by Edgard Lacayo Putin’s invasion has been slowed down over the past weeks and the war has begun to become static. The feared Russian 40-mile-long convoy has been stopped. This convoy was bringing needed supplies for the Russians such as fuel and ammunition. It was composed of tanks, armored vehicles, and towed artillery pieces. The…
Devon Mitchell It’s been over two years since the novel coronavirus found its way into all of our lives and it seems like an end may be in sight. Cases are dropping, hospitalizations are low, and as of February 21st, 65% of Americans are vaccinated. While all of this is good news, is it too…
by Kristi Rolf Last month I wrote about my preparations for my semester abroad in Perugia, Italy. Now I’m finally at the Umbra Institute and ready to update Brackety-Ack readers on how this Maroon is spending her semester! Despite my limited travel experience, I managed to navigate through three airports and made it to Perugia…
by Rebecca Dance I did not love TikTok when it first came out as the new social media app, but eventually I did get sucked into the whirlpool of bite-sized dances, rants, and informational announcements. Since I put the app on my phone and created an account, I have increased my scrolling exponentially. At first,…
by Chamberlain Zulauf A congenial presence across campus, Jasey Roberts (‘22) is a Literature and Creative Writing double major from Christiansburg, VA, “just 30 minuets down the road”. In past years Jasey might have helped you with an essay for class in the writing center or you may have read his Opinion and Lifestyle articles…
by Marisa Seager Over my time at Roanoke College and especially as a picky eater, there are a few tips and tricks that I’ve picked up along the way. So, here are a few that can be used on most days if not all of them: Quesadilla: Order a toasted wrap or flatbread of your…
by Anna Tillman Roanoke College’s annual International Film Festival is here! This year’s festival theme is animals. Therefore, each movie is centered on different types of animals. RC faculty carefully selects movies that highlight different languages that are taught at the college. After every movie, there is a panel-led discussion to talk about what aspects…
by Mateo Biggs Despite how soon it feels, many students are already getting ready and excited for spring break– something sorely missed from the previous academic year. Beginning Mar. 4 after classes and lasting until Mar. 14, the break offers a whole 10 days for students to relax and chill their minds from the stress…
by Sydney Young We all know that midterms can be a stressful time of the year. Some people seem to have no extra work on their plate, while the rest of us are up to our necks in test prep, paper writing, and presentation practice. Regardless of how much we have to do, somebody around…
by Devon Mitchell The Pie Shop, located on the H Street Corridor of DC, is a swanky spot for anyone looking for good music and good pie. Fresh slices of pie served on the first floor are arguably topped by the second-floor music venue, complete with a tiny stage, a bar, and outdoor seating. The…