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Lessons from The Bachelor- From a Major Fangirl
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
To say the least, I’m a big Bachelor franchise fan. I feel like that has been said on repeat here in...
A Note from Your Editor Regarding This Semester
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Here’s the deal: there’s a lot going on this semester, but that isn’t news to anyone.
First, I want to start with...
A Note from the (New) Section Editor
Written by Joyelle Ronan
“I’m just really excited about 2020 and all the possibilities it holds.”- Joyelle
Ronan, 2019.
In the eight months since I wrote that...
Zoom Etiquette: What You Need To Know
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf
Every day is a new challenge during the Coronavirus pandemic. This is especially true for millions of young adults returning to...
A Feel-Good Playlist
Written by Marisa Seager
Have you ever wanted to feel like you are the main character in a coming-of-age movie? Or as if you are...
Elevating Black Voices: It’s Time to Listen and to Learn
Written by Alexis Barton
Let’s talk about what happened, or rather what has been happening to people of color in our country for decades. For...
Educate Yourself and Make Your Voice Heard
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
This year has been like an ongoing wrestling match, and we keep getting knocked out before we can get back up...
SGA, BSA, and Shades of Maroon Take a Stand Together
Written by Devon Mitchell
On Wednesday, June 3 the Student Government Association released a joint statement with the Black Student Alliance and Shades of Maroon....
Choir: The Last Four Years
Written by Jessica Shelburne
From 2017-2020, the Roanoke College Choir Department has experienced a collection of remarkable events and moments. In the spring of 2017,...
A Letter to the HEXS Class of 2020
Consider this note a celebratory embrace for your accomplishments and contributions to the Roanoke College community. The HEXS faculty have appreciated the many opportunities...
HHP Seniors
Written by Professor Matthew Rearick
Seniors Kyle Grohbrugge and Natalie Whitney presented their research posters at the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine Conference in...
Class of 2020 Memories
Written by Dr. Jennifer Jackl
Senior Seminar in Communication Studies, Fall 2019, was full of our current graduating seniors who were diligently working all semester...
What You’re Made Of
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Whether they be August 2019 graduates, December 2019 graduates, or May 2020 graduates, there will be 428 Roanoke College students eligible...
Madalyn Chapman: An RC Icon
Written by Joyelle Ronan
If you told me that in her limited free time Madalyn Chapman found the answer to world peace, it wouldn’t surprise...
Band: The Last Four Years
Written by Jessica Shelburne
The band is a staple of the Music Department at Roanoke College. Dr. Marc LaChance, the new director, has recently been...
What Makes Roanoke College, Roanoke College
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
When you think of Roanoke College, some things immediately jump out. These things include superstitions like not stepping on the seal...
A Tribute to Our Section Editor, Caisi Calandra
Written by Jasey Roberts
I met Caisi Calandra about a semester ago; she is a good friend of my good friends, and it would’ve been...
Dear Public Health Studies Majors and Minors
December 2019 and May 2020 Public Health Studies Majors and Minors: Thank you. Thank you for taking a chance on a new program and...
Final Team Records and Honors
Written by Alexis Barton
Baseball
-2020: 7 wins
-2019: 21 wins
-2018: 31 wins
-2017: 35 wins
-Total Wins: 94
-Team Recognitions: ODAC Champions (2017), NCAA South Regional Champions (2017), NCAA...
To the Class of 2020 from Professor Gibbs
Class of 2020 – a year you won’t forget! We have watched you grow into young, independent adults and are proud of all you...
