Tag: Summer2019
Three Poems
Written by Jasey Roberts
Text from My Mother, 3:09pm
Can you run Roomba
and make sure she gets under the bed
where the dust collects, and I cannot
reach?...
22 Things… To Put On Your RC Bucket List
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
I am now freshly 22-year-old, and unless something crazy happens, this is my last semester writing for the Brackety-Ack. :( With...
The Trial of Derek Chauvin So Far
Written by Joey Slusher
2020 was a year full of turmoil. So much so that many of us forget particular headlines and moments which, in...
Roanoke Honors the Slave Labor that Built the College
Written by Devon Mitchell
On Thursday, April 8, Roanoke College unveiled two plaques on the front of the Administration building honoring the slave labor that...
Fortnite Legend Johnny Kliewer
Written by Zach Dalton
During Quarantine social media saw a very large bump in viewership and users. Most people, bored and with nothing to do,...
Hammock Hotspots
Written by Chamberlain Zulauf
It’s warming up, and just like a bear in the springtime, Roanoke College is showing signs of life after a cold,...
Tips to Combat Negative Body Image
Written by Mia Shelton
Hello all my beauties! The world is getting warmer, and flowers are blooming; spring is among us! The warm weather can...
News at the Speed of Social Media
Written by Kristi Rolf
I’m not great at following the news. Compared to some of my friends, who regularly read and listen to news outlets,...
“Raya and the Last Dragon”: A New Classic
Written by Charissa Roberson
Disney’s newest animated production, “Raya and the Last Dragon,” debuted on March 5 to rave reviews. The film currently holds a...
“Criminal Minds”: The Show That Never Ends?
Written by Kristina Calhoun
“Criminal Minds” (2005-2020) is a show loved by millions. With quirky characters like Penelope Garcia and the nerdy Spencer Reid, it’s...
Sweet Victory for Baylor: First National Title in Men’s Hoops
Written by Lauren Roth
This year's March Madness tournament was intense from the beginning, with a major upset when Ohio State, the second-ranked seed, lost...
Mental Health in Movies: To the Bone
Written by Marisa Seager
If you or someone you know is struggling with any mental health concern, reach out for help or encourage them to...
RC Launches Program for First Generation College Students
Written by Bradley Bommarito
Halfway through the Spring 2021 semester, Roanoke College has launched a groundbreaking program to help RC’s first-generation college students become acclimated...
A Hell of a Week for Lil Nas X
Written by Zach Dalton
Rapper Lil Nas X released his newest single, “MONTERO (Call Me by Your Name)” on March 26th. The film Call Me...
RC’s Fifth Annual Basically Tarantino Film Fest
Written by Jasey Roberts
Every year, Roanoke College’s English/Comm Department and Student Activities puts on a film contest called “Basically Tarantino,” where developing filmmakers can...
What to Expect When You’re Expecting: Vaccine Edition
Written by Zach "Insert Clever Line" Dalton
The recent news of the COVID-19 vaccine becoming available for people offers plenty of opportunities for everyone to...
Hillwood Estate: A Serene Escape
Written by Zoe Manoukian
With COVID ever present, it can be difficult to find safe and enjoyable activities. At times, it can even be difficult...
Postseason Success for Roanoke Soccer Teams
Written by Alexis Barton
After successful regular seasons, both the men’s and women’s soccer teams have marched their way into the ODAC playoffs. Following the...
Maroons Talk: Weather Changes
Written by Marisa Seager
Olivia Howard Coto, a senior from Potomac, MD:
“I’m really looking forward to all the flowers that are blooming, oh and the...
MCSP Presents: Order Out of Chaos by Dr. Linda Reichl
Written by Jack Miller
Last Tuesday, April 6, Roanoke College hosted a conversational event within the the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics Conversation...
