Written by Juniper Rogers
Ethan Stevenson (he/him) is a senior from Apex, North Carolina who has buckets full of ambition and charm. He is double-majoring in Economics and Political Science with a concentration in finance. Speaking on where he hopes...
Written by Mateo Biggs
A long standing tradition that has been a large part of Roanoke College is the close ties to family Maroons hold– from building bonds with their classmates and their professors, to their families back home no...
Written by Tim Hofstetter
There has been a lot of change in athletics this year including a new athletic director. In one of Curtis Campbell’s first hires, he brought in Derek Workman as the Director Cross Country and Track &...
Written by Elle Gunter
Roanoke College announced on May 23rd, 2023, that Curtis Campbell would be taking over as Head Athletic Director of the Maroons’ Athletic Department. Campbell is a Southwest Virginia native who is looking to return home to...
Written by Elle Gunter
A start to the new fall semester means it's volleyball time in Salem! The Maroons hit the road to Danville to compete in the Cougar Classic over the weekend, splitting the four-game tournament evenly, finishing with...
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Written by Allison M. Shaw
Welcome back to another year! The 23-24 school year got off to a start last week, which meant it was time for one of my personal favorite traditions; Back to school outfits! For some people,...
Written by Allison M. Shaw
In the endless stream of school supplies you have probably already purchased for this upcoming semester, there is one essential that usually doesn’t require a lot of thought; the backpack. Most people use the same...
Written by Andrea Flores-Gomez
Welcome class of 2027, your college experience has officially started! No more going to meetings about time management or learning about the syllabus in every single one of your classes. After your first two weeks here,...
Written by Hannah Guanti
Salem, VA, In Summer 2022, Frank Shushok Jr. began his tenure as the 12th president of Roanoke College. Since his inauguration, the college has undergone numerous changes, sparking concerns from students, faculty, and alumni.
The most contentious...
Written by Hannah Guanti
The country is approaching an election year, and for many Roanoke College students, it may be their first opportunity to vote on a national scale. Understanding your party’s candidates is crucial to political involvement.
The first Republican...
Written by Mikaela L. Gantz
There were a lot of things said in the first republican presidential primary that didn’t make much sense. However, that's just politics. A bunch of men, and one woman, get on the stage and hurl insults...
Written by Sabrina L. Rogers
Hey Maroons! Haven’t you heard? We have Bingo night coming up! Last week the Freshman Class of 2027 were invited to the Bast Gymnasium to take part in Bingo to welcome them into Roanoke College!...
Written by Mateo Biggs
If you didn’t answer that phrase with “fantastic” then many will disagree with that claim with the drop of 2023’s most fabulous movie thus far. Barbie has already made waves since her original release in 1959...
by Suzanne Jackson
There has been plenty of madness this March during the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. The Final Four is set with the #2 Iowa Hawkeyes facing off against the #1 South Carolina Gamecocks. The #1 Virginia Tech Hokies...
by Rebecca Dance
I’ve done it, folks. I finally got to sit outside long enough to get a sunburn. I regret it a little bit, because my clothes are rubbing against it and it’s a little uncomfortable, but it also...
by Mia Shelton
Spring has sprung, and the bees are out to say hello! The weather is becoming warmer, and outdoor activities are on the rise. This spring, set some new goals, make new friends, eat more ice cream, and...
by Juniper Rogers
Suzanne Jackson is a senior from Scotch Plains, New Jersey and is majoring in Sport Management and Communication Studies. Coming from New Jersey to lovely Salem, Virginia, Suzanne says “It’s important to be open and understanding how...
by Alexis Barton
For its second year, Roanoke College hosted the Virginia Conference on Race (VCR), a two-day interdisciplinary conference that examines racial issues from a variety of academic lenses. The conference is sponsored by RC’s own Center for Studying...
by Rebecca Dance
Question: What would you do for 24 hours without Wi-Fi or your phone?
“I would disappear into the woods and start a bonfire.”
“I wouldn’t really care because there are so many things to do without Wi-Fi.”
“I would put...
