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I have been off campus since December and can safely say that so much has changed. They have painted in the commons, restructured the departments into schools, and erected a monument to honor those who were enslaved who worked...
What is the value of an “authentic education”? The question lingers as this year’s annual convocation ceremony winds down. This is my third year attending and, aside from the always admirable words of the Morehead Award winners, the story...
I will never forget that last night. Standing on the balcony of the apartment where I had spent the semester, planes flying overhead and the Washington Monument in the background. While I was in Washington, DC I not only...
Hello Noke Nation! While most of us were away for the summer, our fall athletes were practicing for some exciting events. One of those events was a Men’s Soccer tournament called the “Athey Cup” hosted by Washington College (Maryland)....
This past weekend, the Maroon Men’s Cross Country team headed up to Bridgewater College to compete in their first race of the season. They participated in the same competition last year–ultimately winning first place–and they were hoping to do...
Before Noke Football’s big game this Saturday, the Brackety-Ack was given a special opportunity to interview head coach Bryan Stinespring, quarterback Aaron Barber, and running back Tyson Miller.
Q: For this program’s first ODAC season, what identity are you hoping...
As you navigate your first semester at Roanoke College, you might find yourself getting lost all the time. It’s normal to go through this as you adapt to a new environment. As a returning student, I know how difficult...
Starting your first semester at Roanoke College is an exciting experience. You get to meet new people from different states or even different countries, you join interesting classes that teach you skills in topics you love, and you even...
Over the past year, we’ve explored the many people that make up the community here on campus and surrounding campus. We’ve interviewed professors and Main Street staples, but this year, I want to take a look at our history...
A new coffee shop has opened in Salem, giving Roanoke College students more caffeine options to fuel them through the 2025-2026 school year.
7 Brew, a franchise coffee stand, opened its new location off Main Street in Salem, located right...
In the wake of this new semester, the class of 2026 has been faced with a big
announcement regarding their upcoming graduation ceremony. The Roanoke College
Administration has decided to relocate graduation from the Front Quad to Salem Stadium.
Hundreds of students...
If you see a winged red hued, black polka dot patterned bug larger than the size of a quarter, squish it immediately.
Although coated in a pretty pattern, this ridiculously destructive insect is a much larger ecoterrorist than you might...
Starting the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season with a splash, Hurricane Erin has beat several records this summer, establishing itself as one of the biggest storms of the year.
On August 11th, Erin started as a tropical storm off the shore...
Roanoke College students have officially flooded the hallowed halls of campus as
we jump into the start of the semester. Some old faces, some new ones, and many looking ahead to the future of their education here at the college....
The Maroons are back on campus, and the school year has just started. Let’s take a
look into how they are settling in and setting goals for the year to come.
In response to “Are there any specific events or festivals...
Dr. Laura Garrison is a professor in the School of Communication, Culture, and the Arts in her eleventh year with Roanoke College. Hailing from Erie, Pennsylvania, Dr. Garrison teaches classes on literature and creative writing, with some INQs sprinkled...
Welcome back to campus, Maroons!
With the start of every great semester comes an exciting roster of new events, so if you’re bored and looking for free prizes, exhilarating thrills, and fun activities, the Entertainment section will be your guide.
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How is it already Fall 2025? Well, the organization YoungLife brought the community closer than ever with Welcome Week! From Tuesday, August 26th to September 2nd, YoungLife, a community that centers on leaders building meaningful friendships to share the...
The start of the new school year can be a scary time, particularly when starting at a new school. There are new challenges, and you might not know the best way to take on new challenges. Nonetheless, the fact...
We are almost there, the semester is almost over, and a large portion of the campus will be leaving for the summer. Especially for those graduating, these last couple of weeks are a really important time to spend time...
