Written by Kaelyn Spickler
As of November 1, the icon herself- Taylor Swift- could begin re-recording her first five albums in order to take ownership of the award winning songs she’s created over the years. Swift is known for having...
Written by Mia Shelton
Online shopping. What a guilty pleasure, one that will not be apologized for. While this is now considered to be a profession that’s been mastered, let’s share the best places for you to update your fall...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
In recent weeks, students grew impatient on receiving an update from Roanoke College regarding the investigation of the Title IX case and regarding issues which prompted RC to send a quick update earlier this week.
The Instagram...
Written by Katherine Clatterbuck
In the midst of 2020, senior athletes are holding on to the final season of their beloved sports. While practices and the college experience may look different this year, our Maroons are making the best of...
Written by Jack Miller
As of last weekend, students woke up to hear that the college had reached zero positive cases on-campus. This is following a total of almost 1600 students being tested for COVID-19. During this period the college’s...
Written by Joey Slusher
Tuesday November 3rd marked the culmination of a long-fought campaign by incumbent, President Donald Trump and the challenger, the former Vice President Joe Biden. No matter the winner, this election makes history as around 100 million...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Bachelor Nation’s televisions have been blessed with the newest season of The Bachelorette, which first premiered on October 13, and Bachelor Nation has been going crazy ever since then when Clare said she believed she already...
Written by Jasey Roberts
On Oct. 22, critically acclaimed writer Dr. Sofia Samatar spoke via Zoom to an audience of Roanoke College students and faculty. Dr. Samatar, a professor of English from James Madison University, is best known for her...
Written by Lauren Roth
Almost eight months ago Roanoke College students, faculty, and staff received the news that students would be returning home for two weeks. Hundreds of athletes had their seasons, preseasons, and postseasons abruptly interrupted without knowing what...
Written by Zoe Manoukian
The semester is winding down, which means that exam stress is beginning to heighten for a lot of us students. For many people, studying and snacking go hand in hand. Add stress eating to the mix,...
Written by Brice Hall
For this issue of the Brackety-Ack we decided to interview a student who made the Covid conscious decision to take his semester online. That student is the Class of 2021 Senior, Dylan Sheck. Sheck, a history...
Written by Joyelle Ronan
If you’ve ever watched the Disney Channel Original movie Radio Rebel and highly identified with Debby Ryan’s character, WRKE may be for you. Whether you’re into talking politics or introducing the world to what’s new in...
Written by Charissa Roberson
In May, “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” a 2005 Nickelodeon animated series, became the number one show on Netflix and set a new record by remaining in the Top Ten for 61 days (The Guardian). How did...
Written by Devon Mitchell
Tuesday marked the end of another presidential election... or did it? While campaigning has officially ended, we likely won’t learn the results for a little while longer. Because of the number of mail-in voting due to...
Written by Kristina Calhoun
Due to the fact that Broadway shows were not part of the Phase 4 opening in New York City, fans will be saddened by the news of the popular viewing experience shutting its doors until May...
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,...
Written by Mateo Biggs
In the midst of the harsh restrictions in place to battle COVID-19, Roanoke College has tried to give students fun events to brighten up their weeks. One such event happened over the week of Halloween—dubbed "Halloweek"...
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...
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...
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...
