Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History
Editor's note: Unless congress has come to a budget agreement, on the day of this issue’s publication, the government has been shut down for...
A Governor Race for the Books
Election Day is upon us, and by the time this article is published, voters will have decided on the 75th governor of the Commonwealth...
Remembering the Flood of ‘85
Catastrophic flooding caused immense damage to the Roanoke area and the rest of Southwest Virginia on November 4, 1985. This week marks the 40th...
Free Expression for Professors in Higher Education
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...
Thanksgiving Travel Amidst a Government Reopening
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...
Bill to Release Epstein Files Moves to The Oval Office
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...
Commemorating World AIDS Day
December 1 marked World AIDS Day, a day designated to remember those lost because of the epidemic and to aspire for further treatment development....
How U.S. Tariffs Raised the Costs of Holiday Shopping
The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and close to 200 million Americans have participated in the 2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday...
Senator Mark Warner Runs for Reelection
Current Virginia Senator Mark Warner announced on Tuesday that he will be running for reelection for the United States Congress.
Originally from Indiana, Warner moved...
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: For Better or for Worse?
Statement from the editor: As mentioned in this article, you will find that Artificial Intelligence does have many advantages in the academic setting. However,...
Growing Concern in The United States Over ICE Raids
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) efforts across the United States have quickly escalated within the month of January, creating public concern for...
Snow in Sunny Salem – And More on the Way
This past weekend the City of Salem received a total of 4 inches of snow, and Roanoke College is still feeling the chill. Many...
A Warming Planet Means Harsher Winters
Although more snow means sledding, snowball fights, and cancelled classes, there are reasons to be concerned about these harsher-than-usual winter weather conditions. Since the...
Water Main Break Leaves Half of Campus Without Water
On Sunday morning, many students were hit with a reality when they went to brush their teeth, fill up their water bottle, or take...
Love is in the Air – And So is the Flu
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...
United States and Israel Begin War with Iran
The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, waging a war between the countries. During this operation, titled “Operation Roaring...
Possible Solar Farm to be Built in Botetourt County
The possibility of a new solar energy farm has brought differentiating opinions to Botetourt County, a predominantly rural community northwest of Roanoke. This solar...
Graduating into a Suffering Labor Market
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...
ASPire Program Kicks Off at Roanoke College
Starting in the fall of 2025, Roanoke College implemented the ASPire program to support neurodivergent students. ASPire (Autistic Support Program) provides resources for students...
The Global Economy Struggles Amid Iranian Conflict
As of March 23rd, 2026, the Iranian conflict has reached its 24th day of war. Although there have been rumors of an end in...
