“Parting is such sweet sorrow” Juliet says during the famous balcony scene in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. Now while we just started, the last publication for the 2025-2026 of the Brackety-Ack is upon us. An important question I have is, Montague son or Capulet daughter? In preparation for summer, I looked back…
This article is my last contribution to the paper, since I will be graduating this year, and keeping in line with many of my articles, this too will focus on music and our campus ensembles. As I prepare to step away, it feels fitting to end with a reflection on the music that will guide…
Last Friday, March 13, several Roanoke College students rallied together to respond to a pro-life protest conducted just off campus by members of what I understand to be West Salem Baptist Church, though a few Roanoke students did join them for a time. These protesters had a video camera aimed at the campus. The counterprotest…
Last Summer I had the great privilege of being an intern at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center. One thing that has stuck with me since my internship was my interactions with birds; namely, raptors. I have continued to follow stories from the center, and it was through them that I learned about Maggie, a bald…
Since its declaration of freedom in 1776, America has prided itself on the support of freedom for people both within its borders and for countries fighting against authoritarian governments. However, there have been multiple occasions where the US has gone against this ideal, going as far as to place authoritarians in power and supporting pre-existing…
As of last Friday, it is officially Springtime! Even though pollen allergies can be a huge bummer, I believe that, overall, the changing of seasons from the dreariness of the colder months is a lovely thing! My personal favorite thing about Spring is that all the flowers are blooming. I think all the trees and…
Roanoke College Baseball has gotten off to an incredible 13 win 3 loss start this season, and they have even received some top 25 buzz. In their conference, they have put up a respectable 4.3 record in the gritty, difficult ODAC conference. Recently ‘Noke has been lighting up the scoreboard with runs, averaging nine in…
Salem is known as the “Championship City” in many Division III athletics events. As such, Salem hosted one of many of those championship events in the Cregger Center. The Division III women’s basketball national semifinals and finals were held on March 19 and 21 respectively. The four teams playing in the tournament were New York…
This Friday, March 27th, at 6:30p.m. in the ballroom, is the 22nd drag ball here at Roanoke College. Outside of college, drag has made an impression in the world of entertainment for a very long time. In the 19th century “drag” referred to a person cross-dressing as the opposite gender on a stage. Mainly, it…
Every year around March comes the Hindu holiday Holi, or the festival of colors, which focuses on themes of joy and renewal. Holi occurs across two days with the most known day being when individuals cover each other in vibrant colors. Traditionally, it celebrates things such as seasonal harvests and the beginning of spring. Along…