by Sydney Young
As a new member of the Roanoke Community, the hype around the President's Ball, or Prezball, is high. For lots of Freshman, this year it will be the senior prom that we never got to have and...
by Lauren Roth
The Roanoke men’s lacrosse team has had quite the season so far. Currently, the Maroons are 4-3 and they have played multiple nationally ranked teams. The team remains undefeated in the ODAC as they head into more...
by Rebecca Dance
Recently, I’ve decided that I don’t believe in toads.
To give a little background into why I’ve been thinking about amphibians, spring has arrived. At home in Massachusetts, we are constantly surrounded by the song of spring peepers, ...
by Marisa Seager
The practice of spring cleaning is thoroughly cleaning your home in the springtime but why not try cleaning your mind? This is a great time to get rid of the mental “clutter” you might have collected like...
by Jack Miller
As March continues and graduation gets closer and closer, Roanoke is excited to announce that the Final 50 Days celebration is planned for March 18. 50 Days will be the stand-in for the typical 100 Days celebration...
by Edgard Lacayo
Putin’s invasion has been slowed down over the past weeks and the war has begun to become static. The feared Russian 40-mile-long convoy has been stopped. This convoy was bringing needed supplies for the Russians such as...
Devon Mitchell
It’s been over two years since the novel coronavirus found its way into all of our lives and it seems like an end may be in sight. Cases are dropping, hospitalizations are low, and as of February 21st,...
by Kristi Rolf
Last month I wrote about my preparations for my semester abroad in Perugia, Italy. Now I’m finally at the Umbra Institute and ready to update Brackety-Ack readers on how this Maroon is spending her semester!
Despite my limited...
by Rebecca Dance
I did not love TikTok when it first came out as the new social media app, but eventually I did get sucked into the whirlpool of bite-sized dances, rants, and informational announcements. Since I put the app...
by Chamberlain Zulauf
A congenial presence across campus, Jasey Roberts (‘22) is a Literature and Creative Writing double major from Christiansburg, VA, “just 30 minuets down the road”.
In past years Jasey might have helped you with an essay for class...
by Marisa Seager
Over my time at Roanoke College and especially as a picky eater, there are a few tips and tricks that I’ve picked up along the way. So, here are a few that can be used on most...
by Anna Tillman
Roanoke College’s annual International Film Festival is here! This year's festival theme is animals. Therefore, each movie is centered on different types of animals.
RC faculty carefully selects movies that highlight different languages that are taught at the...
by Mateo Biggs
Despite how soon it feels, many students are already getting ready and excited for spring break– something sorely missed from the previous academic year. Beginning Mar. 4 after classes and lasting until Mar. 14, the break offers...
by Sydney Young
We all know that midterms can be a stressful time of the year. Some people seem to have no extra work on their plate, while the rest of us are up to our necks in test prep,...
by Devon Mitchell
The Pie Shop, located on the H Street Corridor of DC, is a swanky spot for anyone looking for good music and good pie. Fresh slices of pie served on the first floor are arguably topped by...
by Alexis Barton
After finding success in the regular season, the men’s and women’s basketball are positioned for stellar performances in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference playoffs. The women (20-5, 15-3 ODAC) are ranked as the #3 seed headed into...
by Karen Kohler
This weekend Theatre RC is putting on “The Children’s Hour,” written by Lillian Hellman. The show opens on Feb. 24 and runs through Feb. 26, all shows at 7:30 p.m. with free admission for students! This show...
by Charissa Roberson
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” featured many cameos from other Marvel projects: including none other than Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock, a.k.a. Daredevil. The blind, masked defender of Hell’s Kitchen appeared on Netflix for three acclaimed seasons until the...
by Alexis Barton
The men’s lacrosse team took the field for the first time this season on Saturday, February 19th. Marking the beginning of the spring season, the Maroons took on the Cardinals of the Catholic University of America. Following...
Devon Mitchell
Hundreds of people gathered in front of the White House this Thursday calling on President Biden to take a tougher stance on Russia, a day after Russia launched a military assault on Ukraine. Roanoke College students participating in...
