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Written by Kaelyn Spickler Hello Roanoke College, your Editor-In-Chief here. Remember how Kate thought she had found the love of her life? Well, it didn’t take long for your favorite girl-next-door to lose interest in poor Peter. We should’ve seen...
Written by Joseph Carrick The weekly protests outside the Capital Building have not been going over well for protesters, which means that their plan is working perfectly. Critically acclaimed actress and life-long protester Jane Fonda was arrested alongside fellow co-stars...
Written by Laurel Moore While most of us may fall into in-between categories in regard to this list, it’s safe to say that one of these four categories is what we relate to most. The Try-Hards. These are the students that...
Written by Devon Mitchell As spooky season has just come to an end, many people are turning in the Monster mash for Frosty the Snowman. Spooky ghost sounds are being replaced by jingle bells. Immediately after Halloween ends, Christmas begins....
Written by Charissa Roberson As fall proceeds into winter, Roanoke’s local theater scene is offering several opportunities to enjoy new and exciting shows in the area. Mill Mountain Theatre, one of the region’s most well-known theatre companies, is putting on...
Written by Charissa Roberson A few random things I didn’t realize I took for granted in the US: #1. Apple cider. In NI, cider is a cold, alcoholic beverage. The kind I know—spiced, warm, and tangy (the perfect fall drink)—just doesn’t...
Written by Alexis Barton What sport do you play? Field Hockey. Which position do you play? Forward. Where are you from? Williamsburg, VA. What is your favorite meal in Commons? Chicken Tendies and Mac n Cheese. Who is the funniest player on the team? Caroline. What is your favorite thing...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler The Roanoke College Theatre Department’s hard work over these last few months will soon pay off, with opening night of their fall production premiering on Friday, Nov. 15. Additional performance dates are Saturday, Nov. 16, Friday,...

Maroons Talk Back(-ety Ack)

It’s getting cold & dark outside, so it’s time to stay inside with Netflix and a blanket. What TV show are you binging this Fall? Mady Sale, sophomore, self-admitted fan of trash tv: “Rock of Love w/ Bret Michaels, yeah...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler It’s not a secret that men and women communicate differently, and one doesn’t necessarily communicate better than the other. Overtime we learn how to adjust to these differences, but there are still some things that we...
Written by Alexandra Gautier If you ask anyone if they know who Harriet Tubman is, the answer is a resounding “yes!” Her story of running from enslavement in Maryland to the free state of Philadelphia and being instrumental in the...
Written by Alexandra Gautier Besides chugging a pumpkin spice latte and lighting the Bath & Body Works candle scented ‘Leaves’, the only way to really get into the spooky spirit is with some killer Halloween flicks., I’ve compiled a list...
Written by Caisi Calandra If there was a system ranking Halloween candies from best to worst, Kit-Kats would be number one. But according to Candy Industry, the rest of the nation tends to disagree. On Sept. 25, 2019, one of...

RC Recap

Written by Alexis Barton Cross Country: The Cross Country team recently took 16th Place at the VertCross Invitational hosted by High Point University. The team and its top runners are continuing to place competitively within ODAC as they prepare for the...
Written by Garrett Ruggieri “It was a tremendous honor to be chosen among seven other goalies to receive this selection from the entire division. I have been playing since seventh grade and never imagined to be in this position. I...
Written by Caisi Calandra Tis the season -- to carve pumpkins! I think it’s safe to say we all have that fond memory of carving pumpkins as a child, and, when we stuck our hands into them to get that...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler Prez ball is only three weeks away, on November 9, but that is still plenty of time to find the perfect dress. This year’s theme is “Rio de Roanoke Carnival,” so it will certainly be a...

Humans of RC: Dillon Kopec

Written by Brice Hall Dillon Kopec is the Human of Noke for this edition of The Brackety-Ack. Even though this is our Halloween edition Dillon is not a monster. He’s not scary. In fact he’s got a heart of gold,...
Written by Zachary Dalton Stranger Things This Halloween you should expect to see a lot of costumes inspired by Netflix’s Stranger Things. With its third season premiering this past July and the popularity it has achieved, there isn’t any doubt that...
Written by Bradley Bommarito While many of us returned from fall break feeling refreshed and prepared to take on the remainder of the semester, others may not be feeling so perky this week. We are entering flu and cold season,...

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