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On Feb. 7th in Montgomery, Alabama, Roanoke College swept the award ceremony at this year’s annual Region 4
American College Theatre Festival; also known as “ACTF” for short. Three notable students in particular won astonishing
first place prizes in their respective...
On Feb. 7th in Montgomery, Alabama, Roanoke College swept the award ceremony at this year’s annual Region 4
American College Theatre Festival; also known as “ACTF” for short. Three notable students in particular won astonishing
first place prizes in their respective...
On Feb. 7th in Montgomery, Alabama, Roanoke College swept the award ceremony at this year’s annual Region 4
American College Theatre Festival; also known as “ACTF” for short. Three notable students in particular won astonishing
first place prizes in their respective...
Every Monday evening from 9-10PM, there is a little event at Mac and Bobs called Theology on Tap, or ToT for short. ToT is hosted by the Reverend Chris Bowen, more commonly known around campus as Chap Chris.
The...
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and for the first time in years, I am almost as excited as I am for other holidays throughout the year! This is probably due to the fact that I have a...
Superbowl Sunday brought a football game that many are calling lackluster, and a halftime performance that was received as anything but.
Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican pop star and recent Grammy winner, performed at the Superbowl Halftime Show this week....
The Winter Olympics have officially begun in Milano Cortina. This has not been major news as compared to recent years in my opinion. Maybe it’s because I am in college, or perhaps the event takes place during the school...
Roanoke College men’s wrestling has been extremely dominant the entire season, winning meets against Division III’s toughest competition. They have compiled a perfect 15-0 win-loss record before ODAC championships. Roanoke’s team has only been getting hotter as well, recently...
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots handily to win their second Super Bowl in a game that never seemed as close as the final score indicated. The Seahawks wasted no time getting off to an early lead,...
Some events on campus may slip through your fingers from time to time. College life is busy, between working a part time job, writing essays, studying for exams, and more. Sometimes the fun is pushed down on your list....
Theater Roanoke college is soon to kick off their winter productions, with Hurricane Diane by Madeleine George starting next week (2/19-2/21) and A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen following right after (2/25-2/27).
The theatre department has wowed us many...
One of the many spectacular parts of living along the Blue Ridge is the fantastic creativity of such a vibrant and beautiful land and community. At a school that emphasizes exploring multiple disciplines, many of Roanoke College’s students are...
Almost every semester, the Brackety-Ack publishes an article about the flu, and how it spreads across campus like wildfire. However, in an environment where all students are within close capacity to each other and hygiene isn’t always the priority;...
On Sunday morning, many students were hit with a reality when they went to brush their teeth, fill up their water bottle, or take a shower. Because of a water main break that occurred on campus, most buildings located...
Although more snow means sledding, snowball fights, and cancelled classes, there are reasons to be concerned about these harsher-than-usual winter weather conditions. Since the last Brackety-Ack publication, Southwest Virginia has gotten even more snow, and most of the ice...
This past Sunday was the Superbowl, and I’m sure Seahawks fans are ecstatic! While I am personally not a big watcher of football, I always keep my eye out for the Superbowl, as it always gets people talking about...
Romance is in the air at Roanoke College, and with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Maroons are finding ways to spend time with significant others (or even friends!). Whether it’s a fancy restaurant, a sunny beach, or just...
Kendall Donna is a senior from Bel Air, Maryland, who is soon to achieve a major in environmental studies and a minor in screen studies. She is the Captain of the Roanoke College Dance Team, a Community Leader (similar...
After over a three-year hiatus, British singer/ songwriter Harry Styles has made a grand return, and his fans are absolutely buzzing with excitement, he has a considerably dedicated fanbase.
Not that he made it simple at all, emphasis on “grand.”...
With Valentine’s Day tomorrow, it is the perfect moment to turn to one of Broadway’s most enduring traditions: the love song. Musicals have always used romance as a driving force. Love songs heighten drama, deepen character, and give audiences...






















