by Devon Mitchell
It was Friday night; I had just found out that my two-concert weekend was turning into a no concert weekend due to show cancellations because of COVID. I was stressed. My plans for my next column on...
by Alexis Barton
Last semester, President Michael Maxey announced that after 35 years of service to the College, he would be retiring in the summer of 2022. The search began for a new candidate that would continue Maxey’s legacy of...
Imagine my gratification as a senior walking into the Commons last week without a mask on. There are times you know will come eventually, even if they seem a lifetime away, and this spring is finally the one. Campus...
by Lauren Roth
The Roanoke College track and field team began their outdoor track season on March 19 with a trip to Lexington, VA to compete in the Washington & Lee Carnival. This was a two-day event where the Maroons...
by Chamberlain Zulauf
Even though Ryan Hunt belongs to the class of 2018 he’s still relevant around campus as the man behind the camera and the eyes of Roanoke’s student life. It might be a surprise to learn that Ryan...
by Marisa Seager
Since 1992, the month of April has been recognized as Stress Awareness Month. However, we all know that stress doesn’t only occur one month out of the year, so let’s take this nationally recognized month and use...
by Jack Miller
On Friday, February 25, President Joe Biden announced his nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court. Jackson would be taking the newly vacated position, opened by the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer, who announced...
As we approach the end of President Maxey's time at Roanoke College, feelings are bittersweet about his departure and the introduction of our new President Elect: Frank Shushok Jr., Ph.D. As we all know, President Maxey is well adored...
by Alexis Barton
After a rough bout of post-break competition, Roanoke’s tennis teams hit the road to take on the Ferrum Panthers. Despite the inclement weather, the Maroons were able to put their consistency to the test.
For the men, the...
by Alexis Barton
After starting their season with a perfect 8-0 record, the Roanoke softball team took their talents on the road during spring break. The Maroons saw six non-conferences matchups over the course of the week, allowing them to...
by Alexis Barton
Dr. Carrie Murawski and Dr. Wendy Larson-Harris are working in collaboration with their INQ 120 students to raise awareness for period poverty on campus. Period poverty is best defined as a lack of access to menstruation products,...
by Katherine Clatterbuck
After a season of triumph, devastation, and surprises, the selection of the 68 teams playing in the men’s and women’s March Madness tournament has kicked off the competition and joy of post-season games. In the selections for...
by Chamberlain Zulauf
Growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, half of Bennet Franz’s attraction to the Salem Valley was how different it was from his hometown.
“Roanoke is a beautiful location… taking advantage of that— going hiking, skiing, getting to do...
by Alexis Barton
Former WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was recently detained in Russia. In late February, Griner’s mugshot was released without much information regarding her whereabouts or wellbeing, aside from the allegation that she had tried to go through Russian...
by Chamberlain Zulauf
If you’re a typical college student there’s a good chance you had a drink last night in celebration of whoever Saint Patrick was. Twisted Tea and the variety of seltzers out nowadays are cornerstones for today’s student...
courtesy of Indeya Paige
On Thursday, February 17th the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Student Chapter of Roanoke College hosted the Professional SHRM Chapter of Roanoke Valley. This was the fourth annual joint meeting with the professional and student...
by Mia Shelton
Happy spring to all beauties out there! Warmer weather is creeping our way, and we are all itching to be in the sunshine. Take the time to explore sunny Salem during the warm seasons and make some...
by Charissa Roberson
What is a St. Patrick’s Day celebration without some traditional Irish tunes? Check out these recommendations for your festive soundtrack – and then enjoy the music of the Emerald Isle all year round!
Ireland has a long history...
by Devon Mitchell
For 50 years the Kennedy Center has served as the capital’s hub for cultural experience through the performing arts. The Kennedy Center for me has been my favorite part of D.C. for years, and now having it...
by Mateo Biggs
The early 2000s was a time many Roanoke students wish they could forget, from the collecting of loom bands to the early music of Britney Spears and KE$HA that echoed through the speakers of nearby radios. Many...
