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.
The title seems extreme, but unfortunately, so are the circumstances which compel me to write with such urgency. The United States is on the verge of a genuine and legitimate Constitutional Crisis, if we are not already in one. The judicial system, from state courts, to federal courts, to the Supreme Court, functions…
My time at Roanoke College has undoubtedly been the most formative and influential period of my life. Over the past three years, I have grown and learned in ways I never could have anticipated when I first committed to this school as a high school senior. However, I have also witnessed significant changes within the…
President Donald J. Trump has authorized new executive action aiming to improve the economy of the United States. According to AP News, he has marked April 2nd as “Liberation Day”, where he will announce a new line of tariffs on foreign goods. This will be a continuation of the President’s mission to lessen trade inequality…
Roanoke College is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to welcome alumni back to campus for its annual Alumni Weekend, taking place from April 4 to April 6, 2025. This cherished tradition offers former students the chance to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate their shared experiences. The weekend promises a packed schedule of events designed to…
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 friends to win prizes. Prizes range from giftcards, to items from the school store, to fun games, to legos! Some minigames will rely on wit, some are speed games,…
If you’re a music enthusiast at Roanoke College, you’re in for a treat! The Salem and Roanoke areas are buzzing with exciting music events this season, offering something for every taste. From intimate acoustic performances to high-energy concerts, here’s a roundup of upcoming events you won’t want to miss. Salem Civic Center: The Salem Civic…
In recent years, Roanoke College has been striving to recognize and acknowledge the history of slavery that the college was built on. This has become an increasingly popular topic on campus, as ground has broken on “Authors and Architects”, the memorial to the enslaved. Across from Fintel Library, a platform has been built to begin…
With light of new advancements in Roanoke College, such as the announced renovation of Crawford Hall and the continued progress of the Shaun McConnon Discovery Center, it is a time for new beginnings on campus. With these exciting advancements come many concerns raised by the student body. Most of these concerns are about parking issues….
On February 17, 2025, a Delta Connection flight landed roughly at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The plane, a Bombardier CRJ900, flipped over on the runway due to strong winds and heavy snow. Thankfully, all 80 passengers and crew survived, though 21 people were injured. This crash is part of a worrying trend in 2025. So…
On February 14th, over 1,000 National Parks employees were laid off with no warning or direct reason. These layoffs are part of President Trump’s push to improve government efficiency and shrink the size of the federal government. According to the White House, “the government wastes billions of dollars each year on duplicative programs and frivolous…