As we approach the end of President Maxey's time at Roanoke College, feelings are bittersweet about his departure and the introduction of our new President Elect: Frank Shushok Jr., Ph.D. As we all know, President Maxey is well adored...
by Alexis Barton
After a rough bout of post-break competition, Roanoke’s tennis teams hit the road to take on the Ferrum Panthers. Despite the inclement weather, the Maroons were able to put their consistency to the test.
For the men, the...
by Alexis Barton
After starting their season with a perfect 8-0 record, the Roanoke softball team took their talents on the road during spring break. The Maroons saw six non-conferences matchups over the course of the week, allowing them to...
by Alexis Barton
Dr. Carrie Murawski and Dr. Wendy Larson-Harris are working in collaboration with their INQ 120 students to raise awareness for period poverty on campus. Period poverty is best defined as a lack of access to menstruation products,...
by Katherine Clatterbuck
After a season of triumph, devastation, and surprises, the selection of the 68 teams playing in the men’s and women’s March Madness tournament has kicked off the competition and joy of post-season games. In the selections for...
by Chamberlain Zulauf
Growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, half of Bennet Franz’s attraction to the Salem Valley was how different it was from his hometown.
“Roanoke is a beautiful location… taking advantage of that— going hiking, skiing, getting to do...
by Alexis Barton
Former WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was recently detained in Russia. In late February, Griner’s mugshot was released without much information regarding her whereabouts or wellbeing, aside from the allegation that she had tried to go through Russian...
by Chamberlain Zulauf
If you’re a typical college student there’s a good chance you had a drink last night in celebration of whoever Saint Patrick was. Twisted Tea and the variety of seltzers out nowadays are cornerstones for today’s student...
courtesy of Indeya Paige
On Thursday, February 17th the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Student Chapter of Roanoke College hosted the Professional SHRM Chapter of Roanoke Valley. This was the fourth annual joint meeting with the professional and student...
by Mia Shelton
Happy spring to all beauties out there! Warmer weather is creeping our way, and we are all itching to be in the sunshine. Take the time to explore sunny Salem during the warm seasons and make some...
by Charissa Roberson
What is a St. Patrick’s Day celebration without some traditional Irish tunes? Check out these recommendations for your festive soundtrack – and then enjoy the music of the Emerald Isle all year round!
Ireland has a long history...
by Devon Mitchell
For 50 years the Kennedy Center has served as the capital’s hub for cultural experience through the performing arts. The Kennedy Center for me has been my favorite part of D.C. for years, and now having it...
by Mateo Biggs
The early 2000s was a time many Roanoke students wish they could forget, from the collecting of loom bands to the early music of Britney Spears and KE$HA that echoed through the speakers of nearby radios. Many...
by Karen Kohler
In the past year or so, Marvel Studios has released a long line of new projects in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and there is still more coming in the next few months.
Most notably and...
by Anna Tillman
Simply put, “The Batman” is a must watch! The movie will have you hooked from the very first scene. The whole movie revolves around the villain the Riddler and how he is tormenting the city of Gotham....
by Devon Mitchell
The 14th annual President’s Ball is this Saturday, March 19th. After a two-year hiatus, students are excited to get back to the beloved Roanoke tradition and dance the night away.
The tradition of Pres Ball, as most students...
by Sydney Young
As a new member of the Roanoke Community, the hype around the President's Ball, or Prezball, is high. For lots of Freshman, this year it will be the senior prom that we never got to have and...
by Lauren Roth
The Roanoke men’s lacrosse team has had quite the season so far. Currently, the Maroons are 4-3 and they have played multiple nationally ranked teams. The team remains undefeated in the ODAC as they head into more...
by Rebecca Dance
Recently, I’ve decided that I don’t believe in toads.
To give a little background into why I’ve been thinking about amphibians, spring has arrived. At home in Massachusetts, we are constantly surrounded by the song of spring peepers, ...
by Marisa Seager
The practice of spring cleaning is thoroughly cleaning your home in the springtime but why not try cleaning your mind? This is a great time to get rid of the mental “clutter” you might have collected like...
