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Written by Zach Dalton This issue’s Folk at Noke is someone who has worked tirelessly behind the scenes throughout this month to ensure that each event for Black History Month went off seamlessly. So, everyone give a hearty hello to...
Written by Carter Weissenfluh Last Sunday the Roanoke men’s soccer team played their first game of the season against the Bridgewater Eagles. Last season, the Eagles gave the Maroons some problems in a tough 4-1 loss, but this time around...
Written by Jack Miller Beginning February 15, Olin Hall has unveiled a new collection of work by various artists, including Kyra Hinton, Kate Shortridge, Amy Herzel, Duane Cregger, and Yassi Mazandi. The exhibition is called Ephemeral Tranquility and focuses on...

Bye-Bye Blues

Written by Zuba Mutesi Zoom university is a reality that many of us have come to accept because realistically, we have no clue on when life could go back to any form of normalcy. When this online learning and virtual...

Fearless in the Music Industry

Written by Kristina Calhoun Taylor Swift fans will be excited to hear that their throwback songs will soon have a new tune to them.  Swift announced in her acceptance speech at the AMAs that she will be rerecording her older material...
Written by Zoe Manukian Over winter break, I was surprised to learn from my doctor that the gut essentially serves as the human body’s second brain. The way we treat our gut can greatly impact not just our stomach or...
Written by Zach “Definitely Not a Music Major” Dalton You might remember a few issues back, I wrote an album review on Joji’s “Nectar.” Well, I am back with another album I feel deserves the love. “Rest Without Regrets...” by...
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck Weekly, an athlete from each in-season team is awarded “Player of the Week” by the Old Dominion Athletic Conference based on their performance in the preceding week. This season has proven to be off to a...
Written by Joyelle Ronan Is it nepotism to write an article about my musician brother? Possibly. But as editor of this page, it’s kind of my job to introduce the Brackety-Ack readers to all things Culture and Wellness. The new...

Marvel Phase 4: What to Expect

Written by Charissa Roberson How do you move on from a finale like “Avengers: Endgame”? The epic climax of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 3, which said goodbye to many founding faces of the Avengers, spelled the end of an...

Brackety-Snacks: Dorm Edition

Written by Marisa Seager Here are a few recipes that you can make right in your very own dorm room. Feel free to substitute ingredients or use an air fryer instead of a microwave.  Quesadillas Ingredients: tortillas, cheese, chicken (optional), and your...
Written by Charissa Roberson On Feb. 17, Roanoke College kicked off its third annual International Film Festival. Despite changes and challenges due to COVID-19, the two-week long festival continued to draw enthusiastic participation from faculty, students and community members alike. This...
Written by Joyelle Ronan     Across 1. "and so we are all connected in the great Circle of Life.” 3. "It isn't enough to tell us what a man did. You've got to tell us who he was." 8. “I feel pretty, oh so pretty! I feel...
Written by Joey Slusher Since Franklin Roosevelt, the President’s first one hundred days have become a period for the new President to introduce their cabinet and impart reforms that will define the rest of their time in office. While certainly...
Written by Bradley Bommarito From February 17 through 26, Roanoke College’s Department of Modern Languages hosted its Third Annual International Film Festival (IFF) virtually. These online movie screenings occurred via Zoom and offered a post-screening panel-led discussion. The 2021 RC...

Indoor Track & Field Wrap Up

Written by Lauren Roth The indoor tracks season has been very different due to COVID-19, as have many other sports.  Despite the many changes and challenges, freshmen and seniors alike have prevailed in their sport. Arriving at college is hardly...

Who Is Really the GOAT?

Written by Alexis Barton After every Super Bowl, World Series, or Stanley Cup Championship there is a certain question that floats around the sports world: who is the greatest athlete in that sport? Who is the greatest of all-time? With...

An Evening with Yusef Salaam

Written by Devon Mitchell On Tuesday, February 23, Dr. Yusef Salaam of the Central Park Five spoke to the Roanoke College community answering questions from a panel of students. In April 1989, when Dr. Salaam was only 15 years old,...

Spring Bucket List

Written by Mia Shelton O la la spring is finally makin’ its way to us! We are all so excited for the beautiful warm weather! Flowers are budding and getting ready to say their hellos! There always feels like there...
Written by Marisa Seager Changes have continued to be made to campus like adding outdoor pavilions, which can be found by the following areas: Crawford, Marion, Chalmers, New Hall, Bast Gym, and the fire pit. These will provide a place...

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