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With Halloween now behind us, it’s time to focus on a new holiday. But nobody can decide on what holiday!
Some stores began displaying Christmas items before Halloween even passed. When I went into Target two days after Halloween, multiple...
Since the fall semester of last year, over a dozen faculty and staff, including tenured professors, administrative department heads, and department chairs have left Roanoke College. Some view this as a response to the administration's announcement of a higher...
Roanoke College is an institution I deeply love. I have made many memories here, good and bad, that have fundamentally shaped me into not only the kind of person I am, but the kind of person I wish to...
After fall break, everything changes. Classes pick up, events are always happening, and due dates and exams start to stare you in the face. The few weeks before Thanksgiving is somehow both long and fast paced for all students....
The women’s volleyball team at Noke had an impressive game this past Wednesday against East Mennonite. Hosted in Roanoke’s Cregger Center, the Maroons proceeded to win every single set over EMU, bringing back home an overwhelming victory. One of...
Roanoke College's golf team has been demonstrating remarkable skill and determination in recent tournaments, making waves in the collegiate golf scene. Their recent participation in the Battle at Bulle Rock, hosted by Alvernia University, showcased their prowess. Competing as...
Roanoke Field Hockey had quite an impressive game this past Saturday, November 2nd. This show stopping game was made even more special as this was the last home match for the Maroons, and therefore the team got to celebrate...
The Fall semester is coming to an end and pre-registration starts this week. It can be a stressful time if you aren’t really sure what classes you should take. Thankfully, since last year Roanoke College has provided a ROA...
One of the benefits of living on a small campus like ours is that you’re never more than ten minutes away from Main Street. A few weeks ago, we started this series to encourage students to take advantage of...
Paranormal Cirque III: A Haunting Spectacle in Salem
The Paranormal Cirque III is set to cast its eerie spell over Salem from November 7th to 10th, transforming the Salem Civic Center into a realm of spine-chilling thrills and jaw-dropping performances....
Fall is a great time to be a Maroon. Colorful leaves crown the campus, cooler weather prompts outside study sessions, and the school is ringing with opportunities for entertainment. With many exciting campus events coming up, Roanoke College students...
Jillian Morgan is a senior from Charlotte, North Carolina majoring in psychology and minoring in disability studies. She has done stage work for RC Theater as a part of a scholarship, an opportunity that she does not take for...
After Halloweekend, students are revving up for Thanksgiving and the late fall season. Freshman took the initiative to respond to questions regarding their traditions and opinions for Thanksgiving.
In response to “Do you have any strong opinions on any fall...
Brewing within the theatre department, the upcoming production of Machinal is steadily approaching! For those of you who aren’t aware, Machinal is written by Sophie Treadwell in the 1920s. The premise takes place in this period in New York...
Hey Maroons! As the spooky month of October leaves, a new one arises (of which is my personal favorite), November! A time for giving thanks, autumn goes into full bloom and appreciating what we have. However, as November starts,...
As we end the Hebrew month of Tishrei, a month full of major holidays, I would like to take the time to reflect on the most famous musical about Jewish life. “Fiddler on the Roof” appeared on Broadway in...
SPECIAL EDITION: RALLY COVERAGE
The Brackety-Ack reached out to over two dozen student attendees of the Trump Rally on November 2nd, and received only one response, which has resulted in a far shorter article length than the counter rally article...
SPECIAL EDITION: RALLY COVERAGE
Social media had quite a lot to say about the Trump rally. Starting off strong, “can Trump wrap it up I can hear him yapping from my room.” This sentiment seemed to be shared by many...
SPECIAL EDITION: RALLY COVERAGE
Seven members of the Roanoke College Women’s Swim Team took to the stage with former President Donald Trump seemingly to support his anti-transgender policies. Donned with shirts which read “Keep (picture of a hot dog) out...
SPECIAL EDITION: RALLY COVERAGE
On Saturday, November 2nd, some fellow members of Roanoke College’s Young Democrats Club and I attended an event created as a counterrally to former President Donald Trump’s rally in Salem’s Civic Center. The event was organized...
