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Written by Elle Gunter Roanoke College and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference are set to host the D3 men and women’s soccer championships this week in Salem, VA.  This is the 100th NCAA event hosted in Salem in just thirty years! For...
Written by Tim Hofstaetter To start off I want to say this should be a nuanced conversation and at the end of the day this is just my opinion. If you consider someone else to be the GOAT, that is...

Women’s Basketball Tipoff

Written by Tim Hofstaetter The Roanoke Women’s Basketball season has started, and they are playing a beautiful brand of basketball. Their record is starting off at 2-2. It needs some context because they have been playing at the level above...
Written by Allison Shaw Maroons, welcome to the final stretch! We’re heading into the last week of classes, finals week, and then this year's fall semester will be coming to a close! For many, this can be one of the...

Happy Holidays!

Written by Amelia Huggins It seems like the weather has finally figured out what time of year it is: November. Took it long enough. But you know what freezing cold weather means? It’s almost finals time. Now, of course there...

How To: Secret Santa

Written by Andrea Flores-Gomez Happy early holidays! As we reach the end of the semester there is nothing that I would rather do than get into the holiday spirit. And what better way to do that than my favorite way,...

Maroons Talk: Winter Cheer

Written by Adriana Rose In response to “Are you enjoying the colder weather?” Lexy Kantrowitz ‘26 said, “I am enjoying the chilly weather a lot. I am especially excited for snow. I love wearing winter clothing and layering!”  In response to “Does...
Written by Juniper Rogers Adelle is a senior from Clarksburg, Maryland who double-majors in Literary Studies and Criminal Justice. She is working with IPOR, a survey group in Virginia, for her distinction project this year. Her research was made possible...
Written by Sabrina Rogers Hey Maroons! Hope everyone is staying warm as it inches closer to winter! With it getting colder and getting closer to the holiday season, TV shows have holiday specials to celebrate. A blast from the past,...

“Limitless” Las Vegas

Written by Mateo J. Biggs Traveling while in college, even if for just a week at a time, is always a struggle when you have to factor in the money for your travel medium, food costs, where you’re staying, etc....
Written by Mateo J. Biggs Sleigh bells. Do you hear them? The holiday season is already on the peak, many stores packing their display windows with as many Christmas decorations as they can and Christmas music blaring from car radios...
Written by Hannah Guanti At this point, everyone who is even relatively aware of United States politics knows the name George Santos.  The representative for the New York 3rd congressional district has been consistently in the news since his entrance into...
Written by Hannah Guanti The reports of an active shooter at Hotel Roanoke, have been confirmed to be false, with no threat to the city. On November 23, Roanoke Police responded to a 911 call of an active shooter and...
Written by Hannah Guanti Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, passed away at age ninety-six on November 19, at her residence in Georgia. The wife of thirty-ninth president, Jimmy Carter, the former first lady was surrounded by her family at the...
Written by Hannah Guanti The 66th Annual Salem Christmas Parade returns tonight, presented by the Kiwanis Club of Salem, filling the town with festive lights, decorations, and the holiday spirit.  Beginning at 6:15p.m., the event kicks off with the ceremonial lighting...
Written by Kai Sanchez In the heart of Appalachia the legend of the West Virginian Mothman is as iconic as a superhero. The enigmatic creature, with its striking red eyes and dark silhouette, has become an enduring symbol of the...

Salem is Weird.

Written by Nina Earle Salem is a weird cat. This comes from some one who is not a cat person. I do not have very much interaction with cats. My childhood was full of my mom telling stories of them...

Beyond the Footprints

Written by Kai Sanchez In the expansive list of folklore and mysterious creatures that pepper human history, few captivate my imagination quite like Bigfoot. This elusive being has left an undeniable mark on popular culture, creating a rich tapestry of...

America’s Own Lochness

Written by Kai Sanchez In the tranquil waters of Chesapeake Bay, a mystery lurks beneath the surface—a legend that has captured the imaginations of locals and visitors alike for almost a century. Meet Chessie, the elusive sea monster believed to roam...
Written by Tim Hofstaetter Roanoke College Men’s basketball is back and off to a fun start! They have played two games to start their season off, so far. These games were played on the 10th and the 11th of November....

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