Written by Devon Mitchell
In case you didn’t hear, Virginia has moved into phase 1c of their vaccination program. This means employees of higher education can get their vaccine, including students employed by the school. Additionally, Roanoke just announced they...
Written by Joyelle Ronan
There is something so incredibly intimate about listening to music with another person. Sure, concerts are fun but sharing your favorite songs with someone and just listening together is an idyllic phenomenon. It takes you back...
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck
The Roanoke volleyball team is off to a terrific start with their 4-2 overall and conference record. Averaging 11.8 kills and 17 digs per set, these Maroons are working hard in this shortened season. In total,...
Written by Joyelle Ronan
As the United States slowly becomes vaccinated, daily life is on the cusp of returning to normalcy. If you consider yourself a cinephile, this means regaining the beloved pastime of going to the movies. While your...
Written by Jasey Roberts
Text from My Mother, 3:09pm
Can you run Roomba
and make sure she gets under the bed
where the dust collects, and I cannot
reach? Make sure she doesn’t get stuck,
you know how she gets,
with rotor-brushes like little spider fangs
sunk...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
I am now freshly 22-year-old, and unless something crazy happens, this is my last semester writing for the Brackety-Ack. :( With that, I decided it would be fun for my final column to be “22 Things…”...
Written by Joey Slusher
2020 was a year full of turmoil. So much so that many of us forget particular headlines and moments which, in any other year, would have dominated the new cycle for weeks. For example, prior to...
Written by Devon Mitchell
On Thursday, April 8, Roanoke College unveiled two plaques on the front of the Administration building honoring the slave labor that went into building the campus. The college held a ceremony including speeches from President Maxey,...
Written by Zach Dalton
During Quarantine social media saw a very large bump in viewership and users. Most people, bored and with nothing to do, saw themselves enjoying the free entertainment provided by apps like Tiktok, Instagram and even Twitter....
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf
It’s warming up, and just like a bear in the springtime, Roanoke College is showing signs of life after a cold, treacherous winter. Hammocks budding in trees are one of the first signs of warm weather...
Written by Mia Shelton
Hello all my beauties! The world is getting warmer, and flowers are blooming; spring is among us! The warm weather can be a happy time for many, but also a very insecure time for others. The...
Written by Kristi Rolf
I’m not great at following the news. Compared to some of my friends, who regularly read and listen to news outlets, I’m uninformed on most subjects. A couple of weeks ago, I asked some friends, “do...
Written by Charissa Roberson
Disney’s newest animated production, “Raya and the Last Dragon,” debuted on March 5 to rave reviews. The film currently holds a 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and boasts several firsts. After COVID-19 shut down the entertainment industry,...
Written by Lauren Roth
This year's March Madness tournament was intense from the beginning, with a major upset when Ohio State, the second-ranked seed, lost in the first round. From that moment on, it seemed as though the theme for...
Written by Kristina Calhoun
“Criminal Minds” (2005-2020) is a show loved by millions. With quirky characters like Penelope Garcia and the nerdy Spencer Reid, it’s no wonder that the show is so popular. In fact, the popularity of the show...
Written by Marisa Seager
If you or someone you know is struggling with any mental health concern, reach out for help or encourage them to do so themselves. For more information on eating disorders visit the National Eating Disorders Association...
Written by Bradley Bommarito
Halfway through the Spring 2021 semester, Roanoke College has launched a groundbreaking program to help RC’s first-generation college students become acclimated to college life and connect with each other. The program, called RC Aspire, was designed...
Written by Zach Dalton
Rapper Lil Nas X released his newest single, “MONTERO (Call Me by Your Name)” on March 26th. The film Call Me by Your Name, a coming-of-age story about a young man and his summer relationship with...
Written by Jasey Roberts
Every year, Roanoke College’s English/Comm Department and Student Activities puts on a film contest called “Basically Tarantino,” where developing filmmakers can compete for a multitude of cash prizes, including but not limited to: Judge’s Choice for...
Written by Zach "Insert Clever Line" Dalton
The recent news of the COVID-19 vaccine becoming available for people offers plenty of opportunities for everyone to become vaccinated against the virus. Getting vaccinated is key because if enough people receive it,...
