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Semester Survival Guide

With the midway point of September passed and the beginning of autumn just around the corner, most Roanoke College students have pretty much settled into their fall semester routines. However, it’s all too easy to fall out of place;...

No Car, No Problem

Parking is one of the most challenging things to do on campus because no matter how you do the math, there are only so many student spots. Having a car on campus is a complicated balancing act that many...

A Living Decision

Every day, the American people wake up and decide the value of human life. It is not a decision long gone, and it is not a decision fast approaching. It’s a living decision that we make and remake every...

Roanoke Football VS. Greensboro

With their most recent game, ‘Noke football traveled all the way down to Greensboro, North Carolina last Saturday, September 13th, to put their skills to the test against Greensboro College.  The Maroons were confident from their previous ODAC win against...

Ace This!

Women’s volleyball has been off to a very early start this year. They began the year off with a scrimmage against Ferrum College on August 19th, before most of the student body was back from summer break. The games...

Slow and Steady

Did you know that mountain bike racing/cycling was a sport here at Roanoke College? Neither did I, until I started writing for the Brackety-Ack. Many young athletes are on our teams and enjoy being outdoors while also getting exercise....

Where You Belong

Coming to college is a great way to start building your sense of identity, as you have the freedom to explore the things that interest you. Roanoke College provides lots of opportunities to try things out and see what...

Planning for the Future

Making decisions is scary. Especially when it comes to the path you will take during your four years at Roanoke College. There is one thing that I really value from this school, and that is the ability to avoid...

Sick Students

The consensus on campus seems to be clear: no one wants to get sick. And yet, we’ve been seeing cases on campus steadily since move-in day. “Freshmen flu” and general fall illnesses are expected, but they do seem to...
As we settle to this new semester, it is time to start thinking about how we can all make the most of every opportunity here at Roanoke College. As one of the many news sources at the college, The...

Folk of ‘Noke: Kirby Adams

Kirby Adams (they/them) is a senior with a major in psychology, a minor in neuroscience, a minor in disability studies, and a concentration in human development. A Charlotte, NC, native, Kirby is currently working at the information desk and used to work...
As students find their groove within this new semester, many are finding ways to stay active between classes and homework. To learn more about where Maroons prefer to work out, a recent poll highlighted three top locations: the Cregger Center, the Alumni...
Settling back into a routine looks different for everyone at Roanoke. For some, it means beginning their final semester, while for others it means starting their very first or stepping into a new role on campus. With Family Weekend just around...

Greek Life!

Another week of events has piled through RC! However, for some, it’s been busy with Greek Life! What’s Greek Life on RC? We have 8 organizations on campus, three women’s organizations and five men’s organizations. For the women’s organizations,...
On September 12th, Nintendo hosted another one of their Directs showcasing brand new games, gimmicks, and special announcements. However, this time around it was a lot more exciting with the recent release of Switch 2, meaning a variety of...

Band News

Our band program has been very busy this year, and rehearsals are in full swing. There are several exciting pieces of news to share. Do you play flute but don't want to join the Wind Ensemble? If yes, then Flute...
Yesterday afternoon at the Salem Stadium marked Roanoke College Football’s first-ever ODAC game, matched up against the fearsome Lynchburg Dragons. With the seats filled to the brim, the roars of over 2,000 Maroon fans echoed with anticipation and encouragement. As...
I have been off campus since December and can safely say that so much has changed. They have painted in the commons, restructured the departments into schools, and erected a monument to honor those who were enslaved who worked...

On Authenticity in Education

What is the value of an “authentic education”? The question lingers as this year’s annual convocation ceremony winds down. This is my third year attending and, aside from the always admirable words of the Morehead Award winners, the story...

May Term Magic

I will never forget that last night. Standing on the balcony of the apartment where I had spent the semester, planes flying overhead and the Washington Monument in the background. While I was in Washington, DC I not only...

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