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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.

Roanoke Opens New Eatery Along Main Street

Written by Jack Miller Roanoke College has filled the empty lot that used to be student-loved smoothie stop Fruitions. The College has been making arrangements...

National Changes to Title IX

Written by Devon Mitchell In May the US Department of Education released new regulations on how to handle sexual assault on campuses under Title IX....

Across the Aisle: The Fight for The Supreme Court

Written by Joey Slusher On Friday, September 18th, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away. In her time as a lawyer and as a...

In Memoriam Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Written by Jack Miller Last Friday, The United States was shaken by the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg was 87 when...

The State of Sexual Misconduct Cases

Written by Devon Mitchell On July 23rd an anonymous account on Instagram posted a statement about a negative experience she had with Roanoke Dean of...

Mac & Bob’s Is Back in Action

Written by Jack Miller Early last Monday, the Salem Fire Department received a call about a fire on Main Street near College Avenue. 11 units...

Mississippi Selects Design of New Magnolia State Flag

Written by Jack Miller Following the growing desire of the American public to reassess the country’s’ role throughout its history of acts of racial discrimination...

Belarus Protests: A New Beginning or a Brutal End?

Written by Joseph Carrick The small, often overlooked, nation of Belarus, known to history as “White Russia” appears to live up to its name in...

9/11 Annual Tribute Causes Controversy

Written by Devon Mitchell Friday September 11th marks nineteen years since the fatal attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City. For the past...

Who is Kamala Harris?

Written by Joey Slusher As of August 11, 2020, the Democratic party has had its presidential ticket when Vice President Joe Biden nominated Senator and...

Wildfires Rage All Over Northern California

Written by Jack Miller As we shift into the latter half of 2020, California has just begun preparation for its wildfire season. Just as the...

A Reminder on Updated Policy From President Maxey

Written by Devon Mitchell On August 15th, students returned to campus in the first phase of move ins. Amid the pandemic, the Roanoke College administration...

Roanoke College Addresses Confederate Memorial

Written by Jack Miller Following the killing of George Floyd in late May of this year, and the ensuing waves of protests that the country...

Harris vs. Pence

Written by Devon Mitchell On August 11th, former Vice President Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his running mate. With just over two months left...

Elevating Black Voices: It’s Time to Listen and to Learn

Written by Alexis Barton Let’s talk about what happened, or rather what has been happening to people of color in our country for decades. For...

Educate Yourself and Make Your Voice Heard

Written by Kaelyn Spickler This year has been like an ongoing wrestling match, and we keep getting knocked out before we can get back up...

SGA, BSA, and Shades of Maroon Take a Stand Together

Written by Devon Mitchell On Wednesday, June 3 the Student Government Association released a joint statement with the Black Student Alliance and Shades of Maroon....

What Makes Roanoke College, Roanoke College

Written by Kaelyn Spickler When you think of Roanoke College, some things immediately jump out. These things include superstitions like not stepping on the seal...

Memorable Moments at RC Over the Last Four Years

Written by Alexis Barton Time really does fly when you’re having fun! Seniors, it’s hard to believe that you’ve spent four whole years at Roanoke...

The News-Worthy Years of the Class of 2020

Written by Devon Mitchell When the Class of 2020 began their time at Roanoke College in August of 2016, they never would have guessed their...

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