One of the most conflicting lessons I’ve learned in my adult life has been spread across headlines this week, in so many words; Making no decision, is making a decision. Last week eight Senators decided to cross the aisle and shake hands with Senate Republicans, under the banner of ending the longest government shutdown in…
It was a weekend full of basketball here in the Cregger Center. Women’s basketball competed in the Jean Beamer Tip-Off Classic and invited Hollins University, Eastern University, and Centre College. All of the teams performed well and created a great atmosphere for this year’s basketball season. Roanoke College had their first home game of the…
After a solid showing at ODAC championships, Roanoke Men’s Cross Country was able to cap off a strong season by placing 7th out of 24 teams in Division III NCAA South Regionals. The Women’s Team also impressed, placing 14th out of 26 teams. Both teams improved compared to the 2024 season as the men’s team…
Thanksgiving is all about being thankful for the people that make our lives a little more enjoyable each day. It is also about the great amount of delicious food that gets set on the table. With this holiday a great amount of food waste occurs every single year. To battle this issue there are some…
A year ago, in a past article of the Brackety Ack, we looked at results of a poll about pie flavors. Apple pie ended up winning and, as a participation trophy for last place, a recipe for cherry pie was born. I must now speak my truth; I don’t care for the winner nor the…
This semester, we’ve begun a series exploring the history of our college community with an eye toward our future. This week, we’ll be hearing from Tyler Puckett, an alumnus from the class of 2005 whose Roanoke roots run deep. Q: What is your Roanoke story? A: My roots at Roanoke College run deep, as…
The House of Representatives voted 427-to-1 to release all files kept on Jeffery Epstein and the investigation of his crimes. Epstein, who was found guilty of prostitution in 2008, served only 13 months in prison. He was later charged with one count of sex trafficking of minors and one count of conspiracy to engage in…
After 43 days, the government shutdown ended on Nov. 12, making it the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Government employees are slowly returning to work, and federal programs will soon become fully operational. However, the shutdown had a significant impact on air travel, and it is likely that the lingering effects of the shutdown will…
Did you know that educational regulations on topics like race, sex, and gender can differ widely across states? These regulations mostly affect the K-12 curriculum, but a recent PEN America report stated that state legislatures have passed over 70 bills and policies that place regulations on higher education curricula in 26 states. Two professors in…
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and there are only two things on everyone’s minds: going home and eating food. To keep up the excitement for the many dishes Maroons will be indulging in this coming week, a recent poll asked students to share which type of breakfast food they find most satisfying in the…