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Elderscholar Program Provides Education Opportunity for Community
Written by Lucy Collins
Roanoke College is full of opportunities, both social and academic, that are presented to students and to adults that exceed the...
Reluctant Vegetarian Can’t Handle the Overwhelming Ads
Written by Brice Hall
We at the Brackety-Ack talked to a recent convert to vegetarianism. The young citizen met us in Fintel Library’s most secluded...
Kiki, Do You Have These Statement Pieces?
Written by Shamira James
Everyone has a different sense of style that makes them stand out on this campus. You could be known for never...
“Low Fat” and “No Fat” Are Not What They Seem to Be
Written by Isaac Davis
The quest for a “simple healthy diet” has become increasingly less simple.
One area that can be particularly deceiving are low fat,...
‘FitzMagic’ From Buccaneers Fans
Written by Ian Gillen
Anyone remotely following the NFL knows that ‘FitzMagic’ has taken over. 819 passing yards, nine total touchdowns and an undefeated start...
The Swipe Out: TEAL Me About it, Stud!
Written by Shamira James
If you have me on Snapchat (shameless plug it’s queen.shamiraaa), then you know last year I started the #TealMovements trend on...
RC Recognizes Suicide Prevention Month
Written by Bradley Bommarito
It’s a sensitive subject, but an important one. Last week was the National Suicide Prevention Week, and September is the National...
Rooney’s Senior Roundup
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Jose Robertson, Soccer, Midfield
Coming into his senior season on the soccer field, Jose Robertson hoped to fully recover from his knee injury. Robertson...
Television Review: “Bojack Horseman” Sesaon Five
Written by Joseph Carrick
“Bojack Horseman”, Netflix’s favorite emotionally-suppressed alcoholic in the form of a talking horse, has returned for a fifth season. What is there to...
Humans of RC: The Voice of Roanoke, Elijah Wilhelm
Written by Shamira James
Elijah Wilhelm is senior at Roanoke College from Roanoke. He is majoring in Communications Studies and is currently the Program Director...
Bewildered Upperclassmen Fail to Solve Yearly Conundrum
Written by Joseph Krzyston
In upper-level courses across campus, in nearly every discipline, there’s one question on the lips of every upperclassman. It defies boundaries...
Remembering the Most Dope: Mac Miller
Written by Jessica Shelburne
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I, alongside millions, am struggling to come to terms with the reality of...
ASMR: What It Is and Why You Should Use It
Written by Shamira James
Who knew that YouTube’s latest trend could help even the most tightly wound relax? Autonomous sensory meridian response, or ASMR, is...
I Miss Sean from Cups: Senior Reflection on Times and Friends Passed
Written by Joseph Krzyston
I have only been to the new coffee shop in the library once. These days, I hardly go to the library...
A New Side of Youtube
Written by Harrison Squire Mines
Investigative documentary has exploded in viewership on YouTube and social media sites. Shane Dawson, a YouTube creator with a growing...
Maroon Recap
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Women’s Soccer: The threat of Hurricane Florence coming our way, caused the Lady Maroons’ game to get postponed. This, however, did...
Freshmen Respond to Eating Well on 19-Swipe Meal Plan
Written by Carolynn Bructo
Freshmen at RC are required to choose a 19-meal-per-week plan, and sometimes it can be difficult for them to learn how...
Roanoke College Students Struggle to Navigate Persnickety Fall Weather
Written by Aeryn McMurtry
Due to the recent but brief hurricane from the East Coast and the ever present changing climate, some students have found...
RC Student Shocks Peers with Statements about ‘Society’ and ‘The Media’
Written by Joseph Krzyston
A Roanoke College sophomore is at the center of a firestorm tonight. The reason? A provocative statement, made in class, about...
Maroons Talk Back(ety-Ack)
Written by Shamira James
If you could name a hurricane, what would you name it and why?
Destinee Harper, sophomore, Everyone’s Favorite Harry Potter Stan -...
