A Playlist for Weekend Shenanigans
Written by Emma Grosskopf
Have you ever wanted to be in a musical? For most of us, going out on the weekends is an EXPERIENCE....
Living My Best Life
Written by Emma Grosskopf
Age is just a number, baby.
God, I feel creepy just saying that.
And is it even true? Especially in college, where...
Sebastian Salazar
All of the girls love him, all of the guys want to be him! Sophomore Sebastian Salazar, a business administration major originally from Lima,...
Local Entrepreneurial Leaders Speak at CLEI Event
Written by Bradley Bommarito
During the open block on Thursday, Sept. 20, Annette Patterson from The Advancement Foundation and Brad Stephens from CoLab spoke to...
Hurricane Florence Hits Coast Hard, Minimally Impacts RC
Written by Emily Leclerc
At the beginning of last week, the Roanoke Valley area was bracing for a direct hit from Hurricane Florence. Its projected...
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...
