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Last Friday, March 13, several Roanoke College students rallied together to respond to a pro-life protest conducted just off campus by members of what I understand to be West Salem Baptist Church, though a few Roanoke students did join...
Last Summer I had the great privilege of being an intern at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center. One thing that has stuck with me since my internship was my interactions with birds; namely, raptors.
I have continued to follow stories...
Since its declaration of freedom in 1776, America has prided itself on the support of freedom for people both within its borders and for countries fighting against authoritarian governments. However, there have been multiple occasions where the US has...
As of last Friday, it is officially Springtime! Even though pollen allergies can be a huge bummer, I believe that, overall, the changing of seasons from the dreariness of the colder months is a lovely thing!
My personal favorite thing...
Roanoke College Baseball has gotten off to an incredible 13 win 3 loss start this season, and they have even received some top 25 buzz. In their conference, they have put up a respectable 4.3 record in the gritty,...
Salem is known as the “Championship City” in many Division III athletics events. As such, Salem hosted one of many of those championship events in the Cregger Center. The Division III women’s basketball national semifinals and finals were held...
This Friday, March 27th, at 6:30p.m. in the ballroom, is the 22nd drag ball here at Roanoke College. Outside of college, drag has made an impression in the world of entertainment for a very long time. In the 19th...
Every year around March comes the Hindu holiday Holi, or the festival of colors, which focuses on themes of joy and renewal. Holi occurs across two days with the most known day being when individuals cover each other in...
The freedom of being an adult, living on campus, and walking almost everywhere comes with its own dangers. Late night walks, unfamiliar faces, and unpredictable situations can quickly turn a fun outing into a dangerous moment. That is where...
A special election will be held for Virginia voters on April 21 to determine if the Constitution of Virginia should be amended to allow for the temporary adoption of new congressional districts.
Presently, districts in Virginia are redrawn by the...
As of March 23rd, 2026, the Iranian conflict has reached its 24th day of war. Although there have been rumors of an end in sight, civilians are still at risk, and the global economy is struggling as oil prices...
Starting in the fall of 2025, Roanoke College implemented the ASPire program to support neurodivergent students. ASPire (Autistic Support Program) provides resources for students at the school to navigate and adjust to the college transition.
According to the Child Mind...
Easter is just around the corner, Maroons. With so much joy and whimsy in the air, how will you celebrate with the ones you love? A recent poll asked Maroons what their favorite Easter tradition was, with answers ranging...
Last publication, we saw maroons talking about the world abroad and the wonders they’d like to see or even have seen. However, today, I figured it’d be good to have a relaxing reflection on the place that we all...
William Phillips, a.k.a. Willi P, is a junior from just north of Richmond, Virginia, pursuing his major in marketing. He is the president of the Roanotes, a fully student-led acapella group, and is a member of the concert and...
On March 20th of this year, the world learned of the passing of the beloved martial-artist and paragon actor Chuck Norris. The circumstances of his death are understandably kept quiet for now to protect the privacy of his family...
Last week, sororities and fraternities gathered to participate in Roanoke's annual Greek Week, a multi-day event celebrating community through a series of competitions, social activities and service projects. Greek Week aims to build community and unity among the chapters...
Some readers may remember one of my early articles about the controversy surrounding the Broadway musical Cats and my analysis of its various movie adaptations. As time has passed, Cats (2019) has faded from most people’s minds, though it...
Do you like rock? Do you like supporting small artists? Well, you’ve come to the right place. On Saturday, March 28th between 6:30 PM and 9:00 PM, WRKE, in collaboration with WUVT-Blacksburg, are hosting a live showcase! The bands...
In 2018, the Boulder City and Boulder County communities formed to file a lawsuit against the oil companies of Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy. The local government demanded retribution from the companies for contributing to climate change and climate...
