Last semester, I wrote an article for The Brackety-Ack titled “Overloaded and Undervalued? Current and Former Roanoke College Faculty Respond to Administrative Actions,” which reflected the opinions of current and former faculty members about ongoing issues at the college. I chose not to include my own opinions in the piece, focusing instead on the faculty’s…
As the nation prepares for the upcoming presidential inauguration on January 20th, extensive preparations are being made to welcome the return of Donald Trump to the White House. This event marks the beginning of a new term and a continuation of Trump’s policies and vision for the country. The inauguration will see Donald Trump being…
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A comprehensive environmental testing initiative led by the multidisciplinary environmental consulting firm ECS (Environmental Consulting Services) has concluded that there is no significant evidence to suggest a cancer cluster in the Salem City area, which includes Roanoke College. However, the report highlights multiple ongoing environmental issues, particularly concerning lead in drinking water, radon, and vapor…
Finals season is here!. My friends and I call this time “hell week,” which we find to be a rather humorous nickname for what could be considered the absolute worst week in the semester. If you’re doing great right now, I’m glad for you! And if you’re struggling like me, you’re not alone. As the…
With this being the last week of classes, and finals just ahead, next week’s move-out is upon us. Even though we just got back from Thanksgiving, it is time for those of us who do to return home. As many who drove back to campus after Thanksgiving can attest, the traffic gets crazy, long, and…
Studying abroad is an experience that transcends the traditional classroom setting, offering students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in new cultures, environments, and academic challenges. As a student at Roanoke College preparing to study abroad in Costa Rica next semester, I am eagerly anticipating this next academic journey! One of the most exciting aspects…
The Roanoke College women’s basketball team snapped a four-game losing streak with a 58-42 win over Mary Washington on Tuesday night. The Maroons (2-5, 0-1 ODAC) put together a solid all-around performance, combining strong defense and some timely shooting to get back in the win column. Roanoke got off to a fast start, with sophomore…
After RC Men’s basketball team had a close loss to Eastern University in their very first game of the season, they have not looked back. The Maroons have won their past five games and maintained an overall record of five wins and one loss. We only lost that game by one field goal, but since…
Breaking news has been revealed within the NFL, but it’s not related to any games or crazy records. In a surprising romantic twist, Josh Allen, legendary quarterback of the Buffalo Bills, proposed to Hailee Steinfeld, a notoriously popular actress and singer who’s been a part of huge projects such as the Spiderverse series and Arcane….