Hey Maroons! Here’s to another publication. This one is a special one since an exciting member of Impractical Jokers will be in Roanoke soon! On February 1st, Joe Gatto will be at the Berglund Center! He will be hosting a night called “Joe Gatto: LET’S GET INTO IT Featuring Mark Jigarjian.” If you do not…
As many eyes turned towards the inauguration on January 20th, I wanted to share about an overlooked aspect of the festivities. Since 1801, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band has been the provider of music for Presidents and has played at every inauguration. This means the only inaugurations it has not played at in…
Most of you by now have probably noticed the last remnants of the snowfall from earlier this month slowly melting away into oblivion throughout the week. Though perhaps the timing was a bit less than optimal, considering the date of the student body’s return to campus for the Spring 2025 semester, there was still much…
Hey Maroons! Hope y’all had a relaxing winter break! Over said break, the second season of an artistically crafted show, “Arcane,” concluded as well. This show premiered on Netflix in 2021 and is set in Riot’s world of League of Legends. The animation was produced by the French company “Fortiche” and was all started by…
Letter to the Editor-in-Chief Malon Courts ’92 Chairman – Roanoke College Board of Trustees December 12, 2024 Dear Mikaela, I have been closely following your recent series in The Brackety-Ack, which examined the college’s financial circumstances, shared governance, and change in teaching load. I commend you for tackling a highly complex situation. However, I feel…
Mary Lynn Aylor is a senior from Orange, Virginia, majoring in Biology and she is hoping to do a masters in Education next year. She is an RA for Bartlett Hall’s third floor and a Student DJ for WRKE. Mary Lynn hosts the ever-entertaining “Book Club” show, where she talks about her favorite books, new…
As we usher in the new year, many of us are returning to college with renewed energy and a fresh set of goals. Among the myriads of resolutions we might set, one stands out as particularly crucial for academic success: mastering time management. Time management is more than just a buzzword; it’s a vital skill…
Many things draw students to Roanoke College as their home as they get their bachelor’s degree: the professors, the small town, athletics, academics, and a boatload of other things. I am certain, however, that no one comes to Roanoke College for the dorms. With fire alarms happening at any hour in the morning, water being…
Lots of fun and exciting things happened over the break for the Maroons sports’ teams, including the start of the Men’s Volleyball season. The team participated in the Wittenburg Kickoff Classic in Springfield, Ohio, where they had three games. The first game was Friday January 10th, 2025, against the Tigers who had a home court…
The Roanoke College women’s basketball team has been making a name for itself as a tough, competitive squad in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). Known for their hard work, teamwork, and grit, the Maroons are a team that plays with heart and determination every time they hit the court. Led by their amazing coaching…