Written by Bradley Bommarito
Halfway through the Spring 2021 semester, Roanoke College has launched a groundbreaking program to help RC’s first-generation college students become acclimated to college life and connect with each other. The program, called RC Aspire, was designed...
Written by Zach Dalton
Rapper Lil Nas X released his newest single, “MONTERO (Call Me by Your Name)” on March 26th. The film Call Me by Your Name, a coming-of-age story about a young man and his summer relationship with...
Written by Jasey Roberts
Every year, Roanoke College’s English/Comm Department and Student Activities puts on a film contest called “Basically Tarantino,” where developing filmmakers can compete for a multitude of cash prizes, including but not limited to: Judge’s Choice for...
Written by Zach "Insert Clever Line" Dalton
The recent news of the COVID-19 vaccine becoming available for people offers plenty of opportunities for everyone to become vaccinated against the virus. Getting vaccinated is key because if enough people receive it,...
Written by Alexis Barton
After successful regular seasons, both the men’s and women’s soccer teams have marched their way into the ODAC playoffs. Following the men’s 1-0 victory of rival Washington & Lee and the women’s 1-0 win over Randolph-Macon,...
Written by Zoe Manoukian
With COVID ever present, it can be difficult to find safe and enjoyable activities. At times, it can even be difficult to find establishments that are open. Many museums and restaurants in DC are still closed,...
Written by Marisa Seager
Olivia Howard Coto, a senior from Potomac, MD:
“I’m really looking forward to all the flowers that are blooming, oh and the cherry blossoms, living so close to DC I see them everywhere and they are beautiful....
Written by Jack Miller
Last Tuesday, April 6, Roanoke College hosted a conversational event within the the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics Conversation (MSCP) Series called “Order Out of Chaos.” It was led by Dr. Linda Reichl, who...
Written by Zach "Busted Bracket" Dalton
We are now a full week into the NCAA’s March Madness Tournament, and if you are
anything like me then you are totally, hopelessly lost. You may be asking yourself a lot of varying questions...
Written by Mia Shelton
Hello all you silly geese! Who is ready for April Fool’s Day!?! Your excitement is leaping through the paper! April Fool’s Day is a great holiday dedicated to the best pranksters of the group. If you...
Written by Devon Mitchell
On Tuesday, March 23, seven alumni from Roanoke College’s Public Affairs Department spoke to students about their careers in law enforcement and federal service. Panelists' present-day jobs included working for the Department of Homeland Security, FBI,...
Written by Charissa Roberson
Disney films boast some of the most iconic romances of all time: take Belle and the Beast, Cinderella and Prince Charming and Jasmine and Aladdin as just a few examples. However, the films produced by Studio...
Written by Zoe Manoukian
As March comes to a close, so too does Women’s History Month, a time of recognition of the hard work and hardships that coincide with womanhood. The holiday first started as a “Women’s History Week'' in...
Written by Alexis Barton
Despite their upcoming match against Hollins being canceled, the women’s soccer team has been continuing their legacy of success this season. After making it to the quarterfinals of the ODAC playoffs in 2019, these Maroons have...
Written by Marisa Seager
I don’t know about you, but the one thing I’ve missed the most since the start of the pandemic has been live music. Since the year 2014, I personally have been attending shows and festivals as...
Written by Kristina Calhoun
The 63rd annual Grammy Awards were held on Mar. 14 with host Noah Trevor. Similar to most big events in the past year-and-a-half to two years, COVID-19 had something to say about it. The award show...
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck
Rooting for the underdog might seem like a crazy idea, unless you were creating your bracket for this year’s March Madness. The NCAA March Madness Tournament for men’s and women’s Basketball began on March 18th and...
Written by Sydney Brenner
Spring has sprung in sunny Salem. As warm days on campus become more prevalent, it is not uncommon to see groups of students gathered on the lawns of Roanoke College’s campus.
Some sit on towels and bask...
Written by Joyelle Ronan
A movie about a man falling in love with a sex doll doesn’t sound overly endearing. In fact, I avoided watching Lars and the Real Girl for years for that very reason. I couldn’t imagine that...
Written by Jasey Roberts
On Mar. 18-20, Theatre Roanoke College put on a production of “Talley’s Folly,” written by the Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Lanford Wilson. The production was run by longtime TRC director and associate professor of Fine Arts, Dr....
