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…
News
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.
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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. …