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RC Spring Sports Recap
Written by Aeryn McMurtry
Women’s Lacrosse
Your Lady Maroons (6-5, ODAC 1-3) dominated both New Paltz with a 15-11 win and MIT with a...
AAF Club Explores Both Religious and Non-Religious Ideas
Written by Nicole Pettie
Every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Life Science 402, RC students get together to have meaningful discussions about their religious beliefs...
‘Basically Tarantino’ Film Festival Back at RC
Written by Jordan Hanson
The annual Basically Tarantino Film Festival has rolled around yet again, films showcased in front of an audience for the first...
Campus Activities Board Spring Fest on Alumni Weekend
Written by Alexandra Gautier
With the school year coming to a close and finals week rapidly approaching, Spring Fest is a great way to hang...
Maroons Talk Back(ety-Ack)
Written by Shamira James
It’s getting warmer outside - what are you most excited about?
Sydney Coffey, freshman, Delta Gamma Dime - “Riding with the windows...
‘Inept’ Humor Editor Labeled as a ‘Buffoon’ in Late of His Most Recent Hijinks
Written by Joseph Krzyston
Thursday, Joe Krzyston, editor of the humor/opinion page, hopped on a plane to see his friend in Wisconsin: there was only...
Talents Take Off at CAB Competition
Written by Jordan Hanson
It’s not news that Roanoke College is full of talented people. Last Friday, many of them took to the stage.
The Roanoke...
Cinderella Stories Reign Supreme in NCAA Sweet Sixteen
Written by Ian Gillen
The madness of March is upon us, and just like any other year, there are Cinderella stories, teams that have caught...
‘The Adults Have Failed Us’: Students Call for Reform
Written by Madalyn Chapman
“The adults have failed us. This is in our hands now. And if any elected official gets in our way, we...
Theatre Roanoke College’s Winter Production Captivates Audiences
Written by Bradley Bommarito
On Wednesday, Feb. 21, Theatre Roanoke College’s winter production, “The Shape of Things,” premiered in Olin Theater. The play ran through...
Maroons Talk Back(ety-Ack)
Written by Emma Grosskopf and Shamira James
What woman in your life inspires you and why?
Janny Alvarado, sophomore, Best Smile on Campus - “My best...
Freund Frenzy: Team First Kinda Guy
Written by Aeryn McMurtry
Junior forward Josh Freund made some serious waves in the 2017-2018 basketball season.
Recently, Freund was awarded 1st Team All-ODAC, ODAC Player...
Local Redheaded Photographer Trampled by Fame-Hungry Sorority Sisters
Written by Shamira James
There’s nothing like the thrill of a snow day. Waking up to the campus-closed email, seeing how many people posted about...
Spring Cleaning: Fresh Looks for the New Season
Written by Jessica Shelburne
Since the beginning of time, clothing trends have evolved faster than any technology or social mindset. What’s considered ‘in’ one year...
California Reviews Southern Exposure
Written by Leilani Doneux
I think it was the sideburns, or maybe an accented, homoerotic Sacha Baron Cohen telling Will Ferrell that he tasted of...
RC Spring Sports Recap
Written by Garrett Ruggieri
Women’s Lacrosse: Our Lady Maroons (4-3, 1-1 ODAC) recently blew by Guilford in a dominating 22-3 victory on Wednesday, March 22....
Easter Celebrations Vary Worldwide
Written by Isaac Davis
Millions wait impatiently for the long Easter weekend and the beginning of April. Groups of various faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds gather...
Church of God Rumors Unfounded
Emma Grosskopf and the Brackety-Ack staff
A story in the Feb. 23 edition of the Brackety Ack gave an inaccurate description of the World Mission...
Eddleman Talks Tech Projects for the Future
Written by Bradley Bommarito
On March 14, Linda Eddleman spoke about her work as CEO of the Trust for the Americas in the Colket Center’s...
Humans of Roanoke College: Sam Rauf
Written by Shamira James
Sam Rauf is a senior here at RC, where he is an economics major and played on the RC men’s soccer...
