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.
by Alexis Barton, Editor in Chief Evelyn Diekhaus. William Kinney. Hallie Scruggs. Mike Hill. Cynthia Peak. Katherine Koonce. If you have been following the news recently these names may look familiar to you, or perhaps they have already left the forefront of your memory and have gone on to join the extensive list of school…
by Hannah Guanti As we reach the end of women’s history month, it is important to showcase the stories of women worldwide. On March 27, Roanoke College hosted Dr. Leila Hanafi, an international lawyer, who emphasized the importance of women’s voices during times of conflict and peace. Dr. Hanafi currently serves as senior staff at…
Written by Hannah Guanti Saint Patrick’s Day is here in the Roanoke Valley with events throughout the area. Last weekend, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival took place in downtown Roanoke, attracting thousands of people from all over the state. In 2016, the festivities were ranked by Bustle as the eighth biggest…
Written by Mikaela Gantz The debate on one of America’s most divisive issues is still making the frontlines almost a year after Roe v. Wade was overturned. This time, however, the debate is over abortion pills. Mifespristone was approved in 2000 by the FDA as the first step in a two-drug process to abort early…
by Alexis Barton The month of March marks the yearly celebration of women’s history month and International Women’s Day. In its worldwide celebration, the month is dedicated to uplifting the voices of women and honoring their contributions to our society. According to the Census Bureau, the celebration dates back to 1857, where female laborers in…
by Alexis Barton Since 2019, the Center for Studying Structures of Race (CSSR) has brought a unique perspective to the Roanoke community. Through their advocacy and research, the CSSR has challenged the narrative of how many in our community view the history of Roanoke College, including bringing to light the history of enslaved labor in…
by Alexis Barton With the current academic year quickly approaching its end, it is time for the annual search for a new Editor-in-Chief of The Brackety-Ack. Each year the Student Life Committee, consisting of faculty, staff and SGA leaders, comes together to meet with and consider applicants for this unique position on campus. This meeting…
by Mikaela Gantz It has now been three weeks since a train derailed and released toxic chemicals into the environment in East Palestine, Ohio. The cargo train had 150 cars and out of the 38 railcars that derailed, eleven of them contained hazardous materials. Many worry that these materials were released into the air after…
by Alexis Barton So far into 2023, the United States has seen an alarming number of mass shootings. According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been at least 80 different mass shootings across the country up until mid-February. In the weekend following Valentine’s Day, the country faced a weekend-high of ten different shooting events…
By Hannah Guanti It has been one year since Russia invaded Ukrainian territory. On February 24, 2022 Russia officially entered into Ukraine and effectively started the war that has been ongoing ever since. As this year has gone by, the world has changed in a number of ways globally and for the individual people but…