Written by Kristi Rolf
As commencement quickly approaches, we at the Brackety-Ack are feeling especially grateful for the wonderful seniors on our staff who have dedicated countless hours to ensure that our paper is the best it can be. As...
Written by Alexis Barton
After four years and four successful seasons, we are proud to recognize the following graduating senior athletes:
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country: Zach Dalton, Turner Jordan, Allie Barthol, Kasey Fairbanks, Abbey Packard
Men’s Basketball: Max Menzel
Women’s Basketball: Megan...
Written by Sarah Riddell
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” – Proverbs 19:21
Sometimes life throws you curveballs, and it was one of these that led me to Roanoke College. For...
Written by Zach Dalton
For the past two years the Brackety-Ack ran under the strong leadership of former Editor in Chief Kaelyn Spickler, a member of the class of 2021. While it is odd to talk about someone else at...
Written by Marisa Seager
To the class of 2021, I would like to formally congratulate you on all of your accomplishments. Choosing to enroll at Roanoke College was one of the first steps and leaving here with a degree and...
Written by Jack Miller
As the end of this school year wraps up and our Class of 2021seniors get ready for graduation, RC’s many departments are having their academic award ceremonies. Each of the departments on campus placed a different...
Written by Bradley Bommarito
Though graduation is typically held each spring on Roanoke College’s breathtaking front quad, commencement plans for this year include a few significant changes due to COVID-19 health and safety regulations. Commencements are being held this year...
Written by Bradley Bommarito
Since the explosion of the pandemic across the globe in early 2020, the past year and a half of our lives contain unforgettable experiences. For better or worse, 2020 and 2021 will stand out in our...
Written by Zuba Mutesi
The end of the semester is FINALLY here, but that finally usually comes with an immense amount of stress and anxiety. For some this is an even more stressful time figuring out post-grad plans and for...
Written by Alexis Barton
As graduation is rapidly approaching, a few of our coaches wanted to wish their graduating seniors one final goodbye. Here are some messages for the Class of 2021!
Men’s Basketball, Coach Clay Nunley: “Max has been an...
Written by Joyelle “Basically Majored in Pop Culture” Ronan
As Roanoke Colleges says farewell to this year’s graduating seniors, it is a good time to reflect on the past four years. When the class of 2021 started at Roanoke College...
Written by Devon Mitchell
Dear Seniors, congratulations on making it to the end! It’s been a windy, twisty, rocky kind of road but, here you are at graduation! Now that you are thrown into the scary world outside of the...
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf
What is there to say about Zach Dalton that hasn’t already been written about in the Brackety-Ack? It was easy to spot him around campus either on the track or in the Outdoor Adventure lounge. Over...
Written by Joyelle Ronan
By my second semester, sophomore year at Roanoke College, I still hadn’t found my place. Some clubs I joined were great, but just not for me. Other organizations were… Well, I’ll leave the story of getting...
Written by Zach "One Page to Go" Dalton
As the semester came to an end, the Screen Studies and Media Arts of Roanoke College held their 5th Annual Basically Tarantino Film Festival. Filmmakers eagerly made their films for the contest...
Written by Zach “That Title Sounds Depressing” Dalton
Well, here we are. Just a senior about to graduate and a lifestyle page that’s dealt with his Top 5 lists for a whole year. It has truly been a pleasure to...
Written by Mia Shelton
Congratulations class of 2021! Everyone is so proud of you! You have made it so far and your life is just about to begin. It is so easy to get caught up in the new adventures...
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck
Many students choose to attend a Division III college to enjoy the balance between athletics and academics. While our athletes excel in their sports, the choice of a Division III school comes with prioritizing college courses...
Written by Charissa Roberson
Roanoke College is full of talented students in the arts. In this article, we hear from five graduating seniors – in theatre, film, creative writing and choir – about their time at RC and the creative...
Written by Zach “Wow I Can’t Believe I Did This Bit for a Whole Year” Dalton
The title is Italian for “With You, I Shall Leave.” It is featured in a 1994 song entitled “Time to Say Goodbye,” featuring Sarah...
