Written by Charissa Roberson
A few random things I didn’t realize I took for granted in the US:
#1. Apple cider. In NI, cider is a cold, alcoholic beverage. The kind I know—spiced, warm, and tangy (the perfect fall drink)—just doesn’t...
Written by Alexis Barton
What sport do you play?
Field Hockey.
Which position do you play?
Forward.
Where are you from?
Williamsburg, VA.
What is your favorite meal in Commons?
Chicken Tendies and Mac n Cheese.
Who is the funniest player on the team?
Caroline.
What is your favorite thing...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
The Roanoke College Theatre Department’s hard work over these last few months will soon pay off, with opening night of their fall production premiering on Friday, Nov. 15. Additional performance dates are Saturday, Nov. 16, Friday,...
It’s getting cold & dark outside, so it’s time to stay inside with Netflix and a blanket. What TV show are you binging this Fall?
Mady Sale, sophomore, self-admitted fan of trash tv: “Rock of Love w/ Bret Michaels, yeah...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
It’s not a secret that men and women communicate differently, and one doesn’t necessarily communicate better than the other. Overtime we learn how to adjust to these differences, but there are still some things that we...
Written by Alexandra Gautier
If you ask anyone if they know who Harriet Tubman is, the answer is a resounding “yes!” Her story of running from enslavement in Maryland to the free state of Philadelphia and being instrumental in the...
Written by Alexandra Gautier
Besides chugging a pumpkin spice latte and lighting the Bath & Body Works candle scented ‘Leaves’, the only way to really get into the spooky spirit is with some killer Halloween flicks., I’ve compiled a list...
Written by Caisi Calandra
If there was a system ranking Halloween candies from best to worst, Kit-Kats would be number one. But according to Candy Industry, the rest of the nation tends to disagree. On Sept. 25, 2019, one of...
Written by Alexis Barton
Cross Country: The Cross Country team recently took 16th Place at the VertCross Invitational hosted by High Point University. The team and its top runners are continuing to place competitively within ODAC as they prepare for the...
Written by Garrett Ruggieri
“It was a tremendous honor to be chosen among seven other goalies to receive this selection from the entire division. I have been playing since seventh grade and never imagined to be in this position. I...
Written by Caisi Calandra
Tis the season -- to carve pumpkins! I think it’s safe to say we all have that fond memory of carving pumpkins as a child, and, when we stuck our hands into them to get that...
Written by Kaelyn Spickler
Prez ball is only three weeks away, on November 9, but that is still plenty of time to find the perfect dress. This year’s theme is “Rio de Roanoke Carnival,” so it will certainly be a...
Written by Brice Hall
Dillon Kopec is the Human of Noke for this edition of The Brackety-Ack. Even though this is our Halloween edition Dillon is not a monster. He’s not scary. In fact he’s got a heart of gold,...
Written by Zachary Dalton
Stranger Things
This Halloween you should expect to see a lot of costumes inspired by Netflix’s Stranger Things. With its third season premiering this past July and the popularity it has achieved, there isn’t any doubt that...
Written by Bradley Bommarito
While many of us returned from fall break feeling refreshed and prepared to take on the remainder of the semester, others may not be feeling so perky this week. We are entering flu and cold season,...
Written by Carey Linkous
Halloween is a favorite holiday of the students at Roanoke College. This year, our students will be getting together for Halloween to celebrate, but no Halloween party is complete without some fun and spooky snacks! Here...
Written by Charissa Roberson
Even before its release on Oct. 4, Todd Phillips’ Joker, a comic-book adaptation focusing on DC Comic’s most famous villain, was making waves on an international scale. As reported by Screendaily, Joker won the Golden Lion...
Written by Zachary Dalton
As a kid, some of the best times were spent during a crisp autumn evening running around from house to house and demanding candy from the hard-working adults as the “ooh” and “ahh” over your costume....
What’s your favorite spooky movie or TV show?
Lauren Barney, sophomore, APO scream queen: The Shining
Tara Hrdlick, junior, got spooked when I approached her: the new Halloween
Saja Alexander, junior, could outrun a serial killer: Friday the 13th
Harrion Worster, senior, mad...
Written by Laurel Moore
Let’s face it, Halloween just isn’t what it used to be. I wanted nothing more when I was little to go to school in my costume, go to my elementary school’s Halloween carnival, and trick-or-treat to...
