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On September 27th in the Salem Stadium, another fearsome opponent fought against our resilient Maroons.
Based in Washington D.C., Gallaudet University is notable for being a school primarily populated by students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Their ASL...
Field Hockey also played a game for their families to come watch on September 27th. One family witnessed a particularly special game. The Seal family came down from Maryland to support their daughter #12 defensive player Katherine Seal on...
Family weekend sure was fun for the Women’s soccer team this past weekend. This game would be special not only for the families in attendance, but also the seniors on the team. Saturday, September 27th, the Maroons team honored...
When our college began its Program Evaluation Process (PEP), it made its mission clear. According to PEP guidelines, “Roanoke College develops students as whole persons and prepares them for responsible lives of learning, service, and leadership.” Our curriculum is...
With so many great food options available from Commons each day, it can be almost overwhelming to choose what you want sometimes! What if nothing sounds quite right to eat or drink at a particular meal? Or what...
I’d like to start off by saying that if you are genuinely ill, the very first thing you should do is see Health Services; this article is NOT medical advice and is not meant to be an alternative...
If you, like so many, went outside and immediately got drenched this week, you probably realized that it’s been raining the last couple of days. This pattern seems to be repeating next week. Even if you enjoy the rain,...
Time seems to fly when you are having fun, or when you need to finish a three-page paper in an hour because you procrastinated all weekend. Now that we are reaching midterms, we find ourselves in the middle point...
This semester, we’ve begun a series exploring the history of our college community with an eye toward our future. This week, we’ll be hearing from Kaelyn Spickler, an alumnus from the class of 2021 who has made herself a...
It has been about a year since Hurricane Helene flooded Roanoke College and surrounding communities. Although Roanoke College was fortunate to only have to cancel a few classes due to the flooding, many colleges just a few hours away...
Roanoke College is currently building its 20th R house in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, while the Roanoke Valley is on its way to having completed 300 houses in total.
Roanoke College has been in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity...
A new challenge pushes citizens to imagine a life without cars, and how you would navigate life without them.
A Week Without Driving is an initiative sponsored by PedalSafe ROA and the Bus Riders of Roanoke Advocacy Group (BRRAG). The...
With midterms on the rise and stress levels taking the climb as well, many
Maroons are turning to a source of comfort and brain fuel: a delicious meal at
Commons. To find out which meal is winning students over this semester,...
As September comes to a close and October begins, campus is buzzing with
excitement. From Family Weekend highlights to midterm prep and the early signs of
Halloween spirit. Maroons are reflecting on recent moments, tackling what’s ahead, and
getting into the spirit...
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Roanoke College’s First Lady, Kelly Shushok, a.k.a. Rev K. Our conversation covered her professional journey, the importance of Love, and Maple and Magnolia, among many other topics. First,...
Last Friday, September 26, saw the beginning of Family Weekend, complete with a concert by the Jazz Band, Roanotes, and Concert Choir in the theatre. These groups would like to thank everyone who came out to the concert to...
The R Shushok Shindig is this week. BIG NEWS. This annual event has been the talk of the town for Fall semester each year. On October 3rd (yes, Mean Girls Day) starting at 5 PM and ending at 8PM,...
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, and every year I reflect on my own Hispanic heritage and what it means to me. September 20th marked the eighth anniversary of Hurricane Maria making landfall on Puerto Rico. I remember Maria as my...
With the new addition of 7 Brew, Cookout, Wawa, and First Watch in Salem, the Roanoke Valley has exciting new improvements that brings business to the area.
On June 20, Google announced plans to continue the area’s development. They purchased...
Famous political activist and media personality Charles (Charlie) Kirk was assassinated on September 10, 2025 while hosting a campus event at Utah Valley University.
Charlie Kirk, 31, was well known on social media for hosting rallies in which he invited...
