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...
NOTE: The interviews in the following article do not represent the views of Roanoke College, this paper, or your editor. The content presented in this publication, including opinions, statements, and claims made by external sources, has not been independently...
A comprehensive environmental testing initiative led by the multidisciplinary environmental consulting firm ECS (Environmental Consulting Services) has concluded that there is no significant evidence to suggest a cancer cluster in the Salem City area, which includes Roanoke College. However,...
Finals season is here!. My friends and I call this time “hell week,” which we find to be a rather humorous nickname for what could be considered the absolute worst week in the semester. If you’re doing great right...
With this being the last week of classes, and finals just ahead, next week's move-out is upon us. Even though we just got back from Thanksgiving, it is time for those of us who do to return home. As...
Studying abroad is an experience that transcends the traditional classroom setting, offering students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in new cultures, environments, and academic challenges. As a student at Roanoke College preparing to study abroad in Costa Rica...
The Roanoke College women’s basketball team snapped a four-game losing streak with a 58-42 win over Mary Washington on Tuesday night. The Maroons (2-5, 0-1 ODAC) put together a solid all-around performance, combining strong defense and some timely shooting...
After RC Men’s basketball team had a close loss to Eastern University in their very first game of the season, they have not looked back. The Maroons have won their past five games and maintained an overall record of...
Breaking news has been revealed within the NFL, but it’s not related to any games or crazy records. In a surprising romantic twist, Josh Allen, legendary quarterback of the Buffalo Bills, proposed to Hailee Steinfeld, a notoriously popular actress...
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. This week we will be closing our series encouraging students to take advantage of that...
This week you might be studying with friends, alone, in absolute silence, playing music, re-writing information, or using flashcards. The truth is, I could stand here and vouch for any of these ways of studying. Studying with friends might...
