Written by Aeryn McMurtry
Diego Meneses is a 21 year old senior from Guatemala City, Guatemala. He pitches for the RC Baseball team, and has every year since he was a freshman. He says that he is excited for the...
Written by Shamira James
RC is offering students a chance to write the influential and moving speeches that the freshmen hear during convocation. Yes, RC wants current students to be the voice of reason, wisdom and adventure for the hungover,...
Written by Joe Krzyston
In a move sure to invite the ire of college students and the amusement of residents, the City of Salem announced a plan today to reenact the Salem Witch Trials of colonial lore with Roanoke College...
Written by Joseph Krzyston
Across campus, students are starting to reconsider commitments of time and emotion that they made in the bleak midwinter. When life seemed so meaningless and many of us over-engaged to fill our personal voids. However, these...
Written by Joe Krzyston
The situation was dire. Students and staff across campus were on the brink of losing it. Everybody knew this, but nobody would do much of anything. We were but hostages to the weather for a few...
Written by Isaac Davis
As an international student I can attest to the world-wide fame and reputation of the American “Spring Break”. For years I was baffled at the rumours: Were the movies accurate? I could not comprehend an entire...
Written by Beth Janes
The Economics Department is in an uproar following the development of a new barter and trade system for the chairs on the Sutton Patio.
Following three straight days of April-like weather in late February, students have...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
I am blinder than I care to admit, so sometimes I struggle distinguishing who the person waving to me across campus is. I’ve picked up on some helpful hints on telling who is who without wearing...
Written by Bradley Bommarito
Eleven of Roanoke College’s most talented vocalists competed in the Mid-Atlantic qualifier round of the Varsity Vocals International Championship of Collegiate A Capella (ICCA) last month. Though they didn’t return with a victory, they put their...
Written by Joe Krzyston
It’s been a rainy week here at Roanoke College, and many of us stuck closely to the shelter of buildings, venturing outside only to dart to class or commons. Every society has its standouts, however, and...
Written by Elizabeth Janes
Jan. 31, 2018 is a day that will live on in Roanoke College History. On Wednesday night around 7:30 p.m., student and Commons staff alike were surprised to find their evening interrupted by a distressed topless...
Written by Isaac Davis
It’s that time of the year. Palms are clammy, health services are quarantining and demand for soup and Sudafed has never been higher. In our sun-starved condition, the only power we have left is to positively...
Written by Aeryn McMurtry
Junior Jillian Barnard and senior Marshall Hodge make up one of RC’s most friendly and sporty couples. They met two and a half years ago during soccer preseason before regular move-in their first year at the...
Every edition we want to hear from you, the Maroons. This week talked to four of this campus’ favorite smiling faces and asked them about their plans for Valentine’s Day!
Katie Rhatigan, 20, Junior, Everyone’s favorite person; “Hanging out with...
Written by Leilani Doneux
When Chiara Ferragni announced to the world that she and her fiancé, Italian rapper Fedez, were planning to deliver their child in Los Angeles, California, they did so on an Instagram story, any hint of pomp and...
Written by Garrett Ruggieri
Super Bowl LII between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles featured some of the world’s finest talents on Sunday, February 4. The ageless Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady and Eagles backup quarterback, Nick Foles dueled it...
Written by Shamira James
RC sports are synonymous with many things: athletes, fun, fans and competition, but more recently, sports teams are known for their innovative and fun ways to get people excited for their upcoming seasons. Similar to what...
Written by Emma Grosskopf
Anyone who has ever seen me react when a Cardi B song comes on knows that I am 100 percent behind her music, as well as the music from female pop/hip-hop powerhouses, such as Beyonce, Nicki...
Written by Alexandra Gautier
When many people think about the Grammys, they think classic Hollywood – beautiful gowns, stretch limousines and phenomenal talent. The 60th Grammy Awards that premiered Jan. 28 were no exception to these glittering expectations.
This year, celebrities...
Written by Joseph Carrick
The Roanoke College choir and Oriana Singers gave a stellar performance of several off-Broadway songs in the aptly named production Off-Broadway on Campus on February 3, 2018. The choir director, Dr. Jeffrey Sandborg, was thrilled to...
