by Mia Shelton
Valentine’s Day, a time to express your appreciation for significant others, friends, and family. Handing out personally made valentines can show extra appreciation for whoever you are gifting it to. That extra flare can take a relationship...
by Charissa Roberson
Do you find it hard to sit through the average romcom, even though you still love a good fairytale ending? Do you prefer a dose of adventure with your romance? Then check out some of these lesser-known...
by Devon Mitchell
240 miles away from Roanoke College, Washington DC stands as a beacon for American politics, life, and culture. I am fortunate enough to be spending this Spring semester living, learning, and working in DC. I have decided...
by Alexis Barton
After what seems like the longest two weeks of the year, the Super Bowl is rapidly approaching after conference championships and the Pro Bowl have both concluded. Though most of the attention will be centered around the...
by Lucy Collins
Happier Than Ever: Billie Eilish
This song starts slow but picks up quickly. It appeals to emotions of sadness, in the beginning with Eilish’s sorrowful tone of voice. In the second half of the song, Eilish...
By Devon Mitchell
It’s a new semester for Roanoke College, and for this Maroon, I’m spending my time in the nation's Capital, Washington DC. During my first full weekend in DC, people participated in pro-life rallies that took over the...
By Marisa Seager
After being fortunate enough to return to in-person classes this past semester, I started to feel hopeful that we wouldn’t have to have online classes again. But, as we all know, here we are right back in...
by Alexis Barton
While most students were taking advantage of the month-long winter break, the men’s and women’s basketball teams were hard at work gearing up for the second half of their seasons.
To kick off their December series of games,...
By Mia Shelton
Happy winter! Snow is falling and the temperature is dropping. Everyone is bundling up for warmth and enjoying company of friends. Winter can be a great time to reminisce and enjoy the beautiful scenery nature paints for...
By Charissa Roberson
At the end of 2021, three outstanding musicals hit screens both big and small, wowing audiences and raising the question: does this year belong to the movie musical?
To start off the releases, “Encanto” premiered in theatres and...
By Kristi Rolf
I am kicking of my fourth semester writing for the Brackety-Ack with a brand-new column, Ciao, Italia! During the next three months, you can find me on the Culture, Lifestyle, and Wellness page and read about my...
by Karen Kohler
This year’s Golden Globes were held on Jan. 9, though not how they are traditionally. There was no red carpet or big ceremony that was televised; there was only a private show with the results released on...
by Jack Miller
On January 15th, the community of Colleyville, Texas faced a distressing threat to their peace. The congregation of Beth Israel Synagogue met for service that morning when an unknown man entered their midst. The worship service was...
By Lucy Collins
The weather during the start of the spring semester at Roanoke College is most often than not very cold and gloomy. Cold weather and overcast skies can typically make students feel slow moving and wanting to stay...
By Sydney Young
There is a new dining option on campus, and its name is CraveTown! As the new late night dining option it will be open from 7-10:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 5-10:30 p.m. on Saturday. They offer...
By Mateo Biggs
As the semester starts back up again, many students welcome the new year with open arms– change is always a welcome necessity for the current time for many people at Roanoke College. And with this new change...
By Marisa Seager
Personally, I have never been a much of a fan of the phrase “new year, new me,” but I do like this one: “new semester, new me.”
Committing to a list of year-long resolutions can be a bit...
Written by Alexis Barton
The Senate has recently been in debate regarding a critical piece of voting rights legislation, the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act. The original two bills, which have now been consolidated, sought to expand the...
By Anna Tillman
HBO Max’s “Euphoria” is an iconic series worth binging. Everything about the show draws in the viewers and makes you feel mesmerized. The fashion, makeup, lighting, acting and music all blend together to create a feeling of...
By Katherine Clatterbuck
The divisional round of the NFL playoffs took place this past weekend, seeing three games won by a field goal and one game going into overtime. On January 22nd, the Tennessee Titans, ranked first in the American...
