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Campus Updates Regarding Coronavirus
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Roanoke College has been taking precautionary measures throughout the week to keep our RC community safe throughout the outbreak of the...
Ladies, Time for Introspection
Written by Vanessa Mutesi
It is officially my second favorite month of the year.
The month of March marks a time when we celebrate women and...
A Reminder About Luck
Written by Marisa Seager
Whether or not you believe in the “luck of the Irish,” St. Patrick’s Day can be a great reminder about luck...
Spring Break Confessions
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Spring Break seems like weeks ago, but only one week ago we were all still basking in the sunshine, hiking scenic...
Major Female Influences in Popular Culture
Written by Jessica Shelburne
From literature and art to music and film, men dominated every aspect of popular culture until women forced their way into...
Spring Breakers…or Alternative Breakers?
Written by Devon Mitchell
While it may be fun to spend spring break lying on the beach, there is another option for Roanoke College equally...
Maroons Talk Backety-Ack
Written by Alexis Meadows
Do you Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
Taylor Harris, Freshman
I wear green on St Patrick’s day. Me and my friends used to go...
The Bachelor Finale Take-Aways
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
This week Bachelor fans’ anxieties were finally put at ease with the highly anticipated Bachelor finale. Chris Harrison had hyped this...
Kidpinions: St. Patrick’s Day
Written by Joyelle Ronan
As a kid, St. Patrick’s Day was one of my favorite holidays. I picked out my green outfit days in advance...
Everything You Need to Know About the Coronavirus
Written by Robby Mangum
The name, Coronavirus, is frightening. It evokes images of zombie outbreaks or Mexican beer. However, the best way to alleviate fear...
A Teetotalist’s Guide to Saint Paddy’s Day
Written by Jasey Roberts
I have come across a term that you don’t tend to see in everyday discourse but is nonetheless an important part...
Living in Color
Written by Zoe Manoukian
Decorating among millennials often entails pairing the perfect plant with the cutest pattern with the simplest furniture. It can go so...
St. Patty’s Day Cuisine
Written by Kevin Vitkus
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day this week’s cuisine will be Corned Beef and Cabbage eggrolls. This was a favorite of...
Wigs Have Been SNATCHED!
Written by Joseph Carrick
The sensational drag race, now reaching its twelfth season, already has drama exploding in the production of the show that will...
Spring Fling Season is Here!
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Have you been tied down since October and are starting to get tired of Netflix and chilling with your non-committal S.O.?...
The Perug Diaries Giornale Tre: Stereotipo!
Written by Lauren Roth
Before I went to Italy I heard so many stereotypes; don’t do this, make sure you know this, oh the food...
Is Being Too Hot a Crime?
Written by Joyelle Ronan
Can an actor or actress be too attractive to play a role? Broadway actor Jeremy Jordan was recently condemned for being...
Digital Don’ts for Your Relationship
Written by Madalyn Chapman
In a world where we are all increasingly reliant on and addicted to technology, it can be hard to not to...
Humans of RC: Kaillee Philleo
Written by Brice Hall
Kaillee Philleo is a junior here at Roanoke College and, she is definitely the busiest person that the Brackety-Ack has interviewed...
RC International Film Festival Returns for Second Year
Between Feb.19-28, eight different films in eight different languages are screening at locations around campus as part of the annual Roanoke College International Film...
