Written by Brice Hall Blake Morrin is a Freshman here at Roanoke College. He is understandably undecided on his major but is very excited to explore several different academic disciplines here at Noke. He comes from a long line of Maroons as he’s had two siblings already graduate from Noke. His sister Tessa Morrin graduated…
Written by Alexis Barton This Saturday, the field hockey team took their first loss of the season while visiting St. Mary’s College of Maryland. In a close match, the team kept the Seahawks at bay until the 4th quarter, the Maroons lost 2-0. The game wasn’t lopsided in any sense, with the Maroons putting forth…
Written by Ethan Perritt The Great American Novel. It’s what every author aspires to write but most will never achieve. There are, however, a tiny percentage that do. So in comes Bret Easton Ellis, a young writer with just two novels under his belt—and he does just that. American Psycho is the Great American Novel….
Written by Zachary Dalton With all the modern streaming services today, it’s easy to get hooked on one show. A local junior struggled with inner conflict when his binge-watching time ran over into his 5 o’clock class. “It all happened so quickly,” he told Brackety-Ack. “One minute you’re sitting there, breathlessly watching Handmaid’s Tale, and…
Written by Joyelle Ronan The year was 2006. The jeans were low and crocs were cool. I, eight at the time, sat before my television in anticipation for the latest Disney Channel original movie. Little did I know that this particular “D-Com” would have a lasting impact on my generation and generations to come. Yes,…
Written by Devon Mitchell The third round of Democratic debates took place Thursday, September 12th and if you didn’t watch it, you weren’t missing much. A large portion of the time candidates spoke on issues which have been discussed at great lengths while also taking jabs at President Trump. Within the first five minutes Trump…
Written by Alexandra Gautier Dressing for summer temperatures during the school year should be easy, yes? Absolutely false. When it’s regularly upwards of 80-degrees during your routine walks to class, Commons, etc. and then plummets to the 60-degree range indoors, picking an outfit can be a struggle. The best solution for this dilemma is layers,…
Written by Alexis Barton The men’s soccer team (5-0-1, 1-0 ODAC) has been on an absolute ride so far this season. Since their first game, the Maroons have been able to defend their own end while contributing heavily in the offensive zone. Through six games, the Maroons have been able to outscore their opponents a…
Written by Jessica Shelburne Leading the soundtrack of the 2019 Charlie’s Angels film is the hit single “Don’t Call Me Angel (Charlie’s Angels)” featuring and written by Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Lana Del Rey. The title indicates opposition to the headline of the film, but the three singers embody the strength, confidence, and undeniable…
Written by Joey Slusher Bernie Sanders has become a modern household name. He is synonymous with concepts like free college, universal healthcare, and democratic socialism- but why? Who is Bernie Sanders? Why have his positions come to define a rapidly expanding part of the political spectrum? In this column, I will be seeking to answer…