When examining campus culture, we often focus on student activities. So, we started a series examining how professors on campus contribute to our culture! This week we’re hearing from Dr. Melanie Almeder, a Professor of Literary Studies and Creative Writing. Q: How did you come to work in your field? A: I always loved literature,…
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…
Janice Jones is a double major in Communication Studies and Political Science. She’s a dual-citizen from Belgium. Janice is a Maroon Ambassador with the admissions office, is the Social media Assistant for the Public Affairs Department, did club cheer last year, and has been a new student mentor these past two years for ROA. “I…
The first day of spring has finally arrived, and students at Roanoke college are excited to welcome the new season. After the long cold season and unpredictable weather, it is refreshing to embrace the warmth, sunshine, and the promise of outdoor activities. To get a sense of how students are celebrating the start of spring,…
With the arrival of spring, students are anticipating the warmth, blooming flowers, and a much-needed break from the unpredictable weather of Virginia. After months of chilly temperatures and unpredictable shifts between cold fronts and hot days, many are looking forward to the steady sunshine and mild temperatures. In this article, we explore how students are…
The Wind and Jazz Ensembles have been very busy bringing musical joy to the campus community in several concerts over the last couple of weeks. Wednesday, March 12th was the campus celebration of Mardi Gras. Jazz is a staple of Mardi Gras, and the Jazz Ensemble was thrilled to, again, be invited to perform…
As we roll right into spring, the weather is finally starting to become warmer and have clearer skies. The upcoming campus events are taking absolute advantage of this, starting with Camp on Campus, a collaboration between Outdoor Adventures and CAB. Happening this Friday starting at 4:00PM, students will be able to camp overnight on campus!…
Playboi Carti just dropped a new album. Big news! Now, while his music isn’t exactly my forte, I was bombarded with peers asking me to listen to this album and give it my honest take. After waiting 5 years for a new project, here it is, “MUSIC” by Playboi Carti. This album comes 5 years…