You might have been walking around with your friends or doing a tour of the college and heard about some important superstitions that Maroons follow. Whether you believe it or not you have been encouraged for years to follow...
Roanoke College seeks to care for students’ health and well-being in many different ways, with resources such as health and services, budget planning events, counseling services, and more. We are made up of our economic, spiritual, mental, or physical...
When examining campus culture, we often focus on student activities. So, we started a series examining how professors on campus contribute to our culture! This week we’re hearing from Professor Giuliana Chapman, a Lecturer in Italian.
Q: How did you...
Roanoke, VA, is set to come alive with a variety of music events from February 1st to February 2nd, offering something for every music enthusiast. Here's a look at some of the exciting activities you can look forward to:
February...
Conflict of interest statement: While writing this article, I found it very hard to refrain from adding my personal opinion on the results of the election, as well as new executive action from President Trump. To prevent bias, I...
The Student Government Association of Roanoke College exists under the authority of the Board of Trustees and its designated Executive Officers in order to:
To equitably represent the interests of the student body;
To advise and make recommendations to...
We are back into the full swing of the spring semester and students are getting back into the groove. The library is getting fuller, and the study sessions are getting longer. With all this new bustling energy comes the...
This afternoon, I sat with Dr. Lassiter, a published biology professor here at Roanoke College, and discussed what it means to teach a class a dozen yards from an active construction site. Dr. Lassiter said, “Teaching right beside where...
Joshua McClary is a senior from Charlotte, North Carolina, double-majoring in Marketing and Business Administration. He plays for the men’s basketball team as a point guard and wears jersey #04. McClary contributes to the team off the court as...
On January 16th, Nintendo suddenly revealed a first-look trailer on their YouTube Channel about their brand-new console: Switch 2. This was released with little to no prior information stated whatsoever. It was dropped at a seemingly random Thursday morning,...
Hey Maroons! Here’s to another publication. This one is a special one since an exciting member of Impractical Jokers will be in Roanoke soon! On February 1st, Joe Gatto will be at the Berglund Center! He will be hosting...
As many eyes turned towards the inauguration on January 20th, I wanted to share about an overlooked aspect of the festivities. Since 1801, “The President's Own” United States Marine Band has been the provider of music for Presidents and...
Most of you by now have probably noticed the last remnants of the snowfall from earlier this month slowly melting away into oblivion throughout the week. Though perhaps the timing was a bit less than optimal, considering the date...
Hey Maroons! Hope y’all had a relaxing winter break! Over said break, the second season of an artistically crafted show, “Arcane,” concluded as well. This show premiered on Netflix in 2021 and is set in Riot’s world of League...
Letter to the Editor-in-Chief
Malon Courts ’92
Chairman – Roanoke College Board of Trustees
December 12, 2024
Dear Mikaela,
I have been closely following your recent series in The Brackety-Ack, which examined the college’s financial circumstances, shared governance, and change in teaching load. I ...
Mary Lynn Aylor is a senior from Orange, Virginia, majoring in Biology and she is hoping to do a masters in Education next year. She is an RA for Bartlett Hall’s third floor and a Student DJ for WRKE. ...
As we usher in the new year, many of us are returning to college with renewed energy and a fresh set of goals. Among the myriads of resolutions we might set, one stands out as particularly crucial for academic...
Many things draw students to Roanoke College as their home as they get their bachelor's degree: the professors, the small town, athletics, academics, and a boatload of other things. I am certain, however, that no one comes to Roanoke...
Lots of fun and exciting things happened over the break for the Maroons sports’ teams, including the start of the Men’s Volleyball season. The team participated in the Wittenburg Kickoff Classic in Springfield, Ohio, where they had three games....
The Roanoke College women’s basketball team has been making a name for itself as a tough, competitive squad in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). Known for their hard work, teamwork, and grit, the Maroons are a team that...
