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DC?

When people find out that I am in Washington D.C. for the semester there are two questions that they always ask. How's the internship? and do you like living in D.C.? I have not been in my internship long...

New Teams, New Beginnings

Lacrosse season for both Men’s and Women’s teams started a couple of weeks ago, and are off to a great start! Both teams are undefeated on the season, with their records being 3-0 for the Men, and 1-0 for...

Intramural Highlights

Basketball: Doot University Falls Short in Semifinal In a dramatic basketball semifinal, Doot Universary’s team narrowly lost to SFG, 64-62, in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last buzzer. Despite a fierce...

To The Top

Continuing onward with the ODAC journey with basketball at Roanoke College, the season is finally coming to a close. Both teams have shown exceptional results throughout the past couple of months, starting with Women’s Basketball. On February 18th, right here...
  By the time this gets into your hands spring break will have officially begun. After weeks and weeks of working hard, completing assignments, and studying for exams, we get to have a full week of relaxation. You might be...

Campus Connections

What does your usual college day look like? Do you usually go to classes, lunch, more classes, and then go back to your room? This might work for you, but are we truly enjoying the full college experience? Making...
When examining campus culture, we often focus on student activities. This semester we started a series examining how professors on campus contribute to our culture as well! This week we’re hearing from Dr. Michael Pekel, a Lecturer in Music...

RC Parking Predicament

With light of new advancements in Roanoke College, such as the announced renovation of Crawford Hall and the continued progress of the Shaun McConnon Discovery Center, it is a time for new beginnings on campus. With these exciting advancements come...
On February 17, 2025, a Delta Connection flight landed roughly at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The plane, a Bombardier CRJ900, flipped over on the runway due to strong winds and heavy snow. Thankfully, all 80 passengers and crew survived,...
On February 14th, over 1,000 National Parks employees were laid off with no warning or direct reason. These layoffs are part of President Trump’s push to improve government efficiency and shrink the size of the federal government. According to...
Spring Break is finally upon us, and students at Roanoke College are ready to unwind, relax, and catch up on schoolwork and sleep. After a long stretch of midterms and papers, it is safe to say everyone is ready...
As we move into Spring Break and finally take a step back from schoolwork, students are getting prepared for an exciting week away from campus and the bustling schedule of classes. Students are hoping for a calm break filled...

Folk of ‘Noke: Jayde Mooney

  Jayde Mooney is a senior from Clintwood, Virginia, with a history major and a public history concentration.  She works as the Head RA for Southside, having lived and RA’d for Crawford for the majority of her years here and...

A Walking Tree

It may sound like a broken record, but last weekend the Theater at Roanoke College performed “A Monster Calls” adapted by Sally Cookson and Adam Peck (from the novel by Patrick Ness). Many people might have heard of this...

Happy Birthday to SNL

The iconic Saturday Night Live comedy show is celebrating its 50th anniversary, performing memorable and hilarious skits since 1975. To commemorate such an occasion, SNL decided to create a 50th anniversary skit that displayed not only fan favorite shows, but also brought back...

Recent Concerts

There are several musical groups on campus, and in the last week, there have been multiple concerts.   On Sunday, February 23rd, the Concert Choir performed as a part of a special Black History Month service at Shiloh Baptist Church. Their...

Football?

What is it about football that gets everyone so ramped up and exited for the championship? The Super Bowl, is such a big deal every year and part of me wants to remind people that it comes back again...
Valentine's Day, a celebration of love and affection, often comes with a significant environmental cost. From the mass production of flowers to the excessive packaging of gifts, the holiday generates a considerable amount of waste and carbon emissions. As...

Darwin Days!

With February now in full swing, it is once again time for the annual Darwin Days Scavenger Hunt! This year’s Hunt will take place TODAY, February 14th, from 2:30 to 7 pm! This delightful Roanoke College tradition is inspired by...

Super Bowl Highlights

All eyes were on the Chiefs Sunday night as they were on the mission for the first 3-peat in NFL history. Jalen Hurts and the Eagles received the ball to start the game which almost resulted in a big...

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