by Karen Kohler You bring me home, I’m going home, you are home — has Harry been leading up to and hinting at this new album since his solo debut? Last week Harry Styles announced that his third solo studio album, “Harry’s House” is coming out on May 20. It’s been a couple of years…
by Devon Mitchell It was Friday night; I had just found out that my two-concert weekend was turning into a no concert weekend due to show cancellations because of COVID. I was stressed. My plans for my next column on DC music were foiled. But then a flame of hope appeared before my eyes when…
by Alexis Barton Last semester, President Michael Maxey announced that after 35 years of service to the College, he would be retiring in the summer of 2022. The search began for a new candidate that would continue Maxey’s legacy of engaging with students and expanding the success of the college, while also bringing new ideas…
Imagine my gratification as a senior walking into the Commons last week without a mask on. There are times you know will come eventually, even if they seem a lifetime away, and this spring is finally the one. Campus will be playing the rest of the semester Mask Off. I was visibly in shock as…
by Lauren Roth The Roanoke College track and field team began their outdoor track season on March 19 with a trip to Lexington, VA to compete in the Washington & Lee Carnival. This was a two-day event where the Maroons saw plenty of action, including insight into how the other ODAC schools were doing. There…
by Chamberlain Zulauf Even though Ryan Hunt belongs to the class of 2018 he’s still relevant around campus as the man behind the camera and the eyes of Roanoke’s student life. It might be a surprise to learn that Ryan graduated with a major in music, concentrating in marketing. You might not even know he’s…
by Marisa Seager Since 1992, the month of April has been recognized as Stress Awareness Month. However, we all know that stress doesn’t only occur one month out of the year, so let’s take this nationally recognized month and use it to arm ourselves with strategies and knowledge about stress. Because we all experience stress…
by Jack Miller On Friday, February 25, President Joe Biden announced his nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court. Jackson would be taking the newly vacated position, opened by the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Jackson’s hearings, which began last week, have been filled with…
As we approach the end of President Maxey’s time at Roanoke College, feelings are bittersweet about his departure and the introduction of our new President Elect: Frank Shushok Jr., Ph.D. As we all know, President Maxey is well adored by the students, staff and faculty of the college, so today we will hear from 3…
by Alexis Barton After a rough bout of post-break competition, Roanoke’s tennis teams hit the road to take on the Ferrum Panthers. Despite the inclement weather, the Maroons were able to put their consistency to the test. For the men, the #3 doubles team of Dalton Capobianco and Hunter Adams started off with a perfect…