This page features engaging stories on noteworthy events on and around the Roanoke College campus. Special events, collegiate awards and accomplishments, administrative announcements, and even local crimes and emergencies are frequently covered.
Disclaimer: Please note this article discusses themes of domestic and sexual violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual or domestic violence, there are resources. Roanoke College offers Student Wellness Services, contactable at (540)375-2286. The National Sexual Assault Legal Hotline (including free legal assistance for survivors) is (567)742-8837. On Tuesday April 7,…
Disclaimer from the Editor: This article is news commentary based on an interview with Congressional candidate Beth Macy. It may contain bias, opinions, and commentary from the writer. Beth Macy recently launched a campaign to run in Virginia’s 6th District. Macy is running alongside four other Democratic candidates for the Congressional seat. Her Republican…
Disclaimer from the editor: This article was written from a journalistic and scientific standpoint, with input from a trained immunologist. While politics provide insight, there is no specific political influence on the contents of the article. A press release has been resurfacing online from Donald Trump and his administration, stating that COVID-19 was a…
A special election will be held for Virginia voters on April 21 to determine if the Constitution of Virginia should be amended to allow for the temporary adoption of new congressional districts. Presently, districts in Virginia are redrawn by the Virginia Redistricting Commission, a body made up of eight citizens and eight legislators that has…
As of March 23rd, 2026, the Iranian conflict has reached its 24th day of war. Although there have been rumors of an end in sight, civilians are still at risk, and the global economy is struggling as oil prices continue to surge. The war began on February 28th when the U.S. military forces launched air…
Starting in the fall of 2025, Roanoke College implemented the ASPire program to support neurodivergent students. ASPire (Autistic Support Program) provides resources for students at the school to navigate and adjust to the college transition. According to the Child Mind Institute, students with autism and learning disabilities often have a hard time transitioning to college,…
Graduation is quickly approaching, and many of Roanoke College’s students are planning their post-grad life and job applications. However, economists warn that 2026 college graduates will face the toughest job market the country has seen since the COVID-19 pandemic. 42% of recent college graduates are currently classified as underemployed, according to Forbes. The healthcare, education,…
The possibility of a new solar energy farm has brought differentiating opinions to Botetourt County, a predominantly rural community northwest of Roanoke. This solar farm would be built in Fincastle, according to WDBJ7 News. A proposal was brought to a planning committee on Monday, March 9 and was followed by a large public uproar. WDBJ7…
The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, waging a war between the countries. During this operation, titled “Operation Roaring Lion”, they killed the supreme leader of Iran Ali Khamenei and other important political figures. The strike was fueled by a decades-long fear of Iranian military capabilities that would threaten the…
Almost every semester, the Brackety-Ack publishes an article about the flu, and how it spreads across campus like wildfire. However, in an environment where all students are within close capacity to each other and hygiene isn’t always the priority; colleges serve as a breeding ground for viruses. While students are most likely aware this issue…