Dear President Maxey, Roanoke’s core belief is “Freedom of Purpose.” Among the propositions of this creed is to have students “live in a diverse and tolerant community.” While the administration has taken admirable steps toward this end, it continues to drag its feet with the elephant on the lawn: our confederate monument. Roanoke College’s most…
Written by Shamira James You’ve seen them all over twitter, now they’re in the Brackety-Ack. Tell us your unpopular opinion. Tanner James, freshman, Has The Best RA Ever! “Unpopular Opinion Music Edition: Sorry to say it, but all country music sounds the same.” Kenzi Semans, sophomore, Blonde Bombshell “Unpopular Opinion Food Edition: @Chick-fil-a: I can…
Written by Jessica Shelburne In consideration of multiple artists that have already made a reappearance this year with singles, albums and hints of new music in the making, 2019 is bound to be a year of comebacks. The following are five artists, among many more, that are using the new year as a new opportunity…
Written by Shamira James Oh man, am I heated! This week, all RC students were sent a survey about Dining Services and all of the possible improvements students could possibly see as soon as next fall semester. Some of these improvements include- but are not limited to- a possible food truck, a storefront and even…
Written by Ian Gillen The sun is out, brackets are being filled, and classes are being skipped again because it’s that very special time of year when team’s go dancing, and March gets a little mad. Teams from the Anteaters to Billikens will be dancing this year with the hope of bringing home a Championship….
Written by Charissa Roberson On March 19, Roanoke College welcomed a quintet of British artists with Actors From The London Stage (AFTLS) for a magnificent performance of “King Lear,” one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated tragedies. Using a bare stage, minimal props, and inventive double casting, the five actors presented the complex and harrowing tale with…
Written by Kaelyn Spickler Track and Field Our men’s and women’s track and field teams opened their outdoor season this past weekend at Washington and Lee University. Both the men’s and women’s teams had top finishers including Chamberlain Zulauf finishing eighth in the 5000m and Micah Ray finishing third in the 400m for the men’s….
Written by Aeryn McMurtry Captain Marvel, released on March 8, 2019 in the United States is the 21st movie released as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The movie is set in 1995 and follows the story of Carol Danvers, an amnesiac human woman who believes she is a member of the Kree race of…
Written by Kaelyn Spickler Ian Davies Lacrosse- Goalkeeper Senior Ian Davies has his sights set on earning All-American for the second year in a row. In order to accomplish this, along with other hopes, he writes his goals down, so he can keep track of them and cross them off. “I like to make goals…
Written by Alexandra Gautier Spring has, for the most part, sprung. Despite some cold and rainy days, all signs point to warmer, longer and more beautiful days. The changing of the season means that your sweaters, heavy boots, and jackets will be collecting dust and eating up space in your closet and wardrobe. To combat…