It’s that time of year again: flu season. And if it’s anything like the flu season of previous years, the highly contagious virus may have a big impact on our campus community within the coming months. Thankfully, the staff...
As I am sure most students are aware, the US government entered a shutdown on October 1st, and as of the writing of this article, it has been the third-longest government shutdown in US history. But why did the...
Editor’s note: Whether you are a democrat or republican, or if you fall somewhere in the middle - it is important to look at the message people are sending with protests. Frustration from any political party should be taken...
McKenna Parton (she/her) is a senior from Jolo, West Virginia, majoring in theater education. She currently has a radio show with WRKE called “The Kitsching Hour” where McKenna plays a roulette of songs special to her. Dubbed...
After a week’s worth of recharging, the Maroons return to conquer the rest of the semester. However, sometimes, it takes a second to get back into the swing of things after such a break, and it isn’t always easy;...
Welcome back, Maroons! Our first break of the semester came and went, and we’re back to the college groove. For many of us, that means finding the right pick-me-up to power through post-break sleep habits. To find out what’s...
So one week until Halloween, post fall-break sleepiness, getting back to the swing of things at Roanoke College. What is there to do at times like this? While you could do a marathon night of the Disney Channel Halloween...
Happy fall y’all! As the leaves turn and Halloween sets in, you might be itching for some fun autumn activities. Luckily, there are a bountiful amount of events occurring where you can join in on the fun!
First up is...
October 15th saw the opening of the first Broadway revival of the musical “Chess” at the Imperial Theatre. Interestingly enough, not only can it be done with a very small or very large cast, but every major production has...
While many students spend their weekends resting, the Model United Nations delegation spent the weekend of the 7th-9th of November in debate. They attended the Appalachia Regional Model Arab League (ARMAL) conference hosted by Hollins University where they represented...
On September 27th in the Salem Stadium, another fearsome opponent fought against our resilient Maroons.
Based in Washington D.C., Gallaudet University is notable for being a school primarily populated by students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Their ASL...
Field Hockey also played a game for their families to come watch on September 27th. One family witnessed a particularly special game. The Seal family came down from Maryland to support their daughter #12 defensive player Katherine Seal on...
Family weekend sure was fun for the Women’s soccer team this past weekend. This game would be special not only for the families in attendance, but also the seniors on the team. Saturday, September 27th, the Maroons team honored...
When our college began its Program Evaluation Process (PEP), it made its mission clear. According to PEP guidelines, “Roanoke College develops students as whole persons and prepares them for responsible lives of learning, service, and leadership.” Our curriculum is...
With so many great food options available from Commons each day, it can be almost overwhelming to choose what you want sometimes! What if nothing sounds quite right to eat or drink at a particular meal? Or what...
I’d like to start off by saying that if you are genuinely ill, the very first thing you should do is see Health Services; this article is NOT medical advice and is not meant to be an alternative...
If you, like so many, went outside and immediately got drenched this week, you probably realized that it’s been raining the last couple of days. This pattern seems to be repeating next week. Even if you enjoy the rain,...
Time seems to fly when you are having fun, or when you need to finish a three-page paper in an hour because you procrastinated all weekend. Now that we are reaching midterms, we find ourselves in the middle point...
This semester, we’ve begun a series exploring the history of our college community with an eye toward our future. This week, we’ll be hearing from Kaelyn Spickler, an alumnus from the class of 2021 who has made herself a...
It has been about a year since Hurricane Helene flooded Roanoke College and surrounding communities. Although Roanoke College was fortunate to only have to cancel a few classes due to the flooding, many colleges just a few hours away...
