Tag: Summer2019
Virginia Students Walk Out in Protest of Youngkin Policy
by Mikaela Gantz
Governor Glenn Youngkin is pushing for new school board policies that would reverse major protections for transgender students. The policy reversal outlined...
It’s All in the Bullpen
by Suzanne Jackson
Now that the end of the regular MLB season is here, the top three teams of the American League are the Houston...
Easy Microwaveable Pumpkin Pie
by Allison Shaw
With fall upon us, I know many people, myself included, are excited for the main event of the season; the pumpkin. From...
The Brackety-Yik Yak
by Kristi Rolf
Another issue of the Brackety-Ack, another roundup of the Brackety-Yik Yak! In the past two weeks, Roanoke students took to our favorite...
Fight Like a Girl!
by Anna Tillman
On Tuesday, 10/4 Campus Safety and Res Life hosted a female-only self-defense workshop! The class was taught by Lieutenant April McCadden and...
Working Through Midterms
by Marisa Seager
The countdown to Fall Break has officially started but that also means so has the countdown for midterms. Assignments, bigger projects, and...
Maroons Talk: Working on the BA
by Juniper Rogers
Being a part of such an enriching group as the Brackety-Ack is an experience like no other. To gain some insight on...
Welcome to Your Virtual Cottage!
by Marisa Seager
Virtual Cottage is a free-to-play game available on Microsoft Windows, Linux, and macOS. Although it is listed as a game, it’s really...
The Battle Against General’s Chicken
by Rebecca Dance
To be perfectly honest, I think that General’s chicken is my least favorite meal at Commons. Personally, I believe that there are...
Taylor Swift Society
by Karen Kholer
This past Sunday, October 2nd, the Taylor Swift Society held a Taylor Swift Dance Party in the Bank Building. It lasted from...
Students Meet with Delegate As Healthcare Bill Heads to Richmond
by Alexis Barton
On September 30, Roanoke students Lily Harmison and Tim Hofstaetter had the opportunity to meet with a legislative champion in preparation for...
A Source of RC Pride
by Allison Shaw
The LGBTQ+ community on our campus is one which continues to grow and thrive. One of the many ways in which this...
Unions and Corporations Clash on the Rails
by Alexis Barton
Early in September, unions of railroad workers across the country came close to an all-out strike. The issue at hand for many...
Family Weekend 2022
by Mikaela Gantz
Family Weekend 2022 is quickly approaching. This exciting weekend brings plenty of events for students and their families to attend. For families...
Family weekend
by Mia shelton
Cheers to the first weekend of fall! Many are eager for the season of crunchy leaves, pretty trees, and pumpkin seeds. Take...
Emmy’s 2022: A Night Rewarding of Titles
by Mateo Biggs
There’s always a specific night that gains viewership not quite like any other– an annual program that has everyone cheering their favorite...
Worst Fantasy Football Punishments
by Suzanne Jackson
Fantasy football began in the early 1960s. Back then, team statistics and calculating players performances wasn’t as easy as it is today...
Men’s Soccer Gaining Confidence
by Logan Tyler
The men’s soccer team traveled down south to play Greensboro College on Wednesday September 14. Due to weather postponing their September 11...
Under the Sea: a New Spin on an Old “Tail”
by Victoria McGraw
For many years, Disney has been known for having little to no diversity in its films. Then in 2009, they produced Tiana,...
Graham’s Abortion Bill Reveals GOP Agenda
by Mikaela Gantz
Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, announced a new 15-week abortion ban bill during a recent press conference on Capitol...