Written by Hannah Guanti
Salem, VA, In Summer 2022, Frank Shushok Jr. began his tenure as the 12th president of Roanoke College. Since his inauguration, the college has undergone numerous changes, sparking concerns from students, faculty, and alumni.
The most contentious...
Written by Hannah Guanti
The country is approaching an election year, and for many Roanoke College students, it may be their first opportunity to vote on a national scale. Understanding your party’s candidates is crucial to political involvement.
The first Republican...
Written by Mikaela L. Gantz
There were a lot of things said in the first republican presidential primary that didn’t make much sense. However, that's just politics. A bunch of men, and one woman, get on the stage and hurl insults...
Written by Sabrina L. Rogers
Hey Maroons! Haven’t you heard? We have Bingo night coming up! Last week the Freshman Class of 2027 were invited to the Bast Gymnasium to take part in Bingo to welcome them into Roanoke College!...
Written by Mateo Biggs
If you didn’t answer that phrase with “fantastic” then many will disagree with that claim with the drop of 2023’s most fabulous movie thus far. Barbie has already made waves since her original release in 1959...
by Suzanne Jackson
There has been plenty of madness this March during the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. The Final Four is set with the #2 Iowa Hawkeyes facing off against the #1 South Carolina Gamecocks. The #1 Virginia Tech Hokies...
by Rebecca Dance
I’ve done it, folks. I finally got to sit outside long enough to get a sunburn. I regret it a little bit, because my clothes are rubbing against it and it’s a little uncomfortable, but it also...
by Mia Shelton
Spring has sprung, and the bees are out to say hello! The weather is becoming warmer, and outdoor activities are on the rise. This spring, set some new goals, make new friends, eat more ice cream, and...
by Juniper Rogers
Suzanne Jackson is a senior from Scotch Plains, New Jersey and is majoring in Sport Management and Communication Studies. Coming from New Jersey to lovely Salem, Virginia, Suzanne says “It’s important to be open and understanding how...
by Alexis Barton
For its second year, Roanoke College hosted the Virginia Conference on Race (VCR), a two-day interdisciplinary conference that examines racial issues from a variety of academic lenses. The conference is sponsored by RC’s own Center for Studying...
by Rebecca Dance
Question: What would you do for 24 hours without Wi-Fi or your phone?
“I would disappear into the woods and start a bonfire.”
“I wouldn’t really care because there are so many things to do without Wi-Fi.”
“I would put...
by Anna Tillman
On Monday, March 20th, Roanoke College had the pleasure of hosting Yeonmi Park. This was a part of the David L. Guy Lecture Series where Roanoke is able to bring in many different types of lecturers to...
by Mateo Biggs
As many know, HBO has always followed behind Netflix in the decision of making old shows with a new twist and bringing back childhood classics. From shows like "Titans" after the classic "Teen Titans", to the most...
by Marisa Seager
While it might not be a good thing, I’ve been an avid caffeine consumer from a very young age. I enjoy everything from tea to coffee but nothing hits the same way an energy drink does. Here...
by Rebecca Dance
Across campus, my laundry situation is probably one of the best. Each floor of Maxey Hall has three mostly functioning washing machines and three mostly functioning driers for a grand total of approximately twelve of each machine....
by Karen Kohler
Spring is here and this is the season for sitting outside and engaging in activities that aren’t those piling assignments. Some of these activities are simply painting different objects. First off, painting flower pots, particularly mini ones...
by Alexis Barton, Editor in Chief
Evelyn Diekhaus. William Kinney. Hallie Scruggs. Mike Hill. Cynthia Peak. Katherine Koonce. If you have been following the news recently these names may look familiar to you, or perhaps they have already left the...
by Victoria McGraw
Paris Hilton is a very well known icon. Before the term “influencer” came about, Hilton was the definition of it. She would show and document every moment of her life in real time. In the early 2000s...
by Marisa Seager
Spring may come with flowers and blooming trees, but it also comes with allergies. If you’re like me then it also means lots of sneezing, congestion, a runny nose, and other symptoms. But what if I told...
by Hannah Guanti
As we reach the end of women’s history month, it is important to showcase the stories of women worldwide. On March 27, Roanoke College hosted Dr. Leila Hanafi, an international lawyer, who emphasized the importance of women’s...
