November reached record-breaking temperatures, sometimes reaching 10 degrees warmer than the month’s average, according to the Washington Post.
The month that normally acts as a transition period between fall and winter left us all shook, with warmer temperatures that we've...
The holiday season in Salem is set to become even more magical with the return of the beloved Gingerbread Festival. Scheduled for Saturday, December 7th, from 10 AM to 4 PM, this festive event promises a day filled with...
As this holiday season draws closer, Maroons are finding themselves reflecting on their traditions that make this time of year so memorable. The holidays bring students a chance to connect with family, create lasting memories, and get a break...
Andrea Perez Escujuri is a senior majoring in elementary education, double-minoring in psychology and disabilities studies, and pursuing concentrations in human development and Spanish for Global Professions & Translation. She is from a small town near Pamplona, Spain, called...
Hey Maroons! Cannot even believe that it is already the end of the semester. What a time it was to be alive. To kick off our last two weeks of the year, here are some holiday performances you should...
Do you know where popular holiday music came from? Holiday music is everywhere in movies and musical theatre, including quite a bit of Christmas music.
Many people are familiar with the song “White Christmas” as sung by Bing Crosby. What...
As the fall semester comes to a close, the holidays are starting to brighten up all across campus. Alongside these festive decorations are an abundance of fun, new, and exciting events that you don’t want to miss!
December 6th is...
Is it Grinch-like of me to get annoyed at Christmas celebrations and good tidings before Thanksgiving? Everywhere I turn it seems like the world and campus are ready for the winter holidays. It does not matter what you celebrate,...
Last weekend marked the long-awaited premiere of Theater Roanoke College’s latest production, Machinal. I attended the opening performance, and I was blown away. I’m going to be handling some heavy themes, such as violence or mental illness, so please...
Many students here at Roanoke College pride themselves on
being forward-thinking and environmentally conscious. However,
a glaring issue persists on our beautiful campus: the lack of
effective recycling and sustainability practices. This problem not
only undermines our commitment to environmental stewardship
but also sets...
With winter sports starting at Roanoke, it’s time for new sports coverage. Wrestling took to the mat Saturday November 16th for the first conference match this season. The Maroons were picked as the best overall team in conference play...
In a commanding performance at the Frankie Allen Tip-Off Tournament, the Roanoke College men's basketball team triumphed over Saint Vincent College with a final score of 101-57. The game, held at the Cregger Center, showcased a stellar performance by...
If you read the “Folks of Noke” section in the newspaper you will get the results of a poll that asked about the best kind of pie to eat during Thanksgiving. Apple pie was the clear winner, but I...
Thanksgiving break is around the corner. Lots of students are doing last-minute preparations before they go back home for the celebration. But not everyone is leaving. If you are someone who will stay in college during this time, there...
One of the benefits of living on a campus as small as ours is that you’re never more than ten minutes away from Main Street. A few weeks ago, we started this series to encourage
students to take advantage of...
As the holiday season approaches, the surrounding areas of Salem and Roanoke are gearing up for a series of festive events that promise to bring joy and cheer to the community. Here’s a roundup of some exciting activities you...
Two weeks ago, the Brackety-Ack allowed the administration to
present an update on the state of the College. Since then, the
publication has been gathering perspectives from faculty members to get a broader view of the current situation. In an effort...
Abigail (Abby) McGlothin is a third-year senior from Narrows, Virginia double-majoring in Fine Art and Art History. Abby is the campus ministry's marketing and social media coordinator and competes on the field for our track and field team. She...
Polling Maroons: Pie Flavor Favorites
The air is beginning to get crisp, and the mornings are getting colder, but students’ spirits are just warming up. A recent poll asked students to share their favorite flavor of pie in celebration
of the...
In response to “How is the school workload looking like as Thanksgiving break is coming up?
Sarah Vincent ‘27 said, “If it was a weather forecast, I’d be getting Maroon Alerts by the hour, let’s just say that. It’s that...
