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...
Biden Claims End to Covid
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....
Democracy Needs Voters
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...
Queen Elizabeth II Passes Away at 96
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...
Class of 2026 Settling In
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...
“PowHERFul” Alumna Making A Difference Across Virginia
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...
The Return of Alumni Weekend
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...
The Maxey Legacy
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...
Decades of Dedication from Retiring Faculty
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....
NATO Talks Aid and Sanctions
by Edgard Lacayo
It has been a little over a month since Russia has invaded Ukraine. They have made some gains, but have not achieved...
Honoring Madeleine Albright
by Devon Mitchell
Madeleine Albright, the first female Secretary of State, passed away on March 23. During her 84 years of life, Secretary Albright paved...
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...
