by Alexis Barton After starting their season with a perfect 8-0 record, the Roanoke softball team took their talents on the road during spring break. The Maroons saw six non-conferences matchups over the course of the week, allowing them to test their skills against challenging opponents while taking a break from classes. The team returned…
by Alexis Barton Dr. Carrie Murawski and Dr. Wendy Larson-Harris are working in collaboration with their INQ 120 students to raise awareness for period poverty on campus. Period poverty is best defined as a lack of access to menstruation products, whether it be physical availability or the inability to afford those products. In practice, this…
by Katherine Clatterbuck After a season of triumph, devastation, and surprises, the selection of the 68 teams playing in the men’s and women’s March Madness tournament has kicked off the competition and joy of post-season games. In the selections for the men’s tournament, there are notable selections, such as the Virginia Tech Hokies, who earned…
by Chamberlain Zulauf Growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, half of Bennet Franz’s attraction to the Salem Valley was how different it was from his hometown. “Roanoke is a beautiful location… taking advantage of that— going hiking, skiing, getting to do some of that up here is super fun. All my favorite memories have to…
by Alexis Barton Former WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was recently detained in Russia. In late February, Griner’s mugshot was released without much information regarding her whereabouts or wellbeing, aside from the allegation that she had tried to go through Russian customs with drug paraphernalia, including a CBD vaporizer pen. News of her arrest and subsequent…
by Kristi Rolf I’ve often written articles for the Brackety-Ack while sipping a latte from Rooney’s Brews or Mill Mountain in Salem. Today, I’m writing after having a classic Italian breakfast of a cappuccino and a cornetto. For less than $3, I can start my day with delicious espresso and a flaky pastry similar to…
by Chamberlain Zulauf If you’re a typical college student there’s a good chance you had a drink last night in celebration of whoever Saint Patrick was. Twisted Tea and the variety of seltzers out nowadays are cornerstones for today’s student party culture, but I’d say the more timeless and universal party drink is good ol’…
courtesy of Indeya Paige On Thursday, February 17th the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Student Chapter of Roanoke College hosted the Professional SHRM Chapter of Roanoke Valley. This was the fourth annual joint meeting with the professional and student SHRM Chapters. Students had the opportunity to give a presentation on “Generational Preferences in the…
by Mia Shelton Happy spring to all beauties out there! Warmer weather is creeping our way, and we are all itching to be in the sunshine. Take the time to explore sunny Salem during the warm seasons and make some memories along the way. Here are some favorite springtime activities to complete this year! First,…
by Charissa Roberson What is a St. Patrick’s Day celebration without some traditional Irish tunes? Check out these recommendations for your festive soundtrack – and then enjoy the music of the Emerald Isle all year round! Ireland has a long history of rebellions, after many years under British rule. One result of this is a…