Written by Zach “This Was My Last Fall Semester” Dalton Dear Maroons, What a semester. It started with so much uncertainty and hesitation that many of us didn’t think we’d make it this far. After careful decisions made by the administration, the semester began to come together. Thankfully we all banded together and followed guidelines…
Written by Lexi Meadows As the semester is coming to a close many students are excited to return home to their families while also being saddened by the thought of leaving school so soon. Spring semester holds high hopes with the possibility of in-person optional classes and the thought of normalcy being somewhat of an…
Written by Marisa Seager Many lives across the globe have been strained by COVID-19. This is most evident in the lives of staff, faculty members and, of course, students. While there are some students that seem to be thriving through online learning, it is important to recognize that there are many who are having a…
Written by Jasey Roberts I had a similar experience to a lot of people when they were young: I read a lot. From the first Scholastic Book Fair that rolled up to my elementary school, I was juiced up and ready to go with titles like, Captain Underpants and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. I…
Written by Joyelle “She’s Starting to Lowkey Think She’s Psychic” Ronan Aries (March 21 – April 19)- It’s easier to let your short-tempered tendencies get the best of you. It’s okay for you to be frustrated, but losing your temper is not the way to deal with life. When you feel yourself about to lose…
Written by Devon Mitchell The Senate confirmed Donald Trump’s third Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, on October 26th with a 52-48 vote along party lines. Barrett’s confirmation gave the already conservative leaning bench a stronger majority. The court now stands with a 6-3 conservative majority. Barrett’s nomination and confirmation quickly became a contentious hot…
Written by Lucy Collins Exam week at Roanoke College is quickly approaching. The Brackety-Ack Staff wants Maroons to be prepared for their finals, so here are some helpful tips to prepare for upcoming exams! The number one priority is to complete all the final projects, presentations or papers that were assigned by each professor. This…
Written by Carter Weissenfluh As the first half of the NFL season has flown by, I think it is time to acknowledge those who have had a tremendous start to the season. I am going to list who I believe is deserving of the highest individual awards you get when competing in the NFL, including…
Written by Alexis Barton As the college football season is underway, there have already been numerous storylines that have made for an interesting season in the midst of COVID-19. From coaching reconsiderations to the impact of COVID-19, college football has been exciting to watch for fans at home and the few fans that are allowed…
Written by Vanessa Mutesi Spooky times are ahead of us but even spookier times are happening on the continent of Africa. As person from the younger generation, I know how powerful social media is. We have all seen all sorts of scandals that blow up in the public eye and are taken to the courts…