by Juniper Rogers Being a part of such an enriching group as the Brackety-Ack is an experience like no other. To gain some insight on this matter, I reached out to my fellow staffers on what it means to be a Brackety-Acker. To the question of “How does being on the college’s newspaper affect your…
by Alexis Barton In the past week, several injuries have brought attention to star players in the NFL. Tua Tagovailoa, quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, took his second hit to the head this season. In a game against the Bengals, Tagovailoa was brought down by Josh Tupou around the 50-yard line and the back of…
by Marisa Seager Virtual Cottage is a free-to-play game available on Microsoft Windows, Linux, and macOS. Although it is listed as a game, it’s really a desktop app meant to help you with tasks and to bring you into a relaxed state of mind. If you have big tasks to complete and especially ones that…
by Rebecca Dance To be perfectly honest, I think that General’s chicken is my least favorite meal at Commons. Personally, I believe that there are no redeeming qualities to this meal. At best, I would consider being present in Commons while others are eating it. I’m not frequently at my best. I just don’t like…
by Karen Kholer This past Sunday, October 2nd, the Taylor Swift Society held a Taylor Swift Dance Party in the Bank Building. It lasted from 7-10 which was enough time to jam out to an impressive amount of Taylor’s discography. This includes, of course, the famous dancing song, “All Too Well(10 minute version)” which was…
by Alexis Barton On September 30, Roanoke students Lily Harmison and Tim Hofstaetter had the opportunity to meet with a legislative champion in preparation for a new healthcare bill being presented to the General Assembly in January 2023. Delegate Chris Head, who represented Botetourt County, Roanoke County, and Roanoke City in the 17th District, has…
by Allison Shaw The LGBTQ+ community on our campus is one which continues to grow and thrive. One of the many ways in which this community is fostered is through RC Pride, a social and activist organization located on campus. RC Pride, which is led by LGBTQ+ students, focuses on connecting Maroons with all of…
by Alexis Barton Early in September, unions of railroad workers across the country came close to an all-out strike. The issue at hand for many of these workers revolved around working conditions, paid sick leave, and compensation. These issues have become central to national discussions regarding workers’ rights, but the railroad industry has seemed to…
by Mikaela Gantz Family Weekend 2022 is quickly approaching. This exciting weekend brings plenty of events for students and their families to attend. For families interested in sports, women’s volleyball, men’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s soccer, and men’s and women’s swim have games you can watch to support our Maroons. Many…
by Mia shelton Cheers to the first weekend of fall! Many are eager for the season of crunchy leaves, pretty trees, and pumpkin seeds. Take in the crisp autumn air and enjoy some time around campus. School has settled in nicely and routines are in place. Freedom fills the air, but not this weekend- parents…