Written by Shamira James
The age old saying goes: Spring has sprung! After a winter that seemed like it would never truly end, the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing and you are serving looks. The struggle to switch...
Dear President Maxey,
Roanoke’s core belief is “Freedom of Purpose.” Among the propositions of this creed is to have students “live in a diverse and tolerant community.” While the administration has taken admirable steps toward this end, it continues to...
Written by Shamira James
You've seen them all over twitter, now they're in the Brackety-Ack. Tell us your unpopular opinion.
Tanner James, freshman, Has The Best RA Ever! “Unpopular Opinion Music Edition: Sorry to say it, but all country music sounds...
Written by Jessica Shelburne
In consideration of multiple artists that have already made a reappearance this year with singles, albums and hints of new music in the making, 2019 is bound to be a year of comebacks. The following are...
Written by Shamira James
Oh man, am I heated! This week, all RC students were sent a survey about Dining Services and all of the possible improvements students could possibly see as soon as next fall semester. Some of these...
Written by Ian Gillen
The sun is out, brackets are being filled, and classes are being skipped again because it’s that very special time of year when team’s go dancing, and March gets a little mad. Teams from the Anteaters...
Written by Charissa Roberson
On March 19, Roanoke College welcomed a quintet of British artists with Actors From The London Stage (AFTLS) for a magnificent performance of “King Lear,” one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated tragedies. Using a bare stage, minimal...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Track and Field
Our men’s and women’s track and field teams opened their outdoor season this past weekend at Washington and Lee University. Both the men’s and women’s teams had top finishers including Chamberlain Zulauf finishing eighth...
Written by Aeryn McMurtry
Captain Marvel, released on March 8, 2019 in the United States is the 21st movie released as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The movie is set in 1995 and follows the story of Carol Danvers,...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Ian Davies
Lacrosse- Goalkeeper
Senior Ian Davies has his sights set on earning All-American for the second year in a row. In order to accomplish this, along with other hopes, he writes his goals down, so he can...
Written by Alexandra Gautier
Spring has, for the most part, sprung. Despite some cold and rainy days, all signs point to warmer, longer and more beautiful days. The changing of the season means that your sweaters, heavy boots, and jackets...
Written by Joseph Carrick
This Saturday, March 23, the Wortmann Ballroom will host the most fashionable drag Queens in VA. Enya Salad is back on campus hosting the 2019 second annual Drag Ball with Jezzi Belle, Taylor Made, Alexis Salad,...
Written by Lorin Brice Hall
It’s a weird windy time here in Salem and everyone’s getting the flu, or just feels under the weather! Instead of hunkering down underneath your fleeciest blanket, just go to Roanoke College’s Health Services! The...
Written by Shamira James
L’Nya Caldwell is a freshman from Harlem, NY. She is undecided as a major, but she is a part of Maroon Movement, RC Modeling Club and she is a goalie for the RC women's lacrosse team....
Written by Jessica Shelburne
Last weekend, the RC Dance Team traveled to Myrtle Beach, SC to compete in the Hollywood Vibe dance competition. Dance schools from everywhere along the East Coast were present, setting high stakes and an aggressive journey...
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Every March 17, I’d wake up to find that “leprechauns” had left candy in the shoes that I had put outside my room the night before. I would then go to school decked out in green...
Written by Emma Grosskopf
How does Salem’s newest RC weekday hotspot measure up to its predecessors?
The Atmosphere
Maybe I’m broke and have low standards, but El Jefe was FANCY. They had actual lamps, for Pete’s sake! It was PRISTINE, sans...
Written by Aeryn McMurtry
For athletes and fans alike, March Madness is like a month long national holiday. There is something absolutely magnetic about the energy and camaraderie that comes with a win. College basketball becomes a religion and the...
Written by Ian Gillen
Men’s Basketball
The men’s basketball team ended their regular season play on a three game win streak and are hoping to keep that streak going through the ODAC Tournament. The men defeated Lynchburg last night in the...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
The winter season is coming to an end, and the seniors have much to be proud of, not just for this past season, but from all four of their collegiate seasons. They have put in countless hours...
