Tag: Summer2019
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...
On the DC Beat: Thank You for the Music
by Devon Mitchell
240 miles away from Roanoke College, Washington DC stands as a beacon for American politics, life, and culture. I am fortunate enough...
Be My Valentine, Joe Burrow
by Alexis Barton
After what seems like the longest two weeks of the year, the Super Bowl is rapidly approaching after conference championships and the...
The Break Up Playlist You’ve Been Looking For
by Lucy Collins
Happier Than Ever: Billie Eilish
This song starts slow but picks up quickly. It appeals to emotions of sadness, in the...
Pro-Life Marchers Swarm DC
By Devon Mitchell
It’s a new semester for Roanoke College, and for this Maroon, I’m spending my time in the nation's Capital, Washington DC. During...
Starting the Semester with Online Classes
By Marisa Seager
After being fortunate enough to return to in-person classes this past semester, I started to feel hopeful that we wouldn’t have to...
Winter Break Recap: Men’s and Women’s Basketball
by Alexis Barton
While most students were taking advantage of the month-long winter break, the men’s and women’s basketball teams were hard at work gearing...
A Snowy Soundtrack
By Mia Shelton
Happy winter! Snow is falling and the temperature is dropping. Everyone is bundling up for warmth and enjoying company of friends. Winter...
The Year of the Movie Musical?
By Charissa Roberson
At the end of 2021, three outstanding musicals hit screens both big and small, wowing audiences and raising the question: does this...
Ciao, Italia: Preparation
By Kristi Rolf
I am kicking of my fourth semester writing for the Brackety-Ack with a brand-new column, Ciao, Italia! During the next three months,...
Golden Globes Recap
by Karen Kohler
This year’s Golden Globes were held on Jan. 9, though not how they are traditionally. There was no red carpet or big...
Synagogue Members Held Hostage in Texas
by Jack Miller
On January 15th, the community of Colleyville, Texas faced a distressing threat to their peace. The congregation of Beth Israel Synagogue met...
Winter Ready Habits
By Lucy Collins
The weather during the start of the spring semester at Roanoke College is most often than not very cold and gloomy. Cold...
Maroons Talk: Crave Town
By Sydney Young
There is a new dining option on campus, and its name is CraveTown! As the new late night dining option it will...
Behind the Mask: “No Way Home” Review
By Mateo Biggs
As the semester starts back up again, many students welcome the new year with open arms– change is always a welcome necessity...
New Semester, New Me
By Marisa Seager
Personally, I have never been a much of a fan of the phrase “new year, new me,” but I do like this...
Voting Rights Legislation: What You Need to Know
Written by Alexis Barton
The Senate has recently been in debate regarding a critical piece of voting rights legislation, the Freedom to Vote: John R....
Next Binge: “Euphoria” Season Two
By Anna Tillman
HBO Max’s “Euphoria” is an iconic series worth binging. Everything about the show draws in the viewers and makes you feel mesmerized....
Upsets and Overtime
By Katherine Clatterbuck
The divisional round of the NFL playoffs took place this past weekend, seeing three games won by a field goal and one...
