Hey Maroons! Cannot even believe that it is already the end of the semester. What a time it was to be alive. To kick off our last two weeks of the year, here are some holiday performances you should check out near Roanoke College! Over at the Shaftman Performance Hall at the Jefferson Center in…
Do you know where popular holiday music came from? Holiday music is everywhere in movies and musical theatre, including quite a bit of Christmas music. Many people are familiar with the song “White Christmas” as sung by Bing Crosby. What they do not realize is that it appeared in the 1942 movie “Holiday Inn”…
As the fall semester comes to a close, the holidays are starting to brighten up all across campus. Alongside these festive decorations are an abundance of fun, new, and exciting events that you don’t want to miss! December 6th is stacked with engaging activities, such as the famous Christmas Parade. Today from 6:00PM-8:00PM, bundle up…
Is it Grinch-like of me to get annoyed at Christmas celebrations and good tidings before Thanksgiving? Everywhere I turn it seems like the world and campus are ready for the winter holidays. It does not matter what you celebrate, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas or anything else. These holidays are all over the big supermarkets and box…
Last weekend marked the long-awaited premiere of Theater Roanoke College’s latest production, Machinal. I attended the opening performance, and I was blown away. I’m going to be handling some heavy themes, such as violence or mental illness, so please proceed with caution. Machinal was written in 1928, inspired by a real murder trial from the…
Many students here at Roanoke College pride themselves on being forward-thinking and environmentally conscious. However, a glaring issue persists on our beautiful campus: the lack of effective recycling and sustainability practices. This problem not only undermines our commitment to environmental stewardship but also sets a poor example for future generations. Walking around campus, it’s disheartening…
With winter sports starting at Roanoke, it’s time for new sports coverage. Wrestling took to the mat Saturday November 16th for the first conference match this season. The Maroons were picked as the best overall team in conference play after their victory at ODACs last season, so there were definitely high expectations for their first…
In a commanding performance at the Frankie Allen Tip-Off Tournament, the Roanoke College men’s basketball team triumphed over Saint Vincent College with a final score of 101-57. The game, held at the Cregger Center, showcased a stellar performance by senior guard Joshua McClary, who scored 24 points, just shy of his career high of 27….
If you read the “Folks of Noke” section in the newspaper you will get the results of a poll that asked about the best kind of pie to eat during Thanksgiving. Apple pie was the clear winner, but I decided that getting the win was already enough of a prize for apple pie lovers. So,…
Thanksgiving break is around the corner. Lots of students are doing last-minute preparations before they go back home for the celebration. But not everyone is leaving. If you are someone who will stay in college during this time, there are still a lot of fun things that you can do during the week! Here are…