College Names 12th President
by Alexis Barton
Last semester, President Michael Maxey announced that after 35 years of service to the College, he would be retiring in the summer...
Hearing the Case for Historic SCOTUS Nominee
by Jack Miller
On Friday, February 25, President Joe Biden announced his nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court. Jackson would be...
Students and Faculty Work to Destigmatize Menstruation
by Alexis Barton
Dr. Carrie Murawski and Dr. Wendy Larson-Harris are working in collaboration with their INQ 120 students to raise awareness for period poverty...
SHRM Newsletter
courtesy of Indeya Paige
On Thursday, February 17th the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Student Chapter of Roanoke College hosted the Professional SHRM Chapter...
Pres Ball is Back!
by Devon Mitchell
The 14th annual President’s Ball is this Saturday, March 19th. After a two-year hiatus, students are excited to get back to the...
Graduation Draws Near for Class of ’22
by Jack Miller
As March continues and graduation gets closer and closer, Roanoke is excited to announce that the Final 50 Days celebration is planned...
Ukranians Stall Putin’s Progress
by Edgard Lacayo
Putin’s invasion has been slowed down over the past weeks and the war has begun to become static. The feared Russian 40-mile-long...
Protestors at the White House Demand Sanctions on Russia
Devon Mitchell
Hundreds of people gathered in front of the White House this Thursday calling on President Biden to take a tougher stance on Russia,...
Florida Legislation Causes Uproar
by Alexis Barton
Recently in Florida, the Parental Rights in Education bill has created uproar on the state and nationwide levels. The bill, also referred...
Judge Leans on Precedent in Libel Case
by Jack Miller
Sarah Palin recently appeared in court in Manhattan for a hearing following Palin’s lawsuit against the New York Times for libeling her...
Black History Month Kicks Off at RC
by Alexis Barton
February marks the start of Black History Month, a time where our entire community can come together to honor the contributions and...
Shootings Shock Virginia Campuses
by Edgard Lacayo
Two recent shootings near or on college campuses have shaken both the local communities and the nation. Both shootings occurred at or...
Student Representative Helps in Presidential Search
by Devon Mitchell
Former Student Government President, Emily Norton, sits on the Presidential Search Committee looking for the next Roanoke College President. Norton acts as...
Youngkin’s Mask Order Faces Lawsuit
by Jack Miller
Governor Glenn Youngkin, after being sworn into office as the Governor of Virginia last month, wasted no time before setting down various...
Synagogue Members Held Hostage in Texas
by Jack Miller
On January 15th, the community of Colleyville, Texas faced a distressing threat to their peace. The congregation of Beth Israel Synagogue met...
Voting Rights Legislation: What You Need to Know
Written by Alexis Barton
The Senate has recently been in debate regarding a critical piece of voting rights legislation, the Freedom to Vote: John R....
Russia and Ukraine: What You Need to Know
by Devon Mitchell
The conflict over Ukraine has lurched further into crisis as NATO begins moving more military equipment into Eastern Europe and Russia continues...
Tragedy Strikes at Michigan High School
Written by Alexis Barton
On November 30th, a student opened fire at Oxford High School in Oxford Township, MI. Thus far, four students were killed...
Dopesick Showing Sparks Talk About Regional Issues For RC
Written by Jack Miller
The opioid crisis has wrecked the Appalachian region for the past decade. This issue is incredibly complicated and tragic with opium...
The Omicron Variant Causes Global Unrest
Written by Devon Mitchell
Last week, scientists discovered a new COVID variant in Botswana. The Omicron variant, since its first discovery, has been identified in...
