-To Jennifer Making friends as an adult is hard. Unfortunately, one can’t just walk up to another person in a park, share some sand-covered cookies, and become friends forever. But once you find the people who have your back during those late study nights or spontaneous trips to go roller skating, the harder…
With another school year about to be completed, it’s hard not to focus on the end rather than the journey. Sometimes we focus too much on the big wins that will occur in college while we let the small wins slip through our fingers. With graduation nearing and others finishing another year, it’s…
There is no proper way to start this letter other than via a series of thank you’s. Thank you to Joe Boucher, for being a wonderful and supportive boss, for sitting through so many meetings, and for your wise advice. Thank you to Kate Clatterbuck and Liz Werner for sitting through my tirades…
GIVE Roanoke is an annual fundraising event that brings together a local community by supporting local non-profits in the Roanoke area. This year’s official day of giving is April 23rd, however early giving has already begun. This project is part of a greater initiative to improve the city of Roanoke and…
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…
The end of the school year is here, and with it comes a mix of excitement, reflection, and a touch of nostalgia. Students are wrapping up their classes, preparing for finals, and reminiscing on the moments that defined their time here at Roanoke College. For many, those memories are deeply tied to the…
As the semester comes to a close and the academic year wraps up once more, students are soaking in their final moments on campus before heading into summer break – or, for some, a new chapter beyond graduation. From Easter traditions and summer plans to the bittersweet anticipation of graduation, Maroons are reflecting…
Chris Bowen has earned many names and titles since he joined Roanoke College 12 years ago to serve officially as Dean of the Chapel. He is also known as Chaplain Chris, Reverend Bowen, or simply Chap when he’s called affectionately by many students. Since joining the staff in the summer of 2013, Bowen…
As we approach the end of the semester, events are finally starting to wind down as finals week approaches. However, the best events have been saved for last, namely the exciting concert roundup. Starting with Roanoke College’s concert choir, today on April 21st, they will be hosting their spring concert in…
If you like to line dance, and are from the Roanoke, VA area, there is a spot for you near Roanoke College! This welcoming environment thrusts you right into the action when you walk in: Line Dancing. Whether you’re more familiar with older classics like “Born to Boogie” or “Achy Breaky Heart” or…