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Most of you by now have probably noticed the last remnants of the snowfall from earlier this month slowly melting away into oblivion throughout the week. Though perhaps the timing was a bit less than optimal, considering the date...
Hey Maroons! Hope y’all had a relaxing winter break! Over said break, the second season of an artistically crafted show, “Arcane,” concluded as well. This show premiered on Netflix in 2021 and is set in Riot’s world of League...
Letter to the Editor-in-Chief
Malon Courts ’92
Chairman – Roanoke College Board of Trustees
December 12, 2024
Dear Mikaela,
I have been closely following your recent series in The Brackety-Ack, which examined the college’s financial circumstances, shared governance, and change in teaching load. I ...
Mary Lynn Aylor is a senior from Orange, Virginia, majoring in Biology and she is hoping to do a masters in Education next year. She is an RA for Bartlett Hall’s third floor and a Student DJ for WRKE. ...
As we usher in the new year, many of us are returning to college with renewed energy and a fresh set of goals. Among the myriads of resolutions we might set, one stands out as particularly crucial for academic...
Many things draw students to Roanoke College as their home as they get their bachelor's degree: the professors, the small town, athletics, academics, and a boatload of other things. I am certain, however, that no one comes to Roanoke...
Lots of fun and exciting things happened over the break for the Maroons sports’ teams, including the start of the Men’s Volleyball season. The team participated in the Wittenburg Kickoff Classic in Springfield, Ohio, where they had three games....
The Roanoke College women’s basketball team has been making a name for itself as a tough, competitive squad in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). Known for their hard work, teamwork, and grit, the Maroons are a team that...
Throughout the winter, the Roanoke Men’s Basketball team has been absolutely dominating the ODAC season thus far. Their first game was against Bridgewater College on January 4th, starting off the season strong with a 70-48 finish. Their defense in...
When examining campus culture, we often focus on student activities. Of course, that is a large piece of the puzzle, but there are many other contributors. Last semester we highlighted local business’ impact, this semester, we will be examining...
As usual, we start the new year with many resolutions in search of being the best version of ourselves: going to the gym more often, eating healthier, staying on top of schoolwork, or working harder to earn some extra...
It is a snowy winter so far in Roanoke! Perhaps it has taken you back to memories of obsessions with the Disney movie, Frozen, which is based off "The Snow Queen" by Hans Christian Andersen. Premiering in 2013 with...
A new semester begins, and so does the new year. The first week has passed and you have gotten a sense of how your classes will be for the rest of the semester. If we want to start on...
As students return for another semester at Roanoke College, Student Affairs is prepared to set them up for a successful spring. The Winter Student Activities Fair is this Friday, January 17 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM in Bast Gym...
On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a bill that seeks to amend Title IX by defining sex as “based solely on a person’s reproductive biology and genetics at...
As winter break ends and the first week of the spring semester winds down, Roanoke College students are settling back into their routines. Amidst the post-break hustle, a recent campus poll asked students to choose their favorite kind of...
As the winter chill settles in and students return from their winter break, many are reflecting on their experiences and the little things that make this season unique. From thrilling adventures to quiet moments of contemplation, the winter months...
Welcome back to Noke, Maroons! To kick off the semester, this week has a plentiful amount of fun and exciting activities that you absolutely do not want to miss.
If you’ve been having an itch to get involved, but have...
Last semester, I wrote an article for The Brackety-Ack titled "Overloaded and Undervalued? Current and Former Roanoke College Faculty Respond to Administrative Actions," which reflected the opinions of current and former faculty members about ongoing issues at the college....
As the nation prepares for the upcoming presidential inauguration on January 20th, extensive preparations are being made to welcome the return of Donald Trump to the White House. This event marks the beginning of a new term and a...
