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I’m the Hottest In the Street, Know You Probably Heard of Me
Written by Shamira James
RC is offering students a chance to write the influential and moving speeches that the freshmen hear during convocation. Yes, RC...
Salem to Reenact Witch Trial with RC Students
Written by Joe Krzyston
In a move sure to invite the ire of college students and the amusement of residents, the City of Salem announced...
Students Shirk Duties Due to Sun
Written by Joseph Krzyston
Across campus, students are starting to reconsider commitments of time and emotion that they made in the bleak midwinter. When life...
Students’ Spirits Soar in Warmth
Written by Joe Krzyston
The situation was dire. Students and staff across campus were on the brink of losing it. Everybody knew this, but nobody...
Why is Spring Break So Wild?
Written by Isaac Davis
As an international student I can attest to the world-wide fame and reputation of the American “Spring Break”. For years I...
A Fair Trade Of Furniture?
Written by Beth Janes
The Economics Department is in an uproar following the development of a new barter and trade system for the chairs on...
Student Body Serves Looks for Spring
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
I am blinder than I care to admit, so sometimes I struggle distinguishing who the person waving to me across campus...
Roanotes Sound Off in Regional A Cappella Contest
Written by Bradley Bommarito
Eleven of Roanoke College’s most talented vocalists competed in the Mid-Atlantic qualifier round of the Varsity Vocals International Championship of Collegiate...
Miller Hall Smokers Persevere Through Wind and Rain
Written by Joe Krzyston
It’s been a rainy week here at Roanoke College, and many of us stuck closely to the shelter of buildings, venturing...
Students Fondly Remember Nudity in Commons
Written by Elizabeth Janes
Jan. 31, 2018 is a day that will live on in Roanoke College History. On Wednesday night around 7:30 p.m., student...
Seeing Illness As An Attribute
Written by Isaac Davis
It’s that time of the year. Palms are clammy, health services are quarantining and demand for soup and Sudafed has never...
Happy Valentine’s Day From the Field: Jillian and Marshall
Written by Aeryn McMurtry
Junior Jillian Barnard and senior Marshall Hodge make up one of RC’s most friendly and sporty couples. They met two and...
Maroons Talk Back (ety-Ack)
Every edition we want to hear from you, the Maroons. This week talked to four of this campus’ favorite smiling faces and asked them...
My Favorite Fashion Blogger is Tanking My Country
Written by Leilani Doneux
When Chiara Ferragni announced to the world that she and her fiancé, Italian rapper Fedez, were planning to deliver their child in...
RC Football Fans React to Super Bowl LII
Written by Garrett Ruggieri
Super Bowl LII between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles featured some of the world’s finest talents on Sunday, February...
Baseball Throws Opening Pitch With WRKE Jeopardy
Written by Shamira James
RC sports are synonymous with many things: athletes, fun, fans and competition, but more recently, sports teams are known for their...
Dr. P Discusses Cupcakke’s Risky Lyrics
Written by Emma Grosskopf
Anyone who has ever seen me react when a Cardi B song comes on knows that I am 100 percent behind...
60th Annual Grammys: Who Took Home Hardware
Written by Alexandra Gautier
When many people think about the Grammys, they think classic Hollywood – beautiful gowns, stretch limousines and phenomenal talent. The 60th...
RC Choir and Oriana Singers Meet Broadway
Written by Joseph Carrick
The Roanoke College choir and Oriana Singers gave a stellar performance of several off-Broadway songs in the aptly named production Off-Broadway...
RC Student Musicians Star at Homebrew in Cavern
Written by Jessica Shelburne
“There is something special about creating your own music and seeing how people react to it,” said senior David Hall of...
