charles (Charlie) Kirk was assassinated on September 10, 2025 while hosting a campus event at Utah Valley University.  Charlie...

Clean Your Closet and Make a Difference

As we settle to this new semester, it is time to start thinking about how we can all make the most of every opportunity...

7 Brew Special Interview

A new coffee shop has opened in Salem, giving Roanoke College students more caffeine options to fuel them through the 2025-2026 school year. 7 Brew,...

The 2026 Graduation Location Debate

In the wake of this new semester, the class of 2026 has been faced with a big announcement regarding their upcoming graduation ceremony. The Roanoke...

Spot a Spotted Lanternfly?

If you see a winged red hued, black polka dot patterned bug larger than the size of a quarter, squish it immediately. Although coated in...

Erin Takes the 2025 Hurricane Season by Storm

Starting the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season with a splash, Hurricane Erin has beat several records this summer, establishing itself as one of the biggest...

Goodbye From The Editor-in-Chief

     There is no proper way to start this letter other than via a series of thank you’s. Thank you to Joe Boucher,...

New Opportunities For Downtown Roanoke

     GIVE Roanoke is an annual fundraising event that brings together a local community by supporting local non-profits in the Roanoke area. This...

Maybe We Should Deport the Constitution Too

     The title seems extreme, but unfortunately, so are the circumstances which compel me to write with such urgency. The United States is...

Why I stayed at Roanoke, and why I fear that reason...

My time at Roanoke College has undoubtedly been the most formative and influential period of my life. Over the past three years, I have...

Trump’s Tariff Tactics

President Donald J. Trump has authorized new executive action aiming to improve the economy of the United States. According to AP News, he has...

Roanoke College Gears Up for Alumni Weekend 2025

Roanoke College is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to welcome alumni back to campus for its annual Alumni Weekend, taking place from April...

Camp on Campus TONIGHT!

Today at 4:00pm on the Back Quad is Camp on Campus! We will have an outdoor monopoly themed series of minigames where you can compete with...