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America is in a paradoxical situation where people of other countries have a desire to immigrate here while those already living here desire to escape. I listened to this argument regarding people’s disdain for the way our country functions,...
On Tuesday, March 31st, the “God Squad” met to decide the fates of numerous species in the Gulf of Mexico. If you aren’t familiar with the “God Squad”, allow me to introduce the Endangered Species Committee, a group of...
On March 28th, 2026, over nine million people across the country and the world gathered to protest the Trump Administration and its actions. There were 3,100 registered marches in all fifty states, from New York City to rural towns...
This past Tuesday, the 8th of April, Commons hosted its annual Beach Fest for dinner. The event includes several types of seafood, steak and potato wedges, tropical desserts, and a mocktail bar. The dining hall was also extensively decorated...
With final exam season creeping upon us, this is a point in the semester where stress and nervousness run rampant across the campus. If you are among the victims of exam-related nerves, fear not! I have a few unconventional...
Roanoke College Track and Field has had an excellent start to their season, having a relay based meet last weekend in Williamsburg at William and Mary. Competing against primarily division one schools, Roanoke athletes put on an admirable performance.
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Men’s volleyball has been on a winning streak recently as their regular season comes to an end. The team’s overall record comes to 21 wins and 7 losses with a win percentage of 75%. Most of the losses have...
Two weekends ago, the Roanoke College softball team hosted two of the best teams in the nation to play double headers against both squads. Those two teams were Virginia Wesleyan and Randolph-Macon. Virginia Wesleyan is undefeated, listed at the...
As we wrap up this academic year, people are getting ready to leave the books behind and enjoy the warmth of summer. Although summer is a time of rest for most of us, it is also a great opportunity...
With only about 4 weeks left in the academic year, seniors are presented with the pressure of what to do after graduation. Some may already have stable connections and paths they are sure to follow; others may still be...
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...
No Kings Day ended as a success across the nation, with local organizations gaining more support (including the Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Alliance) and creating a stronger community in the process. The GOP later said that the No...
Disclaimer: Please note this article discusses themes of domestic and sexual violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual or domestic violence, there are resources. Roanoke College offers Student Wellness Services, contactable at (540)375-2286. The National Sexual...
Disclaimer from the Editor: This article is news commentary based on an interview with Congressional candidate Beth Macy. It may contain bias, opinions, and commentary from the writer.
Beth Macy recently launched a campaign to run in Virginia’s 6th District....
Disclaimer from the editor: This article was written from a journalistic and scientific standpoint, with input from a trained immunologist. While politics provide insight, there is no specific political influence on the contents of the article.
A press release has...
The clock is ticking down, and graduation is 22 days away. Four years of classes, assignments, and evenings with your friends have all led to this moment – now what? A recent poll asked Maroons what their plans were...
While my time with the Brackety-Ack and Roanoke College is coming to a close, I am overjoyed that I got to spend these past four years surrounded by all of y’all. This college’s marketing team hit the nail on...
Juniper Rogers has been the Folk of ‘Noke section editor for over three years now, and as of this publication, we bid a farewell to a longstanding Brackety-Ack member. Juniper is from Charlotte, North Carolina and is majoring in...
Country music star, Megan Moroney, reached a career milestone with her third album “Cloud 9,” released on Feb. 27, 2026. This project marked a turning point for Moroney’s career, reaching No.1 on Billboard's top 200, securing her place as...
An undeniably legendary game franchise is most certainly Resident Evil, and since the first game’s release in 1996, the video game world has not been the same. These games were considered foundational to the horror genre and video games...
