With the midway point of September passed and the beginning of autumn just around the corner, most Roanoke College students have pretty much settled into their fall semester routines. However, it’s all too easy to fall out of place; one missed commitment can so easily turn to two, to three, until a few weeks have…
Parking is one of the most challenging things to do on campus because no matter how you do the math, there are only so many student spots. Having a car on campus is a complicated balancing act that many students do not play. That means for many students, there are times when one can feel…
Every day, the American people wake up and decide the value of human life. It is not a decision long gone, and it is not a decision fast approaching. It’s a living decision that we make and remake every day through our actions, or lack thereof. The ways in which we speak about political gun…
With their most recent game, ‘Noke football traveled all the way down to Greensboro, North Carolina last Saturday, September 13th, to put their skills to the test against Greensboro College. The Maroons were confident from their previous ODAC win against University of Lynchburg, however the start of the first quarter was mildly sluggish. Both teams…
Women’s volleyball has been off to a very early start this year. They began the year off with a scrimmage against Ferrum College on August 19th, before most of the student body was back from summer break. The games following that scrimmage were two tournaments: one hosted by Averett, and the other hosted here in…
Did you know that mountain bike racing/cycling was a sport here at Roanoke College? Neither did I, until I started writing for the Brackety-Ack. Many young athletes are on our teams and enjoy being outdoors while also getting exercise. Though, cycling isn’t just on flat terrain. Two weekends ago, the Maroons went down to Charlottesville–hometown…
Coming to college is a great way to start building your sense of identity, as you have the freedom to explore the things that interest you. Roanoke College provides lots of opportunities to try things out and see what works best for you. With more than 140 clubs and organizations, you are bound to find…
Making decisions is scary. Especially when it comes to the path you will take during your four years at Roanoke College. There is one thing that I really value from this school, and that is the ability to avoid getting stuck on a single path. You can look at pictures of the brain and study…
The consensus on campus seems to be clear: no one wants to get sick. And yet, we’ve been seeing cases on campus steadily since move-in day. “Freshmen flu” and general fall illnesses are expected, but they do seem to strike earlier every year, and they certainly do everything they can to prevent you from settling…
As we settle to this new semester, it is time to start thinking about how we can all make the most of every opportunity here at Roanoke College. As one of the many news sources at the college, The Brackety-Ack would like to inform you of an easy way to give back right here on…