Last weekend marked the long-awaited premiere of Theater Roanoke College’s latest production, Machinal. I attended the opening performance, and I was blown away. I’m going to be handling some heavy themes, such as violence or mental illness, so please...
Many students here at Roanoke College pride themselves on
being forward-thinking and environmentally conscious. However,
a glaring issue persists on our beautiful campus: the lack of
effective recycling and sustainability practices. This problem not
only undermines our commitment to environmental stewardship
but also sets...
With winter sports starting at Roanoke, it’s time for new sports coverage. Wrestling took to the mat Saturday November 16th for the first conference match this season. The Maroons were picked as the best overall team in conference play...
In a commanding performance at the Frankie Allen Tip-Off Tournament, the Roanoke College men's basketball team triumphed over Saint Vincent College with a final score of 101-57. The game, held at the Cregger Center, showcased a stellar performance by...
If you read the “Folks of Noke” section in the newspaper you will get the results of a poll that asked about the best kind of pie to eat during Thanksgiving. Apple pie was the clear winner, but I...
Thanksgiving break is around the corner. Lots of students are doing last-minute preparations before they go back home for the celebration. But not everyone is leaving. If you are someone who will stay in college during this time, there...
One of the benefits of living on a campus as small as ours is that you’re never more than ten minutes away from Main Street. A few weeks ago, we started this series to encourage
students to take advantage of...
As the holiday season approaches, the surrounding areas of Salem and Roanoke are gearing up for a series of festive events that promise to bring joy and cheer to the community. Here’s a roundup of some exciting activities you...
Two weeks ago, the Brackety-Ack allowed the administration to
present an update on the state of the College. Since then, the
publication has been gathering perspectives from faculty members to get a broader view of the current situation. In an effort...
Abigail (Abby) McGlothin is a third-year senior from Narrows, Virginia double-majoring in Fine Art and Art History. Abby is the campus ministry's marketing and social media coordinator and competes on the field for our track and field team. She...
Polling Maroons: Pie Flavor Favorites
The air is beginning to get crisp, and the mornings are getting colder, but students’ spirits are just warming up. A recent poll asked students to share their favorite flavor of pie in celebration
of the...
In response to “How is the school workload looking like as Thanksgiving break is coming up?
Sarah Vincent ‘27 said, “If it was a weather forecast, I’d be getting Maroon Alerts by the hour, let’s just say that. It’s that...
Tyler, the Creator has recently dropped “CHROMAKOPIA” and it has been received fairly well! This is Tyler’s eight studio album which was released on October 28th, 2024. This album was written and produced by Tyler himself. The features of...
The long-awaited movie “Wicked” is set to premiere today, November 22nd. It will be the first of a two-part series adaptation, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande with the second installation premiering in November 2025.
This movie is based off...
Hey Maroons! As it is gearing close to the end of the semester, there are preparations for the next theater productions on the horizon. Over in Olin Theater, there will be auditions for the next two shows on December...
With Halloween now behind us, it’s time to focus on a new holiday. But nobody can decide on what holiday!
Some stores began displaying Christmas items before Halloween even passed. When I went into Target two days after Halloween, multiple...
Since the fall semester of last year, over a dozen faculty and staff, including tenured professors, administrative department heads, and department chairs have left Roanoke College. Some view this as a response to the administration's announcement of a higher...
Roanoke College is an institution I deeply love. I have made many memories here, good and bad, that have fundamentally shaped me into not only the kind of person I am, but the kind of person I wish to...
After fall break, everything changes. Classes pick up, events are always happening, and due dates and exams start to stare you in the face. The few weeks before Thanksgiving is somehow both long and fast paced for all students....
The women’s volleyball team at Noke had an impressive game this past Wednesday against East Mennonite. Hosted in Roanoke’s Cregger Center, the Maroons proceeded to win every single set over EMU, bringing back home an overwhelming victory. One of...
