by Chamberlain Zulaf
Spring break is coming up soon, after midterms. The break comes in clutch after such a stressful week of studying and testing. A lot of my friends are big travelers but personally, I enjoy a classic stay-cation....
by Edgard Lacayo
I enjoy biking around Salem during the warmer months of the school year. Usually when I bike, I go through the back roads and side streets to avoid Main Street. It’s simply too busy to ride a...
by Lauren Roth
The Roanoke College swimming team has only been a part of the athletic department for a little over four years now, with their transition back into the NCAA in the 2017-18 academic year. Their recent return to...
by Alexis Barton
February marks the start of Black History Month, a time where our entire community can come together to honor the contributions and legacies of the Black community. On campus, the Black Student Alliance in coordination with the...
by Katherine Clatterbuck
For the Valentine’s Edition of the Brackety-Ack, we are highlighting an athlete couple at Roanoke College! Introducing Davis Wheeler and Michaela Johnson, juniors on the Roanoke swim team.
What sports/events do you compete in?
Davis: I compete in the...
by Edgard Lacayo
Two recent shootings near or on college campuses have shaken both the local communities and the nation. Both shootings occurred at or near Virginia universities, which has struck a chord with the Roanoke College community. On February...
by Chamberlain Zulauf
As a lifelong fan of the Washington blank-blanks, February second was a huge day for me. The thing with this team is that I was born into it: Sibley Memorial Hospital is right there next to American...
by Devon Mitchell
Former Student Government President, Emily Norton, sits on the Presidential Search Committee looking for the next Roanoke College President. Norton acts as a student representative in the search among Board of Trustees members.
After President Maxey announced his...
by Rebecca Dance
Flower Buying Survival Guide
You may have heard of the “language of flowers”: a centuries old code of different flowers and different colors meant to send secret messages in a bouquet of flowers between lovers. With Valentine’s Day...
By Chamberlain Zulauf
Always wearing a bright smile, Jackson Smith is the perfect candidate for the Valentine's Day issue. Jackson is from Crozet Virginia, “But nobody knows where that is, so Charlottesville”. Jackson is definitely the outdoors type, “though I...
by Jack Miller
Governor Glenn Youngkin, after being sworn into office as the Governor of Virginia last month, wasted no time before setting down various executive orders. These executive orders affect mask-wearing for public school children, among other initiatives that...
by Marisa Seager
Most people are pretty quick to say whether or not they are in favor of Valentine’s Day, but most of the time this really just depends on whether or not they are in a relationship. For me,...
by Marisa Seager
Love languages are the ways in which we express affection to our significant other on a regular basis. Because love can often get lost in translation, it is important to know and understand the different love languages...
by Mateo Biggs
Ah, Valentine's Day. The time for couples to hang out and enjoy their relationship, for friends to partake in palentines, and for certain people to wait for it to end so they can grab the discounted chocolate...
by Devon Mitchell
February is upon us, meaning stupid Cupid’s quiver is full of arrows of love ready to pierce the hearts of mere mortals. What better way to celebrate Cupid’s love parade than to listen to a playlist full...
by Lauren Roth
Valentine’s Day is a rather controversial holiday, some people look forward to treating their loved ones to a special dinner and lavish presents, while others think it’s pointless to celebrate. No matter the opinion on Valentine’s Day,...
by Mia Shelton
Valentine’s Day, a time to express your appreciation for significant others, friends, and family. Handing out personally made valentines can show extra appreciation for whoever you are gifting it to. That extra flare can take a relationship...
by Charissa Roberson
Do you find it hard to sit through the average romcom, even though you still love a good fairytale ending? Do you prefer a dose of adventure with your romance? Then check out some of these lesser-known...
by Devon Mitchell
240 miles away from Roanoke College, Washington DC stands as a beacon for American politics, life, and culture. I am fortunate enough to be spending this Spring semester living, learning, and working in DC. I have decided...
by Alexis Barton
After what seems like the longest two weeks of the year, the Super Bowl is rapidly approaching after conference championships and the Pro Bowl have both concluded. Though most of the attention will be centered around the...
