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Written by Joyelle Ronan The year was 2006. The jeans were low and crocs were cool. I, eight at the time, sat before my television in anticipation for the latest Disney Channel original movie. Little did I know that this...

Debate Letdown

Written by Devon Mitchell  The third round of Democratic debates took place Thursday, September 12th and if you didn’t watch it, you weren’t missing much. A large portion of the time candidates spoke on issues which have been discussed at...
Written by Alexandra Gautier Dressing for summer temperatures during the school year should be easy, yes? Absolutely false. When it’s regularly upwards of 80-degrees during your routine walks to class, Commons, etc. and then plummets to the 60-degree range indoors,...

Keeping a Clean Sheet

Written by Alexis Barton The men’s soccer team (5-0-1, 1-0 ODAC) has been on an absolute ride so far this season. Since their first game, the Maroons have been able to defend their own end while contributing heavily in the...
Written by Jessica Shelburne Leading the soundtrack of the 2019 Charlie’s Angels film is the hit single “Don’t Call Me Angel (Charlie’s Angels)” featuring and written by Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Lana Del Rey. The title indicates opposition to...
Written by Joey Slusher Bernie Sanders has become a modern household name. He is synonymous with concepts like free college, universal healthcare, and democratic socialism- but why? Who is Bernie Sanders? Why have his positions come to define a rapidly...
Written by Charissa Roberson After a four-week tour in the United States, Irish traditional band The High Kings has announced that they will be returning to their native country in December for a 23-concert tour, according to Irish Central. The High...

Your Fave Gossip Columnist

Written by Kaelyn Spickler Hello Roanoke College, Your fave gossip columnist here, and do I have news for you: recall that your fave girl-next-door, Kate, is freshly a single pringle. Turns out she doesn’t know how to date! Who would’ve guessed...
Written by Jessica Shelburne It’s been more than 15 years since the last successful rendition of Charlie’s Angels, but if 2019 will bring us anything good, it’s that by November, we’ll have another addition to the franchise. Kristen Stewart, Naomi...

Going the Distance

Written by Laurel Moore Long-distance relationships are some of the most common that people have in college. During this upcoming break-up season, I thought I could share some tips about some of the things I have learned while being in...

It Chapter Two…Too Damn Long

Written by Joseph Carrick The sequel to the sequel of a classic American original movie recently hit theatres and the crowds are loving it. While that description could refer to just about any top-selling movie that has been released these past...

Olin Unveils Exhibit

Written by Jack Miller Last Friday, the Olin Gallery unveiled two new exhibits: the calm and tranquil Still(ness) by Roanoke alumnus Duane Cregger, as well as internationally renowned Rob Wynne’s decorative Post Nostalgia.  The opening ceremony featured a lecture by...

Rooney’s Freshman Feature

Written by Garrett Ruggieri All freshman students who come to Roanoke begin their college career with expectations, uncertainty and hope for what lies ahead. It is a journey like no other. A four-year experience that prolongs the expected reality of...

Humans of RC: Kaelyn Spickler

Written by Lorin Brice Hall Kaelyn Spickler is a Junior here at Roanoke College. She is the new Editor-in-Chief of the Brackety-Ack and has a happy smile that makes the Maroon Community better. Kaelyn is majoring in Communication Studies and...

RC Recap

Written by Alexis Barton Cross Country: The Cross Country will soon be in action on September 6th as they travel to West Virginia Tech for the Golden Bear Classic. Field Hockey: The Field Hockey team (1-0, 0-0 ODAC) had a dominating...
Written by Joey Slusher 2019 marked President Trump’s third year in office. So far the Trump administration has been marked by a number of controversies and a mix of personal successes, such as public outcries over child detention centers and...
Written by Caisi Calandra At the very last minute, I was able to take Dr. Bosch’s May Term -- one that focused on studying the history and social issues of people with disabilities. Not only was it enlightening, but we...

Calling the Fashion Police

Written by Kaelyn Spickler Labor Day has come and gone. We honored our troops, and maybe watched a fireworks display or attended a barbeque. The pools have closed their doors as we now look forward to the fall months coming...
Written by Zach Dalton As the school year starts up Roanoke College welcomed in one of its largest freshman class with even larger expectations about things like class time, sports, professors, elevators and many more. After rigorous polling throughout Commons...
Written by Garrett Ruggieri Welcome back Maroons! It is time to flood the stands with maroon and grey, our RC athletics are back in action. The 2019-2020 NCAA year is upon us. Roanoke is kicking off the year strong with...

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