Written by Madalyn Chapman That is the question all of America has been weighing in on since July 9, when President Trump announced that Judge Brett Kavanaugh was his pick to replace Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. This raised concerns among Democrats, and some Republicans, as this would shift the Supreme Court to the right….
Written by Emily Leclerc In the wee hours of the morning on June 28, 1969, the NYPD entered the Stonewall Inn and proceeded to arrest several of the patrons in the bar. The Stonewall Inn was a seedy underground gay bar in Greenwich Village in New York City. It had become one of the few…
Written by Jessica Shelburne The music produced today, what can be considered new music, is comprised of such a vast collection of genres and sounds that it is almost absurd to think of new music as a category by itself. Nonetheless, all of this new music is a remarkable reflection not only of the ever-present…
Written by Zoe Manoukian Relationship turmoil is running rampant. Sophomores have abandoned, nay, liberated themselves from their freshman year relationships. Freshmen have liberated themselves from, nay, abandoned, hopes of maintaining relations with the cute boys in their orientation groups. In an ethnographic pursuit, I have become an insider of a microcosm of recently single, heterosexual…
Written by Zoe Manoukian Saturday, September 22 marked the Autumnal Equinox. I hate to sound contrarian on the cherished matter, but more than that, I hate to pander. This is the first year that I have let myself admit to my contempt for the season, and with this liberation, I have come to clarity. I maintain that deep…
Kaitlyn Evernham is a freshman biology major who has celiac disease. The Brackety Ack sat down with her and asked some questions about how she navigates her condition on campus. What is it like being gluten-free on campus? Is it noticeably easier or harder to eat gluten-free? Being gluten-free in general is hard. Making adjustments…
Written by Isaac Davis Darkening evening skies and crisp mornings signal the oncoming Autumn. While the start of Fall is an undoubtedly beautiful season in the Appalachia, do not be fooled – Flu Season is upon us! Act fast and protect yourself from the dreaded lurgy. Take your teal plate and add an extra helping…
Written by Kaelyn Spickler Women’s Soccer: Our Lady Maroons had a week full of tough opponents. This past Saturday the ladies fell to the sixth seed in the ODAC, Lynchburg University. On Tuesday night the team faced Bridgewater College. The Maroons held on through overtime, until the undefeated Bridgewater took the win. The ladies are…
Written by Zoe Manoukian Family Weekend often invokes fond memories among Roanoke College students. Sophomore and Pi Kappa Phi president of the Alpha Alpha class William Carol Olson is especially enthusiastic about the holiday this year. “Last year my parents, who met and graduated here at Roanoke College came for a visit. They couldn’t make it this year,…
Written by Joseph Carrick What do movie critics, Little Monsters, and moviegoers all have in common? They are all absolutely hyped over popstar Lady Gaga’s debut in “A Star is Born.” Bradley Cooper’s newest film will feature our favorite Golden Globe and Grammy award recipient as the leading role of Ally in what is being…