One of the many spectacular parts of living along the Blue Ridge is the fantastic creativity of such a vibrant and beautiful land and community. At a school that emphasizes exploring multiple disciplines, many of Roanoke College’s students are part of that artistic community, whether through their studies or hobbies. This semester, I wanted to…
No Kings Day ended as a success across the nation, with local organizations gaining more support (including the Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Alliance) and creating a stronger community in the process. The GOP later said that the No King Protests were “Hate America Rallies” and riots caused by the radical left. I wholeheartedly disagree….
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…
The clock is ticking down, and graduation is 22 days away. Four years of classes, assignments, and evenings with your friends have all led to this moment – now what? A recent poll asked Maroons what their plans were following graduation. The results showed that students have many opportunities and bright futures ahead of them…
While my time with the Brackety-Ack and Roanoke College is coming to a close, I am overjoyed that I got to spend these past four years surrounded by all of y’all. This college’s marketing team hit the nail on the head when they sent a postcard telling of this campus’s ability to build community, and…
Juniper Rogers has been the Folk of ‘Noke section editor for over three years now, and as of this publication, we bid a farewell to a longstanding Brackety-Ack member. Juniper is from Charlotte, North Carolina and is majoring in Creative Writing with a concentration in publishing and editing. Juniper has also been very active on…
Country music star, Megan Moroney, reached a career milestone with her third album “Cloud 9,” released on Feb. 27, 2026. This project marked a turning point for Moroney’s career, reaching No.1 on Billboard’s top 200, securing her place as one of country music’s fastest-growing artists. This 16 track album highlights Moroney’s iconic storytelling by…
An undeniably legendary game franchise is most certainly Resident Evil, and since the first game’s release in 1996, the video game world has not been the same. These games were considered foundational to the horror genre and video games as a whole, but there have always been standouts, such as Resident Evil 4 (2005), which…