When examining campus culture, we often focus on student activities. So, we started a series examining how professors on campus contribute to our culture! This week we’re hearing from Professor Kate Shortridge, Chair of Fine Arts, Associate Professor of Art, and new Assistant Dean of the School of Communication, Culture, and the Arts! Q: How…
Most of us can easily locate Olin Hall, the complicated-to-navigate home of our arts. If you are ever interested in drawing, photography, acting, joining the choir, or anything else related to the fine arts you can be sure that you will have to spend some time learning the layout. Fortunately, fun events occur in the…
As you walk through your daily path to the library to get some work done you will encounter a cube-shaped monument with a plaque that reads “Authors & Architects.” If you haven’t heard anything about this structure, I highly encourage you to look at the Roanoke College website for a more extended explanation. Meanwhile, I…
My time at Roanoke College has undoubtedly been the most formative and influential period of my life. Over the past three years, I have grown and learned in ways I never could have anticipated when I first committed to this school as a high school senior. However, I have also witnessed significant changes within the…
President Donald J. Trump has authorized new executive action aiming to improve the economy of the United States. According to AP News, he has marked April 2nd as “Liberation Day”, where he will announce a new line of tariffs on foreign goods. This will be a continuation of the President’s mission to lessen trade inequality…
Roanoke College is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to welcome alumni back to campus for its annual Alumni Weekend, taking place from April 4 to April 6, 2025. This cherished tradition offers former students the chance to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate their shared experiences. The weekend promises a packed schedule of events designed to…
As we race toward the final stretch of the semester, the dread of approaching exams, projects, and deadlines is starting to take hold. Stress levels may be rising, but there is one thing that can help make long study sessions a bit more bearable: the right drink to keep you fueled and focused. With final…
For much of the 1980s, one of the standout sections of The Brackety-Ack was the beloved column, “And So They Say.” This weekly feature invited college community members to answer quirky “Questions of the Week.” Fast-forward to today, and the tradition of candid responses still brings a sense of nostalgia and community. In honor of…
Lauren Young is a senior from Yorktown, Virginia, double-majoring in environmental studies and biology. She is the former president of AKX, a subject tutor for GIS, and a research fellow. “I worked with Dr Steinweg for my first three years here. We did soil research, which involved looking at different characteristics under restoration treatments over…
After waiting nearly three months, the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct is finally here! For those of you who aren’t caught up, Nintendo’s newest console, the Switch 2, was explained in-depth through their recent presentation; giving information towards how the hardware operates and future games. With hardware changes, one of the intriguing new additions was the…