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XC Team Runs On
Written by Ian Gillen
The cross country season may be coming to an end, but the spirit of the team is still going strong.
The season...
Women’s Rugby Arrives at RC
Written by Kimberlie Willard
In the early fall of 2017, Olivia Karkenny, senior, successfully formed Roanoke College’s first women’s rugby team. The team is currently...
Avoid Hallmate Hookups
Written by Emma Grosskopf
When you put a bunch of 20-something year olds together on a small campus, you’re going to have some tension. Sexual...
Horan Concert Worth the Rainy Wait
Written by Jordan Hanson
When my roommate asked me if I wanted to go to a Niall Horan concert with her, I had no idea...
RC Basketball Teams Head-to-Head in Family Feud Face-Off
Written by Shamira James
The men and women of the RC basketball program had a family-oriented approach to get the students and faculty riled up...
Olin Exhibits Highlight Thought-Provoking Art
Written by Madalyn Chapman
Two new exhibitions are being displayed at the Olin Galleries: a small portion of the “We Are All Homeless” series by...
Events Shed Light on Monterey Slave Quarters
Written by Emma Sliwinski
A national expert on the history of slavery, a slave food specialist and a professional storyteller all are visiting Roanoke College...
What’s Happening? Roanoke Celebrates 500th Reformation Anniversary
Written by Bradley Bommarito
Roanoke College celebrated the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Protestant Reformation with a bang, reenacting Martin Luther’s posting of...
Former Senator Preaches Cooperation
Written by David Hall
Kelly Ayotte, former senator from New Hampshire and noted bipartisan, spoke to a plurality of students, faculty and members of the...
Cassullo Announces Million Dollar Donation to Roanoke Arts
Written by David Hall
A collection of work that spans time and genre and includes greats like Andy Warhol surrounded a crowd of trustees of...
Which Star Wars Hunk Should You Date?
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Which Star Wars Woman Should You Date?
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RC Rock Actually Just Golf Ball Covered in Paint
Joe Krzyston
Section Editor
One night shortly before break, Dear old Roanoke’s Underground Network for Knowledge and Sedition (DRUNKS, for short) tore a sheet of paint...
Sorority Absolved of Responsibility via Cornhole
Joe Krzyston
Section Editor
The young women of one of Roanoke College’s sororities (and because these organizations are preposterously well lawyered, that’s as specific as I’m...
The Big Reveal
Joe Krzyston
Section Editor
Despite some unseasonably warm weather earlier this month, Roanoke College is now, without a doubt, in the thick of autumn. The air is...
I’m Proud to Welcome Sisters into The Only Great Fraternity I Know
David Hall
Editor-in-Chief
Over the break, I enjoyed a beer with an old friend. I often like to see people from high school, catch up, trade...
Cregger Center: Reason for Increase in Student Athletes?
By Jessica Shelburne
Staff Writer
Here at Roanoke College, we are fortunate to receive a brand new, state of-the-art athletics facility, better known as the Cregger...
Club Sports Spotlight: Dance Team!
By Kimberlie Willard
Guest Writer
Pop and lock, jam and break! These are just a few things the dance team is accustomed to hearing. The Roanoke...
Student Spotlight: Emily Hecht
By: Ian Gillen
Staff Reporter
Any student at Roanoke College lives a busy, complicated, and hardworking life. Student athletes at RC live with these same challenges...
Which Roanoke-Scented Candle Are You?
Take this quiz to find out which scent of Roanoke College candle you are!
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