Election to Determine Changes to Virginia’s Congressional Districts
A special election will be held for Virginia voters on April 21 to determine if the Constitution of Virginia should…
News
This page features engaging stories on noteworthy events on and around the Roanoke College campus. Special events, collegiate awards and accomplishments, administrative announcements, and even local crimes and emergencies are frequently covered.
The Global Economy Struggles Amid Iranian Conflict
As of March 23rd, 2026, the Iranian conflict has reached its 24th day of war. Although there have been rumors…
ASPire Program Kicks Off at Roanoke College
Starting in the fall of 2025, Roanoke College implemented the ASPire program to support neurodivergent students. ASPire (Autistic Support Program)…
Graduating into a Suffering Labor Market
Graduation is quickly approaching, and many of Roanoke College’s students are planning their post-grad life and job applications. However, economists…
Possible Solar Farm to be Built in Botetourt County
The possibility of a new solar energy farm has brought differentiating opinions to Botetourt County, a predominantly rural community northwest…
United States and Israel Begin War with Iran
The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, waging a war between the countries. During this…
Love is in the Air – And So is the Flu
Almost every semester, the Brackety-Ack publishes an article about the flu, and how it spreads across campus like wildfire. However,…
Water Main Break Leaves Half of Campus Without Water
On Sunday morning, many students were hit with a reality when they went to brush their teeth, fill up their…
A Warming Planet Means Harsher Winters
Although more snow means sledding, snowball fights, and cancelled classes, there are reasons to be concerned about these harsher-than-usual winter…
Snow in Sunny Salem – And More on the Way
This past weekend the City of Salem received a total of 4 inches of snow, and Roanoke College is still…