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Maroons Talk: Weather Changes
Written by Marisa Seager
Olivia Howard Coto, a senior from Potomac, MD:
“I’m really looking forward to all the flowers that are blooming, oh and the...
MCSP Presents: Order Out of Chaos by Dr. Linda Reichl
Written by Jack Miller
Last Tuesday, April 6, Roanoke College hosted a conversational event within the the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics Conversation...
Keeping Up With March Madness: From Someone Who Doesn’t Keep Up to Someone Who...
Written by Zach "Busted Bracket" Dalton
We are now a full week into the NCAA’s March Madness Tournament, and if you are
anything like me then...
April Fools!
Written by Mia Shelton
Hello all you silly geese! Who is ready for April Fool’s Day!?! Your excitement is leaping through the paper! April Fool’s...
Alumni Panel Discusses Careers in Law Enforcement
Written by Devon Mitchell
On Tuesday, March 23, seven alumni from Roanoke College’s Public Affairs Department spoke to students about their careers in law enforcement...
Studio Ghibli: Better Love Stories than Disney?
Written by Charissa Roberson
Disney films boast some of the most iconic romances of all time: take Belle and the Beast, Cinderella and Prince Charming...
Women’s History Month Comes to a Close
Written by Zoe Manoukian
As March comes to a close, so too does Women’s History Month, a time of recognition of the hard work and...
Women’s Soccer Charges Ahead
Written by Alexis Barton
Despite their upcoming match against Hollins being canceled, the women’s soccer team has been continuing their legacy of success this season....
The Concert Comeback of 2021
Written by Marisa Seager
I don’t know about you, but the one thing I’ve missed the most since the start of the pandemic has been...
2021 Grammy Awards Recap
Written by Kristina Calhoun
The 63rd annual Grammy Awards were held on Mar. 14 with host Noah Trevor. Similar to most big events in the...
The Year for Underdogs
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck
Rooting for the underdog might seem like a crazy idea, unless you were creating your bracket for this year’s March Madness....
The Joys of the Eno
Written by Sydney Brenner
Spring has sprung in sunny Salem. As warm days on campus become more prevalent, it is not uncommon to see groups...
Mental Health in Movies: Lars and the Real Girl
Written by Joyelle Ronan
A movie about a man falling in love with a sex doll doesn’t sound overly endearing. In fact, I avoided watching...
Theatre RC Presents “Talley’s Folly”
Written by Jasey Roberts
On Mar. 18-20, Theatre Roanoke College put on a production of “Talley’s Folly,” written by the Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Lanford Wilson....
The 21st Century Bob Dylan
Written by Devon Mitchell
I was faced with an interesting question that I have been deeply pondering since asked. The question being, is Taylor Swift...
Pandemic Winds Down, Mass Shootings Wind Back Up
Written by Joey Slusher
The Pandemic has changed just about every facet of American life. From going to the store, visiting family for the holidays,...
22 Things… Women’s History Month
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
I am now freshly 22-year-old, and unless something crazy happens, this is my last semester writing for the Brackety-Ack. :( With...
Maroons Talk: Hybrid Courses
Written by Marisa Seager
Hannah Sanford, a sophomore from Chesapeake, VA:
“My environmental science class offers an option to complete our labs in-person or remotely. We...
RC Elderscholar Program Presents: Jazz History in 20 Recordings
Written by Jack Miller
Last Tuesday, the March 23, Roanoke College held an event hosted by the Elderscholar Program. The event was titled Jazz History...
Women of ‘Noke
Written by Zach Dalton
This month is a very important month in terms of month-long celebrations. March marks the celebration of Women’s History. There have...
