It’s that time of year again: flu season. And if it’s anything like the flu season of previous years, the highly contagious virus may have a big impact on our campus community within the coming months. Thankfully, the staff members at Health Services are here to inform students on how to stop the spread. In…
As I am sure most students are aware, the US government entered a shutdown on October 1st, and as of the writing of this article, it has been the third-longest government shutdown in US history. But why did the government shut down in the first place? And what does it mean for college students? According…
Editor’s note: Whether you are a democrat or republican, or if you fall somewhere in the middle – it is important to look at the message people are sending with protests. Frustration from any political party should be taken seriously and considered by all. The Brackety-Ack urges you to consider all sides of the story…
McKenna Parton (she/her) is a senior from Jolo, West Virginia, majoring in theater education. She currently has a radio show with WRKE called “The Kitsching Hour” where McKenna plays a roulette of songs special to her. Dubbed “your junk drawer’s favorite radio show”, the show features themed shows on Wednesdays at 2 pm,…
After a week’s worth of recharging, the Maroons return to conquer the rest of the semester. However, sometimes, it takes a second to get back into the swing of things after such a break, and it isn’t always easy; so, let’s see what some folks at ‘Noke were up to this past Fall break and…
Welcome back, Maroons! Our first break of the semester came and went, and we’re back to the college groove. For many of us, that means finding the right pick-me-up to power through post-break sleep habits. To find out what’s fueling the campus’s comeback, a recent poll asked students to pick their favorite go-to wake-up drink:…
So one week until Halloween, post fall-break sleepiness, getting back to the swing of things at Roanoke College. What is there to do at times like this? While you could do a marathon night of the Disney Channel Halloween episodes on Disney+ or watch scary movies until you scream so loud your vocal chords give…
Happy fall y’all! As the leaves turn and Halloween sets in, you might be itching for some fun autumn activities. Luckily, there are a bountiful amount of events occurring where you can join in on the fun! First up is the grand 25th annual Pumpkinfest hosted at the Salem farmer’s market on October 24th, 5:30PM-8:30PM….
October 15th saw the opening of the first Broadway revival of the musical “Chess” at the Imperial Theatre. Interestingly enough, not only can it be done with a very small or very large cast, but every major production has had a very different book and plot. This revival is no exception, as Danny Strong was…
While many students spend their weekends resting, the Model United Nations delegation spent the weekend of the 7th-9th of November in debate. They attended the Appalachia Regional Model Arab League (ARMAL) conference hosted by Hollins University where they represented Morocco, Palestine, and the United Arab Emirates on a variety of councils. Model Arab League…