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The Roanoke River, a cherished waterway in Virginia, has long been a haven for sport fishing enthusiasts. Its waters teem with striped bass, catfish, and other prized catches, drawing anglers from near and far. However, as the river continues...
Here at Roanoke College, the spring semester can get pretty intense! Schoolwork can seem to pile up right around now, so many students want as much leisure time as they can get. Thankfully, RC hosts a ton of cool...
Roanoke College is in a constant phase of change. Every corner of the campus is shifting. As the plates of what makes Roanoke College shift and collide, everything else is waiting for the quakes to reach them. I am...
The Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field teams hit the ground running two weekends ago with half of each respective team going to Coastal Carolina University. Meanwhile, the other halves were making their debut at Washington and Lee...
On March 23rd, history was made. The NCAA Women’s Basketball DIII finals was hosted right here in the Cregger Center, where fans from all over the country came to support their finalists. It was NYU VS. Smith College, the...
It’s been an exciting season for the Maroons Lacrosse teams, full of impressive displays of teamwork and riveting games. For Men’s Lacrosse, one of their more recent games was against Randolph-Macon on March 22nd, held right here in Roanoke...
When examining campus culture, we often focus on student activities. So, we started a series examining how professors on campus contribute to our culture! This week we’re hearing from Professor Kate Shortridge, Chair of Fine Arts, Associate Professor of...
Most of us can easily locate Olin Hall, the complicated-to-navigate home of our arts. If you are ever interested in drawing, photography, acting, joining the choir, or anything else related to the fine arts you can be sure that...
As you walk through your daily path to the library to get some work done you will encounter a cube-shaped monument with a plaque that reads “Authors & Architects." If you haven’t heard anything about this structure, I highly...
My time at Roanoke College has undoubtedly been the most formative and influential period of my life. Over the past three years, I have grown and learned in ways I never could have anticipated when I first committed to...
President Donald J. Trump has authorized new executive action aiming to improve the economy of the United States. According to AP News, he has marked April 2nd as “Liberation Day”, where he will announce a new line of tariffs...
Roanoke College is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to welcome alumni back to campus for its annual Alumni Weekend, taking place from April 4 to April 6, 2025. This cherished tradition offers former students the chance to reconnect,...
As we race toward the final stretch of the semester, the dread of approaching exams, projects, and deadlines is starting to take hold. Stress levels may be rising, but there is one thing that can help make long study...
For much of the 1980s, one of the standout sections of The Brackety-Ack was the beloved column, “And So They Say.” This weekly feature invited college community members to answer quirky “Questions of the Week.” Fast-forward to today, and...
Lauren Young is a senior from Yorktown, Virginia, double-majoring in environmental studies and biology. She is the former president of AKX, a subject tutor for GIS, and a research fellow. “I worked with Dr Steinweg for my first three...
After waiting nearly three months, the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct is finally here! For those of you who aren’t caught up, Nintendo’s newest console, the Switch 2, was explained in-depth through their recent presentation; giving information towards how the...
Another show at Olin Theater is on the horizon! Sadly, this is the last show for this school year. What is it? “POTUS, or Behind Every Great Dumba$$ Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive” by Selina Fillinger....
Carl Dean, known for being the quiet husband of Dolly Parton who avoided the limelight, died a month ago on March 3rd. They were married for 58 years, a rarity in the entertainment world.
It is said that Dean hated...
It’s an indisputable fact that there are many, MANY different types of music. From soft classical music filled with the sounds of beautiful violins and gentle flutes, to the loudest death metal with screaming guitars and incredible vocals, everyone’s...
In the past, tattoos were often seen as the marks of rebellion, individuality, or subculture affiliation. They were labeled as unprofessional and stigmatized in many workplaces. Fast forward to today, and tattoos have become a prominent form of self-expression,...
