Now that winter is here, every day becomes a little colder than the last. This is the time of the year when all we want is to snuggle up on our cozy beds with our warm blankets and drink...
This semester I have been able to talk to an amazing group of alumni from our college, all of whom have looked back fondly on their time here. The diversity of interests stands out particularly strongly. It’s no secret...
As assignments pile on and exams are on the horizon we find our days gloomier and colder. Whether you live in a single, a double, a suite, or an apartment. We deserve to have a cozy space ready for...
Current Virginia Senator Mark Warner announced on Tuesday that he will be running for reelection for the United States Congress.
Originally from Indiana, Warner moved to Virginia when he was young to work within the business and technology industry. He...
The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and close to 200 million Americans have participated in the 2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Although Black Friday shopping is traditionally done in-store, statistics show that 87 million people...
December 1 marked World AIDS Day, a day designated to remember those lost because of the epidemic and to aspire for further treatment development. The United States government decided not to recognize the day for the first time since...
Winter break is arriving quickly, and before we know it, Christmas will have come and gone. During the time between now and then, you will see many shining lights; but which ones are the best? A recent poll asked...
These final weeks are what I like to call “The Gauntlet,” and The Gauntlet can certainly be challenging. It can be difficult to drive through the last little bit and see the holidays as the light of the day....
Victor Salvo is a senior from York, Pennsylvania, majoring in literary studies and minoring in creative writing with a concentration in publishing and editing. He is a fellow with the Center for Civic Engagement and is the president of...
This was a very wonderful year for indie (independent) video game development teams! This year, December 11th at 8pm ET, the game awards ceremony will begin, and the Game of The Year shall be chosen!
Of the nominees, 3 out...
The day finally came where Season 5 of Stranger Things kicked off. On November 26th, 2025, the first four episodes dropped. Volume 2, which will have 3 more episodes, will drop on December 25th (so two weeks from now),...
The music programs have a very busy last weeks of the semester due to holiday concerts.
Several members of the choir and band programs were a part of the production of Little Women and have gotten right back into the...
To preface, this article is not meant as an attack on anyone and does not refer to a particular event. Instead, this is a reflection of my own experiences and observations.
Names have power as a major part of our...
Through my own health journey and the experiences of those close to me, I have noticed a severe lack of concern and attention for women in healthcare settings.
The term “Whiny Woman” has been coined to describe a woman who...
One of the most conflicting lessons I’ve learned in my adult life has been spread across headlines this week, in so many words; Making no decision, is making a decision.
Last week eight Senators decided to cross the aisle and...
It was a weekend full of basketball here in the Cregger Center. Women’s basketball competed in the Jean Beamer Tip-Off Classic and invited Hollins University, Eastern University, and Centre College. All of the teams performed well and created a...
After a solid showing at ODAC championships, Roanoke Men’s Cross Country was able to cap off a strong season by placing 7th out of 24 teams in Division III NCAA South Regionals. The Women’s Team also impressed, placing 14th...
Thanksgiving is all about being thankful for the people that make our lives a little more enjoyable each day. It is also about the great amount of delicious food that gets set on the table. With this holiday a...
A year ago, in a past article of the Brackety Ack, we looked at results of a poll about pie flavors. Apple pie ended up winning and, as a participation trophy for last place, a recipe for cherry pie...
This semester, we’ve begun a series exploring the history of our college community with
an eye toward our future. This week, we’ll be hearing from Tyler Puckett, an alumnus from the class of 2005 whose Roanoke roots run deep.
Q: What...
