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.
Valentine’s Day, celebrated annually on February 14th, is a day dedicated to love and affection. While it is now synonymous with romantic gestures, its origins are rooted in a blend of history, legend, and tradition. The history of Valentine’s Day dates back to ancient Rome, where the festival of Lupercalia was celebrated from February 13th…
This Spring Break, the Center for Civic Engagement headed by Jesse Griffin will be leading a disaster relief trip to Asheville, North Carolina. On this trip, we will be doing Hurricane recovery work, including potential home reconstruction, bridge reconstruction, and material delivery for families still affected by Hurricane Helene. We will be working with Lutheran…
The 16th annual President’s Ball, known to students as the “R Ball” or formally “Prez Ball”, will be held Friday, February 21st from 8:00 to 11:00 PM. This event will be held in the Colket Center. Tickets will be available at the information desk in Colket starting Monday, February 17th. Each student with a Maroon…
Roanoke, VA, is set to come alive with a variety of music events from February 1st to February 2nd, offering something for every music enthusiast. Here’s a look at some of the exciting activities you can look forward to: February 1st: BIG YBA Live Performance - Kick off the month with an electrifying performance by BIG…
Conflict of interest statement: While writing this article, I found it very hard to refrain from adding my personal opinion on the results of the election, as well as new executive action from President Trump. To prevent bias, I pulled my information directly from Trump’s White House website, and only used other sources to support…
The Student Government Association of Roanoke College exists under the authority of the Board of Trustees and its designated Executive Officers in order to: To equitably represent the interests of the student body; To advise and make recommendations to college officials on policy matters; To provide a forum for relevant campus issues that is accessible…
Letter to the Editor-in-Chief Malon Courts ’92 Chairman – Roanoke College Board of Trustees December 12, 2024 Dear Mikaela, I have been closely following your recent series in The Brackety-Ack, which examined the college’s financial circumstances, shared governance, and change in teaching load. I commend you for tackling a highly complex situation. However, I feel…
As students return for another semester at Roanoke College, Student Affairs is prepared to set them up for a successful spring. The Winter Student Activities Fair is this Friday, January 17 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM in Bast Gym and offers opportunities for students to become engaged with the college community and channel their academic…
On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a bill that seeks to amend Title IX by defining sex as “based solely on a person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth.” The bill proposes that schools allowing athletes who are assigned male at birth to compete…
Last semester, I wrote an article for The Brackety-Ack titled “Overloaded and Undervalued? Current and Former Roanoke College Faculty Respond to Administrative Actions,” which reflected the opinions of current and former faculty members about ongoing issues at the college. I chose not to include my own opinions in the piece, focusing instead on the faculty’s…