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Midterm Prep
by Mia Shelton
T-minus one week until dreaded midterms creep upon us. The stress lurks upon us in the air as we all struggle to...
Judge Leans on Precedent in Libel Case
by Jack Miller
Sarah Palin recently appeared in court in Manhattan for a hearing following Palin’s lawsuit against the New York Times for libeling her...
The Pros of Staycations
by Chamberlain Zulaf
Spring break is coming up soon, after midterms. The break comes in clutch after such a stressful week of studying and testing....
Opinion 2 Why Salem Should Be More Like Downtown Roanoke
by Edgard Lacayo
I enjoy biking around Salem during the warmer months of the school year. Usually when I bike, I go through the back...
Maroons Break Records in the Pool
by Lauren Roth
The Roanoke College swimming team has only been a part of the athletic department for a little over four years now, with...
Black History Month Kicks Off at RC
by Alexis Barton
February marks the start of Black History Month, a time where our entire community can come together to honor the contributions and...
What the Valentine’s BLANK with Davis Wheeler and Michaela Johnson
by Katherine Clatterbuck
For the Valentine’s Edition of the Brackety-Ack, we are highlighting an athlete couple at Roanoke College! Introducing Davis Wheeler and Michaela Johnson,...
Shootings Shock Virginia Campuses
by Edgard Lacayo
Two recent shootings near or on college campuses have shaken both the local communities and the nation. Both shootings occurred at or...
New Identity for Washington Football
by Chamberlain Zulauf
As a lifelong fan of the Washington blank-blanks, February second was a huge day for me. The thing with this team is...
Student Representative Helps in Presidential Search
by Devon Mitchell
Former Student Government President, Emily Norton, sits on the Presidential Search Committee looking for the next Roanoke College President. Norton acts as...
The Language of Flowers
by Rebecca Dance
Flower Buying Survival Guide
You may have heard of the “language of flowers”: a centuries old code of different flowers and different colors...
Folk of ‘Noke: Jackson Smith
By Chamberlain Zulauf
Always wearing a bright smile, Jackson Smith is the perfect candidate for the Valentine's Day issue. Jackson is from Crozet Virginia, “But...
Youngkin’s Mask Order Faces Lawsuit
by Jack Miller
Governor Glenn Youngkin, after being sworn into office as the Governor of Virginia last month, wasted no time before setting down various...
Feeling In-Between This Valentine’s Day
by Marisa Seager
Most people are pretty quick to say whether or not they are in favor of Valentine’s Day, but most of the time...
The Five Love Languages
by Marisa Seager
Love languages are the ways in which we express affection to our significant other on a regular basis. Because love can often...
For the Love of Music
by Mateo Biggs
Ah, Valentine's Day. The time for couples to hang out and enjoy their relationship, for friends to partake in palentines, and for...
The Loveliest Valentine’s Day Playlist Spotify DIDN’T Make
by Devon Mitchell
February is upon us, meaning stupid Cupid’s quiver is full of arrows of love ready to pierce the hearts of mere mortals....
Falling In Love With the Game
by Lauren Roth
Valentine’s Day is a rather controversial holiday, some people look forward to treating their loved ones to a special dinner and lavish...
Crafted with Love
by Mia Shelton
Valentine’s Day, a time to express your appreciation for significant others, friends, and family. Handing out personally made valentines can show extra...
Romance Flicks with an Adventurous Twist
by Charissa Roberson
Do you find it hard to sit through the average romcom, even though you still love a good fairytale ending? Do you...
