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Written by Elle Gunter Roanoke College Athletic Department is hosting Maroon Madness, encouraging students to participate in Maroon Monday’s!  The event is being held on Wednesday, October 11th, 2023, from 5-8p.m. on the Athletic Quad. There will be a food...

Queen B: At It Again

Written by Sabrina Rogers Ring the alarm! Beyoncé, ladies, gentlemen and everyone in between, is the second artist to announce that she is bringing her world tour to theaters across America! Officially it is called “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.”...
Written by Mateo Biggs It’s that time of year again-- or at least, a few weeks out from that time of year. Halloween has always been a favorite to many people, whether it be because they find joy in dressing...

A Ghastly Walk in Roanoke

Written by Mateo J. Biggs The Halloween season begins its annual crawl forward once more as maroons on campus say goodbye to the heat of summer and greet the chill of autumn once more. While many might be saddened by...

Eli Lev Exclusive

Written by Mateo J. Biggs “Making the world a smaller place, one song at a time…” is not something you would think of when imagining a songwriter who grasps his audience’s attention with acoustic guitars and rhythmic beats notable only...

The Dark Side of Food TV

Written by Nina Earle As a kid I watched all the cooking shows on the Food Network. I watched in awe as shows had bakers completing works of art in sugar and cake. Unfortunately, all shows have their faults. My...

My idol: Jimmy Carter

Written by Mikaela Gantz As a political science major, I often get asked who my favorite president is. Now it's very easy for me to point out presidents I did not like for a variety of reasons. It’s a lot...

iOS 17 is finally here!

On Monday, Apple rolled out its latest software update, iOS 17 introducing several new features and improvements to the operating system. Apple also revealed several features to look forward to in the upcoming year. The update emphasizes usability over...
Written by Juniper Rogers Ethan Stevenson (he/him) is a senior from Apex, North Carolina who has buckets full of ambition and charm. He is double-majoring in Economics and Political Science with a concentration in finance. Speaking on where he hopes...

Family Weekend 2023

Written by Mateo Biggs A long standing tradition that has been a large part of Roanoke College is the close ties to family Maroons hold– from building bonds with their classmates and their professors, to their families back home no...
Written by Tim Hofstetter There has been a lot of change in athletics this year including a new athletic director. In one of Curtis Campbell’s first hires, he brought in Derek Workman as the Director Cross Country and Track &...
Written by Elle Gunter Roanoke College announced on May 23rd, 2023, that Curtis Campbell would be taking over as Head Athletic Director of the Maroons’ Athletic Department. Campbell is a Southwest Virginia native who is looking to return home to...
Written by Elle Gunter A start to the new fall semester means it's volleyball time in Salem! The Maroons hit the road to Danville to compete in the Cougar Classic over the weekend, splitting the four-game tournament evenly, finishing with...

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Written by Allison M. Shaw Welcome back to another year! The 23-24 school year got off to a start last week, which meant it was time for one of my personal favorite traditions; Back to school outfits! For some people,...
Written by Allison M. Shaw In the endless stream of school supplies you have probably already purchased for this upcoming semester, there is one essential that usually doesn’t require a lot of thought; the backpack. Most people use the same...

Surviving College 101

Written by Andrea Flores-Gomez  Welcome class of 2027, your college experience has officially started! No more going to meetings about time management or learning about the syllabus in every single one of your classes. After your first two weeks here,...
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...

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