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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.

Dr. Leila Hanafi on The Importance of Women’s Voices

by Hannah Guanti As we reach the end of women’s history month, it is important to showcase the stories of women worldwide. On March 27,...

The Fight for the Right to Abortion

Written by Mikaela Gantz The debate on one of America’s most divisive issues is still making the frontlines almost a year after Roe v. Wade...

Celebrating Powerful Women

by Alexis Barton The month of March marks the yearly celebration of women’s history month and International Women’s Day. In its worldwide celebration, the month...

Preserving Community: Black in Appalachia

by Alexis Barton Since 2019, the Center for Studying Structures of Race (CSSR) has brought a unique perspective to the Roanoke community. Through their advocacy...

A Notice From the Editor-in-Chief

by Alexis Barton With the current academic year quickly approaching its end, it is time for the annual search for a new Editor-in-Chief of The...

Environmental Disaster in Ohio

by Mikaela Gantz It has now been three weeks since a train derailed and released toxic chemicals into the environment in East Palestine, Ohio. The...

Mass Shootings Continue Across U.S.

by Alexis Barton So far into 2023, the United States has seen an alarming number of mass shootings. According to the Gun Violence Archive, there...

War in Ukraine Reaches One Year

By Hannah Guanti   It has been one year since Russia invaded Ukrainian territory. On February 24, 2022 Russia officially entered into Ukraine and effectively started...

Climate Protection is Not a Crime

 by Mikaela Gantz On Tuesday, January 17 climate activist Greta Thunberg was attending a sit-in in protest against coal mine expansion in Lützerath, Germany. A...

Changing Tides in Midterm Elections

by Mikaela Gantz All of the votes for the United States House of Representatives and Senate, with the exception of a runoff election in Georgia,...

Narcan Training and Opioid Education on Campus

by Hannah Guanti  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioids are currently the leading cause of drug-related deaths. The CDC certifies that...

The Four Races Likely to Decide the Senate

by Mikaela Gantz The midterms are finally here and there are four key races political analysts are keeping a close eye on that are predicted...

Will Daylight Savings Time Be No More?

by Hannah Guanti  Daylight savings time has been the norm since before most Americans were born. Since its enactment in 1918, Americans have set their...

Heated Debates in Key Races

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....

Key Race Spotlight: Arizona

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...

Virginia Students Walk Out in Protest of Youngkin Policy

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...

Students Meet with Delegate As Healthcare Bill Heads to Richmond

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...

Unions and Corporations Clash on the Rails

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...

Family Weekend 2022

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...

Graham’s Abortion Bill Reveals GOP Agenda

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...